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Intel Core i7-14700K
The one 14th Gen chip that got more cores: 20 cores for gaming and heavy threaded work on LGA1700.
- LGA1700
- 20
- 28
- 5.6 GHz
- 125 W
PCPR score
6.9
Fair
Best price we’ve seen
$409MSRP
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R1
The short version
The Core i7-14700K has 20 cores (8 P plus 12 E) and 28 threads, a 5.6 GHz maximum turbo and a 253 W maximum power rating. Reviewers singled it out as the most meaningful 14th Gen upgrade because of its extra cores. It suits gamers who also do threaded work on an existing LGA1700 board, but power draw is high and stability updates are essential.
Pros
- 20 cores and 28 threads
- Strong gaming performance
- Works with DDR4 or DDR5 boards
- Unlocked
Cons
- Runs hot and draws a lot of power at load
- Raptor Lake stability concerns
- No upgrade path beyond LGA1700
- No cooler included
Best for
- Gaming plus streaming or rendering on an existing LGA1700 board
J3
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
- 3.4 GHz
- Max boost
- 5.6 GHz
- L3 cache
- 33 MB
- 3D V-Cache
- No
- Gaming index
- 76
- Single-thread index
- 90
- Multi-thread index
- 72
Power
- TDP
- 125 W
- Max power (PPT / PL2)
- 253 W
Features
- Integrated graphics
- Yes
- Integrated GPU
- Intel UHD Graphics 770
- Unlocked multiplier
- Yes
- Cooler in box
- 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.
- Needs a capable cooler; no cooler is included.
P1
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AV1
Video reviews
Negative · Review
Don't upgrade to 14th Gen | Intel i7-14700K Review and Performance Test
Jacqie
Jacqie's review and performance test arguing against upgrading to 14th Gen.
Positive · Review
Is the Intel i7-14700K Still a Beast?
Proceu Tech
Proceu Tech asks whether the 14700K is still a beast.
Overview · Comparison
Intel 24H2 Test: Ryzen 7 9700X vs. Core i7-14700K, 42 Game Benchmark
Hardware Unboxed
Hardware Unboxed benchmarks the Ryzen 7 9700X against the Core i7-14700K across 42 games on Windows 24H2.
AV2
What reviewers and owners say
PC Gamer
PositivePC Gamer found the added E-cores deliver strong multithreaded gains and excellent gaming performance for the price, but the chip runs very hot and draws significant power.
Review
Read the sourceWindows Central
MixedWindows Central found strong multi-core performance and added cores, but gaming gains over the 13700K are minimal, power draw is high, and it runs hot under load.
Review
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Common questions
Which motherboards work with the Core i7-14700K?
It uses socket LGA1700, which fits 600- and 700-series chipset boards. Older 600-series boards may need a BIOS update.
Does the Core i7-14700K 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.
What is the difference between the 14700K and 14700KF?
The 14700KF has the same cores and 5.6 GHz turbo but no integrated graphics, per Intel's spec pages.
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