Intel Core i9-14900 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-14900 and Intel Core i7-14700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i9-14900

Intel Core i7-14700K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-14900

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 24 vs 20
4 more threads: 32 vs 28
Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
Around 20% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
Around 20% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 9% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Specifications (specs)
Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 17 Oct 2023
Number of cores	24 vs 20
Number of threads	32 vs 28
Maximum frequency	5.8 GHz vs 5.6 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared) vs 33 MB (shared)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 125 Watt
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4493 vs 4477

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 53204 vs 48174

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Benchmarks
PassMark - CPU mark	53204 vs 48174

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i9-14900
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-14700K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4493

4477

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

48174

53204

Name	Intel Core i9-14900	Intel Core i7-14700K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4493	4477
PassMark - CPU mark	48174	53204
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		14690

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i9-14900	Intel Core i7-14700K
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$549	$409
Place in performance rating	49	52
Performance
Base frequency	2000 MHz	3.4 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	36 MB (shared)	33 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.8 GHz	5.6 GHz
Number of cores	24	20
Number of threads	32	28
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)