Enhanced Performance of the Fourteenth Generation Intel Core Processors
Recent developments in 14th generation Intel Core desktop processors, known as Raptor Lake Refresh, highlight a significant performance upgrade compared to earlier assumptions. Additional benchmarks have emerged, although they should be considered as presumed data, which concern in particular the Core i7-14700K. This data shows notable performance gains, with an estimated increase between 15% and 20%.
Noticeable Improvements in Benchmarks
In particular, there are clear improvements in several benchmark referenced to the Intel Core i7-14700K.
CineBench R23: Increase in 17% CPU-Z: Increase in 16% 3DMark CPU: Growth of 15%
Some slight improvements were also seen in gaming performance, albeit with rather limited FPS variations. In some scenarios, however, slight performance drops were observed, but these can be attributed to the software not yet fully optimized and the specifications of the experimental chip used in the tests, with slightly lower clock speeds than the future commercial product.
Increase in E-Core and Operating Frequencies
A notable feature of the next-generation processor is the addition of four E-Core cores over its predecessor. These cores, while energy-efficient, represent an increase of four threads overall, bringing the total from 24 to 28. Additionally, both the P-Core and E-Core cores see an increase in maximum operating frequencies, with an increase of just 100 MHz (from 5.4 to 5.5 GHz for the P-Core cores and from 4.2 to 4.3 GHz for the E-Core cores).
Overclocking Experiments and Results
Additionally, the data source performed a rapid overclocking, pushing two of the P-Core cores up to 5.8 GHz, while the others were kept at a slightly lower frequency. CPU-Z tests reported a single-core score of 937 points and a multi-threaded score of 15,599.8 points, with maximum temperatures kept below 80°C. However, in the AIDA64 test, the chip's temperature exceeded 90°C. Specific details on the cooling system used in this context are not available.
Energy Consumption and Conclusions
As for power consumption, the processor drew 300W at the stock voltage of 1.35V, but reducing the voltage to 1.30V resulted in a power consumption of 260W. It's important to note that these figures are higher than previous-generation stock chips, such as the Core i9-12900K and 13900K, which are significantly more powerful.
Summary of Improved Performance
In summary, the new 14th Generation Intel Core processors promise significant performance improvements over initial expectations. Benchmark improvements are clear, with performance increases visible in CineBench R23, CPU-Z, and 3DMark CPU tests. However, it's important to consider that some performance variations could be attributed to unoptimized software and the experimental nature of the chips used in testing. Features such as the increase in E-Core cores and higher maximum operating frequencies point to an exciting evolution in Intel's processor lineup. Further information and independent testing will be needed to fully evaluate the performance and reliability of these new processors.
