Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i7-14700
23.1Single-core81
22.9Multi-core79.6
23.1Gamingspec-based67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+58) and multi-core (+57). Intel Core i5-4670K still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-4670K
- 62% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger single-core score: 81 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 23
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 829% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 3,500
- 745% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2024+1% |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 84 W | 65 W+23% |
| Max turbo power | — | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 28+600% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+62% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.4 GHz+42% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 28 MB+2700% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 33 MB+450% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR3-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 32 GB | 192 GB+500% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150Bottom 11% | 2,920+154%Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Bottom 6% | 17,800+503%Top 22% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970Bottom 8% | 2,130+120%Top 19% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 32,500+829%Top 13% |
| PassMark | 5,800Bottom 6% | 49,000+745%Top 19% |
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