i7-14700 vs i7-10700K - Better for Gaming?

Started by Daishi325 on June 03, 2024

CPU INTEL 14700 10700K

I recently came across the Intel Core i7-14700 and Intel Core i7-10700K CPUs. Can you guys share your thoughts on which one would be better for gaming?

Solved by apieceofbrownie in post #7
Sure, here's the TechReviewer article Intel Core i7-14700 vs. Intel Core i7-10700K that discusses the Intel Core i7-14700 vs i7-10700K in depth.

Based on my experience and some research I've done, the Core i7-14700 seems to have an edge over the Core i7-10700K. The 14700 has a higher core count, more L3 cache capacity, and supports PCIe 5.0 which is excellent for performance overall. Moreover, it can handle modern games that demand faster memory speeds better than the 10700K. However, one thing to keep in mind is that the i7-10700K supports overclocking, which could potentially improve its performance.

That's interesting! I was under the impression that both of these CPUs would be quite similar in terms of gaming performance. So, does this mean the i7-14700 will always outperform the i7-10700K in games?

Not necessarily. While the i7-14700 might have an edge in some aspects, the overall gaming performance can still largely depend on factors like the GPU and other system components. It's also worth noting that the 10700K can deliver good game performance with a high-performance CPU cooler.

I see! So it really boils down to individual preferences and needs. If someone values higher core count, more L3 cache capacity, and PCIe 5.0 support, then the i7-14700 might be a better choice. On the other hand, if they're willing to overclock their CPU for potentially improved performance, the i7-10700K could be a great option.

Thanks for all the input! I'll definitely need to think about these factors and do some more research before making my final decision. By the way, @apieceofbrownie, you mentioned an article earlier that discussed this comparison in detail. Could you please share that link?

Sure, here's the TechReviewer article Intel Core i7-14700 vs. Intel Core i7-10700K that discusses the Intel Core i7-14700 vs i7-10700K in depth.

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Thanks for sharing! I'll check it out to get a better understanding of these CPUs and their performance.

Same here, thanks @apieceofbrownie!

Yes, thank you all!