i9-14900HX vs i7-11700K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-11700K
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 125 Watt
15.46
Core i9-14900HX
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
28.73
+85.8%

Core i9-14900HX outperforms Core i7-11700K by an impressive 86% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking451158
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Raptor Lake-HX
Power efficiency11.7049.40
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 i7-11700K 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 speed3.6 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.7 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s157 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 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 i7-11700K 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)125 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K 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 card
Compare
Intel 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 i7-11700K and Core i9-14900HX integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K 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 i7-11700K 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.

i7-11700K 15.46
i9-14900HX 28.73
+85.8%

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.

i7-11700K 24551
i9-14900HX 45634
+85.9%

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.

i7-11700K 2250
i9-14900HX 2701
+20%

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.

i7-11700K 9875
i9-14900HX 15883
+60.8%

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.

i7-11700K 16388
i9-14900HX 19451
+18.7%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-11700K 2299
i9-14900HX 4591
+99.7%

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.

i7-11700K 240
i9-14900HX 311
+29.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-11700K 10787
i9-14900HX 19975
+85.2%

Blender(-)

i7-11700K 221
+99.1%
i9-14900HX 111

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-11700K 1766
i9-14900HX 2131
+20.7%

7-Zip Single

i7-11700K 6157
i9-14900HX 7161
+16.3%

7-Zip

i7-11700K 57129
i9-14900HX 115695
+103%

WebXPRT 3

i7-11700K 254
i9-14900HX 329
+29.5%

CrossMark Overall

i7-11700K 1775
i9-14900HX 2157
+21.5%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.46 28.73
Integrated graphics card 4.50 5.58
Recency 16 March 2021 8 January 2024
Physical cores 8 24
Threads 16 32
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 55 Watt

i9-14900HX has a 85.8% higher aggregate performance score, 24% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 200% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and 127.3% lower power consumption.

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

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


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