The Intel Core i7-14700 is a desktop processor featuring 20 cores, which was introduced in January 2024 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price. This processor belongs to the Core i7 series and utilizes the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, compatible with Socket 1700. It incorporates Intel Hyper-Threading technology, effectively doubling the core count of the Performance Cores to achieve a total of 28 threads. The Core i7-14700 is equipped with 33 MB of L3 cache and operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz, with the capability to boost up to 5.4 GHz based on workload demands. Manufactured on a 10 nm production node, the transistor count for the Core i7-14700 remains unspecified. Additionally, the multiplier is locked, which restricts its potential for overclocking.

The Core i7-14700 operates with a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W, reflecting standard power consumption for contemporary personal computers. This Intel processor is compatible with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, utilizing a dual-channel architecture. Additionally, it supports ECC memory, a crucial feature for systems where data integrity is paramount, thereby preventing data corruption. For interfacing with other system components, the Core i7-14700 employs a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection. Furthermore, this processor is equipped with the UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics solution. Included in the package are not only the processor itself but also a Laminar RM1 cooler.

The Core i7-14700 features hardware virtualization, significantly enhancing the performance of virtual machines. Furthermore, it supports IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough), allowing guest virtual machines to directly access host hardware. This processor is capable of executing programs that utilize Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX), thereby improving performance for applications that require intensive calculations. In addition to AVX, Intel has also incorporated the more recent AVX2 standard; however, AVX-512 is not included.

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