The Core i7-14700K is a clear winner – it's at least 2x faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-7900X and it's also a better value for money, as it's only $44.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700K
- At least 2x faster CPU for gaming
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 11% less energy – 125 vs 140 Watts
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 20 threads
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Advantages of the Core i9-7900X
- Up to 14% cheaper – $264.99 vs $308.99
Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-7900X
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
240
100%
Min 1% FPS
163
100%
Price, $
$308.99
85%
Value, $/FPS
$1.28/FPS
100%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Average FPS
202
84%
Min 1% FPS
138
85%
Price, $
$264.99
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.31/FPS
98%
Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-7900X in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
The FPS you'll get in saved games, click on a game to change it
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Ultra
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+2
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Very High
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Very High
1920x1080
+3
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High
1920x1080
+1
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-7900X in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700K vs Core i9-7900X in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700K
Oct 17th, 2023
Cores
20-core
100%
L3 Cache
33 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
5600 MHz
100%
Core i9-7900X
Jun 26th, 2017
Cores
10-core
50%
L3 Cache
14 MB
42%
Base Frequency
3.3 GHz
97%
Turbo Frequency
4.5 GHz
80%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
48%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700K | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-7900X |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Jun 26th, 2017 |
$409.00 | MSRP | $999.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 2066 |
| Raptor Lake-R | Codename | Skylake-X |
125 W | Power Consumption | 140 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 10 |
28 | Threads | 20 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.3 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 4.5 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 14 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2666 MHz |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | No |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
