AMD Ryzen 7 7700 vs Intel Core i7-14700
71.9Single-core81
58.6Multi-core79.6
66Gamingspec-based67.3
4 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 770014 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 64.5, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+21) and single-core (+9). AMD Ryzen 7 7700 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 7700
- 81% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 50% lower process: 5 nm vs 10 nm
- 40% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 28 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 72
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 59
- 250% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 8 MB
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
- 149% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 88 W
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 5 nm+50% | 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 7700 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+81% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHz | 5.4 GHz+2% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 28 MB+250% |
| L3 cache | 32 MB | 33 MB+3% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (2 CU RDNA 2) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 28+40% | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 7700 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,700Top 33% | 2,920+8%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 15,300Top 31% | 17,800+16%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,900Top 33% | 2,130+12%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 18,300Top 32% | 32,500+78%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 34,500Top 34% | 49,000+42%Top 19% |
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