CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

Key Findings

The Intel Core i7-14700F leads in single-threaded performance by up to 65.8%
In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700F shows superior performance with a 44.3% advantage
The Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz has the highest core count with 16 cores

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-14700F

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2024

Market Position

186th fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs40th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs53rd fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

Desktop

Release Date

Q1 2019

Market Position

331st fastest in multithreading

4890 CPUs768th fastest in single threading

4890 CPUs109th fastest in

1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700F

4,302

3.10GHz

2,595

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700F

43,649

3.10GHz

30,254

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700F vs Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

💻CPU Model

Intel Core i7-14700F

i7-14700F

Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz

3.10GHz

🔄Other Names

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700F, Intel Core i7-14700F

i7-14700F

Intel(R) Core(TM) i9-9960X CPU @ 3.10GHz

3.10GHz

⚡Base Clock

N/A

i7-14700F

3.1 GHz

3.10GHz

🚀Turbo Clock

N/A

i7-14700F

4.4 GHz

3.10GHz

💻Cores/Threads

N/A

i7-14700F

16 Threads: 32

3.10GHz

🔌Socket

FCLGA1700

i7-14700F

FCLGA2066

3.10GHz

⚡TDP

65 W

i7-14700F

165 W

3.10GHz

💾Cache

L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB

i7-14700F

L1 Instruction Cache: 16 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 16 x 32 KBL2 Cache: 16 x 1024 KBL3 Cache: 22 MB

3.10GHz

The Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700F shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i9-9960X @ 3.10GHz drawing more power under load (165W vs 65W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.