i7-14700K vs i7-6498DU

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-6498DU
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
2.17
Core i7-14700K
2023
20 cores / 28 threads, 125 Watt
33.52
+1445%

Core i7-14700K outperforms Core i7-6498DU by a whopping 1445% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1843115
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data94.90
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i7no data
Power efficiency13.6925.38
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)17 October 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$393$319

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads428
Base clock speed2.5 GHz3.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.1 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier25no data
L1 cache128 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache512 KB2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB33 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size98.57 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
Socketno dataFCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt125 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size32 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 510Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.05 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.44.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-6498DU and Core i7-14700K.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-6498DU 2.17
i7-14700K 33.52
+1445%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-6498DU 3454
i7-14700K 53251
+1442%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.17 33.52
Integrated graphics card 1.61 6.15
Recency 1 September 2015 17 October 2023
Physical cores 2 20
Threads 4 28
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 125 Watt

i7-6498DU has 733.3% lower power consumption.

i7-14700K, on the other hand, has a 1444.7% higher aggregate performance score, 282% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 8 years, and 900% more physical cores and 600% more threads.

The Core i7-14700K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-6498DU in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-6498DU is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700K is a desktop one.


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