Benchmarks of Intel’s Core i7-14700K processor, a key chip for the upcoming Raptor Lake Refresh, have been leaked. These benchmarks provide insights into the chip’s performance, indicating notable improvements over its predecessor.
According to the benchmarks, the Core i7-14700K showed a 17% improvement in multi-core performance compared to the Core i7-13700K in Cinebench R23. This performance boost is attributed to the addition of four extra efficiency cores in the 14700K, bringing the total to 12 efficiency cores, up from 8 in the 13700K. The number of performance cores remains the same at 8.
In 3DMark’s CPU Profile Max benchmark, the 14700K demonstrated a 15% performance increase over the 13700K. CPU-Z also reported a 16% improvement in multi-core performance for the 14700K compared to its predecessor.
Gaming benchmarks were also conducted, although they showed varying results due to firmware issues and other factors related to an engineering CPU. While the 14700K generally performed better in gaming benchmarks than the 13700K, the gains were relatively small in some instances. For example, in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO), the 14700K was 6% faster than the 13700K.
These benchmarks suggest that Intel’s upcoming Core i7-14700K could offer notable improvements in multi-core performance, making it a potentially attractive option for users looking for enhanced computing power. However, real-world performance may vary, and it’s essential to consider other factors such as pricing and compatibility with existing systems when evaluating a new processor.
