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Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-14600KF

Core i7-9700K vs Core i5-14600KF: game performance, price, value, and specification comparison. Select comparison game parameters.

Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

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Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 157 minutes ago

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Intel Core i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $294.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

Intel Core i7-9700K

3.6 GHz | 8-core

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 157 minutes ago

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FPS Winner

Intel Core i5-14600KF

3.5 GHz | 14-core

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Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $294.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

Key Differences

In short — Core i5-14600KF outperforms the cheaper Core i7-9700K on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-9700K is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i5-14600KF is 1824 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-9700K.

Advantages of Intel Core i7-9700K

  • Up to 15% cheaper than Core i5-14600KF - $252.0 vs $294.99
  • Up to 11% better value when playing Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i5-14600KF - $1.57 vs $1.77 per FPS
  • Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i5-14600KF doesn't have integrated graphics

Advantages of Intel Core i5-14600KF

  • Performs up to 4% better in Red Dead Redemption 2 than Core i7-9700K - 167 vs 161 FPS
  • Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-9700K - 20 vs 8 threads
This is a free version of Red Dead Redemption 2.
Red Dead Redemption 2

Red Dead Redemption 2

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


FPS

161

96%

Value, $/FPS

$1.57/FPS

100%

Price, $

$252

100%

Value Winner

Intel Core i7-9700K Desktop Processor 8 Cores up to 3.6 GHz Turbo unlocked LGA1151 300 Series 95W

Buy for $252 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 157 minutes ago

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo
Core i5-14600KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


FPS

167

100%

Value, $/FPS

$1.77/FPS

88%

Price, $

$294.99

85%

FPS Winner

Intel® Core™ i5-14600KF New Gaming Desktop Processor 14 cores (6 P-cores + 8 E-cores) - Unlocked

Buy for $294.99 on Amazon

In Stock

Updated 156 minutes ago

TOP 5 Games

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Game Graphics

Highest

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018

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Core i5-14600KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023

Geekbench 5 Benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo
Core i7-9700K

Desktop • Oct 19th, 2018


Single-Core

1670

60%

Multi-Core

7089

45%

Intel Core i5-14600KF Logo
Core i5-14600KF

Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023


Single-Core

2769

100%

Multi-Core

15636

100%

Intel Core i7-9700K Logo

Intel Core i7-9700K

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Intel Core i5-14600KF

Oct 19th, 2018Release Date
Oct 17th, 2023
Core i7CollectionCore i5
Coffee LakeCodenameRaptor Lake
Intel Socket 1151SocketIntel Socket 1700
Desktop
Segment
Desktop
8Cores
14
8Threads
20
3.6 GHz
Base Clock Speed3.5 GHz
4.9 GHzTurbo Clock Speed
5.3 GHz
95 WTDPNot Available
14 nmProcess Size
10 nm
36.0x
Multiplier35.0x
UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GraphicsNone
YesOverclockableYes

Builds Using Core i7-9700K or Core i5-14600KF

Red Dead Redemption 2, 1920 x 1080, Highest

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