Core i7-14701TE

Name: Intel Core i7-14701TE
Brand: Intel

8 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.2 GHz on 1700.

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Cores

Threads

Boost

5.2 GHz

L3 cache

33 MB

TDP

45W

Socket

1700

Performance breakdown

Gaming15

Productivity14

Single-core15

Multi-core33

Power efficiency13

Lab scores

Performance score15

Cores8

Threads16

Boost clock (GHz)5.2 GHz

Estimated gaming FPS

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

1080p33 fps

1440p26 fps

4K18 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: 2.1 GHz
Boost clock: 5.2 GHz
L1 cache: 640 KB
L2 cache: 16 MB
L3 cache: 33 MB

Memory & platform

Memory support: DDR4
Base power (TDP): 45W
PCIe: PCIe 5.0

Technologies

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

Community Feedback

What Owners Say

Owners praise its strong multi-core performance for a low-power chip, great for quiet office builds. The main gripe is it runs hotter than expected under sustained load.

Pros

Sips power, runs whisper quiet
Handles heavy multitasking with ease
Stays cool in cramped cases
Plays older games without breaking a sweat

Cons

Only works with expensive DDR5 memory
Limited motherboard upgrade options available
No performance gain over cheaper models

Verdict

Our verdict on the Core i7-14701TE

A low-power Raptor Lake refresh CPU that trades performance cores for efficiency, making it a decent office chip but not a gaming one.

Get it if you need a low-power chip for a compact home server or office PC that runs cool and quiet. Skip it if you want high-end gaming performance or heavy multitasking—this chip's performance is deliberately limited.