Intel Core i5-4670K vs Intel Core i7-14700KF
23.1Single-core81.7
22.9Multi-core82.8
23.1Gamingspec-based68.6
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-4670K17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 23, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+60) and single-core (+59). 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
- 33% lower Base TDP: 84 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $242 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 23
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 23
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 855% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 3,500
- 795% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 5,800
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1150 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 22 nm | 10 nm+55% |
| Base TDP | 84 W+33% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 253 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 20+400% |
| Performance cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 4 | 28+600% |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.6 GHz+47% |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | 28 MB+2700% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 33 MB+450% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 4600 | — |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | — |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-4670K | Intel Core i7-14700KF |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150Bottom 11% | 2,922+154%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,950Bottom 6% | 19,147+549%Top 17% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 970Bottom 8% | 2,160+123%Top 14% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,500Bottom 4% | 33,441+855%Top 12% |
| PassMark | 5,800Bottom 6% | 51,926+795%Top 15% |
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