AMD Ryzen 7 2700X vs Intel Core i7-14700
28.4Single-core81
37.2Multi-core79.6
43Gamingspec-based67.3
3 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 2700X17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 36, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+53) and multi-core (+42). AMD Ryzen 7 2700X still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- 76% higher Base clock: 3.7 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 28
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 37
- 600% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 4 MB
- 210% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 10,500
- 200% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 64 GB
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2018 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 12 nm | 10 nm+17% |
| Base TDP | 105 W | 65 W+38% |
| Max turbo power | 142 W | 219 W+54% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 3.7 GHz+76% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz+26% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 28 MB+600% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB+106% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 2700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,255Bottom 17% | 2,920+133%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,600Bottom 32% | 17,800+170%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,120Bottom 19% | 2,130+90%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 10,500Bottom 39% | 32,500+210%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 17,600Bottom 30% | 49,000+178%Top 19% |
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