Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-14700K

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i7-14700K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score.

Intel Core i7-14700

Intel Core i7-14700K

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700

CPU is newer: launch date 2 month(s) later
Around 92% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Launch date	8 Jan 2024 vs 17 Oct 2023
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt vs 125 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-14700K

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
Around 4% higher clock speed: 5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz
Around 5% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 4475 vs 4243
Around 24% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 53263 vs 43112

Specifications (specs)
Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Maximum frequency	5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark	4475 vs 4243
PassMark - CPU mark	53263 vs 43112

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-14700
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-14700K

PassMark - Single thread mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

4243

4475

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

43112

53263

Name	Intel Core i7-14700	Intel Core i7-14700K
PassMark - Single thread mark	4243	4475
PassMark - CPU mark	43112	53263
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score		14690

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i7-14700	Intel Core i7-14700K
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	17 Oct 2023
Launch price (MSRP)	$384	$409
Place in performance rating	84	50
Performance
Base frequency	2.1 GHz	3.4 GHz
Die size	257 mm²	257 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
L3 cache	33 MB (shared)	33 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	5.4 GHz	5.6 GHz
Number of cores	20	20
Number of threads	28	28
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	1700	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	65 Watt	125 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)