CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-12700
Key Findings
- The Intel Core i7-14700 leads in single-threaded performance by up to 11.4%
- In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior performance with a 55.1% advantage
Performance Rankings & Market Position
Intel Core i7-14700
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Intel Core i7-12700
Release Date
Q4 2021
Market Position
259th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs90th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs79th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs
Performance
Single-Thread Performance
i7-14700
4,487
i7-12700
4,028
Multi-Thread Performance
i7-14700
53,637
i7-12700
34,593
Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-12700
💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700
i7-14700
Intel Core i7-12700
i7-12700
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700
12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700K, 12th Gen Intel Core i7-12700K
i7-12700
âš¡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i7-12700
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i7-12700
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700
N/A
i7-12700
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700
FCLGA1700
i7-12700
âš¡TDP
125 W
i7-14700
190 W
i7-12700
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 1280 KBL3 Cache: 25 MB
i7-12700
The Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i7-12700 compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700 shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.
For multi-threaded applications, the Intel Core i7-12700 takes the lead, despite having the same core count.
Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-12700 drawing more power under load (190W vs 125W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.