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Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Benchmark comparison and full specifications, with the measured difference and a clear winner for gaming, office work, daily use and content creation.

ACheck Price on AmazonIntel Core i7-14700BCheck Price on AmazonAMD Ryzen 7 7700X

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APart A

Intel

Core i7-14700

  • Blender render score 317 samples/min
  • Cores 20
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
VS

BPart B

AMD

Ryzen 7 7700X

  • Blender render score 310 samples/min
  • Cores 8
  • Max boost clock 5.4 GHz
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01 · Performance profile

How they score

Scores out of 100 for each way you might use a processor. The chart shows where both parts rank among all 667 CPUs in our database.

Measured performance

Intel Core i7-14700 is 2% faster in the Blender benchmark

AIntel Core i7-14700317

Median of 11 submissions

BAMD Ryzen 7 7700X310

Median of 41 submissions

Blender Benchmark render score (samples per minute, higher is faster), the median of community-submitted results from Blender Open Data.

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B
Lowest: 2Average: 22Highest: 79

Gaming

A66%Good
B57%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Cores: 20 vs 8

Office Work

A83%Excellent
B69%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Cores: 20 vs 8

Daily Use

A72%Good
B62%Good

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Cores: 20 vs 8

Content Creation

A58%Good
B45%Fair

Better pick: Core i7-14700 · Threads: 28 vs 16

02 · Verdict

Intel Core i7-14700 comes out ahead

It wins 5 of 8 compared specifications and scores higher overall. Check current prices before you buy.

AIntel Core i7-14700

70/100

BAMD Ryzen 7 7700X

58/100

AIntel Core i7-14700

Advantages

  • Cores 20 vs 8 (150% higher)
  • Threads 28 vs 16 (75% higher)
  • TDP / base power 65 W vs 105 W (38% lower)
  • L3 cache 33 MB vs 32 MB (3% higher)
  • Blender render score 317 samples/min vs 310 samples/min (2% higher)

Disadvantages

  • Base clock 2.1 GHz vs 4.5 GHz (53% lower)

BAMD Ryzen 7 7700X

Advantages

  • Base clock 4.5 GHz vs 2.1 GHz (114% higher)

Disadvantages

  • TDP / base power 105 W vs 65 W (62% higher)
  • Cores 8 vs 20 (60% lower)
  • Threads 16 vs 28 (43% lower)
  • L3 cache 32 MB vs 33 MB (3% lower)
  • Blender render score 310 samples/min vs 317 samples/min (2% lower)

03 · Full comparison

Side-by-side specifications

SpecificationAIntel Core i7-14700BAMD Ryzen 7 7700X
Measured performance
Blender render scoreMedian of community-submitted Blender Benchmark results (Blender Open Data). Higher is faster.317 samples/min Better +2%310 samples/min
Benchmark submissionsHow many results the median is based on. Small numbers are less reliable.1141
Cores & clocks
Cores20 Better +150%8
Efficiency (E) cores12—
Threads28 Better +75%16
Base clock2.1 GHz4.5 GHz Better +114%
Max boost clock5.4 GHz5.4 GHz
Memory & cache
L3 cache33 MB Better +3%32 MB
Memory supportDDR4 / DDR5DDR5
Power
TDP / base power65 W Better105 W
Features
Integrated graphicsYesYes
Platform
ArchitectureRaptor Lake RefreshZen 4
SocketLGA1700AM5
Manufacturing processIntel 75 nm
Release year20242022
Launch price$384$399

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Intel Core i7-14700 vs AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at a glance

This page compares the Intel Core i7-14700 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X using published specifications and real measured benchmark results. In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-14700 posts a median render score of 317 against 310 for AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 11 and 41 community submissions.

Intel Core i7-14700: 20 cores, 28 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 65 W tdp / base power, released in 2024, launched at $384. AMD Ryzen 7 7700X: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.4 GHz max boost clock, 105 W tdp / base power, released in 2022, launched at $399.

Our overall scores are 70 for Core i7-14700 and 58 for Ryzen 7 7700X out of 100. By use case, the better pick is, for gaming: Core i7-14700; for office work: Core i7-14700; for daily use: Core i7-14700; for content creation: Core i7-14700. Blender measures rendering rather than game frame rates, so treat the gaming result as a guide built from render performance and specifications.

Core i7-14700 vs Ryzen 7 7700X FAQ

Which is faster, the Core i7-14700 or the Ryzen 7 7700X?

In the Blender Benchmark, Intel Core i7-14700 posts a median render score of 317 against 310 for AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, making it 2% faster. The medians are based on 11 and 41 community submissions.

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

The AMD Ryzen 7 7700X is rated at 105 W and the Intel Core i7-14700 at 65 W, so the Core i7-14700 draws 62% less on paper. Rated power is not the same as power drawn in your own workload.

How much did the Core i7-14700 and the Ryzen 7 7700X cost at launch?

The Intel Core i7-14700 launched at $384 and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X at $399. Street prices change often, so check a current price before buying.

Is the Core i7-14700 or the Ryzen 7 7700X better for gaming?

Our gaming score favours the Intel Core i7-14700 (66 vs 57 out of 100). That score blends measured render performance with clock speed, cache and memory, because no game benchmark is included in our data.

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About this data

Benchmark numbers come from Blender Open Data, a public collection of results submitted by real users, shown as medians with the submission count. Specifications and launch prices are compiled from manufacturer information and may contain mistakes. See how it all works on thePC Parts Comparison page, or report an error through our contact page. This page contains affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.