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MSRP $549
Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900 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 i9-14900 is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700K.
Advantages of Core i7-12700K
- Up to 64% cheaper than Core i9-14900 - $169.02 vs $466.48
- Up to 63% better value when playing Forza Horizon 4 than Core i9-14900 - $0.56 vs $1.51 per FPS
Advantages of Core i9-14900
- Performs up to 3% better in Forza Horizon 4 than Core i7-12700K - 344 vs 334 FPS
Forza Horizon 4
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
334
97%
Value, €/FPS
€0.56/FPS
100%
Price, €
€187.61
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i7-12700K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 12 (8P+4E) Cores up to 5.0 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
Buy for €187.61 on Amazon
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Intel Core i9-14900 Desktop Processor 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) up to 5.8 GHz
Buy for €517.79 on Amazon
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My Games
With selected game settings
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Core i7-12700K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Core i9-14900
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Core i7-12700K | vs | Core i9-14900 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4th, 2021 | Release Date | Jan 8th, 2024 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Alder Lake | Codename | Raptor Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| 12 | Cores | 24 |
| 20 | Threads | 32 |
3.6 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 2.0 GHz |
| 5.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.8 GHz |
| 125 W | TDP | Not Available |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
36.0x | Multiplier | 20.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
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