Intel® Core™ i7-14700KF

Intel Core i7-14700KF – High-Core Count, High-Speed Performance

The Intel Core i7-14700KF, part of Intel’s 14th Gen “Raptor Lake-Refresh” lineup, packs an upgraded core configuration and higher boost clocks for gamers, streamers, and creators who demand excellent all-around performance.

Key Specifications

• Cores & Threads: 20 total cores (8 Performance-cores + 12 Efficient-cores) and 28 threads.

• Clock Speeds:

  • P-core base: 3.4 GHz

  • E-core base: 2.5 GHz

  • Turbo Boost: Up to 5.6 GHz (P-cores), 4.3 GHz (E-cores)

• Cache Memory: 33 MB Intel® Smart Cache plus 28 MB L2 cache.

• Power Profile:

  • Base (PL1): 125 W

  • Maximum Turbo (PL2): 253 W

Platform & Feature Support

• Socket: LGA 1700 (compatible with 600- and 700-series motherboards).

• Memory: Dual-channel DDR5 (up to 5600 MT/s) or DDR4 (up to 3200 MT/s).

• Expansion: PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 for next-gen GPUs and high-speed storage.

• Unlocked: Fully unlocked for overclocking with Intel tuning tools.

• Graphics: No integrated GPU—requires a discrete graphics card.

Performance & Real-World Value

• Higher core count than its predecessor (13700KF), improving multitasking, rendering, and heavy workloads.

• Excellent gaming performance across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K with high refresh rates.

• A versatile choice for users who want strong performance in both creative and gaming workloads without jumping to the i9 tier.