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Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900K

Core i7-12700K vs Core i9-14900K: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

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FPS Winner

Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 471.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Core i9-14900K

3.2 GHz | 24-core

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 471.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

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 i7-12700K

  • Up to 48% cheaper than Core i9-14900K - €243.30 vs €471.07
  • Up to 34% better value when playing League of Legends than Core i9-14900K - €0.75 vs €1.14 per FPS

Advantages of Core i9-14900K

  • Performs up to 28% better in League of Legends than Core i7-12700K - 413 vs 323 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-12700K - 32 vs 20 threads
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League of Legends

League of Legends

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


FPS

323

78%

Value, €/FPS

€0.75/FPS

100%

Price, €

€243.3

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

413

100%

Value, €/FPS

€1.14/FPS

66%

Price, €

€471.07

51%

FPS Winner

Intel Core i9-14900K Processore per sistemi desktop 14900K 24 core (8 P-core + 16 E-core) fino a 6,0 GHz

Buy for 471.07 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 43 minutes ago

Trending Games

With selected game settings

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Very High

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-12700K Logo
Core i7-12700K

Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021


Single-Core

2531

82%

Multi-Core

13694

65%

Intel Core i9-14900K Logo
Core i9-14900K

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

3101

100%

Multi-Core

21000

100%

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Core i7-12700K

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Intel Core i9-14900K Logo

Core i9-14900K

Nov 4th, 2021Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i7CollectionCore i9
Alder LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1700SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
12Cores
24
20Threads
32
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.2 GHz
5.0 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
6.0 GHz
125 WTDPNot Available
10 nmProcess Size10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier32.0x
UHD Graphics 770Integrated GraphicsUHD Graphics 770
YesOverclockableYes

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