Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU at 5.5 GHz Delivers Up to 20% Faster Performance than 13700HX

The Intel Core i7-14700HX serves as the successor to the Core i7-13700HX, belonging to the 14th Gen Raptor Lake-HX Refresh CPU family designed for notebook processors. This CPU is equipped with 20 cores (8+12), 28 threads, a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, and turbo boost clocks reaching up to 5.5 GHz. It also boasts a 33 MB L3 cache. The chip maintains a base TDP of 55W and an MTP (Maximum Turbo Power) of 157W.

The All New Intel Core i7-14700HX

In comparison to its predecessor, the Core i7-13700HX, the Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU offers a 25% increase in core count, a 16% boost in thread count, an additional 3 MB of L3 cache, and clock speeds elevated by 400–500 MHz. These enhancements are expected to deliver a noticeable performance boost over the previous model, unlike the top-tier i9 chip, which primarily benefits from a clock speed increase.

The CPU was observed in action within the ACER Nitro AN17-72 laptop, accompanied by 32 GB of DDR5 memory. Impressively, the 14700HX achieved a peak clock speed of around 5.5 GHz. With proper cooling, it’s anticipated that the top-tier Core i9-14900HX will also exceed the 5.5 GHz boost clock.

Regarding performance benchmarks, the Intel Core i7-14700HX CPU attained 2921 points in single-core tests and 17,475 points in multi-core tests. In comparison, the Core i7-13700HX typically achieves scores ranging from 2650 to 2700 in single-core tests and from 14,500 to 15,000 in multi-core tests. This translates to a performance improvement of up to 10% in single-core and 20% in multi-core tests.

The Intel Raptor Lake-HX Refresh lineup largely retains its previous models with minor SKU adjustments. The positive aspect is that these chips are expected to maintain the same pricing as the existing 13th Gen processors, ensuring slightly faster enthusiast-grade laptops at comparable price points. This refreshed lineup is scheduled to debut at CES 2024.