The Core i7-14700KF is a clear winner – it's a slightly faster gaming CPU than the Core i9-12900K and it's also a slightly better value for money, as it's only $5.55 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i7-14700KF
- A slightly faster CPU for gaming
- A slightly better value for money for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 28 vs 24 threads
Advantages of the Core i9-12900K
- Up to 2% cheaper – $313.83 vs $319.38
- Can run games without a dedicated GPU as it has integrated graphics
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i9-12900K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i7-14700KF
Oct 17th, 2023
Average FPS
221
100%
Min 1% FPS
145
100%
Price, $
$319.38
98%
Value, $/FPS
$1.44/FPS
100%
Core i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Average FPS
213
96%
Min 1% FPS
140
97%
Price, $
$313.83
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.47/FPS
98%
Core i7-14700KF vs Core i9-12900K 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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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i9-12900K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i7-14700KF vs Core i9-12900K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i7-14700KF
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 i9-12900K
Nov 4th, 2021
Cores
16-core
80%
L3 Cache
30 MB
91%
Base Frequency
3.2 GHz
94%
Turbo Frequency
5.2 GHz
93%
Max. DDR5 RAM Speed
4800 MHz
86%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i7-14700KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
$384.00 | MSRP | $599.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Not Available | Power Consumption | 125 W |
| Performance | ||
20 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.2 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | 5.2 GHz |
33 MB | L3 Cache | 30 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 5600 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 3200 MHz, DDR5 @ 4800 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
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