i9-14900KF vs m3-7Y32

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y32
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72
Core i9-14900KF
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 125 Watt
37.40
+2074%

Core i9-14900KF outperforms Core m3-7Y32 by a whopping 2074% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking204682
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.54
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m3no data
Power efficiency36.1728.32
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date21 April 2017 (7 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$564

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF 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 cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads432
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz5.8 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier11no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB36 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF. 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++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 615N/A
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1016

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.

m3-7Y32 1.72
i9-14900KF 37.40
+2074%

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.

m3-7Y32 2738
i9-14900KF 59407
+2070%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.72 37.40
Recency 21 April 2017 17 October 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 4 32
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 125 Watt

m3-7Y32 has 3025% lower power consumption.

i9-14900KF, on the other hand, has a 2074.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 1100% more physical cores and 700% more threads.

The Core i9-14900KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-7Y32 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m3-7Y32 is a notebook processor while Core i9-14900KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y32 and Core i9-14900KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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