Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-14700K
81Single-core84
79.6Multi-core85.7
67.3Gaming68.6
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147009 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 77, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+6) and Single-core (+3). Intel Core i7-14700 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 i7-14700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 81
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 80
- 62% higher Base clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 16% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 219 W
- 10% higher PassMark: 54,000 vs 49,000
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2023 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Process | 10 nm | 10 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | 253 W+16% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20 | 20 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 28 | 28 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.4 GHz+62% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz | 5.6 GHz+4% |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 28 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB | 33 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,600 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 20 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-14700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920 | 3,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800 | 19,300+8% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130 | 2,200+3% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500 | 35,500+9% |
| PassMark | 49,000 | 54,000+10% |
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