i7-14700K vs i3-1220P

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-1220P
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 28 Watt
9.11
Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.49
+268%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i3-1220P by a whopping 268% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking843116
Place by popularitynot in top-10088
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data100.00
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Pno data
Power efficiency30.7925.36
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-P (2022)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date23 February 2022 (2 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores10 (Deca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1228
Base clock speed1.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache80K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 7 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1744FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost++

Security technologies

Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics for 12th Gen Intel ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Units6432

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.112
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-1220P and Core i7-14700K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes2016

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-1220P 9.11
i7-14700K 33.49
+268%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i3-1220P 14465
i7-14700K 53203
+268%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.11 33.49
Integrated graphics card 5.58 6.16
Recency 23 February 2022 17 October 2023
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 12 28
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 125 Watt

i3-1220P has 346.4% lower power consumption.

i7-14700K, on the other hand, has a 267.6% higher aggregate performance score, 10.4% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores and 133.3% more threads.

The Core i7-14700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-1220P in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-1220P is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700K is a desktop one.


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