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Intel Core i7 14700HX Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£540PassMark benchmark result:36869N. of physical cores:20CPU boost clock speed:5.5 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1964TDP (Thermal design power):55 W

Intel Core i7 14700HX Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.6

Overall score

Score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

90%

8.6

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 95% of processors
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

60%

9.1

Performance

18%

7.9

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4%

7.9

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated Graphics

★Better than 95% of processors
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £540

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 14700HX

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 95% of models
Score components:

60%

9.1

Performance

18%

7.9

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.9

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4%

7.9

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated Graphics

8.6
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i7 14700HX has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components:

60%

8.6

Overall score

40%

7.7

Price

8.3
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FCBGA1964
CPU socket
FCBGA1964
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA1964 CPU socket, which is older than that of 68.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Chipset
HM770
Chipset
HM770
â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
This processor supports HM770 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 64.5% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
20
N. of physical cores
20
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 20 CPU cores, which is more than 95.7% of processors and equal to 0.8% of processors.
CPU threads
28
CPU threads
28
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 28 CPU threads, which is more than 94.4% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Threads per core
?
CPU boost clock speed
5.5 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
5.5 GHz
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.5 GHz which is higher than that of 97.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 2.1 GHz & 12x 1.5 GHz
CPU base clock speed
8x 2.1 GHz & 12x 1.5 GHz
★ Better than 90% of models
This processor has a base clock of 8x2.1 GHz & 12x1.5 GHz which is higher than that of 89.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
10 nm
Semiconductor size
10 nm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.4% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 7
Foundry
Intel 7
â–² Better than 66% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
33 MB
L3 cache
33 MB
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 33 MB which is larger than that of 92.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
L2 cache
28 MB
L2 cache
28 MB
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 28 MB which is larger than that of 96.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
L1 cache
1,792 KB
L1 cache
1,792 KB
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1,792 KB which is larger than that of 95.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5
DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5
â–² Better than 79% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 79.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,600 MHz
Maximum memory speed
5,600 MHz
â–² Better than 80% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 79.8% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5600 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5600 MHz
â–² Better than 79% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5600 MHz, which is higher than that of 78.8% of processors and equal to 5.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 83.4% of processors and equal to 6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 32EU
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 32EU
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 32EU integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 62% of processors and equal to that in 0.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
32
Integrated GPU execution units
32
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.9% of processors and equal to 9.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
★ Better than 97% of models
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 97.2% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
55 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
55 W
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 55 W which is higher than that of 63.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
55 W
Base power (PL1)
55 W
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 55 W which is higher than that of 64% of processors and equal to that of 4.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
157 W
Boost power (PL2)
157 W
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 157 W which is higher than that of 87.1% of processors and equal to that of 3.5% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 14700HX vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 3.62x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    17,475
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (17,475 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    17,475 vs 4,829
  • 3.49x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    36,869
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (36,869 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    36,869 vs 10,572.5
  • 14 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    20
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (20 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    20 vs 6
  • 27.9% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    5.5 GHz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    5.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 58.6% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,965
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,965 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,965 vs 2,500
  • 20 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    28
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (28 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    28 vs 8
  • 70% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,500
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,500 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,500 vs 1,471
  • 11.2x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    28 MB
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (28 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    28 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 27% better value for money
    Intel Core i7 14700HX has better value for money than the average processor (8.34 vs 6.6).
    8.34 vs 6.56
  • 4 years newer release date
    Release date
    2024
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2024 vs 2020).
    January 2024
    2024 vs 2020
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 3.62x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    17,475
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (17,475 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    17,475 vs 4,829
  • 3.49x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    36,869
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (36,869 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    36,869 vs 10,572.5
  • 14 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    20
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (20 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    20 vs 6
  • 27.9% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    5.5 GHz
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    5.5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 58.6% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,965
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,965 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,965 vs 2,500
  • 20 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    28
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (28 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    28 vs 8
  • 70% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,500
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,500 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,500 vs 1,471
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    8 x 2.1 GHz & 12 x 1.5 GHz
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x2.1 GHz & 12x1.5 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    8x2.1 GHz & 12x1.5 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Front-end width
    6
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2 – >7
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    6 vs 4
  • Supports Turbo Core
    Turbo Core version
    3.0
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Turbo Boost Max 3
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 11.2x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    28 MB
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (28 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    28 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Raptor Lake Refresh
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake).
    Raptor Lake Refresh vs Kaby Lake
  • 4x more L2 per core
    L2 per core
    2 MB/core
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 4.13x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    33 MB
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (33 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    33 MB vs 8 MB
  • 4.67x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    1,792 KB
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1792 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,792 KB vs 384 KB
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    10 nm vs 12 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    5.0 + 4.0
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
    5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
  • 3x more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    192 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    192 GB vs 64 GB
  • 95.6% higher memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    89.6 GB/s
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 90.9% higher memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    5,600 MHz
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5600 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    20
    â–² Better than 58% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    20 vs 16
  • Supports ECC memory
    ECC memory support
    yes
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    This processor supports ECC memory, the average processor does not. 32.5% of processors support ECC memory.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-5600 MHz
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    DDR5-5,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 2.62x higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    157 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (157 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    157 W vs 60 W
  • 45.2% larger die size
    Die size
    257 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    257 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2.16x more expensive
    Intel Core i7 14700HX is more expensive than the average processor (£540 vs £250).
    £540 vs £250
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <3 GT/s – >8 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 22.2% higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    55 W
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    55 W vs 45 W
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    21
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    21 vs 28
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    55 W
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    55 W vs 45 W
  • 2.16x more expensive
    Intel Core i7 14700HX is more expensive than the average processor (£540 vs £250).
    £540 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    4 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <3 GT/s – >8 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 7 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    21
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (21 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    21 vs 28
  • 45.2% larger die size
    Die size
    257 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    257 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 2.62x higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    157 W
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (157 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    157 W vs 60 W
  • 22.2% higher base power
    Base power (PL1)
    55 W
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    55 W vs 45 W
  • 22.2% higher TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    55 W
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (55 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    55 W vs 45 W

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What we like about Intel Core i7 14700HX

  • High core and thread count (20 cores/28 threads) provides excellent multi-threaded performance for productivity and multitasking.
  • Noticeable performance uplift over the previous generation (i7-13700HX), particularly in calculation-heavy applications.
  • Great gaming performance when paired with a capable discrete GPU.
  • Support for modern high-speed standards like DDR5 memory (up to 5600 MHz) and PCIe Gen 5.
  • Features an unlocked multiplier, allowing for easier overclocking to gain extra performance.
  • Includes a reasonably capable integrated graphics solution (UHD Graphics 770) for low-power tasks.

What we don't like about Intel Core i7 14700HX

  • High power consumption; the 'HX' series is known to be power-hungry, which can severely limit battery life to under 3 hours.
  • Tendency to run very hot, often reaching temperatures in the 90s-100°C range under heavy loads without aggressive cooling.
  • Thermal throttling is a common concern if the laptop's cooling system isn't robust enough to handle the high TDP.
  • Relatively minor 'refresh' upgrade over the 13th Gen, leading some users to feel it isn't worth a significant price premium.
  • General stability concerns associated with Intel's 13th and 14th Gen high-end architectures reported by some community members.
  • Large and heavy notebook requirements due to the thermal and power needs of the chip, reducing overall portability.

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700HX is a high-end 14th Gen mobile processor based on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, featuring 20 cores (8 Performance and 12 Efficient) and 28 threads. It offers a maximum turbo frequency of 5.5 GHz, a 33 MB Intel Smart Cache, and supports up to 192 GB of DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 memory. Main pros include exceptional multi-threaded performance for gaming and professional productivity, support for PCIe 5.0, and a significant 18% performance uplift over its predecessor due to the increased core count. However, its high power consumption, with a turbo power draw of up to 157W, can lead to significant heat generation and limited battery life in laptops without premium cooling solutions.

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