Core i7-14700K
Core i7-14700K: Intel processor with 20 cores / 28 threads, up to 5.60 GHz, 125 W TDP, socket LGA1700. FPSHQ Gaming Score: 7 640 out of 10,000 (tier A). Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index).
The Intel Core i7-14700K is a powerful processor on the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture. Its 20 cores (8P + 12E) and 28 threads at up to 5.6 GHz deliver strong performance in both games and multi-threaded tasks. A versatile mid-to-high-end option with a good balance of price and capability.
Full specs of the Core i7-14700K
| Architecture | Raptor Lake |
|---|---|
| Cores | 20 |
| Threads | 28 |
| Base Clock | 3.40 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB |
| TDP | 125 W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Memory channels | 2 |
| 3D V-Cache | No |
| Integrated graphics | No |
| Bench Score | 8690 |
| Gaming Score | 7640 |
| Release year | 2023 |
Which motherboard do you need for the Core i7-14700K
The Core i7-14700K uses the LGA1700 socket; per AMD/Intel specifications it is supported by these chipsets (7): Intel Z790, Intel H770, Intel B760, Intel Z690, Intel H670, Intel B660, Intel H610. Memory — DDR4/DDR5.
FPSHQ tip: if you want to overclock the Core i7-14700K, get a Intel Z790 board — the newest chipset with CPU overclocking that supports it without a mandatory BIOS update.
| Chipset | BIOS | CPU overclocking | Memory overclocking | PCIe for graphics card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Z790 tip | no BIOS update | yes | yes | PCIe 5.0: 1x16 / 2x8; PCIe 4.0: 1x4 |
| Intel H770 | no BIOS update | no | yes | PCIe 5.0: 1x16+1x4 / 2x8+1x4 |
| Intel B760 | no BIOS update | no | yes | PCIe 5.0: 1x16; PCIe 4.0: 1x4 |
| Intel Z690 | BIOS update needed | yes | yes | PCIe 5.0: 1x16 / 2x8; PCIe 4.0: 1x4 |
| Intel H670 | BIOS update needed | no | yes | PCIe 5.0: 1x16 / 2x8; PCIe 4.0: 1x4 |
| Intel B660 | BIOS update needed | no | yes | PCIe 5.0: 1x16; PCIe 4.0: 1x4 |
| Intel H610 | BIOS update needed | no | no | PCIe 5.0: 1x16 |
“BIOS update needed” means a board with this chipset supports the Core i7-14700K only with firmware that adds this support: boards released before the CPU must be updated before installing it. The exact CPU list of a specific model is on its maker’s website.
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📡 Core i7-14700K profile
Strengths and weaknesses across 5 parameters (0–100).
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📊 Position in the CPU gaming ranking
Compared with other models. A longer bar means a higher result.
The Core i7-14700K is a great gaming CPU for most builds. Eight cores are enough for gaming as well as streaming/editing. The ideal pairing is an RTX 4070/RX 7800 XT-class GPU. It does not bottleneck up to the top of mid-range.
Best GPU pairings for the Core i7-14700K
To avoid a CPU or GPU bottleneck, you need a balanced graphics card. Here are our recommendations for the Core i7-14700K:
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How good is Core i7-14700K for gaming?
Core i7-14700K (2023, LGA1700): FPSHQ gaming score 7,640 — faster than 96% of catalogue CPUs. 20 cores / 28 threads, boost 5.6 GHz, L3 33 MB, TDP 125 W. The balanced pairing per the FPSHQ model is a GPU of the GeForce RTX 5080 level: a stronger card will be CPU-bound, a weaker one will not use the CPU fully. Source of the numbers: per the FPSHQ catalog (Gaming Score is FPSHQ's own gaming index); FPSHQ model estimate (not a measurement). (model accuracy)
- FPSHQ gaming score
- 7,640 FPSHQ index
- cores / threads
- 20/28
- TDP
- 125 W
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