i9-14900HX vs i7-11700

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
12.62
Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
29.35
+133%

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Core i7-11700 by a whopping 133% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking613156
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataRaptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency18.0349.55
Architecture codenameRocket Lake (2021)Raptor Lake-HX Refresh (2024)
Release date16 March 2021 (3 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1632
Base clock speed2.5 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s157 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size276 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGX-no data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth50 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 750Intel® UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.3 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Units3232
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2160@60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort5120 x 3200 @60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-11700 and Core i9-14900HX.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-11700 12.62
i9-14900HX 29.35
+133%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-11700 19675
i9-14900HX 45751
+133%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-11700 2134
i9-14900HX 2712
+27.1%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-11700 8640
i9-14900HX 15986
+85%

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

i7-11700 14738
i9-14900HX 19451
+32%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-11700 1767
i9-14900HX 4591
+160%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-11700 233
i9-14900HX 311
+33.5%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11700 9760
i9-14900HX 20029
+105%

Blender(-)

i7-11700 295
+166%
i9-14900HX 111

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-11700 1681
i9-14900HX 2131
+26.8%

7-Zip Single

i7-11700 5810
i9-14900HX 7180
+23.6%

7-Zip

i7-11700 44752
i9-14900HX 118593
+165%

WebXPRT 3

i7-11700 256
i9-14900HX 329
+28.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 12.62 29.35
Recency 16 March 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 132.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-14900HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-11700 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-11700 is a desktop processor while Core i9-14900HX is a notebook one.


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