Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split picture, with the Intel Core i9-14900HX claiming 12 wins and the Intel Core i7-14700F taking 7 wins across 19 recorded tests. The most dramatic difference appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core results, where the i9-14900HX scores 4574 points against the i7-14700F's 3540 points, a 29.2% advantage for the mobile chip. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison. The i9-14900HX also wins Cinebench R20 multi-core by 5.5 points (15616 versus 14751, a 5.9% margin) and Cinebench R23 multi-core by 5067 points (30055 versus 35122, a 14.4% lead for the i7-14700F).

Single-core results flip the story. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the i7-14700F posts 499 points, a massive 37.8% lead over the i9-14900HX's 310.5 points. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a similar pattern: 4958 points for the i7-14700F versus 2181.5 points for the i9-14900HX, a 56% gap. Geekbench results also favor the desktop part in multi-core (19620 points for the i7-14700F against 17511 points for the i9-14900HX, a 10.7% delta) and single-core (2429 versus 2330 points, a 4.1% delta).

The PassMark suite shows the i9-14900HX dominating most workloads. Data compression, 539965 points versus 505885, an 6.7% edge. Data encryption, 32619 versus 30144 points, an 8.2% gap. Extended instructions, 31247 against 28564 points, a 9.4% lead. Prime number finding, 193 versus 176 points, a 9.7% advantage. Floating point math, 112273 versus 107005 points, a 4.9% margin. Integer math, 157375 versus 155808 points, only 1% apart. Multi-thread performance, 43778 versus 41317 points, a 6% lead. Physics, 2638 versus 2455 points, a 7.5% edge. Random string sorting, 60861 versus 55918 points, an 8.8% win. The PassMark single-thread tests go the other way: 4257 points for the i7-14700F versus 4175 points for the i9-14900HX, a 1.9% difference.

One notable pattern emerges: the i7-14700F wins the single-core-oriented benchmarks and the newer Cinebench versions, while the i9-14900HX wins the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test and nearly every PassMark workload. The average benchmark scores in the database show the i9-14900HX at 56004 points, compared to 53620 points for the i7-14700F, a difference of approximately 4.4%. Both processors sit at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, meaning they belong to the same performance tier overall.

The nearest rivals for the i9-14900HX include the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 55919 points (0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 points (a -0.5% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 points (a -0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 points (a -1% delta). The i7-14700F's nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 points (-0.2% delta), Intel Xeon Phi 6505P at 53469 points (0.3% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X at 53288 points (0.6% delta), and AMD EPYC 7313P at 53206 points (0.8% delta). The i7-14700F sits slightly below its nearest rival, the Xeon 6505P at 53701, while the i9-14900HX sits slightly above its nearest rival, the Core 7 253PQE, at 55919 points.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series and share the Raptor Lake architecture, with the i9-14900HX using the Raptor Lake-HX codename and the i7-14700F using Raptor Lake-R. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size. The core counts differ: the i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. Cache configurations also diverge: both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache is 36 MB on the i9-14900HX versus 33 MB on the i7-14700F.

The i9-14900HX has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the i7-14700F runs at 2.10 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The i9-14900HX carries a 55 W TDP, while the i7-14700F carries a 65 W TDP. The socket situation is completely different: the i9-14900HX uses Intel BGA 1964, a mobile socket, while the i7-14700F uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop. The i9-14900HX has an unlocked multiplier, but the i7-14700F does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, both have ECC memory support, and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The i9-14900HX includes UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics (N/A). Both were released on the same date, 2024-01-07, and both remain Active in production status. The i9-14900HX carries part number SRMXF, and the i7-14700F carries part number SRN3Z.

The mobile versus desktop split is the defining architectural difference. The i9-14900HX targets the Mobile market segment with a BGA socket and integrated graphics, while the i7-14700F targets Desktop with an LGA socket and no iGPU. The i9-14900HX has four more cores and four more threads than the i7-14700F, plus 3 MB more L3 cache, but the desktop part has a higher base clock and a higher boost clock. The i9-14900HX has a lower TDP (55 W versus 65 W), which is typical for a mobile part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The i9-14900HX leads by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 35122 points against the i9-14900HX's 30055 points, a 14.4% margin.

Q: Does the i9-14900HX have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the i9-14900HX includes UHD Graphics 770. The i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R15?

A: The i7-14700F scores 499 points in Cinebench R15 single-core, while the i9-14900HX scores 310.5 points. The i7-14700F leads by 37.8%.

Q: Are both processors in the same performance percentile?

A: Yes, both the i9-14900HX and the i7-14700F are in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i9-14900HX has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-14700F has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9-14900HX has 3 MB more.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. Core count: 24 cores for the i9-14900HX versus 20 cores for the i7-14700F. Thread count: 32 versus 28. Base clock: 2.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: 5.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP: 55 W versus 65 W. Socket: Intel BGA 1964 versus Intel Socket 1700. Codename: Raptor Lake-HX versus Raptor Lake-R. Generation: Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). L3 cache: 36 MB versus 33 MB. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus N/A. Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Multiplier: unlocked versus locked. Part number: SRMXF versus SRN3Z. The launch MSRP for the i7-14700F is $359. The i9-14900HX has no launch MSRP recorded. Shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel as foundry, 257 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and the same release date of 2024-01-07.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors aimed at different platforms with overlapping performance. The i9-14900HX wins 12 of 19 head-to-head tests, while the i7-14700F wins 7. The average benchmark score favors the i9-14900HX at 56004 points versus 53620 points for the i7-14700F. The i9-14900HX has more cores (24 versus 20), more threads (32 versus 28), a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz), more L3 cache (36 MB versus 33 MB), a lower TDP (55 W versus 65 W), and an unlocked multiplier. It also includes integrated graphics. The i7-14700F counters with a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score (35122 versus 30055), higher Cinebench R15 single-core score (499 versus 310.5), higher Geekbench multi-core score (19620 versus 17511), and higher PassMark single-thread score (4257 versus 4175).

The mobile i9-14900HX demonstrates broad strengths across PassMark workloads and older Cinebench versions. The desktop i7-14700F shows a strong showing in newer Cinebench releases and single-thread tests. The i9-14900HX sits in the 91st percentile at 56004 average, the i7-14700F also in the 91st percentile at 53620 average. The database places both in the same percentile tier, but the i9-14900HX has the higher average score and more wins. For users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads in the PassMark suite, the i9-14900HX is the stronger pick. For users prioritizing Cinebench R23 and single-thread performance, the i7-14700F has the edge.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14900HX wins in PassMark data compression (539965 versus 505885), data encryption (32619 versus 30144), extended instructions (31247 versus 28564), prime number finding (193 versus 176), floating point math (112273 versus 107005), integer math (157375 versus 155808), multi-thread performance (43778 versus 41317), physics (2638 versus 2455), and random string sorting (60861 versus 55918). It also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core (4574 versus 3540) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (15616 versus 14751) and Cinebench R20 single-core (2204 versus 2082). These wins span 12 tests total.

The i7-14700F wins Cinebench R15 single-core (499 versus 310.5), Cinebench R23 multi-core (35122 versus 30055), Cinebench R23 single-core (4958 versus 2181.5), Geekbench multi-core (19620 versus 17511), Geekbench single-core (2429 versus 2330), and both PassMark single-thread tests (4257 versus 4175 points each). These 7 wins cluster around single-thread performance and the newer Cinebench versions.

The use-case split is clear. The i9-14900HX suits workloads that depend on PassMark integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and sorting. The i7-14900HX also has integrated graphics, which matters for systems that need display output without a discrete GPU. The i7-14900HX's unlocked multiplier allows overclocking potential. The i7-14700F suits workloads that rely on Cinebench R23 multi-core rendering and Cinebench R15 single-core tasks. Its higher base clock of 2.10 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz position it well for lightly threaded tasks. The i7-14700F's desktop platform with Socket 1700 means it pairs with desktop motherboards and desktop memory layouts, while the i9-14900HX pairs with BGA 1964 mobile motherboards. The i9-14900HX's 55 W TDP indicates it is designed for thinner cooling solutions, while the i7-14700F's 65 W TDP suits desktop thermal envelopes. Both processors remain active in production, so both are still available in the market. The data does not indicate any production status changes for either chip, with both listed as Active in the database.