What counts in the end: Who offers the best package? And a super-fast processor alone is not enough. The test winner was Intel's Core i7-14700K. The 20-core processor was extremely fast, its graphics chip offered a decent speed and it left nothing to be desired in terms of energy consumption...
Intel i7-14700
LGA 1700, 2.10 GHz, 20 -Core6 pieces in stock
Product details
The Intel Core i7 14700 is a powerful desktop processor featuring 20 cores, a base clock frequency of 2.1 GHz, and a maximum turbo frequency of up to 5.4 GHz. This boxed processor utilizes the LGA-1700 socket and includes an integrated cooling solution. With support for up to 192 GB of system memory, it is compatible with both DDR4 SDRAM and DDR5 SDRAM memory types, operating in dual-channel mode for optimal data throughput. The processor integrates Intel UHD Graphics 770 with a base clock frequency of 300 MHz, providing solid visual performance and supporting multiple display outputs including Embedded DisplayPort 1.4b, DisplayPort 1.4a, and HDMI 2.1. For expansion options, it features PCI Express 4.0 and 5.0 interfaces, enabling high-speed connections with modern graphics cards and storage devices. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 enhances performance by dynamically increasing clock frequencies based on workload demands. Designed for demanding computing environments such as workstations and high-performance desktop systems, this processor delivers reliable processing power for resource-intensive applications while maintaining efficient thermal characteristics. The black processor comes as a complete package with an included cooling system, ready for installation in compatible desktop systems.
Processor family | Core i7 14th Gen |
Number of processor cores | 20 -Core |
Number of threads | 28 |
Max. TDP | 219 W |
L3 Cache | 33 MB |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Item number | 41458763 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer no. | BX8071514700 |
Release date | 9/1/2024 |
Processor family | Core i7 14th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Intel Core | Raptor Lake |
Clock frequency | 2.10 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.40 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 20 -Core |
Number of threads | 28 |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Number of efficiency cores | 12 -Core |
Lithography | 10 nm |
Max. TDP | 219 W |
L2 Cache | 28672 kB |
L3 Cache | 33 MB |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
Intel technologies | Execute-disable bit |
Onboard graphics | Yes |
Graphics card model | UHD Graphics 770 |
DirectX version | 12 |
Max. connected monitors | 4x |
Clock frequency | 300 MHz |
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1600 MHz |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Memory form factor | DIMM |
Max. memory (RAM) | 192 GB |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
CO₂ emissions | 677,62 kg |
Climate contribution | EUR 16,99 |
Scope of delivery | Processor in a box |
Product Safety |
Length | 13.60 cm |
Width | 9.90 cm |
Height | 11 cm |
Weight | 442 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 1.AMD1,1 %
- 2.Intel1,8 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.AMD4 days
- 2.Intel7 days
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Source: Galaxus- 1.AMD3,3 %
- 2.Intel4,2 %
- Very high, relative performance
- 28 threads
- Top CPU for creatives and gamers
- Free multiplier (overclockable)
- high energy requirement
- No cooler in the package
The Intel Core i7-14700K is bursting with performance! The additional cores significantly reduce the performance gap to the top model. This makes this Core i7 very attractive.

- Increased core and thread count compared to the 13th generation Core i7-13700K
- Larger L2 and L3 cache compared to the Core i7-13700K
- the overall CPU performance almost equals that of a Core i9-13900K
- Single-core performance surpasses AMD Ryzen Zen 4
- No clear incentive to upgrade from the 13th generation
- Gaming performance cannot keep up with the AMD Ryzen Zen 4 X3D or even the Core i5-14600K
- Extremely fast
- even with complex calculations
- Very expensive
- High power consumption and high heat generation
The speed differences between the Core 17-14700K and its predecessor, the Core i7-13700K, are large and noticeable - not least because Intel has made the biggest technical innovations of all 14000 CPUs in the 14700K. However, the speed advantages of the smaller Core i5 processors 14500 and 14400F are only marginal...
- Very good CPU performance
- Integrated graphics unit
- GPU performance only satisfactory
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a powerful, versatile processor for demanding users, ideal for gaming and complex applications. However, there are processors, such as the almost identical 13700K, that cost significantly less. In the end, the purchase decision is a rather difficult price-performance question.