Core i7-14701E

Name: Intel Core i7-14701E
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.7 (9 reviews)

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.4 GHz on 1700.

3.7 · 9 votes

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.4 GHz

L3 cache

33 MB

TDP

65W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming16

Productivity15

Single-core16

Multi-core33

Power efficiency14

Lab scores

Performance score16

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.4 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p35 fps

1440p28 fps

4K19 fps

Full specifications

Processor & cores

Architecture: Raptor Lake-R
Process node: 10 nm
Socket: 1700
Release year: 2024
Total cores: 8
Threads: 16
Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 770

Clocks & cache

Base clock: 2.6 GHz
Boost clock: 5.4 GHz
L1 cache: 640 KB
L2 cache: 16 MB
L3 cache: 33 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 65W
Max temperature: 100°C
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Technologies

Extensions: AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT, TSX

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise this chip for running cool and quiet even under load. The usual gripe is feeling it's overpriced for what is essentially a minor refresh.

Pros

Great for office multitasking
Sips power, runs cool and quiet
Plenty of cores for daily use
Solid upgrade for older boards

Cons

Locked to non-overclockable motherboards
No real performance uplift over predecessor
Limited motherboard upgrade path left

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-14701E

A capable but unremarkable 65-watt Raptor Lake refresh chip that offers modest efficiency gains over its predecessor without any real performance surprises.

Get it if you want an efficient, cool-running CPU for a quiet office PC or home server that handles everyday tasks smoothly. Skip it if you need top gaming or heavy rendering power—look at the unlocked K-series or a higher-core-count chip.