Architect's technical teardown: VRAM capacity, memory bandwidth, TDP, and AI throughput — compared head-to-head for local LLM workloads.
20-core Raptor Lake Refresh processor. Extra E-cores provide a noticeable bump over 13th gen for background AI tasks and dataset compiling.
16-core Raptor Lake processor. Excellent balance of multi-core AI preprocessing performance, high clock speeds, and overall system value.
| Metric | Intel Core i7-14700K | Intel Core i7-13700K |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM | 0GB | 0GB |
| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |
| AI Throughput (TOPS) | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| TDP (Power Draw) | 125W | 125W |
| Est. Price | $399.99 | $349.99 |