Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-7700K
81Single-core34.5
79.6Multi-core28
67.3Gaming27.5
20 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147002 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+52) and Single-core (+47). Intel Core i7-7700K 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
- Stronger Single-core score: 81 vs 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 80 vs 28
- Stronger gaming score: 67 vs 28
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 502% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 5,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 100% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $384
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+29% | 91 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+400% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+250% | 8 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+100% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+20% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+313% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz+39% | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2400 / DDR3L-1600 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+92%Top 11% | 1,520Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800+260%Top 13% | 4,950Top 77% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+81%Top 12% | 1,180Top 73% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500+502%Top 9% | 5,400Top 81% |
| PassMark | 49,000+405%Top 11% | 9,700Top 78% |
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