Intel Core i7-14700T socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i7-14700T uses LGA 1700, the LGA socket for Raptor Lake-R desktop designs with DDR5 or DDR4 and 20 PCIe lanes. The 20-core chip at 35 W suits small office boards with 600 and 700 series chipsets.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 8, 2024
- Cores and threads
- 20 and 28
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-R
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.3 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core i7-14700T specifications
| Cores | 20 (8 Performance-cores plus 12 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 28 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores and Gracemont E-cores |
| Clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz boost |
| Cache | 33 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 (10 nm) |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, 2 channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 5.0 x16 plus PCIe 4.0 x4 (20 lanes) |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 by 37.5 mm) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-14700T needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i7-14700T is
The Core i7-14700T is a 20-core and 28-thread desktop processor that Intel launched on January 8, 2024 as the low-power 14th Gen i7. Eight Performance-cores with 16 threads plus 12 Efficient-cores give 28 threads at 1.3 GHz P-core base and up to 5.2 GHz P-core turbo. Cache is 33 MB of Smart Cache. Processor base power is 35 W, which packs high thread count into small office boxes.
UHD Graphics 770 cover office displays and light creation from shared memory. The 20-core layout keeps VMs, browsers and builds together at low power. DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 options allow new builds or fleet reuse. The 35 W envelope needs only modest airflow for sustained multitasking.
Dense office multitasking in small cases fits here. Twenty cores handle parallel work where 10-core i5 parts queue. Buyers who need faster bursts should take the 65 W 14700 with 5.4 GHz turbo instead, since this T part trades base and turbo for thermals.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 14700T fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh firmware. H610, B660, B760, H770, Z690 and Z790 list the SKU. The 45.0 by 37.5 mm package uses the 78 by 78 mm cooler pattern.
Memory is DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB. E-heavy multitasking benefits from dual-channel bandwidth. ECC on W680 helps small servers with many threads.
T shoppers compare the 35 W i7 against 65 W twins on 0.8 GHz base and 0.2 GHz turbo. The 14700T trails slightly in bursts for 30 W less power. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers 600 series updates.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in dual channels feeds 20 cores. Capacity matters more than speed for officeVM use. Dual modules are preferred for graphics.
PCIe gives 16 Gen5 plus 4 Gen4 lanes for graphics and NVMe. Small boards wire one x16 and one SSD. Office I/O never strains the set.
Cooling is 35 W low-profile with quiet fans. Short turbo peaks need only brief airflow. Dust control preserves repeat behavior.
Upgrade paths
The LGA socket allows moves to 65 W i7 and i9 on the same board where cooling allows. Memory and NVMe can also grow. BIOS must list the target.
A working 14700T lasts office years. A move to LGA 1851 needs a new board.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-14700T use?
It uses LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards with Raptor Lake Refresh support.
How many cores does the Core i7-14700T have?
Twenty cores and 28 threads at 1.3 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz boost, with 33 MB of cache at 35 W.
What memory does the 14700T support?
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels up to 192 GB.
Can the 14700T be upgraded?
Yes, to 65 W i7 and i9 parts on the same board where cooling and BIOS allow.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-14400 Raptor Lake 10 cores 65W FCLGA1700 pattern (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i3-14100 Raptor Lake-R specs LGA1700 pattern (TechPowerUp)
- Raptor Lake 14700T 35W 20 cores specs LGA1700 (Wikipedia)
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