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Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700: Comparison
Intel Core i7-14700KF and Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700 separate most on l2 cache: Intel Core i7-14700KF at 28 MB, Intel 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700 at 2 MB, 93% in favour of Intel Core i7-14700KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 64%, again favouring Intel Core i7-14700KF. They match on 7 other specifications, including product line, form factor and market segment.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Core i | Core i |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 14700KF | 9700 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake Refresh | Coffee Lake |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2019 |
| TDP | 125 W | 65 W |
| iGPU | None | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA1151 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | End of Life |
| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 12 | 0 |
| SMT Enabled | true | false |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.4 | 3.0 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 5.5 | 4.7 |
| Unlocked Multiplier | true | false |
| L2 Cache | 28 MB | 2 MB-93% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB | 12 MB-64% |
| Base Power | 125 W | 65 W |
| Memory Type | DDR5 or DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 5600 | 2666 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| Max Memory Capacity | 192 | 128 |
| ECC Support | true | false |
| Integrated Graphics | No | Yes |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 16-20% |
| Launch MSRP | 384 | 323 |
| Retail Availability | Boxed Retail | Discontinued |
| Cores | 20 | 8 |
| Threads | 28 | 8 |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake Refresh | Coffee Lake Refresh, 9th Gen Intel Core |
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-14700KF is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.