CPU Comparison: Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Key Findings

  • The Intel Core i7-14700KF leads in single-threaded performance by up to 16.0%
  • In multi-threaded workloads, the Intel Core i7-14700KF shows superior performance with a 30.2% advantage

Performance Rankings & Market Position

Intel Core i7-14700KF

Desktop
Release Date
Q4 2023
Market Position
125th fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs28th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs31st fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

Desktop
Release Date
Q1 2022
Market Position
203rd fastest in multithreading
4890 CPUs148th fastest in single threading
4890 CPUs56th fastest in
1398 Desktop CPUs

Performance

Single-Thread Performance

i7-14700KF
4,487
Core
3,869

Multi-Thread Performance

i7-14700KF
53,637
Core
41,209

Specifications: Intel Core i7-14700KF vs Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core

💻CPU Model
Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700KF
Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core
Core
🔄Other Names
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-14700KF, Intel Core i7-14700KF
i7-14700KF
ARM Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core 0 MHz
Core
⚡Base Clock
N/A
i7-14700KF
N/A
Core
🚀Turbo Clock
N/A
i7-14700KF
N/A
Core
💻Cores/Threads
N/A
i7-14700KF
N/A
Core
🔌Socket
FCLGA1700
i7-14700KF
N/A
Core
⚡TDP
125 W
i7-14700KF
60 W
Core
💾Cache
L1 Instruction Cache: 8 x 32 KBL1 Data Cache: 8 x 48 KBL2 Cache: 8 x 2048 KBL3 Cache: 33 MB
i7-14700KF
N/A
Core

The Intel Core i7-14700KF and Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core compete in the Desktop segment. The Intel Core i7-14700KF shows superior single-thread performance, making it better for tasks like gaming and light workloads.

For multi-threaded applications, the Apple M1 Ultra 20 Core takes the lead, despite having the same core count.

Power consumption differs significantly, with the Intel Core i7-14700KF drawing more power under load (125W vs 60W). This may impact system thermal design and power supply requirements.