Apple M4 (10 cores) vs i7-14700F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-14700F
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
26.62
+21.6%
Apple M4 (10 cores)
2024
10 cores / 10 threads, 40 Watt
21.89

Core i7-14700F outperforms Apple M4 (10 cores) by a significant 22% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores) processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking184241
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation64.99no data
Market segmentDesktop processorDesktop processor
Seriesno dataApple Apple M4
Power efficiency39.0552.19
Architecture codenameRaptor Lake-R (2023−2024)no data
Release date8 January 2024 (1 year ago)7 May 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$359no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores) 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 cores20 (Icosa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads2810
Base clock speed2.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed5.4 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache80 KB (per core)no data
L2 cache2 MB (per core)4 MB
L3 cache33 MB (shared)no data
Chip lithography10 nm3 nm
Die size257 mm2no data
Number of transistorsno data28 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores) 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 configuration1no data
Socket1700no data
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt40 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores). You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
TSX+-

Security technologies

Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores) technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores) are enumerated here.

VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores). Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4, DDR5no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AApple M4 10-core GPU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-14700F and M4 (10 cores).

PCIe version5.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 26.62 21.89
Recency 8 January 2024 7 May 2024
Physical cores 20 10
Threads 28 10
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 40 Watt

i7-14700F has a 21.6% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 180% more threads.

Apple M4 (10 cores), on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 months, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 62.5% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-14700F is our recommended choice as it beats the M4 (10 cores) in performance tests.


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