The Intel Core i7-14700KF is a high-performance unlocked processor designed for serious gamers and content creators who want maximum frame rates and fast rendering without paying for integrated graphics. Built on the 14th generation Raptor Lake architecture, it delivers exceptional multitasking power for demanding workloads from video editing to streaming while gaming. This processor combines 8 Performance cores and 12 Efficient cores for a total of 20 cores and 28 threads, with boost speeds reaching up to 5.6GHz on the Performance cores. The 33MB of Intel Smart Cache helps accelerate frequently used data, while the unlocked multiplier lets enthusiast builders push clock speeds even higher with adequate cooling. Because the KF variant omits integrated graphics, you must pair this chip with a dedicated graphics card. The i7-14700KF fits LGA1700 socket motherboards using Intel 600 or 700 series chipsets including Z790, Z690, B760, and B660 boards that support DDR4 or DDR5 memory. Intel does not include a cooler in the retail box, so you will need to purchase a tower cooler or AIO liquid cooler rated for at least 253W to handle this processor under sustained loads. The 125W base power rating climbs significantly during intensive tasks, making proper cooling essential for stable performance. Processor Processor manufacturer Intel Processor family Intel® Core™ i7 Processor generation Intel® Core™ i7 (14th gen) Processor model i7-14700KF Processor cores 20 Processor socket LGA 1700 Cooler included No Processor threads 28 Processor operating modes 64-bit Performance cores 8 Efficient cores 12 Processor boost frequency 5.6 GHz Performance-core boost frequency 5.5 GHz Performance-core base frequency 3.4 GHz Efficient-core boost frequency 4.3 GHz Efficient-core base frequency 2.5 GHz Processor cache 33 MB Processor cache type Smart Cache Maximum turbo power 253 W Processor base power 125 W Stepping B0 Maximum number of DMI lanes 8 Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) 89.6 GB/s Processor codename Raptor Lake Processor ARK ID 236789 Memory Maximum internal memory supported by processor 192 GB Memory types supported by processor DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM Memory channels Dual-channel Non-ECC Yes Memory bandwidth (max) 89.6 GB/s Graphics Discrete graphics card No On-board graphics card No On-board graphics card model Not available Discrete graphics card model Not available Features Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Idle States Yes Execute Disable Bit Yes Market segment Desktop Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 20 PCI Express slots version 4.0, 5.0 PCI Express configurations 1x16+1x4, 2x8+1x4 Supported instruction sets AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2 Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision 4.0 Thermal solution specification PCG 2020A CPU configuration (max) 1 Embedded options available No Scalability 1S Harmonized System (HS) code 8542310001 Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) 5A992C Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) 740.17B1 Processor special features Intel® Speed Shift Technology Yes Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Yes Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) Yes Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency 5.6 GHz Intel® Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel® GNA) 3.0 Yes Intel® Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) Yes Intel® Thread Director Yes Intel® Standard Manageability (ISM) Yes Intel® Boot Guard Yes Intel® OS Guard Yes Intel® Secure Key Yes Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) Yes Intel® Volume Management Device (VMD) Yes Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost) Yes Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Yes Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) Yes Intel 64 Yes Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes General Product series i7 Product family Core Operational conditions Tjunction 100 °C Packaging data Package type Box Technical details Status Launched Launch date Q4'23 Weight & dimensions Processor package size 45 x 37.5 mm Other features L2 cache 28672 KB Maximum internal memory 192 GB
