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Intel Core i7-14700 20-Core (8P+12E) LGA 1700 65W desktop processor BX8071514700

SKU CH-8MJP-W941M MPN BX8071514700

A 20-core desktop CPU with 28 threads, up to 5.4 GHz turbo and integrated UHD Graphics 770 for multitasking and 4K streaming

  • Product nameCore i7-14700
  • CPU cores20-Core (8P+12E)
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Maximum turbo clock5.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.4
  • TDP rating65 W
  • Processor classDesktop
  • 20 cores handle heavy multitasking with 8 performance and 12 efficient cores
  • 28 threads keep background tasks smooth while you focus on foreground work
  • 4 GHz max turbo frequency speeds up bursty single-thread workloads
  • 33 MB L3 cache reduces latency for large data sets
  • DDR4 3200 and DDR5 5600 support lets you choose memory that fits your build

Core i7-14700 20-Core desktop processor

The Core i7-14700 is a 20-core desktop CPU with eight performance cores and twelve efficient cores, delivering 28 threads for heavy multitasking. It fits the LGA 1700 socket and operates at a 65 W base power, making it suitable for workstations and high-end gaming rigs that need sustained throughput.

Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU

The chip includes Intel UHD Graphics 770, providing display output without a discrete card and supporting hardware-accelerated media decode for 4K streaming. This integrated graphics block handles desktop composition, video playback and light compute tasks, freeing the CPU cores for primary workloads.

DDR4 3200 and DDR5 5600 dual-channel memory support

The memory controller runs two channels of DDR4 at 3200 MT/s or DDR5 at 5600 MT/s, with a maximum capacity of 192 GB and ECC support. This headroom covers large datasets, virtual machines and content-creation projects, while the 33 MB L3 cache and 5.4 GHz max turbo frequency keep latency-sensitive tasks responsive.

How it compares

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Price $330.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 494 comparable items (median $149.99).
CPU cores 20-Core (8P+12E)
Higher than about 85% of the 271 comparable items (median 8).
Maximum turbo clock 5.4 GHz Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.4 GHz Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.3 GHz Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.2 GHz
Higher than about 80% of the 246 comparable items (median 4.7 GHz).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Product lineCore i7 14th Gen
Model nameBX8071514700
Product nameCore i7-14700
Performance
Working frequencyPerformance-core Base Frequency: 2.1 GHz
Efficient-core Base Frequency: 1.5 GHz
Processor
CPU cores20-Core (8P+12E)
CPU socketLGA 1700
Maximum turbo clock5.4 GHz
Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.3 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.2 GHz
TDP rating65 W
Processor classDesktop
Processor codenameRaptor Lake
CPU threads28-Threads
Level 2 cache28 MB
Level 3 cache33 MB
Process nodeIntel 7
CPU instruction set64-Bit
Hyper-ThreadingYes
Virtualization supportYes
CPU socket scalability1S Only
Max PCIe lanes20
Memory
Supported memoryDDR4 3200 / DDR5 5600
Channel configuration2
Memory limit192 GB
ECC memorySupported
Maximum memory bandwidth89.6 GB/s
Graphics
Built-in graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Graphics max dynamic frequency1.6 GHz
Ports & slots
PCIe generation5.0 / 4.0
Power
Maximum turbo power219 W
Size & build
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size127 × 114 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Compatible desktop chipsetsIntel H610 / Intel H670 / Intel B660 / Intel Q670 / Intel W680 / Intel Z690 / Intel H770 / Intel B760 / Intel Z790
* BIOS update may be required when used with some old chipset motherboard
Compatible systemsLinux / Windows 10 (22H2, 21H2) / Windows 11 (22H2, 21H2)
In the box
Included coolerIntel Laminar RM1 included
More details
PCI express configurationsUp to 1 × 16+4, 2 × 8+4

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Questions about this item

Will the 65 W base power limit require a cooler upgrade down the line?

The processor has a 65 W base power rating; sustained all-core workloads can push package power higher, so a cooler rated above 65 W is recommended for long-term stability.

What stops the 20 cores from holding 5.4 GHz indefinitely?

The 65 W base power budget and thermal limits throttle clocks before the 5.4 GHz max turbo can be sustained across all 20 cores.

How much heat and noise should I expect from a typical tower cooler running this chip continuously?

At 65 W base power a mid-range tower cooler keeps temperatures in the 60–70 °C range with fan speeds that stay barely audible in a quiet room.

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