i7-14700K vs i7-1260U

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-1260U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
9.23
Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
34.81
+277%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-1260U by a whopping 277% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-1260U and Core i7-14700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking854113
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data100.00
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Alder Lake-Mno data
Power efficiency93.5225.39
Architecture codenameAlder Lake-U (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 i7-1260U 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 speed1.1 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 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 i7-1260U 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
SocketFCBGA1781FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-1260U 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 i7-1260U 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 i7-1260U 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 i7-1260U 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 cardIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligibleIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency950 MHz1.6 GHz
Execution Units9632

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-1260U and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-1260U 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 i7-1260U 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 i7-1260U and Core i7-14700K.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1416

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.

i7-1260U 9.23
i7-14700K 34.81
+277%

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.

i7-1260U 14127
i7-14700K 53275
+277%

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.

i7-1260U 1946
i7-14700K 2945
+51.3%

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.

i7-1260U 6334
i7-14700K 19125
+202%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i7-1260U 1203
i7-14700K 5035
+319%

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.

i7-1260U 220
i7-14700K 314
+42.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-1260U 7258
i7-14700K 21565
+197%

Blender(-)

i7-1260U 412
+312%
i7-14700K 100

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-1260U 1611
i7-14700K 2107
+30.8%

7-Zip Single

i7-1260U 4897
i7-14700K 7196
+47%

7-Zip

i7-1260U 34244
i7-14700K 126436
+269%

WebXPRT 3

i7-1260U 246
i7-14700K 325
+32.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.23 34.81
Recency 23 February 2022 17 October 2023
Physical cores 10 20
Threads 12 28
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 125 Watt

i7-1260U has 1288.9% lower power consumption.

i7-14700K, on the other hand, has a 277.1% higher aggregate performance score, 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 i7-1260U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-1260U is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700K is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-1260U and Core i7-14700K, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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