INTEL

Intel® Core™ i7-14700K | Raptor Lake Refresh 20-Core 28-Thread 5.6GHz Gaming & Creation Processor

Equipped with 20 cores (8 Raptor Cove Performance-cores + 12 Gracemont Efficient-cores) and 28 threads reaching up to 5.6 GHz Max Turbo frequency, the Intel® Core™ i7-14700K is a gaming and multi-tasking powerhouse on Socket LGA 1700. Featuring 33MB of Intel Smart Cache, PCIe 5.0 lane support, and unlocked multiplier tuning, it handles AAA gaming, 4K video rendering, and heavy multitasking with ease.

Architecture
Raptor Lake Refresh
Intel 7 Process Node
Cores / Threads
20C / 28T
8 P-Cores + 12 E-Cores
Max Turbo Frequency
5.6 GHz
Turbo Boost Max 3.0
Smart Cache
33 MB L3
+ 28MB L2 Cache
Socket & Power
LGA 1700
125W Base / 253W MTP
Overclocking
Fully Unlocked
Intel® XTU & XMP 3.0
For Competitive Esports & High-FPS AAA Gaming

5.6 GHz Single-Core Gaming Dominance

Raptor Cove Performance cores deliver exceptionally high framerates in Call of Duty Warzone, Cyberpunk 2077, and Counter-Strike 2 when paired with high-refresh gaming displays.

For 4K Video Editors & 3D Renderers

28 Execution Threads & Intel Quick Sync Video

Integrated UHD Graphics 770 with Intel Quick Sync hardware engines accelerates H.264/HEVC/AV1 encoding and decoding in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve.

Silicon Architecture & Visual Engineering

Verified packaging, cache hierarchy, and microarchitecture breakdown

Raptor Lake Refresh Hybrid Architecture

Raptor Lake Refresh Hybrid Architecture

Features 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) and 28 threads, providing 4 additional E-cores over 13th Gen for enhanced multi-threaded rendering and background task handling.

Socket LGA 1700 Contact Grid & PCIe 5.0

Socket LGA 1700 Contact Grid & PCIe 5.0

Compatible with Intel 600 and 700 series motherboards (Z790, B760, Z690, B660), delivering native PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics bandwidth and flexible DDR5 / DDR4 memory support.

Intel® UHD Graphics 770 & Quick Sync Video

Intel® UHD Graphics 770 & Quick Sync Video

Built-in Intel UHD 770 graphics accelerates timeline playback, multi-stream video export, and display diagnostics with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 output.

Unlocked Multiplier & Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU)

Unlocked Multiplier & Extreme Tuning Utility (XTU)

Fully unlocked multiplier enables manual and AI-assisted overclocking via Intel XTU to maximize all-core boost performance.

📊 Relative Multi-Core Productivity & Gaming Score

Normalized composite workload score in Cinebench 2024 and 1440p Gaming (Paired with RTX 4080)

Intel Core i7 14700K (20C / 28T Raptor Lake) 100% (High-End Baseline)
* Productivity benchmarks reflect multi-threaded Cinebench 2024, Blender 4.0, and 1440p gaming frame rates.

🛠️ Hardware Synergy & System Pairing Guide

Recommended motherboard, cooling, RAM sweet spot, and power requirements

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Motherboard
Socket LGA 1700 with robust 16+1+1 VRM power phases
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Cooling
Essential for 253W Maximum Turbo Power (PL2)
RAM Sweet Spot
Dual-channel 32GB (2x16GB) Intel XMP kit
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Power Supply
Recommended when paired with RTX 4070 Ti / 4080

📋 Technical Specifications Matrix

Verified hardware specifications directly from manufacturer datasheets

Processor Model Intel® Core™ i7-14700K
CPU Architecture Raptor Lake Refresh (Intel 7 Process Node)
Socket Compatibility LGA 1700
Total Cores / Threads 20 Cores (8 P-Cores + 12 E-Cores) / 28 Threads
Performance-core Base / Boost 3.4 GHz Base / Up to 5.5 GHz Boost (5.6 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0)
Efficient-core Base / Boost 2.5 GHz Base / Up to 4.3 GHz Boost
Intel® Smart Cache (L3) 33 MB
Total L2 Cache 28 MB
Processor Base Power (PL1) 125W
Maximum Turbo Power (PL2) 253W
Memory Support Dual-Channel DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s / DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s
PCI Express Lanes PCIe 5.0 (Up to 20 Total Lanes)
Integrated Graphics Intel® UHD Graphics 770 (32 EUs @ 1.6 GHz) with Quick Sync
Overclocking Yes — Unlocked Multiplier, Intel® XTU
Thermal Solution Not Included (360mm AIO Cooler Required)

Hardware Q&A & AHW Store Policies

Technical configurations, cooler recommendations, warranty, installments, and shipping

What makes the Core i7-14700K unique compared to 13th Gen?
The 14700K adds 4 additional Efficient-cores (12 E-cores vs 8 on 13700K) and higher turbo clocks (5.6 GHz vs 5.4 GHz) plus 33MB L3 cache, providing a significant boost in multi-threaded rendering and streaming.
What cooling solution is required for 253W MTP?
A high-performance 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler from our CPU Cooler Collection is strongly recommended to handle peak 253W power draw without thermal throttling.
Does the 14700K support DDR4 or DDR5 RAM?
It supports both DDR5 (up to 5600+ MT/s XMP) and DDR4 (up to 3200+ MT/s) depending on the motherboard chosen from our Motherboards Collection.
Is this processor compatible with existing LGA 1700 motherboards?
Yes! Compatible with all Z790, B760, Z690, and B660 motherboards in our Motherboards Collection after a BIOS update.
What is Quick Sync Video?
Intel Quick Sync is a dedicated hardware video encoder/decoder inside the UHD 770 graphics that drastically accelerates video rendering in Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and OBS streaming.
What is AHW Store's official warranty?
100% genuine hardware with authorized warranty. Check our Official Warranty Policy.
What payment and installment options are available?
Pay securely via Credit Card, Cash on Delivery, or 0% installments via valU, Sympl, and banks. See our Payment Methods.
How fast is shipping across Egypt?
Orders are delivered within 2 to 7 business days across all Egyptian governorates in secure armored packaging (with pickup available from our 6th of October headquarters). See our Shipping Policy ↗.
Can AHW Store build my custom PC?
Yes! Build your custom PC using our Custom PC Builder Tool.
What is the return policy?
14-day return and exchange policy for unopened items. Review our Return & Refund Policy.