Intel Core i7-12700 vs Intel Core i7-14700

In this comparison, we analyze the Intel Core i7-12700 and Intel Core i7-14700 CPUs. The Intel Core i7-12700 is 37% slower and 25% cheaper than Intel Core i7-14700.

Specifications comparison

Intel Core i7-14700
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PRICE£248.97£309.98
CPU MARK3025841495
VALUE122134
SOCKETLGA 1700LGA 1700
TDP65W65W
EFFICIENCY466638
CORES8 x 2.10 GHz8 x 2.10 GHz
TURBO4.90 GHz5.40 GHz
THREADS38634271
DATEQ1/2022Q1/2024

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-12700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 7 8700G
31673
£221.97
AMD Ryzen 5 7600X
28375
£188.97
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D
28310
£419.02

AMD Equivalent to Intel Core i7-14700

NameCPU mark
Price
AMD Ryzen 9 7900
48335
£458
AMD Ryzen 7 7700
34472
£256.64
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
34296
£359.99

Is Intel Core i7-12700 better than Intel Core i7-14700?

When considering value for money, the Intel Core i7-12700 offers a worse deal than the Intel Core i7-14700 by 10%.


The Intel Core i7-12700 is less energy-efficient considering its performance, with a power consumption of 65 watts and a CPUMark score of 30258. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 466. The Intel Core i7-14700 efficiency score is 638. So, the Intel Core i7-14700 leads by 37%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power efficiency


The value score is calculated by comparing the benchmark score with the price.