Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-10850K
81Single-core40.7
79.6Multi-core47
67.3Gamingspec-based54
18 spec wins — Intel Core i7-147004 spec wins — Intel Core i9-10850K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700 wins this desktop processor face-off, 77 to 46.8, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+40) and multi-core (+33). Intel Core i9-10850K 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 41
- Stronger multi-core score: 80 vs 47
- 1020% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 3 MB
- 116% higher PassMark: 49,000 vs 22,700
- 107% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 32,500 vs 15,700
- Lower launch price: $384 vs $453
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i9-10850K
- 71% higher Base clock: 3.6 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 25% higher Performance cores: 10 vs 8
- 14% higher Max turbo power: 250 W vs 219 W
- Has Unlocked multiplier — the other doesn't
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2020 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1200 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W | 250 W+14% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+100% | 10 |
| Performance cores | 8 | 10+25% |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+40% | 20 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 3.6 GHz+71% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+4% | 5.2 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1020% | 3 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+65% | 20 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+50% | 128 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-10850K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920+72%Top 25% | 1,700Bottom 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800+76%Top 22% | 10,100Bottom 51% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130+63%Top 19% | 1,310Bottom 34% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500+107%Top 13% | 15,700Top 43% |
| PassMark | 49,000+116%Top 19% | 22,700Bottom 41% |
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