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Core i7-14700K
20 cores · 28 threads · up to 5.6 GHz on FCLGA1700.
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Cores
20
Threads
28
Boost
5.6 GHz
L3 cache
33 MB
TDP
125W
Socket
FCLGA1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming32
Productivity33
Single-core32
Multi-core83
Power efficiency26
Lab scores
Performance score31
Cores20
Threads28
Boost clock (GHz)5.6 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p70 fps
1440p56 fps
4K38 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake-R
- Process node
- Intel 7 nm
- Socket
- FCLGA1700
- Release year
- 2023
- Total cores
- 20
- Threads
- 28
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 3.4 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.6 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)
- 125W
- Max temperature
- 100°C
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0 and 4.0
- Launch price
- $319
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 love the huge jump in multi-core speed for heavy work. The common gripe is the high heat output, needing a serious cooler to keep it from throttling.
Pros
- Top-tier gaming and multitasking speeds
- Punches far above its price class
- Stays cool with a decent cooler
- Plays nice with older LGA1700 boards
Cons
- Needs a very strong cooler
- Power draw is still high
- LGA1700 socket is a dead end
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core i7-14700K
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a hybrid desktop CPU that pairs more efficiency cores than its predecessor with a higher maximum boost speed.
Get it if you need top-tier multi-threaded performance for heavy productivity work and already have a solid cooler. Skip it if you're mostly gaming or want the most power-efficient chip, as AMD and Intel's newer options are better there.
Buy it if…
- You want fast single-core performance for gaming or creative work.
- You need strong multi-threaded speed for video editing or 3D rendering.
- You are building a high-end desktop that handles both games and productivity.
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