Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-12900KF

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i9-12900KF CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14700 is 1% faster and 23% more expensive than Intel Core i9-12900KF.

Specifications comparison

PRICE£309.98£239.99
CPU MARK4149540966
VALUE134171
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W241W
EFFICIENCY638170
CORES8 x 2.10 GHz8 x 3.20 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz5.20 GHz
THREADS42714144
DATEQ1/2024Q4/2021

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-14700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i9-12900KF

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458

Is Intel Core i7-14700 better than Intel Core i9-12900KF?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-14700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i9-12900KF by 28%.


The Intel Core i7-14700 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 41495. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 638. The Intel Core i9-12900KF efficiency score is 170. So, the Intel Core i7-14700 leads by 73%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.