Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a very toasty little cpu. It thermal throttles at full load on my Liquid Freezer III 280mm AiO at stock. I just put a -0.100 offset on my core voltage, and now it runs in the mid-80s (on average) in Cinebench with a higher score. I'm not skilled enough yet to tune by frequency, but undervolting is definitely the way to go. I got it on sale and decided to upgrade.

Here is whay I think of the 14700K and its Sibling the 14900k . 1st and foremost dont overclock it It is fast as you can get it in fact I would underclock it and Undervolt it. We all know heat kills electronics but to put 400 watts plus on a computer Chip is insane . I killed a 3770 k by overvolting . I have never killed a cpu because of heat in fact they start throtling when the Heat is on. The problem here is If you need productivity then get the 14900 K buy gaming @ say 5.4 Ghz on all P cores is more than ebought to keep up with 4090 RTX and have all settings to max Of you only game the 14700 k os the same thing just less cores . Both of them are beast just make sure you undervolt if not you will fry them

I bought this processor to replace a 13th Gen I9 processor and have been quite happy with it. My experience with the older I9 processor was mostly positive, except for the ongoing intermittent issue of the PC freezing and crashing. I am currently in the process of submitting a RMA for this I9 processor which does not seem to be a quick process. So, I bought this I7 processor since uses the same LGA 1700 socket and I did not need to buy a new motherboard. I have ran every benchmark test on this chip, played multiple games, host several applications, and have not had any of the issues I previously experienced with the previous CPU. I have been very happy with this processor and I would recommend it to anyone looking for solid performing CPU without the high price tag.

Great chip, great price on sale. The LGA 1700 socket is done for. I would recommend at least a 240mm AIO. I tried using this with a Noctua air cooler and it was not only inadequate for gaming, but also sounded like a bee-hive while it was trying to keep up.

This thing is fast but it runs really hot. I have a Noctua U12A and it struggles to keep the cpu cool during heavy use. I recommend this cpu if you have space in your pc for a bigger cooler than mine, or if you don’t mind 80-100c temps during heavy use.

I hate we made things like lightning fast and thunderbolt marketing because the fact of matter is we just keep getting faster! This is the fastest I have ever multi tasked and played games this thing boots up in 2.5 secs ok its ridiculous what's next instant!!

The reason I went with the 14700k is because it torques your PC. The i9 runs so hot that I went with a more managable i7. I have no complaints. Easily overclocks. I recommend a dual chamber noctua air cooler or a very highend AIO cooler.

The Intel i7 14th-gen processor is excellent, delivering fast performance, smooth multitasking, and strong efficiency for demanding workloads. Its improved core architecture boosts productivity, gaming, and creative tasks with ease. Reliable thermals and compatibility make it a solid upgrade choice. Overall, it offers outstanding value and power for modern computing needs.

Works great! Haven’t had any issues with it at all! My computer is running wayyy better ever since I put this cpu in!

Everything is in good and working order. Nothing was damaged even though the box came all dented. The stock is good, maybe the shipping or storage practices leave something to be desired. Built my computer and everything clicked on like a charm.

I bought an i9-13900k yesterday & it was D.O.A., really wasn't happy at all, but I was able to return it today for a full refund, and so I bought this i7-14700k instead. Works flawlessly. TBH, a lot of the i9-13900k's are shipped non-working, get the 14700k instead; not much difference in performance, plus it's cheaper, especially with price matching with Microcenter.

I purchased the i7 for an upgrade to my PC gaming setup. Easy to install on a new mobo and great performance. A big step up from my i5.

Really good upgrade from and i7 9700k, need a real good cooler unless you want to under volt the cpu to control temps

This processor is a beast for both gaming and productivity. The multitasking performance is top-tier, and I’ve noticed a significant boost in frame rates. It runs stable and fast. I always purchase my PC components from Best Buy because I know I’m getting brand-new, genuine parts. 10/10 purchase.

Very smooth performance especially for its age, if you’re on a budget and need something powerful yet cheap this is the choice

They've fixed so many issues on this cpu. This cpu is super powerful allowing you to game without bottlenecking cpu wise for a long time and the productivity is amazing. Don't rely on the just "the numbers", get this for the reliability and because its convenient.

Runs hot but great cpu. Not the top of the line but it works for my needs

Even though it didn’t work for my computer (didn’t have the right motherboard) it’s still a great product for the price very reliable for gaming and everyday use

I’ve heard mixed things about the whether the failures with these chips have been resolved or not. I undervolted to 220w for peace of mind and haven’t had any issues. Temps have been perfectly fine, though I do have an AIO cooler. It’s met the average benchmarks posted by others online. Plus, Intel is generous with the RMA process for these, given the failures situation and all

A great choice for a cpu that can handle great games at 1440p, i personally very much enjoy it.