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CPU
Core i7 14700
Intel
$37950
Core i7 12700
Intel
$33650
Core Count
20 (8P+12E)12 (8P+4E)
Thread Count
2820
Performance-cores
88
Efficient-cores
124
TDP
65W 65W
Boost TDP
219W 180W
Base Clock
2.1 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost Clock
5.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Cooler Included
Yes Yes
Process
7 nm10 nm
ECC Memory Support
Yes No
Integrated Graphics
Intel UHD Graphics 770Intel UHD Graphics 770
L2 Cache
28 MB12 MB
L3 Cache
33 MB25 MB
Manufacturer Specs
Intel's Site Intel's Site
Microarchitecture
Raptor Lake RefreshAlder Lake
Series
Core i7Core i7
Socket
LGA1700LGA1700
Memory Supported
DDR5DDR5
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Comparison Analysis

Comparing the Core i7 14700 vs Core i7 12700 reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.

The Core i7 12700 is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $43 (13%) less than the Core i7 14700.

The Core i7 14700 features a higher core count, making it better suited for multitasking and heavy productivity workloads.