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Intel Core i7-14700

Explore Intel Core i7-14700 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
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Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Core i7-14700 is a Desktop processor with 20 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 40194 and a single-thread rating of 4232. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark40,194
4,059 samples
Single Thread4,232
Overall rank#379
of 6,054
Reference price$366.24

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
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Intel Core i7-14700 is a Desktop processor with 20 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 40194 and a single-thread rating of 4232. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i7-14700 is a Desktop released in 2024. Recorded specifications include a 65 W reference TDP, a 40,194 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 40,194 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,232 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-5600. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i7-14700 specifications?

The main recorded details are a 65 W reference TDP, a 40,194 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i7-14700 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i7-14700?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i7-14700 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i9-12900KFIntel40,437 points
03Intel Core i7-14700This CPU40,194 points
04AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3DAMD40,165 points
05AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DAMD39,914 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3DAMD4,444 points
02AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DAMD4,420 points
03Intel Core i7-14700This CPU4,232 points
04Intel Core i9-12900KFIntel4,117 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i7-14700This CPU618.4 Mark/W
02AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3DAMD334.7 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3DAMD332.6 Mark/W
04Intel Core i9-12900KFIntel167.8 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
496,216.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
29,493.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
28,259.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
164.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
106,371.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
154,125.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,221.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
54,146.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2024
Socket—
Cores / threads20 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-5600
Maximum capacity192 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I20 x 32 KB
L1D20 x 48 KB
L211 x 2048 KB
L333 MB