Core i7-12700K vs Core i7-14700K: specs and benchmark comparison
BIntel · Raptor Lake Refresh
Intel Core i7-14700K
- 20 cores / 28 threads
- up to 5.6 GHz
- LGA1700
October 17, 2023 · $409 at launch
Short verdict
Intel Core i7-14700K leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIMulti-thread performance
B +65.3%Intel Core i7-14700K leads in this scenario (up to 65.3% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: single-thread performance, gaming (cpu-bound scenarios), power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where Core i7-12700K is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where Core i7-14700K is better7
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0 53.9% faster443 samples/min vs 288 samples/min
Cores 8 more20 (8P + 12E) vs 12 (8P + 4E)
Threads 8 more28 vs 20
L2 cache 16 MB more28 MB vs 12 MB
L3 cache 8 MB more33 MB vs 25 MB
Official memory speed 800 MT/s more5,600 MT/s vs 4,800 MT/s
Max memory capacity 64 GB more192 GB vs 128 GB
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 53.9%
Blender Benchmark 4.5.0
CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom · samples/min, higher is better
Core i7-12700K288.1 samples/minCore i7-14700K443.4 samples/minPosition among tested models (89)
A · 288B · 4430200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. Intel Core i7-14700K is ahead by 53.9% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · Intel Core i7-12700K
288.1 samples/min · community measurement, sample 108 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 108 submissions (12 outliers excluded), interquartile range 275.14–299.26; submissions 2025-07-27 to 2026-10-20; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · Intel Core i7-14700K
443.4 samples/min · community measurement, sample 95 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 95 submissions (11 outliers excluded), interquartile range 419.61–467.04; submissions 2025-07-17 to 2026-06-04; CPU backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Other comparable benchmarks (6)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 276.7 | 433.6 | B +56.7% |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 294.8 | 487.4 | B +65.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 286 | 461.9 | B +61.5% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 275.7 | 448.5 | B +62.6% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 276.2 | 428.8 | B +55.3% |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 278.6 | 430.2 | B +54.4% |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Reference results (12)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.83CPU, bmw27 (CPU) | 102.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 313 | 437.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 303.4 | 453.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 319 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 309.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 315.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 311.1 | 492.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 329.6 | 503.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 309.2 | 499.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 306.9 | 541.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 286 | 265.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0CPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom | 316.6 | 464 | reference |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · Core i7-12700K | B · Core i7-14700K | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cores and clocks | |||
| CoresCores of different types may differ in performance. | 12 (8P + 4E) | 20 (8P + 12E) | B: 8 more |
| Threads | 20 | 28 | B: 8 more |
| Base clockFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown. | 3.6 GHz | 3.4 GHz | A: 0.2 GHz more |
| Max clock (Boost/Turbo) | 5 GHz | 5.6 GHz | B: 0.6 GHz more |
| Cache | |||
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 28 MB | B: 16 MB more |
| L3 cache | 25 MB | 33 MB | B: 8 MB more |
| Platform | |||
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1700 | equal |
| Process node | Intel 7 | Intel 7 | equal |
| Memory and interfaces | |||
| Memory type | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 | equal |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 | equal |
| Official memory speedFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown. | 4,800 MT/s | 5,600 MT/s | B: 800 MT/s more |
| Max memory capacity | 128 GB | 192 GB | B: 64 GB more |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes | equal |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics | differs |
| Power | |||
| Processor Base Power (Intel) | 125 W | 125 W | equal |
| Maximum Turbo Power (Intel) | 190 W | 253 W | B: 63 W higher |
Cores and clocks
Cores
A12 (8P + 4E)
B20 (8P + 12E)
B: 8 moreCores of different types may differ in performance.
Threads
A20
B28
B: 8 moreBase clock
A3.6 GHz
B3.4 GHz
A: 0.2 GHz moreFor hybrid Intel CPUs, the P-core base clock is shown.
Max clock (Boost/Turbo)
A5 GHz
B5.6 GHz
B: 0.6 GHz more
Cache
L2 cache
A12 MB
B28 MB
B: 16 MB moreL3 cache
A25 MB
B33 MB
B: 8 MB more
Platform
Socket
ALGA1700
BLGA1700
equalProcess node
AIntel 7
BIntel 7
equal
Memory and interfaces
Memory type
ADDR4, DDR5
BDDR4, DDR5
equalMemory channels
A2
B2
equalOfficial memory speed
A4,800 MT/s
B5,600 MT/s
B: 800 MT/s moreFor controllers that support two generations, the speed for the newer memory type is shown.
Max memory capacity
A128 GB
B192 GB
B: 64 GB morePCI Express
APCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
BPCIe 5.0 and 4.0, 20 lanes
equalIntegrated graphics
AIntel UHD Graphics 770
BIntel Graphics
differs
Power
Processor Base Power (Intel)
A125 W
B125 W
equalMaximum Turbo Power (Intel)
A190 W
B253 W
B: 63 W higher
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
Platform compatibility
Socket and BIOS support Needs checking
Both models use LGA1700, but support on a specific motherboard depends on the chipset and BIOS version. Check the board maker’s CPU support list.
Memory Needs checking
Both controllers support DDR4/DDR5. The motherboard determines the memory type, so check its specification.
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Questions and answers
Do Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Core i7-14700K fit the same motherboard?
Both CPUs use the LGA1700 socket. Support on a specific board depends on the chipset and BIOS version, so check the board maker’s CPU support list.
How many cores and threads do Intel Core i7-12700K and Intel Core i7-14700K have?
Intel Core i7-12700K: 12 cores / 20 threads. Intel Core i7-14700K: 20 cores / 28 threads (manufacturer data).
Do these CPUs have integrated graphics?
Intel Core i7-12700K: Intel UHD Graphics 770. Intel Core i7-14700K: Intel Graphics.
Which is faster: Intel Core i7-12700K or Intel Core i7-14700K?
Intel Core i7-14700K leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: multi-thread performance. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Intel — specifications of Intel Core i7-12700K, specifications of Intel Core i7-14700Kchecked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0checked November 14, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.