i7-14700KF vs i3-7130U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i3-7130U
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.62
Core i7-14700KF
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
34.41
+1213%

i7-14700KF outperforms i3-7130U by a whopping 1213% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1709110
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i3no data
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-U (2017)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date12 June 2017 (7 years ago)17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF 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 cores2 (Dual-core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads428
Base clock speed2.7 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier27no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF. 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++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s89.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 620N/A
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1216

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.

i3-7130U 2.62
i7-14700KF 34.41
+1213%

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.

i3-7130U 4055
i7-14700KF 53222
+1213%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i3-7130U 877
i7-14700KF 2998
+242%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i3-7130U 1766
i7-14700KF 19559
+1008%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.62 34.41
Recency 12 June 2017 17 October 2023
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 4 28
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i3-7130U has 733.3% lower power consumption.

i7-14700KF, on the other hand, has a 1213.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 6 years, and 900% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-7130U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i3-7130U is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-7130U and Core i7-14700KF, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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