Intel Core i7-12700K vs Intel Core i7-14700
69.4Single-core81
61.5Multi-core79.6
58.1Gaming67.3
2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-12700K17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 63, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+18) and Single-core (+12). Intel Core i7-12700K 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 i7-12700K
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 69
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 62
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 58
- 200% higher Efficiency cores: 12 vs 4
- 133% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 12 MB
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2024 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 190 W | 219 W+15% |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 12 | 20+67% |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 | 12+200% |
| Threads | 20 | 28+40% |
| Base clock | 3.6 GHz+71% | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.4 GHz+8% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB+133% |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 33 MB+32% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,500 MHz | 1,600 MHz+7% |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 128 GB | 192 GB+50% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-12700K | Intel Core i7-14700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,500 | 2,920+17% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,300 | 17,800+24% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 1,950 | 2,130+9% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 22,400 | 32,500+45% |
| PassMark | 34,500 | 49,000+42% |
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