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Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-14900K: Which is Better?

Oct 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh vs Oct 2023 Raptor Lake Refresh

The verdict

Core i9-14900K wins

Core i9-14900K comes out ahead of Core i7-14700K on gaming, while the rest of the picture is more nuanced. Core i9-14900K leads in gaming workloads by 4.7% over Core i7-14700K. Performance-per-dollar is comparable. For most builders, Core i9-14900K is the more compelling pick across both gaming and productivity workloads.

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Specifications

Spec Core i7-14700K Core i9-14900K
Cores 20 24
Threads 28 32
Boost clock 5.6 GHz 6.0 GHz
Base clock 3.4 GHz 3.2 GHz
TDP 125 W 125 W
L2 cache 28 MB 32 MB
L3 cache 33 MB 36 MB
MSRP $409 $589
Process node Intel 7 Intel 7
Socket LGA1700 LGA1700
Memory DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200
Launched Oct 2023 Oct 2023

Benchmarks

BenchmarkCore i7-14700KCore i9-14900K
  • Multi-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 nT
    −11.8%
    Core i7-14700K
    2,014
    Core i9-14900K
    2,284
  • Single-coreCinebench 2024· Cinebench 2024 1T
    −5.8%
    Core i7-14700K
    130
    Core i9-14900K
    138
  • Multi-coreGeekbench 6
    +4.9%
    Core i7-14700K
    21,235
    Core i9-14900K
    20,245
  • Single-coreGeekbench 6
    −3.5%
    Core i7-14700K
    2,986
    Core i9-14900K
    3,095

Bars are normalized to the highest score in our catalog for each metric. Hover any row for the source attribution.

Price analysis

Core i7-14700K MSRP
$409
Difference
−$180

Core i9-14900K costs more.

Core i9-14900K MSRP
$589

Frequently asked

Is the Core i7-14700K better than the Core i9-14900K?
Core i9-14900K comes out ahead in our weighted scoring under default priorities (50% gaming, 50% productivity, 25% value, 25% efficiency). Use the comparison tool to weight by your own workload mix.
Which is better for gaming, the Core i7-14700K or the Core i9-14900K?
Core i9-14900K leads in gaming workloads by 4.7% over Core i7-14700K.
Which is faster for productivity, the Core i7-14700K or the Core i9-14900K?
Core i9-14900K is 1.5% faster than Core i7-14700K in multi-core productivity workloads.
What is the price difference between the Core i7-14700K and the Core i9-14900K?
The Core i9-14900K launched at $589, $180 more than the Core i7-14700K at $409.

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