Intel Core i7-14700K

Brand
Intel
Model
Intel Core i7-14700K
$348–$384estimated range · from catalog price Sep 3, 2026

Core i7‑14700K: 20‑core (8P+12E) 14th‑Gen LGA1700 CPU with UHD 770, DDR4/DDR5 support, unlocked OC; launched Oct 17, 2023.

Compute rankTop 5% of CPUs
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ReleasedOct 2023
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Cores20
Threads28
SocketFCLGA1700
MemoryDDR4 / DDR5
Base clock3.40 GHz
Boost clock5.60 GHz
TDP125 W
Cache33 MB
GixCore Editorial

Product overview

Intel’s Core i7‑14700K is a 14th‑Gen “Raptor Lake Refresh” desktop CPU released in October 2023, with retail availability starting October 17, 2023. It combines 20 cores (8 P‑cores + 12 E‑cores) and 28 threads and includes Intel UHD Graphics 770. It runs on LGA1700 and is compatible with 600‑ and 700‑series motherboards.Sourcenewsroom.intel.comSourceintel.com

Positioned as a high_end i7, it exists to balance gaming and creation without stepping into i9 territory. It’s well‑suited to 1440p gaming, streaming, video editing, and 3D rendering on DDR4 or DDR5 platforms, and its K‑suffix means an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. Notably, among the launch K‑series, it was the only model to increase core count over its predecessor (+4 E‑cores). Intel ARK currently lists its status as “Launched” (not discontinued).Sourceintel.comSourcetechspot.com

Best for
  • 1440p gaming
  • streaming
  • video editing
  • 3D rendering
  • office/productivity
Official product specifications

Specifications

At a glance iEach dot represents a catalog model. Farther right means a higher measured value, not necessarily a better fit.Measured against the CPUs catalog
Current modelCatalog models
Cores20
Higher than 93% of CPUs
Threads28
Higher than 93% of CPUs
Boost clock5.6 GHZ
Higher than 95% of CPUs
RAM speed4 MT/s
Higher than 1% of CPUs
Cores
20
Threads
28
Socket
FCLGA1700
Memory
DDR4, DDR5
Base clock
3.4 GHZ
Boost clock
5.6 GHZ
TDP
125 W
Cache
33 MB
Generation
14
Bus Speed
16 GT/s
Max Memory Size
192 GB
ECC Support
No
Hyper Threading
Yes
Turbo Boost
3.0
Chipset
Intel 600-series, 700-series
Ram Speed
4 MT/s
Pairing fit

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Budget pairings4 lower-tier compatible options
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Budget pairings6 lower-tier compatible options