AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core i7-14700
36.2Single-core81
42.3Multi-core79.6
60.3Gamingspec-based67.3
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 3700X15 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+45) and multi-core (+37). AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 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 3700X
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 30% lower process: 7 nm vs 10 nm
- 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 36
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 42
- 600% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 4 MB
- 169% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 12,100
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 7 nm+30% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 219 W+149% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHz | 5.4 GHz+23% |
| L2 cache | 4 MB | 28 MB+600% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 33 MB+3% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 24+20% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 3700X | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,500Bottom 29% | 2,920+95%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,400Bottom 42% | 17,800+112%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,270Bottom 29% | 2,130+68%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 12,100Bottom 46% | 32,500+169%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 22,700Bottom 41% | 49,000+116%Top 19% |
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