Intel - Core i7-14700K 14th Gen 20-Core 28-Thread - 4.3GHz (5.6GHz Turbo) Socket LGA 1700 Unlocked Desktop Processor - Multi
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Customers are delighted by the product's strong performance, fast and reliable processor speed, and top-tier multitasking capabilities. They also appreciate its competitive price point and simple installation process. However, customers advise that a good cooling solution is essential for this chip.
14th Gen Intel Core i7-14700K processor
Featuring Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 which gives you efficient use of the processor, high processing throughput and improved performance.
33MB Level 3 cache
Provides fast access to heavily used data and instructions.
Chipset compatibility
Compatible with Intel 700 and Intel 600 series chipset based motherboards. Refer to motherboard vendor for compatibility details.
Boost frequency
Up to 5.6GHz to help deliver high performances optimized for gamers and productivity.
PCIe support
Supports PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0.
Memory support
Supports DDR5 and DDR4 memory.
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All processors are lead-free (per EU RoHS directive July 2006) and halogen free (residual amounts of halogens are below November 2007 proposed IPC/JEDEC J-STD-709 standards).
All processors support Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT-x).
- Processor SocketSocket LGA 1700PCI Express VersionPCI Express 5.0, PCI Express 4.0CPU Base Clock Frequency4.3 gigahertzCPU Boost Clock Frequency5.6 gigahertzNumber of CPU Cores20-coreNumber of CPU Threads28
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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 328 reviews
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- Processor Speed (104)
- Installation (6)
- Multitasking (6)
- Price (6)
- Cooling (42)
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