Core i7-14700 vs Ryzen 7 7700X

Intel Core i7-14700 ≈ ₹37,800 today Buy now

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X ≈ ₹22,900 today · 2022 Buy now

Verdict: Core i7-14700 and Ryzen 7 7700X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 7700X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

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Core i7-14700 Ryzen 7 7700X

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Why pick Core i7-14700

12 more cores (20 vs 8)
40 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 105 W)

Why pick Ryzen 7 7700X

About ₹14,900 cheaper today

Specifications

	Core i7-14700	Ryzen 7 7700X
Architecture	Raptor Cove + Gracemont	Zen 4
Code name	Raptor Lake Refresh	Raphael
Process	Intel 7	TSMC 5 nm
Cores	20	8
P-cores + E-cores	8P + 12E	8P
Threads	28	16
Boost clock	5.3 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base clock	2.1 GHz	4.5 GHz
L2 cache	28 MB	8 MB
L3 cache	33 MB	32 MB
TDP (rated)	65 W	105 W
Socket	LGA1700	AM5
Memory	DDR4/DDR5	DDR5
Max memory speed	DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200	DDR5-5200
PCIe	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Overclocking	Locked	Unlocked
Cooler in the box	—	Not included
Integrated graphics	Intel UHD 770	Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released	—	2022-09-27
Price today (≈)	₹37,800	₹22,900

FAQ

Is Core i7-14700 better than Ryzen 7 7700X?

Core i7-14700 and Ryzen 7 7700X are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 7700X gives more estimated performance for the money. They use different platforms (LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 vs AM5 with DDR5), so the motherboard and memory differ too.

Which uses less power, Core i7-14700 or Ryzen 7 7700X?

Core i7-14700 is rated at 65 W versus 105 W for Ryzen 7 7700X.

Which is better value, Core i7-14700 or Ryzen 7 7700X?

Going by today's prices (shown at the top of this page in your currency), Ryzen 7 7700X gives more estimated performance for the money than Core i7-14700. Prices change daily, so check the shop before you buy.

Do Core i7-14700 and Ryzen 7 7700X use the same motherboard?

No. Core i7-14700 uses LGA1700 with DDR4/DDR5 memory and Ryzen 7 7700X uses AM5 with DDR5 memory. Moving from one to the other means a new motherboard and new RAM.