AMD’s7800X3Drules the roost when it comes to thebest CPU for gaming, but what if you want a processor that also performs well in more productivity-oriented tasks? This is where the sweet spot for the 14700K comes in. Not only is it a decent performer when it comes to gaming, but it can also power through everyday work and creativity tasks, better than the gaming-focused X3D CPUs from AMD.
You can currently pick up theIntel Core i7-14700K processor for $389from Newegg when you apply codeTYDQA269at the checkout. This is the K-variant of the 14700 and features integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 and is unlocked for overclocking should you want to play around with multipliers if your equipment and skills support it.
This is the lowest-ever price I’ve seen for this particular CPU, but you may pick up theCore i7-14700KF at B&H Photofor $10 less. This virtually identical processor is also unlocked for overclocking but doesn’t include Intel’s integrated graphics.
Intel Core i7-14700K Processor: now $389 at Newegg(was $410)Cores: 20 (8 x P-Cores + 12 x E-Cores)Threads: 28Cache: L3 33MBCore Clock: P-Core 3.4 GHz, E-Core 2.5 GHzBoost Clock: P-Core Turbo 3.0: 5.6 GHz, P-Core Turbo 5.5 GHz, E-Core Turbo 4.3 GHzThe lowest price on Intel’s Core i7-14700K sees AMD’s competition hit a price sweet spot for bang-for-buck performance. The 14700K performs well in gaming and productivity tasks and includes integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770.
See ourreview of the Intel Core i7-14700Kfor more information on this mid-range CPU.
Intel’s Core i7-14700K features an uplift over its previous generation namesake, theCore i7-13700K, but now includes a slight boost in cores and performance, gaining four more E-cores over the prior-gen. The i7-14700K contains 20 cores that are made up of 8x P-cores and 12x E-cores. So if you’re looking to upgrade an existing Intel system, you can still make use of 600/700-series compatible motherboards and have support for either DDR4 or DDR5 memory.
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Stewart Bendle is a deals and coupon writer at Tom’s Hardware. A firm believer in “Bang for the buck” Stewart likes to research the best prices and coupon codes for hardware and build PCs that have a great price for performance ratio.
