Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core i7-8700
84Single-core35.3
85.7Multi-core33.3
68.6Gaming37.9
20 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-8700
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K wins this desktop processor face-off, 80.9 to 35, pulling ahead mainly in Multi-core (+52) and Single-core (+49). Intel Core i7-8700 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 i7-14700K
- Stronger Single-core score: 84 vs 35
- Stronger Multi-core score: 86 vs 33
- Stronger gaming score: 69 vs 38
- 1767% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 2 MB
- 323% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 35,500 vs 8,400
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-8700
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $303 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151-v2 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 65 W+48% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | No |
| Cooler included | No | Yes |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+233% | 6 |
| Performance cores | 8+33% | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+133% | 12 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz+6% | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+22% | 4.6 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+1767% | 2 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+175% | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | 1,600 MHz+33% | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | DDR4-2666 |
| Max memory | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-8700 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,000+100%Top 9% | 1,500Top 65% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,300+202%Top 9% | 6,400Top 65% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,200+79%Top 8% | 1,230Top 68% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 35,500+323%Top 8% | 8,400Top 68% |
| PassMark | 54,000+315%Top 9% | 13,000Top 71% |
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