The Core i9-14900KF is at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i7-8700K, however, it's a worse value for money, as it's $227.37 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i9-14900KF
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 32 vs 12 threads
Advantages of the Core i7-8700K
- Up to 61% cheaper – $148.27 vs $375.64
- A better value for money for gaming
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i9-14900KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i9-14900KF vs Core i7-8700K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i9-14900KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
223
100%
Min 1% FPS
146
100%
Price, €
€375.64
39%
Value, €/FPS
€1.68/FPS
46%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Average FPS
190
85%
Min 1% FPS
126
86%
Price, €
€148.27
100%
Value, €/FPS
€0.78/FPS
100%
Core i9-14900KF vs Core i7-8700K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i9-14900KF vs Core i7-8700K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i9-14900KF vs Core i7-8700K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i9-14900KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
24-core
100%
L3 Cache
36 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
86%
Turbo Frequency
6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i7-8700K
Oct 5th, 2017
Cores
6-core
25%
L3 Cache
12 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.7 GHz
78%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i9-14900KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-8700K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Oct 5th, 2017 |
| $564.00 | MSRP | $359.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Coffee Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 95 W |
| Performance | ||
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
| 3.2 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.7 GHz |
36 MB | L3 Cache | 12 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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