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Intel Core i7-14700F
The locked, graphics-free 14700: 20 cores at a 65 W base rating for easier cooling.
- LGA1700
- 20
- 28
- 5.4 GHz
- 65 W
PCPR score
6.9
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$359MSRP
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The short version
The Core i7-14700F has the same 20-core (8 P plus 12 E), 28-thread layout as the 14700K but is locked, has no integrated graphics, a 5.4 GHz maximum turbo and a 65 W base power rating with a 219 W maximum. It is easier to cool and a common choice for prebuilts and no-overclock builds. A discrete GPU is required, and it shares the platform and Raptor Lake caveats.
Pros
- 20 cores and 28 threads
- 65 W base power and lower peak power than the 14700K
- DDR4 and DDR5 board support
Cons
- No integrated graphics
- Locked multiplier
- Raptor Lake stability concerns
- End-of-line socket
Best for
- Quiet, locked workstation or gaming builds
- Prebuilt-style systems on LGA1700
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- LGA1700
- Series
- 14th Gen Core
- Architecture
- Raptor Lake Refresh
- Cores
- 20
- Performance cores
- 8
- Efficiency cores
- 12
- Threads
- 28
Performance
- Base clock
- 2.1 GHz
- Max boost
- 5.4 GHz
- L3 cache
- 33 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
Power
- TDP
- 65 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 219 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- No
- Unlocked multiplier
- No
- Process
- Intel 7
Memory
- Memory support
- DDR5, DDR4
- Rated memory speed
- 5,600 MT/s
- Max memory
- 192 GB
Expansion
- PCIe version
- 5.0
- PCIe lanes
- 20
Compatibility notes
- 13th/14th Gen Core i7 and i9 chips have had widely reported instability and degradation problems; update the motherboard BIOS to the latest Intel microcode before relying on the chip, and check Intel's warranty guidance.
- Socket LGA1700 works with 600- and 700-series boards; boards come in DDR4 or DDR5 versions, so choose the memory type before buying. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
- No integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is required.
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Video reviews
Overview · Comparison
i7-14700K vs i7-14700F – K vs F Comparison
NextGen Scoop
NextGen Scoop compares the unlocked 14700K with the locked 14700F in a short head-to-head.
Overview · Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 9700X VS Intel Core i7 14700F
Processor Versus
Processor Versus compares the Ryzen 7 9700X with the i7-14700F.
Overview · Benchmarks
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB + i7 14700F : Test in 14 Games in 2026 | 1080p - 1440p | Buy or Skip?
EJS Computers
EJS Computers tests the 14700F with an RTX 5060 Ti 16GB across 14 games.
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Common questions
Which motherboards work with the Core i7-14700F?
It uses socket LGA1700, which fits 600- and 700-series chipset boards. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
Does the Core i7-14700F have integrated graphics?
No. The F suffix means the integrated GPU is disabled, so a discrete graphics card is required.
Does the Core i7-14700F work with DDR4 or DDR5?
Intel lists support for both DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s and DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, up to 192 GB. The type depends on the motherboard, because a board takes one or the other.
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