Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
82Single-core88.7
83.9Multi-core81.6
68.6Gamingspec-based64.4
8 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700K10 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Intel Core i7-14700K scores 79.5 against 79.4 for Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Intel Core i7-14700K edges ahead in multi-core, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700K
- 59% higher Max turbo power: 253 W vs 159 W
- 56% higher threads: 28 vs 18
- 33% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 6
- 12% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 34,655 vs 30,867
- 11% higher cores: 20 vs 18
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 82
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 33% higher Max memory: 256 GB vs 192 GB
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- 20% higher CPU PCIe lanes: 24 vs 20
- Lower launch price: $219 vs $409
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 253 W+59% | 159 W |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | 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 | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+6% | 5.3 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB | 30 MB+7% |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+10% | 30 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | 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 i7-14700K | 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 i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922Top 24% | 3,182+9%Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147Top 18% | 20,692+8%Top 12% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,169Top 15% | 2,261+4%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 34,655+12%Top 11% | 30,867Top 14% |
| PassMark | 51,919+1%Top 14% | 51,560Top 15% |
| PassMark (single thread) | 4,454Top 19% | 4,764+7%Top 6% |
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