Core i7-14700K vs Ryzen 7 7700

Verdict: Core i7-14700K and Ryzen 7 7700 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 7700 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.

Performance (estimate)

Est. gaming score
83
81
Est. multi-core score
71
42
Est. single-core score
86
83
Est. value: gaming score per ₹10,000 today
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Core i7-14700K   Ryzen 7 7700

These are PC-Build's own estimates worked out from the specifications, not official AMD or Intel benchmarks and not frame rates. The real gap depends on the game, your graphics card, the resolution and the settings. How the scores work

Why pick Core i7-14700K

  • 12 more cores (20 vs 8)

Why pick Ryzen 7 7700

  • 60 W lower rated TDP (65 W vs 125 W)
  • Comes with a cooler (Wraith Prism, None); Core i7-14700K needs one bought separately
  • About ₹14,500 cheaper today

Specifications

Core i7-14700KRyzen 7 7700
ArchitectureRaptor Cove + GracemontZen 4
Code nameRaptor Lake RefreshRaphael
ProcessIntel 7TSMC 5 nm
Cores208
P-cores + E-cores8P + 12E8P
Threads2816
Boost clock5.5 GHz5.3 GHz
Base clock3.4 GHz3.8 GHz
L2 cache28 MB8 MB
L3 cache33 MB32 MB
TDP (rated)125 W65 W
SocketLGA1700AM5
MemoryDDR4/DDR5DDR5
Max memory speedDDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200DDR5-5200
PCIePCIe 5.0PCIe 5.0
OverclockingUnlockedUnlocked
Cooler in the boxNot includedWraith Prism, None
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD 770Radeon Graphics (2 CU)
Released—2023-01-10
Price today (≈)₹37,200₹22,700

FAQ

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

Core i7-14700K and Ryzen 7 7700 are within a few percent in gaming performance, so pick on price, power and features. At today's approximate prices, Ryzen 7 7700 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 i7-14700K or Ryzen 7 7700?

Ryzen 7 7700 is rated at 65 W versus 125 W for Core i7-14700K.

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

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

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

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

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