Intel Core i5-7500 vs Intel Core i7-14700
27.9Single-core81
23.8Multi-core79.6
23.1Gaming67.3
1 spec wins — Intel Core i5-750018 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 24.9, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+56) and Single-core (+53). Intel Core i5-7500 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 i5-7500
- 62% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Lower launch price: $192 vs $384
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 28
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 24
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 23
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 723% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 3,950
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1151 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 65 W | 65 W |
| Max turbo power | — | 219 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
| Cooler included | Yes | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | 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 i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel HD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,600 MHz+45% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 64 GB | 192 GB+200% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-7500 | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,290Top 79% | 2,920+126%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,400Top 89% | 17,800+424%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,070Top 84% | 2,130+99%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,950Top 91% | 32,500+723%Top 9% |
| PassMark | 6,000Top 92% | 49,000+717%Top 11% |
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