The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in 10 out of 14 comparable specs, with 3 ties. Its biggest advantage is L2 Cache (100% better).
Core i9-12900K wins in 1 spec (Base Clock: 52% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core i7-14700F if you want the best overall performance — especially l2 cache.
Choose Core i9-12900K if base clock matters more to you.
