Core i7-14700KF vs Core i7-8500Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-8500Y
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
2.32

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i7-8500Y by a whopping 1388% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking171896
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data100.00
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Architecture codenameAmber Lake-Y (2018−2021)no data
Release date30 August 2018 (5 years ago)1 October 2023 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393no data
Current price$1163 (3x MSRP)$379

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-8500Y 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 speed1.5 GHzno data
Boost clock speed4.2 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KBno data
L2 cache512 KBno data
L3 cache4 MB33 MB Intel® Smart Cache
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-8500Y 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)5 Wattno data

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-8500Y 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++
AVX+no data
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-no data
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth33.3 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 615no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+no data
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHzno data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840 x 2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840 x 2160@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-8500Y 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 i7-8500Y and Core i7-14700KF.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1020

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.

i7-8500Y 2.32
i7-14700KF 34.53
+1388%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i7-8500Y by 1388% 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%

i7-8500Y 3590
i7-14700KF 53408
+1388%

Core i7-14700KF outperforms Core i7-8500Y by 1388% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.32 34.53
Recency 30 August 2018 1 October 2023
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 4 28

The Core i7-14700KF is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-8500Y in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-8500Y is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700KF is a desktop one.


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