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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i7-14700F vs Core i9-12900H

The Core i7-14700F is faster than the Core i9-12900H on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 15% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 2 years newer
Available for $359

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FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Overwatch 22023

Core i7-14700F

566FPS

Core i9-12900H

549FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i7-14700F

390FPS

Core i9-12900H

334FPS

Dota 22013

Core i7-14700F

287FPS

Core i9-12900H

249FPS

Valorant2020

Core i7-14700F

767FPS

Core i9-12900H

705FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

223FPS

218FPS

726FPS

671FPS

World of Warcraft2004

Core i7-14700F

247FPS

Core i9-12900H

234FPS

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds2017

Core i7-14700F

400FPS

Core i9-12900H

385FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

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Core i7-14700F

64%

Core i9-12900H

60%

Core i7-14700F ranks 4 points higher.

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Core i7-14700F

Core i9-12900H

Core i7-14700F has 6 more cores.

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Core i7-14700F

Core i9-12900H

Core i7-14700F has 8 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i7-14700F

33 MB

Core i9-12900H

24 MB

Core i7-14700F has 9 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i7-14700F

2.1 GHz

Core i9-12900H

2.5 GHz

Core i9-12900H has a 19% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i7-14700F

5.4 GHz

Core i9-12900H

5 GHz

Core i7-14700F boosts 8% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i7-14700F

65W

Core i9-12900H

45W

Core i9-12900H draws 20W less power.

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Core i7-14700F

Core i9-12900H

Core i7-14700FCore i9-12900H

LGA1700

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Intel BGA 1744

Raptor Lake-R

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Alder Lake-H

Desktop

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Mobile

No Integrated Graphics

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Iris Xe 96EU

3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)

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3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i7-14700F or Core i9-12900H?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F. It's 7% faster than the Core i9-12900H on average across 100+ games, scoring 64/100 vs 60/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core i9-12900H?expand_more

7% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i7-14700F or Core i9-12900H?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-14700F worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 64/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i7-14700F and Core i9-12900H?expand_more

Performance: Core i7-14700F scores 64/100, Core i9-12900H scores 60/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i7-14700F or Core i9-12900H bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i7-14700F or Core i9-12900H?expand_more

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 64/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.