Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
81Single-core88.7
79.6Multi-core81.6
67.3Gamingspec-based64.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-1470011 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 77, pulling ahead mainly in single-core (+8) and multi-core (+2). 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
- 56% higher threads: 28 vs 18
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 38% higher Max turbo power: 219 W vs 159 W
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 11% higher cores: 20 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 81
- 100% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $384
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 219 W+38% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+11% | 18 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 28+56% | 18 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 4.2 GHz+100% |
| Boost clock | 5.4 GHz+2% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 30 MB+7% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 24% | 3,182+9%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 17,800Top 21% | 20,692+16%Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,130Top 18% | 2,261+6%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 32,500+5%Top 13% | 30,867Top 15% |
| PassMark | 49,000Top 19% | 51,560+5%Top 16% |
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