i9-14900KS vs i7-14700

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
26.92
Core i9-14900KS
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 150 Watt
39.21
+45.7%

Core i9-14900KS outperforms Core i7-14700 by a considerable 46% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking18472
Place by popularitynot in top-10010
Cost-effectiveness evaluation60.79no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Power efficiency39.1924.74
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)March 2024 (recently)
Launch price (MSRP)$384$689

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads2832
Base clock speed2.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz5.9 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache33 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size257 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS 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
SocketFCLGA1700FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt150 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5-5600, DDR4-3200DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size192 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support++

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.6 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Units3232

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700 and Core i9-14900KS.

PCIe version5.0 and 4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i7-14700 26.92
i9-14900KS 39.21
+45.7%

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.

i7-14700 42764
i9-14900KS 62289
+45.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 26.92 39.21
Physical cores 20 24
Threads 28 32
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 150 Watt

i7-14700 has 130.8% lower power consumption.

i9-14900KS, on the other hand, has a 45.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 20% more physical cores and 14.3% more threads.

The Core i9-14900KS is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-14700 in performance tests.


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