Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-12900

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i9-12900 CPUs. The Intel Core i7-14700 is 19% faster and 33% cheaper than Intel Core i9-12900.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-14700
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PRICE£309.98£413.69
CPU MARK4149533610
VALUE13481
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY638517
CORES8 x 2.10 GHz8 x 2.40 GHz
TURBO5.40 GHz5.10 GHz
THREADS42714003
DATEQ1/2024Q1/2022

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 i9-12900

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97

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

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-14700 offers a better deal than the Intel Core i9-12900 by 40%.


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 i9-12900 efficiency score is 517. So, the Intel Core i7-14700 leads by 19%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


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