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Intel Core i7-14700K — Benchmarks & Specs

28 threads125W TDP$409 MSRP2023
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i7-14700K?

At 1080p (High), the Intel Core i7-14700K averages 359 fps in Counter-Strike 2, per PC Guide. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 52,045 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core i7-14700K is a processor from the Raptor Lake Refresh family released in 2023 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.6 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $409 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 5 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i7-14700K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i7-14700K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Counter-Strike 2 1080p High 359 fps — PC Guide 2024-04-30
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Low 225 fps — PC Guide 2024-04-30
Starfield 1080p Low 126 fps — Gamers Nexus 2023-10-17
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Medium 106 fps — Gamers Nexus 2023-10-17
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p Medium 106 fps — Gamers Nexus 2023-10-17

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i7-14700K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 52,045 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 51,988 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 36,047 points Tom's Hardware 2023-10-17
Cinebench R23 multi 33,914 points PC Guide 2024-04-30
Cinebench R23 multi 33,441 points Notebookcheck 2023-10-17
Geekbench 6 multi 21,046 points PC Guide 2024-04-30
Geekbench 6 multi 18,420 points Trusted Reviews 2024-02-27
PassMark Single Thread 4,458 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark Single Thread Rating 4,455 points PassMark Software 2026-08-24
PassMark single thread 4,455 points PassMark Software 2026-07-11

Products Featuring the Intel Core i7-14700K

Full Specifications

tdp w125
socketLGA1700
e cores12
p cores8
threads28
l3 cache mb33
boost clock ghz5.6

Intel Core i7-14700K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i7-14700K best used for?
Intel Core i7-14700K is a Raptor Lake Refresh-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core i7-14700K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i7-14700K launched in 2023 at a $409 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core i7-14700K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core i7-14700K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i7-14700K?
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