Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.
Advantages of Core i9-14900K
- Performs up to 7% better in FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i7-12700K - 304 vs 284 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 32 vs 20 threads
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Up to 47% cheaper than Core i9-14900K - €273.11 vs €511.00
- Up to 43% better value when playing FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker than Core i9-14900K - €0.96 vs €1.68 per FPS
FINAL FANTASY XIV: Endwalker
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Buy for €511 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6347 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
284
93%
Value, €/FPS
€0.96/FPS
100%
Price, €
€273.11
100%
Value Winner
Buy for €273.11 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 6348 minutes ago
My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Maximum
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i9-14900K | vs | Core i7-12700K |
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Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 12 |
32 | Threads | 20 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |