The Intel Core i7-14700K of the 14th-generation Intel Core processors uses the Raptor Lake architecture and is based on the Intel 7 process. It has 20 cores and 28 threads, including 8 P-cores and 12 E-cores. The frequency of the P-cores is 3.4/5.5GHz, while the E-cores are 2.5/4.3GHz. Compared to the i7-13700K, it mainly enhances four E-cores, resulting in a more significant improvement in multi-threaded performance.
In terms of scalability, the Intel Core i7-14700K has no difference from other 14th-generation processors, including support for WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, and native support for Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.3. It has an increase of 0.2GHz compared to the previous generation.
Q: Can a 240mm water cooler be used at stock frequencies? A: It’s difficult to handle at stock frequencies under full load, with a power consumption of nearly 290w. It can barely handle it if the room temperature is high and the voltage is reduced to around 260w. Q: Can the old Z790_A D5 be used? A: Both the 600 and 700 series motherboards are acceptable. Q: Can the Thermaltake FC140 twin-tower air cooler handle it? A: It can if you don’t overclock. Q: What kind of radiator can handle this? A: Without overclocking and voltage reduction, the Thermaltake FC140 is recommended. For overclocking or a more aggressive approach, a 360mm water cooler is preferred, although there is a risk of leakage. Q: Can the 14th generation and 13th generation use the same motherboard? A: It can be used with the 13th-generation motherboard, but for older ones, it is recommended to update the motherboard BIOS first.
