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Key Differences
In short — Core i7-14700K outperforms the cheaper Core i9-12900K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i9-12900K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i7-14700K is 712 days newer than the cheaper Core i9-12900K.
Advantages of Intel Core i7-14700K
- Performs up to 8% better in HITMAN 2 than Core i9-12900K - 206 vs 191 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i9-12900K - 28 vs 24 threads
Advantages of Intel Core i9-12900K
- Up to 16% cheaper than Core i7-14700K - $334.0 vs $399.99
- Up to 10% better value when playing HITMAN 2 than Core i7-14700K - $1.75 vs $1.94 per FPS
HITMAN 2
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
206
100%
Value, $/FPS
$1.94/FPS
90%
Price, $
$399.99
83%
FPS Winner
Intel® Core™ i7-14700K New Gaming Desktop Processor 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked
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Updated 220 minutes ago
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
FPS
191
92%
Value, $/FPS
$1.75/FPS
100%
Price, $
$334
100%
Value Winner
Intel Core i9-12900K Gaming Desktop Processor with Integrated Graphics and 16 (8P+8E) Cores up to 5.2 GHz Unlocked LGA1700 600 Series Chipset 125W
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Updated 221 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Ultra
Core i7-14700K
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Core i9-12900K
Desktop • Nov 4th, 2021
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i7-14700K | vs | Intel Core i9-12900K |
|---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Nov 4th, 2021 |
| Core i7 | Collection | Core i9 |
| Raptor Lake | Codename | Alder Lake |
| Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1700 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
20 | Cores | 16 |
28 | Threads | 24 |
3.4 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.2 GHz |
5.6 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 5.2 GHz |
| Not Available | TDP | 125 W |
| 10 nm | Process Size | 10 nm |
34.0x | Multiplier | 32.0x |
| UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Yes | Overclockable | Yes |
Builds Using Core i7-14700K or Core i9-12900K
HITMAN 2, 1920 x 1080, Ultra
200 FPS
$13.5/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,699.99
In Stock
176 FPS
$13.81/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,429.99
In Stock
191 FPS
$19.63/FPS
GeForce RTX 4090
Core i9-12900K
16 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,749.99
In Stock
176 FPS
$11.36/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$1,999.99
In Stock
176 FPS
$13.64/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,399.99
In Stock
176 FPS
$11.93/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Core i9-12900K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$2,099.99
In Stock
117 FPS
$11.02/FPS
GeForce RTX 3050
Core i9-12900K
64 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,289
In Stock
186 FPS
$10.21/FPS
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, 2 TB SSD
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$1,899.99
In Stock
200 FPS
$13.75/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, 1 TB SSD
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$2,749.99
In Stock
200 FPS
$15.5/FPS
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
Core i7-14700K
32 GB, N/A Storage
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$3,099.99
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