Key Differences
In short — Core i9-14900K outperforms the cheaper Core i7-980X on the selected game parameters. However, the worse performing Core i7-980X is a better bang for your buck. The better performing Core i9-14900K is 4963 days newer than the cheaper Core i7-980X.
Advantages of Intel Core i9-14900K
- Performs up to 16% better in Forza Horizon 5 than Core i7-980X - 189 vs 163 FPS
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously than Intel Core i7-980X - 32 vs 12 threads
- Works without a dedicated GPU, while Intel Core i7-980X doesn't have integrated graphics
Advantages of Intel Core i7-980X
- Up to 66% cheaper than Core i9-14900K - $148.02 vs $433.11
- Up to 60% better value when playing Forza Horizon 5 than Core i9-14900K - $0.91 vs $2.29 per FPS
Forza Horizon 5
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
FPS
189
100%
Value, $/FPS
$2.29/FPS
40%
Price, $
$433.11
34%
FPS Winner
Buy for $433.11 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 82 minutes ago
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
FPS
163
86%
Value, $/FPS
$0.91/FPS
100%
Price, $
$148.02
100%
Value Winner
Buy for $148.02 on Amazon
In Stock
Updated 83 minutes ago
TOP 5 Games
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Game Graphics
Max
Desktop • Oct 17th, 2023
Desktop • Mar 16th, 2010
Geekbench 5 Benchmarks
Intel Core i9-14900K | vs | Intel Core i7-980X |
---|---|---|
Oct 17th, 2023 | Release Date | Mar 16th, 2010 |
Core i9 | Collection | Core i7 |
Raptor Lake | Codename | Gulftown |
Intel Socket 1700 | Socket | Intel Socket 1366 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
24 | Cores | 6 |
32 | Threads | 12 |
3.2 GHz | Base Clock Speed | 3.3 GHz |
6.0 GHz | Turbo Clock Speed | 3.6 GHz |
Not Available | TDP | 130 W |
10 nm | Process Size | 32 nm |
32.0x | Multiplier | 25.0x |
UHD Graphics 770 | Integrated Graphics | None |
Yes | Overclockable | Yes |