Core i7-14700

Name: Intel Core i7-14700
Brand: Intel
Rating: 4 (66 reviews)

20 cores · 28 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on FCLGA1700.

4 · 66 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.4 GHz

L3 cache

33 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

FCLGA1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming24

Productivity25

Single-core25

Multi-core83

Power efficiency20

Lab scores

Performance score24

Cores20

Threads28

Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.

1080p53 fps

1440p42 fps

4K29 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake-R
Process node: Intel 7 nm
Socket: FCLGA1700
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 20
Threads: 28
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.1 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 GHz
L1 cache: 1600 KB
L2 cache: 40 MB
L3 cache: 33 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Max capacity: 192 GB
Channels: 2
Max bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
Launch price: $384

Technologies

Instruction sets: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, Turbo Boost Max 3.0, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners like the big performance jump from older Intel chips and the solid all-around speed. The common gripes are the high power draw under load and the need for a new motherboard.

Pros

Takes big tasks in stride
Sips power, stays whisper quiet
Fits older LGA1700 motherboards
Handles gaming and work alike

Cons

Gets hot under sustained loads
Requires a new motherboard purchase
No real overclocking headroom

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-14700

A mid-range desktop CPU that runs cool on low power but forces you to buy a discrete graphics card.

Get it if you need a solid midrange chip for everyday work and gaming without breaking the bank. Skip it if you want top-tier gaming performance or plan to heavily overclock.