Core i7-14700K vs Core i7-10870H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10870H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.36
Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
34.67
+270%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by a whopping 270% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking76294
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data64.06
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Raptor Lake-R
Release date17 September 2020 (3 years ago)17 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$319
Current priceno data$594 (1.9x MSRP)

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10870H 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads1628
Base clock speed2.2 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoYes

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10870H 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10870H 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+no data
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10870H 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 i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-10870H 9.36
i7-14700K 34.67
+270%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by 270% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i7-10870H 14479
i7-14700K 53629
+270%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by 270% in Passmark.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-10870H 1425
i7-14700K 2946
+107%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by 107% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

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.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i7-10870H 6109
i7-14700K 19269
+215%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by 215% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-10870H 1659
i7-14700K 5459
+229%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by 229% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i7-10870H 200
i7-14700K 314
+57%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-10870H by 57% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.36 34.67
Recency 17 September 2020 17 October 2023
Physical cores 8 20
Threads 16 28
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 125 Watt

The Core i7-14700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10870H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-10870H is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10870H and Core i7-14700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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