AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core i7-14700K
67.1Single-core84
53.5Multi-core85.7
48Gamingspec-based68.6
6 spec wins — AMD Ryzen 7 8700G13 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 56.2, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+32) and single-core (+17). AMD Ryzen 7 8700G 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 8700G
- 60% lower process: 4 nm vs 10 nm
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $409
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 67
- Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 54
- 250% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 8 MB
- 188% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 88 W
- 150% higher cores: 20 vs 8
General
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | AM5 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 4 nm+60% | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 88 W | 253 W+188% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 4.2 GHz+24% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 8 MB | 28 MB+250% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB+106% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | AMD Radeon 780M (12 CU RDNA 3) | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 2,900 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 256 GB+33% | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 4 | 5+25% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | AMD Ryzen 7 8700G | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,570Top 38% | 3,000+17%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 13,000Top 40% | 19,300+48%Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,790Top 43% | 2,200+23%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 17,100Top 36% | 35,500+108%Top 11% |
| PassMark | 29,500Top 41% | 54,000+83%Top 14% |
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