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CPU
Core i7 14700K
Intel
$39099
Core i7 12700
Intel
$44999
Core Count
20 (8P+12E)12 (8P+4E)
Thread Count
2820
Performance-cores
88
Efficient-cores
124
TDP
125W 65W
Boost TDP
253W 180W
Base Clock
3.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost Clock
5.6 GHz4.9 GHz
Cooler Included
No 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 14700K vs Core i7 12700 reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.

The Core i7 14700K is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $59 (15%) less than the Core i7 12700.

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