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CPU
Core i9 14900
Intel
$61868
Core i7 12700K
Intel
$34599
Core Count
24 (8P+16E)12 (8P+4E)
Thread Count
3220
Performance-cores
88
Efficient-cores
164
TDP
65W 125W
Boost TDP
219W 190W
Base Clock
2 GHz3.6 GHz
Boost Clock
5.8 GHz5 GHz
Cooler Included
Yes No
Process
10 nm10 nm
ECC Memory Support
Yes No
Integrated Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
L2 Cache
32 MB12 MB
L3 Cache
36 MB25 MB
Manufacturer Specs
Intel's Site Intel's Site
Microarchitecture
Raptor Lake RefreshAlder Lake
Series
Core i9Core i7
Socket
LGA1700LGA1700
Memory Supported
DDR5DDR5
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing the Core i9 14900 vs Core i7 12700K reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.

The Core i7 12700K is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $273 (79%) less than the Core i9 14900.

The Core i9 14900 features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.