CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-12900
Key Findings
- All CPUs perform similarly in single-threaded tasks
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior performance with a 21.9% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-14700
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i9-12900
Release Date
Q2 2022
Market Position
183rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs37th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs51st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-14700
4,487
i9-12900
4,344
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-14700
53,637
i9-12900
44,011
Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-12900
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
Intel Core i9-12900
i9-12900
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-12900KS, 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900KS
i9-12900
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i9-12900
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i9-12900
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i9-12900
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
LGA 1700
i9-12900
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
150 W
i9-12900
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 30 MB
i9-12900
The Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i9-12900 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-12900 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-12900 drawing more power under load (150W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.