Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900 outperforms the cheaper Core i7-12700KF on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-12700KF is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900 is 795 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-12700KF.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900
- Performs up to 4% better in Valheim than Core i7-12700KF - 231 vs 222 FPS
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-12700KF doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-12700KF
- Up to 60% cheaper than Core i9-14900 - £216.97 vs £541.65
- Up to 58% better value when playing Valheim than Core i9-14900 - £0.98 vs £2.34 per FPS
Valheim
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Buy for £541.65 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 217 minutes ago
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
222
96%
Value, £/FPS
£0.98/FPS
100%
Price, £
£216.97
100%
Value Winner
Buy for £216.97 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 217 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Highest
Desktop • Jan 8th, 2024
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900 | vs | Intel Core i7-12700KF |
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Jan 8th, 2024 | 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 |
2.0 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
5.8 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.0 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
20.0x | Multiplier | 36.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
No | Overclockable | Yes |