Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Intel Core i7-7700K
81.7Single-core34.5
82.8Multi-core28
68.6Gamingspec-based27.5
17 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700KF2 spec wins — Intel Core i7-7700K
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF wins this desktop processor face-off, 78.9 to 29.8, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+55) 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 i7-14700KF
- Stronger single-core score: 82 vs 35
- Stronger multi-core score: 83 vs 28
- 2700% higher L2 cache: 28 MB vs 1 MB
- 519% higher Cinebench R23 (multi): 33,441 vs 5,400
- 435% higher PassMark: 51,926 vs 9,700
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-7700K
- 27% lower Base TDP: 91 W vs 125 W
- 24% higher Base clock: 4.2 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Lower launch price: $339 vs $384
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2017 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1151 |
| Process | 10 nm+29% | 14 nm |
| Base TDP | 125 W | 91 W+27% |
| Max turbo power | 253 W | — |
| Unlocked multiplier | Yes | Yes |
| Cooler included | No | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+400% | 4 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 0 |
| Threads | 28+250% | 8 |
| Base clock | 3.4 GHz | 4.2 GHz+24% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHz+24% | 4.5 GHz |
| L2 cache | 28 MB+2700% | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+313% | 8 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | — | Intel HD Graphics 630 |
| iGPU clock | — | 1,150 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | 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 i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5+67% | 3 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20+25% | 16 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700KF | Intel Core i7-7700K |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,922+92%Top 23% | 1,520Bottom 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,147+287%Top 17% | 4,950Bottom 20% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,160+83%Top 14% | 1,180Bottom 23% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 33,441+519%Top 12% | 5,400Bottom 17% |
| PassMark | 51,926+435%Top 15% | 9,700Bottom 16% |
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