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Core i7-14700KF

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Core i7-14700KF Specifications

The Core i7-14700KF is built on the Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured using the 10 nm process. It is compatible with the LGA 1700 socket and supports DDR4 / DDR5 memory with speeds of up to 5600 MT/s. This processor features 8 performance cores operating at a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz , along with 12 efficiency cores running at a base clock of 2.50 GHz and boosting up to 4.30 GHz , and includes 28 threads. It also comes equipped with 28 MB of L2 cache and 33 MB of L3 cache.

This CPU has a base TDP of 125 W and a very high maximum TDP of 253 W. A high-performance air cooler is the bare minimum, but a premium liquid cooling solution is strongly recommended. Additionally, a PC case with excellent airflow and a high-quality power supply are essential for stable operation.

This CPU does not include integrated graphics. A discrete graphics card is required for display output.

Core i7-14700KF Application Performance and Gaming Benchmark Analysis

Application Performance

Core i7-14700KF is an upper mid-range CPU, achieving a relative application performance score of 77.46% of the best possible desktop CPU performance. This CPU is ideal for multitasking and can handle professional applications such as 3D rendering, video editing, and other heavy workloads, though not at the same speed or efficiency as higher-end models.

Core i7-14700KF delivers a balanced application performance-per-price ratio of 67.7%. It provides good value for users looking for a practical balance between cost and performance.

Gaming Performance

Core i7-14700KF is a strong gaming CPU, achieving a relative gaming performance score at 1080p resolution of 84.41% compared to the best possible desktop CPU gaming performance. This CPU This CPU delivers excellent gaming performance, especially at higher resolutions where the GPU becomes the primary bottleneck. It is recommended for users who work on their computers but also engage in occasional or regular gaming.

The gaming performance-per-price score of 40.7%, this CPU does not offer strong value in this category. However, since it is a high-end gaming CPU offering top-tier performance, it remains a recommended choice for users who prioritize gaming power and are less concerned about budget constraints.

Core i7-14700KF CPU Information

Release Price: $384.00

Current Price on Amazon: $319

  • Amazon Price Updated: 2 days, 14 hours ago.

    • Launch Date: 1 year, 7 months ago.

    CPU Available: True

    Architecture: Raptor Lake

    Process: 10 nm

    Socket: LGA 1700

    Cores / Threads: 8 / 28

    Small Cores: 12

    Base / Boost Clock: 3.40 GHz / 5.60 GHz

    Small Cores Base / Boost Clock: 2.50 GHz / 4.30 GHz

    Memory Support / Max Speed: DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600 MT/s

    L2 Cache / L3 Cache: 28 MB / 33 MB

    TDP / Max TDP: 125 W / 253 W

    Integrated Graphics: False

    Rendering Performance

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core: 1985

    Cinebench R24 Multi-core Relative: 81.51%

    Cinebench R24 Single-core: 130

    Blender Relative Performance: 70.40%

    Encoding Performance

    AV1 Encoding Relative: 78.13%

    H265 Encoding Relative: 77.33%

    Compression / Decompression

    Compression (7-Zip): 85.37%

    Decompression (7-Zip): 71.99%

    Gaming Performance

    Relative Gaming Performance at 1080p: 84.41%

    Graphics Performance per Price: 40.7%

    Calculated Performance

    Relative Performance: 77.5%

    Performance per Price: 67.7%

    Combined per Price: 52.8%

    Core i7-14700KF Compared to Similar Performance CPUs

    CPU Price / Performance Table

    CPU (Desc) Price (Desc) Performance (Desc) Game_Perf (Desc) Combined (Desc) Perf/Price (Desc) Game/Price (Desc) Combined/Price (Desc)
    $579 | 0.0%
    80.9%
    79.2%
    80.1%
    39.0%
    21.1%
    28.8%
    $599 | 0.0%
    79.6%
    93.1%
    86.4%
    37.1%
    23.9%
    30.0%
    $363 | ↓ -3.2%
    78.2%
    81.1%
    79.7%
    60.1%
    34.4%
    45.6%
    $319 | 0.0%
    77.5%
    84.4%
    80.9%
    67.7%
    40.7%
    52.8%
    $329 | 0.0%
    77.5%
    84.4%
    80.9%
    65.7%
    39.5%
    51.2%
    $229 | 0.0%
    76.1%
    78.4%
    77.3%
    92.8%
    52.7%
    70.2%
    $259 | 0.0%
    76.1%
    78.4%
    77.3%
    82.0%
    46.6%
    62.1%
    $618❗ | 0.0%
    73.2%
    82.7%
    77.9%
    33.1%
    20.6%
    26.2%
    $319 | 0.0%
    72.8%
    79.6%
    76.2%
    63.7%
    38.4%
    49.7%

    CPU Specification Table

    CPU (Desc) C/SC/T L2/L3 Cache Base/Bost Memory Type Code Name TDP/Max Socket GPU
    Core Ultra 9 285 8 / 16 / 24 40.0 MB / 36.0 MB 2.50 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 65 W / 182 W LGA 1851 Intel® Graphics
    Ryzen 9 9900X3D 12 / 0 / 24 12.0 MB / 128.0 MB 4.40 GHz / 5.50 GHz DDR5 / 5600MT/s Zen 5 Granite Ridge 120 W / 230 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Ryzen 9 9900X 12 / 0 / 24 12.0 MB / 64.0 MB 4.40 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR5 / 5600MT/s Zen 5 Granite Ridge 120 W / 162 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics
    Core i7-14700KF 8 / 12 / 28 28.0 MB / 33.0 MB 3.40 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 None
    Core i7-14700K 8 / 12 / 28 28.0 MB / 33.0 MB 3.40 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 125 W / 253 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 770
    Core Ultra 7 265KF 8 / 12 / 20 36.0 MB / 30.0 MB 3.90 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 125 W / 250 W LGA 1851 None
    Core Ultra 7 265K 8 / 12 / 20 36.0 MB / 30.0 MB 3.90 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR5 / 6400MT/s Arrow Lake 125 W / 250 W LGA 1851 Intel® Graphics
    Core i9-14900 8 / 16 / 32 32.0 MB / 36.0 MB 2.00 GHz / 5.40 GHz DDR4 / DDR5 / 5600MT/s Raptor Lake 65 W / 219 W LGA 1700 UHD Graphics 770
    Ryzen 9 7900X 12 / 0 / 24 12.0 MB / 64.0 MB 4.70 GHz / 5.60 GHz DDR5 / 5200MT/s Zen 4 Raphael 170 W / 230 W AM5 Radeon™ Graphics

    CPU Performance in Rendering, Encoding and Compression-Decompression

    CPU (Desc) CB24_MC (Desc) CB24_SC (Desc) CB24_rel (Desc) Blender (Desc) Encoding_AV1 (Desc) Encoding_h265 (Desc) 7-zip_Pack(Desc) 7-zip_Unpack (Desc) Performance (Desc)
    Core Ultra 9 285 2170 135
    89.1%
    96.4%
    87.7%
    85.3%
    79.0%
    47.9%
    80.9%
    Ryzen 9 9900X3D 1850 136
    75.9%
    77.1%
    89.3%
    73.6%
    85.4%
    76.2%
    79.6%
    Ryzen 9 9900X 1798 137
    73.8%
    76.8%
    88.3%
    73.6%
    81.0%
    75.5%
    78.2%
    Core i7-14700KF 1985 130
    81.5%
    70.4%
    78.1%
    77.3%
    85.4%
    72.0%
    77.5%
    Core i7-14700K 1985 130
    81.5%
    70.4%
    78.1%
    77.3%
    85.4%
    72.0%
    77.5%
    Core Ultra 7 265KF 2076 139
    85.2%
    82.2%
    87.0%
    77.3%
    77.6%
    47.5%
    76.1%
    Core Ultra 7 265K 2076 139
    85.2%
    82.2%
    87.0%
    77.3%
    77.6%
    47.5%
    76.1%
    Core i9-14900 1820 134
    74.7%
    67.5%
    75.8%
    79.0%
    73.2%
    69.2%
    73.2%
    Ryzen 9 7900X 1662 121
    68.3%
    66.0%
    78.9%
    71.4%
    78.5%
    73.8%
    72.8%