Core i7-14700KF vs Core i9-14900HX

Short answer: which is best?

Core i7-14700KF is 38.6 % stronger than Core i9-14900HX. Core i7-14700KF ranks #5 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (14,368 CPU score over 1 verified runs). Core i9-14900HX ranks #22 of 83 measured processors at WhatFPS (10,367 CPU score over 1 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 2 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.

Measured comparison

Fragz' verdict

The Core i7-14700KF takes a commanding lead over the Core i9-14900HX, outperforming it by 41.3% in overall component score. This significant difference is evident across the CPU tests, with the Core i7-14700KF delivering substantially higher integer multi-threaded operations at 14.3 Gop/s compared to 7.4 Gop/s, a stronger single-thread score of 0.9 Gop/s, and a much higher Supernova DX11 FPS of 117.4. These metrics suggest a superior ceiling for in-game frame rates and smoother performance under background loads for the Core i7-14700KF. It's worth noting that the Core i9-14900HX's results are based on only one verified run, so there's some uncertainty. While the Core i9-14900HX still offers a capable gaming experience, its performance clearly lags behind the Core i7-14700KF in these benchmarks.

Generated October 30, 2026 from the 2 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.

What the numbers mean

The CPU score is the processor's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the processor in, and leans heavily on the graphics card. A strong processor in a weak PC gets a low GAMING score without being worse. We show both and never mix them.

All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik

All measurements for Core i7-14700KF · All measurements for Core i9-14900HX