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Core i9-12900KS vs Core i7-14700F
The Core i9-12900KS is slightly slower than the Core i7-14700F on average across 100+ games and it's also a worse value for money, as it's $140.01 more expensive!
Core i9-12900KS64% Score
- Up to 106% more expensive – $469.00 vs $328.99
Core i7-14700F65% Score
- Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 1 year and 9 months newer
- Up to 106% cheaper – $328.99 vs $469.00
- Up to 108% better value for money
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
Base Frequencyhelp
Core i9-12900KS has a 62% higher base clock.
LGA1700
Sockethelp
LGA1700Alder Lake-S
Codenamehelp
Raptor Lake-RDesktop
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DesktopUHD Graphics 770
Integrated GPUhelp
No Integrated Graphics3200 MHz (DDR4), 4800 MHz (DDR5)
RAMhelp
3200 MHz (DDR4), 5600 MHz (DDR5)Overclockable
Overclock Supporthelp
Not OverclockableFrequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i9-12900KS or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F. It's 2% faster than the Core i9-12900KS on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 64/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Core i7-14700F than Core i9-12900KS?expand_more
2% 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 i9-12900KS or Core i7-14700F?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 65/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between Core i9-12900KS and Core i7-14700F?expand_more
Performance: Core i9-12900KS scores 64/100, Core i7-14700F scores 65/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the Core i9-12900KS or Core i7-14700F 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 i9-12900KS or Core i7-14700F?expand_more
The Core i7-14700F is the stronger pick at 65/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
Popular Comparisons
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