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Intel Core i7-14700K
Raptor Lake Refresh-S (14th-generation Core), Q4 2023; 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) / 28 threads; P-core base 3.40 GHz, max turbo 5.60 GHz; E-core base 2.50 GHz, max turbo 4.30 GHz; 33 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 125 W processor base power; 253 W maximum turbo power. Verify the physical model marking and platform support before installation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i7-14700K. Specifications refer to this SKU; related suffixes and revisions may differ.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model / generation | Raptor Lake Refresh-S (14th-generation Core), Q4 2023 |
| Core and frequency | 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) / 28 threads; P-core base 3.40 GHz, max turbo 5.60 GHz; E-core base 2.50 GHz, max turbo 4.30 GHz |
| Cache / processor power | 33 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 125 W processor base power; 253 W maximum turbo power |
| Package / socket | FCLGA1700 (LGA1700) |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600; motherboard selects one memory type |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Compatibility and service notes
- Requires an LGA1700 board and firmware specifically supporting 14th-generation CPUs. 700-series boards are a natural match; 600-series boards may need a model-specific BIOS update. Consult the board maker’s CPU list before fitting, including the minimum BIOS revision. Confirm socket condition, VRM/power configuration, cooling, and DDR4-versus-DDR5 board variant. K indicates unlocked ratio and does not guarantee overclocking support on every chipset.
- Compared with the i7-13700K, this SKU adds four E-cores (20 total cores, 28 threads) and has different boost/cache figures. The KF sibling lacks UHD Graphics 770.
- Before installation, compare the full processor marking with the motherboard maker’s support list and minimum BIOS, then confirm cooler mounting, memory type, power delivery, and firmware settings. Socket fit alone does not establish compatibility; never force the package.
Service & archival record
Record the full model/ordering code and S-spec, stepping, board revision, BIOS/microcode, memory configuration, cooler, power profile, physical condition, provenance, and source revision. Separate measured behavior from published specifications.
Handle the package by its edges and protect socket contacts. Inspect for contamination, damaged pads/pins, and uneven cooler pressure before use.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i7-14700K product specificationsIntel’s official product-specification lookup/page for the exact processor model.
- Intel — Desktop processor installation supportManufacturer guidance for installation and socket handling; use the motherboard maker’s exact CPU-support list for board and BIOS compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — Intel is Desperate: i7-14700K CPU Review, Benchmarks, Gaming, & PowerIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Verify board revision and firmware with its manufacturer; ARK specifications do not guarantee compatibility with every motherboard sharing a socket.