Core i7-14650HX vs Core i9-14900HX: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
Intel Core i9-14900HX leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +26.6%Intel Core i9-14900HX leads in this scenario (up to 26.6% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i7-14650HX is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core i9-14900HX is better4
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 16.7% faster333 samples/min vs 286 samples/min
Cores 8 more24 (8P + 16E) vs 16 (8P + 8E)
Threads 8 more32 vs 24
L3 cache 6 MB more36 MB vs 30 MB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- B ahead by 16.7%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i7-14650HX285.7 samples/minCore i9-14900HX333.4 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 286B · 3330200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i9-14900HX is ahead by 16.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i7-14650HX
285.7 samples/min · community measurement, sample 57 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 57 submissions (12 outliers excluded), interquartile range 259.97–305.14; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-03-09; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
- B · Intel Core i9-14900HX
333.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 82 · November 15, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 82 submissions (3 outliers excluded), interquartile range 270.03–383.93; submissions 2025-07-19 to 2026-10-19; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-15.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (2)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 267.9 | 339 | B +26.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 278.7 | 321.3 | B +15.3% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (10)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 299.1 | 358.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 293.2 | 405.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 263.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 368.2 | 344.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 288.1 | 378.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 289.9 | 360.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 206.8 | 335.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 300.5 | 364.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 349.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | — | 379.7 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · Core i7-14650HX | B · Core i9-14900HX | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 16 (8P + 8E) | 24 (8P + 16E) | B: 8 more |
| Threads | 24 | 32 | B: 8 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz | equal |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5.2 GHz | 5.8 GHz | B: 0.6 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L3 cache | 30 MB | 36 MB | B: 6 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | FCBGA1964 | FCBGA1964 | equal |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 5,600 MT/s | 5,600 MT/s | equal |
| Max memory capacity | 192 GB | 192 GB | equal |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | equal |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen) | Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen) | equal |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 55 W | 55 W | equal |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 157 W | 157 W | equal |
| Minimum Assured Power (Intel)The lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power. | 45 W | 45 W | equal |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A16 (8P + 8E)
B24 (8P + 16E)
B: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A24
B32
B: 8 moreBase clock
A2.2 GHz
B2.2 GHz
equalFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5.2 GHz
B5.8 GHz
B: 0.6 GHz more
Cache
L3 cache
A30 MB
B36 MB
B: 6 MB more
Platform
Socket
AFCBGA1964
BFCBGA1964
equalProcess node
AIntel 7
BIntel 7
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR4, DDR5
equalMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A5,600 MT/s
B5,600 MT/s
equalFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A192 GB
B192 GB
equalPCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
equalIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics (14th gen)
BIntel UHD Graphics (14th gen)
equal
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A55 W
B55 W
equalMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A157 W
B157 W
equalMinimum Assured Power (Intel)
A45 W
B45 W
equalThe lower bound to which the laptop maker can reduce the CPU’s base power.
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i7-14650HX and Intel Core i9-14900HX fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the FCBGA1964 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i7-14650HX and Intel Core i9-14900HX have?
Intel Core i7-14650HX: 16 cores / 24 threads. Intel Core i9-14900HX: 24 cores / 32 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i7-14650HX: Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen). Intel Core i9-14900HX: Intel UHD Graphics (14th gen).
Which is faster: Intel Core i7-14650HX or Intel Core i9-14900HX?
Intel Core i9-14900HX leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (2)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i7-14650HX, specifications of Intel Core i9-14900HXchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.3.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.