Intel Core i7-10700K vs Intel Core i7-14700K
39.9Single-core84
42Multi-core85.7
48Gamingspec-based68.6
1 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10700K17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+44) and multi-core (+44). Intel Core i7-10700K 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 i7-10700K
- 12% higher Base clock: 3.8 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger single-core score: 84 vs 40
- Stronger multi-core score: 86 vs 42
- 1300% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 177% higher PassMark: 54,000 vs 19,500
- 173% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 13,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2020 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1200 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 14 nm | 10 nm+29% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 229 W | 253 W+10% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 20+150% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 0 | 12 |
| Threads | 16 | 28+75% |
| Base clock | 3.8 GHz+12% | 3.4 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.1 GHz | 5.6 GHz+10% |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | 28 MB+1300% |
| L3 cache | 16 MB | 33 MB+106% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,200 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2933 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 3 | 5+67% |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 16 | 20+25% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10700K | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,670Bottom 38% | 3,000+80%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,600Bottom 43% | 19,300+124%Top 16% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,300Bottom 33% | 2,200+69%Top 13% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 13,000Bottom 49% | 35,500+173%Top 11% |
| PassMark | 19,500Bottom 34% | 54,000+177%Top 14% |
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