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Intel Core i7-14700K review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£320PassMark multi-core score:52050N. of physical cores:20CPU boost clock speed:5.6 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):125 W

Intel Core i7-14700K Review: Compare 74 technical specifications, 31 expert and video reviews and 15 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

Intel Core i7-14700K
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

40%

8.6

Technical score

25%

7.8

Reviews score

25%

8.7

List score

10%

8.2

Sentiment score

★Better than 99% of processors
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
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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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★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

★Better than 97%
8.6

Technical score

Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components

60%

9.4

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

9.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

3.3

Power & Thermal

4%

9.3

Platform

1%

8.0

Integrated graphics

★Better than 96%
7.8

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.8/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 61% of models

80%

7.4

Average grade

20%

9.5

Popularity

Grades by review (31)
17 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▲Better than 61%
8.7

List score

List score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (15)
List score: in 15 of 85 lists (18%)
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the Intel Core i7-14700K

Based on 10 · 12

Reviewers like its strong productivity and extra cores, but criticize the high power draw and small step up from the last generation.
Praised
Mixed views
Criticised
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What owners say about the Intel Core i7-14700K

Based on 195 owners sharing their experience in online comments

60%positive11%mixed29%negative

Owners praise its fast, versatile performance and value, though heat, high power use, and reliability concerns remain notable drawbacks.

What owners dislike

  • Stock settings can push temperatures near 100°C under gaming loads, and owners say only a strong cooler or BIOS tuning keeps it under control.51
  • Owners report 150 to 250 W draw in games and heavy workloads at stock settings, which drives heat and needs power limits or undervolting to control.10
  • Some owners report sudden crashes, black screens, or dead chips after months of use, especially on tray CPUs or before BIOS microcode fixes.10
  • Owners say stock BIOS boost settings run too hot, and disabling Enhanced Turbo or setting power limits brings temperatures down.9
  • Owners report the chip cannot hold advertised RAM speeds above about 5600 to 7000 MT/s, even on boards listing faster kits as supported.6
  • Some owners with fast graphics cards find frame rates in CPU-heavy games lower than expected, with few gains over earlier chips.4
  • Some owners report Cinebench and 3DMark scores well below published reviews, and one reports 98°C during Cinebench.4
  • Owners note that a good air or liquid cooler, plus a board and RAM upgrade, adds noticeable cost on top of the CPU price.4
  • Owners say the Intel socket and chipset limit future motherboard upgrades, so a new CPU generation usually means a new board.3

Points mentioned by at least 3 owners, most mentioned first.

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7-14700K

Technical score
Technical score
8.6/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

9.4

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

9.1

Memory & PCIe

7%

3.3

Power & Thermal

4%

9.3

Platform

1%

8.0

Integrated graphics

8.6
Reviews score
7.8
List score
8.7
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
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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 97% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

8.8

Price

8.5
Processor type
desktop
This processor belongs to the desktop processor class, which is more advanced than that of 54.7% of processors and equal to that of 39.5% of processors.
CPU socket
LGA1700
This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 8.4% of processors.
Chipset
Intel 600 Series
This processor supports Intel 600 Series chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 80.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, ADX, RDRAND
This processor supports MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, ADX, RDRAND instruction sets, which is broader support than 96.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
20
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 20 CPU cores, which is more than 95.2% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
CPU threads
28
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 28 CPU threads, which is more than 94.2% of processors and equal to 0.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
5.6 GHz
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.6 GHz which is higher than that of 97.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
8x 3.4 GHz & 12x 2.5 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 8x3.4 GHz & 12x2.5 GHz which is higher than that of 96.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
52,050
Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
This processor scores 52,050 in PassMark, which is higher than 96.2% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
10 nm
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 7
This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
L3 cache
33 MB
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 33 MB which is larger than that of 91.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
L2 cache
28 MB
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 28 MB which is larger than that of 95.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
L1 cache
1,792 KB
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1,792 KB which is larger than that of 95.3% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 77.1% of processors and equal to that of 10.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
5,600 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.9% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
DDR5-5600 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.4% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
?
Maximum memory capacity
192 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 192 GB of memory, which is more than 82.2% of processors and equal to 6.8% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 770
This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 57.8% of processors and equal to that in 4.7% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
32
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.1% of processors and equal to 10.1% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 85.4% of processors and equal to 5.4% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
125 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 125 W which is higher than that of 91.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
125 W
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 125 W which is higher than that of 91.7% of processors and equal to that of 2.9% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
253 W
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 253 W which is higher than that of 98.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
N/A
Configurable TDP
no
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 53.7% of processors offer this.
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Intel Core i7-14700K vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 4.54x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (52,050 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    52,050 vs 11,469
  • 3.68x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,166 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,166 vs 5,209
  • 14 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (20 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    20 vs 6
  • 4.95x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (13,876 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    13,876 vs 2,804.5
  • 74.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,458 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,458 vs 2,558
  • 90.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,921 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,921 vs 1,535
  • 27.3% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 20 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (28 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    28 vs 8
  • 16.4% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.8/ 10
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    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▲ Better than 61% of models

    80%

    7.4

    Average grade

    20%

    9.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (31)
    17 reviews: 10 with a printed score, 7 estimated from the review. 14 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.8 vs 6.7
  • 11.5% higher list score
    List score
    8.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (15)
    List score: in 15 of 85 lists (18%)
    8.7 vs 7.8
  • 16.9% better value for money
    Intel Core i7-14700K has better value for money than the average processor (8.51 vs 7.3).
    8.51 vs 7.29
  • 13.9% higher sentiment score
    8.2 vs 7.2
  • Modern CPU socket
    This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
    LGA1700 vs FP5
  • Broader instruction support
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, ADX, RDRAND vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, CLMUL, BMI1, BMI2, ADX, RDRAND vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
    This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    October 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • More extensive crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA).
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 4.54x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (52,050 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    52,050 vs 11,469
  • 3.68x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (19,166 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    19,166 vs 5,209
  • 14 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (20 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    20 vs 6
  • 4.95x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (13,876 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    13,876 vs 2,804.5
  • 74.3% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,458 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    4,458 vs 2,558
  • 90.3% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,921 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,921 vs 1,535
  • 27.3% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    5.6 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 20 more CPU threads
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (28 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    28 vs 8
  • 72.4% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (845 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    845 vs 490
  • Higher base clock
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x3.4 GHz & 12x2.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    8x3.4 GHz & 12x2.5 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors offer this.
  • 2 wider front-end design
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    P-core 6, E-core 8
    6 vs 4
  • More advanced Turbo Core
    This processor has a more advanced Turbo Core version than the average processor (3 vs 2).
    Turbo Boost Max 3
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • 9.33x larger L2 cache
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (28 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    28 MB vs 3 MB
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    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
    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
  • 4.67x larger L1 cache
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1,792 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,792 KB vs 384 KB
  • 3.67x larger L3 cache
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (33 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
    33 MB vs 9 MB
  • Mixed big and small cores
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
  • More advanced foundry
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • Newer PCIe version
    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
    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
  • 91% higher memory bandwidth
    This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
    89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
  • Supports memory overclocking
    This processor supports memory overclocking, while the average processor does not. 43.9% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • 75% higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
    5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
  • 4 more PCIe lanes
    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
    This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    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
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 3.95x higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (253 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    253 W vs 64 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W
  • 45.2% larger die size
    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
  • 2.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 28% more expensive
    Intel Core i7-14700K is more expensive than the average processor (£320 vs £250).
    £320 vs £250
  • 28% more expensive
    Intel Core i7-14700K is more expensive than the average processor (£320 vs £250).
    £320 vs £250
  • 45.2% larger die size
    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
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
  • 3.95x higher boost power
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (253 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    253 W vs 64 W
  • No configurable TDP
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, while the average processor does. 53.7% of processors support configurable TDP.
  • 2.78x higher base power
    This processor has a higher base power draw than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W
  • 2.78x higher TDP
    This processor has a higher TDP than the average processor (125 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    125 W vs 45 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Proceu Tech
≈ estimated
27/04/2025
Hands-on review · benchmarks and comparison with rivals
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K is a strong all-rounder for productivity, but it trails AMD's X3D chips in gaming at a similar price.
7.0
Jacqie
≈ estimated
09/12/2023
Hands-on review · upgrade from 13th gen · gaming and productivity
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K isn't worth the upgrade for gaming, but it pays off in Blender and productivity work.
5.0
Realmeltan
≈ estimated
20/10/2023
Hands-on review · gaming, productivity and power tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K is hard to recommend: the upgrade is too small for gamers and only worth a look for heavy creator workloads.
4.0
Gamers Nexus
≈ estimated
17/10/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks, gaming and power tests
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K is a weak launch: gaming matches the 13700K, and its value falls short of rival CPUs.
9.0
Zer Eric
≈ estimated
13/12/2023
Hands-on review · benchmarks and unboxing
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K is clearly worth the upgrade for gaming and productivity, though it draws more power.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
gamersnexus.net
≈ estimated
30/11/2023
Lab test · Power and gaming
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a Core i7-13700K with higher clocks and four extra E-cores, so gains show mainly in heavy multi-threaded work, while gaming barely changes.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
20/10/2023
Lab test · Gaming and rendering
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a worthwhile upgrade from older Intel chips thanks to four extra E-cores, but it can overheat on a 240mm water cooler.
8.0
uk.pcmag.com
✓ explicit
20/10/2023
Lab test · Raptor Lake Refresh
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K brings real gains over the 13700K while keeping the same socket, but it throttles on a 240mm water cooler.
8.0
windowscentral.com
✓ explicit
20/10/2023
Hands-on test · Benchmarks and gaming
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a strong all-rounder for gaming and heavy workloads, but the gain over 13th Gen is modest and hard to justify.
9.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
27/02/2024
Benchmark test · Gaming and multi-core
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is well balanced and close to the Core i9 in games, but it runs very hot and draws a lot of power under load.
9.5
tweaktown.com
✓ explicit
17/10/2023
Lab test · Raptor Lake Refresh
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is the best gaming chip in Intel's 14th Gen line, a clear step up from last year's 13700K that draws only slightly more power.
8.0
notebookcheck.net
≈ estimated
15/02/2024
Benchmark review · Gaming and power
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K comes close to the Core i9-13900K in games, but it trails AMD's X3D chips and draws more power.
9.2
chip.de
✓ explicit
19/12/2023
Lab test · Multi-core performance
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a strong all-round chip for gaming and demanding apps, but its integrated graphics are only satisfactory and the editor warns of a possible defect.
8.0
notebookcheck.com
≈ estimated
18/02/2024
Benchmark review · Gaming and power
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K comes close to Core i9-13900K gaming speeds in many titles, but it uses more power than AMD's Ryzen chips under full load.
9.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
20/03/2024
Lab test · Power-user processor
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K comes close to the Core i9-14900K in speed while adding four extra E-cores, but it needs a lot of power.
10
geeknetic.es
✓ explicit
10/11/2023
Hands-on test · Chipset compatibility
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a high-end chip with 5.6 GHz boost clocks and 28 threads, but it only overclocks on Z790 and Z690 boards.
8.0
tuttotech.net
≈ estimated
25/11/2023
Lab test · 13th gen comparison
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K gains four more E-cores and a faster turbo than the Core i7-13700K, but it keeps the same design.
6.0
tweakers.net
≈ estimated
17/10/2023
Benchmark test · Raptor Lake Refresh
Verdict
The Intel Core i7 14700K gains little over 13th gen in games, though its extra cores help in 7-Zip, and AMD's Ryzen 7 7800X3D stays faster for gaming.
8.0
notebookcheck.nl
≈ estimated
16/02/2024
Benchmark review · Power draw
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-14700K comes close to the Core i9-13900K in many games but draws around 400 W under full load, while AMD's Zen 4 chips use less energy.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7-14700K

  • Significant performance increase over the i7-13700K due to four additional efficiency cores (20 cores total)
  • Excellent multi-threaded performance that rivals the previous generation's flagship i9-13900K
  • Strong gaming performance with high frame rates, often matching or beating more expensive competitors
  • Great value proposition for mixed-use cases like gaming and content creation (streaming, video editing)
  • Compatible with existing LGA 1700 motherboards (Z690/Z790) via a BIOS update
  • Supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility for budget-conscious upgrades

What customers don't like about Intel Core i7-14700K

  • Extremely high power consumption, drawing nearly 300W under heavy multi-core loads
  • Runs very hot, often hitting 100°C and thermal throttling without high-end cooling (360mm AIO recommended)
  • Minimal performance gains in gaming compared to the i7-13700K for most titles
  • LGA 1700 socket is at the end of its life, meaning no future CPU upgrade path on current motherboards
  • Beaten in pure gaming efficiency and performance by AMD's Ryzen X3D series
  • Does not include a stock cooler, adding to the total system cost

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a high-performance 14th Gen 'Raptor Lake Refresh' desktop processor featuring a hybrid architecture of 20 cores (8 Performance-cores and 12 Efficient-cores) and 28 threads. It offers a base clock speed of 3.4 GHz with a maximum turbo boost frequency of up to 5.6 GHz, supported by 33MB of L3 Smart Cache and 28MB of L2 cache. Main pros include significant multi-threaded performance gains for productivity and content creation, top-tier gaming capabilities, and flexible support for both DDR4 (3200 MT/s) and DDR5 (5600 MT/s) memory on the LGA 1700 socket. However, its main cons are high power consumption reaching a 253W maximum turbo power, the requirement for premium cooling solutions due to high operating temperatures, and its position on an aging platform with no future CPU upgrade path.

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