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AMD Ryzen 7 1700X vs Intel Core i7-14700KF: Comparison
AMD Ryzen 7 1700X and Intel Core i7-14700KF separate most on l2 cache: AMD Ryzen 7 1700X at 4 MB, Intel Core i7-14700KF at 28 MB, 86% in favour of Intel Core i7-14700KF. L3 Cache splits them by another 52%, again favouring Intel Core i7-14700KF. They match on 9 other specifications, including form factor, market segment and socket status.
Specs
| Specification |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| Product Line | Ryzen 7 | Core i |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Model Number | 1700X | 14700KF |
| Codename | Summit Ridge | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2023 |
| TDP | 95 W | 125 W |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Socket | AM4 | LGA 1700 |
| Socket Status | End of Life | End of Life |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 10 nm |
| Performance Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 | 12 |
| SMT Enabled | true | true |
| P-Core Base Clock | 3.4 GHz | 3.4 |
| P-Core Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 5.5 |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB-86% | 28 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB-52% | 33 MB |
| Base Power | 95 W | 125 W |
| Max Turbo Power | 95 W | 253 |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR5 or DDR4 |
| Max Memory Speed | 2666 MT/s | 5600 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | false | true |
| Integrated Graphics | No | No |
| Copilot Plus Certified | false | false |
| PCIe Generation | 3.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
| Launch MSRP | $399 | 384 |
| Retail Availability | Retail | Boxed Retail |
| Architecture | Zen, Ryzen 1000 Series | Raptor Lake Refresh |
Verdict
Intel Core i7-14700KF
8.7 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i7-14700KF is an unlocked flagship desktop chip, a top pick for enthusiasts who want to overclock.