Intel Core i7-14700K vs Intel Xeon 6517P Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear split between the Intel Xeon 6517P and the Intel Core i7-14700K, with 6 wins for the Xeon and 11 wins for the Core i7. The most dramatic gap appears in single-core Cinebench results, where the Xeon 6517P beats the i7-14700K by 176.8% in Cinebench R23 single-core (5979 versus 2160). This is an enormous margin, and it is repeated in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Xeon wins by 92% (602 versus 313.5). These results indicate that the Xeon's Granite Rapids cores deliver substantially higher per-thread performance in this particular rendering workload, despite the i7-14700K having a much higher boost clock.

The multi-core picture is more nuanced. The i7-14700K wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 15.2% (5035 versus 4268) and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 4.1% (18544 versus 17787). However, the Xeon 6517P turns the tables in Cinebench R23 multi-core, winning by 26.6% (42352 versus 33440.5). This reversal suggests that the Xeon's 72 MB of shared L3 cache and its server-oriented memory subsystem (eight-channel DDR5 with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth) provide a sustained throughput advantage in longer, more memory-intensive rendering workloads, while the i7-14700K's higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz gives it an edge in shorter multi-core bursts.

PassMark results further illustrate the divergence. The i7-14700K wins in data compression by 6% (695234 versus 653338), data encryption by 19.2% (40091 versus 32385), floating point math by 5% (134222 versus 127497), integer math by 11% (182876 versus 162671), multithread by 5% (52392 versus 49786), random string sorting by 9.7% (74733 versus 67480), and single-thread by 26% (4472 versus 3311). The Xeon 6517P counters with wins in extended instructions by 27.7% (51891 versus 40632), find prime numbers by 58% (335 versus 212), and physics by 50.2% (4452 versus 2964). The physics result is particularly striking, as the Xeon more than doubles the i7-14700K's score in that test.

The overall average benchmark scores place the Xeon 6517P at 72350, which is 4.3% higher than the i7-14700K's 69355. Both processors sit at the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Xeon's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6724P (average score 72396, delta 0.1%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF (71910, delta 0.6%), the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX (71797, delta 0.8%), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71370, delta 1.4%). The i7-14700K's nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 9115 (69288, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X (69515, delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 7940HX (69875, delta -0.7%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69996, delta -0.9%). These figures show that both CPUs are tightly clustered with their immediate competitors, but the Xeon's average score is meaningfully higher than the i7-14700K's.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Xeon 6517P scores 5979 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 176.8% higher than the Intel Core i7-14700K's 2160. The Xeon also leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 92% (602 versus 313.5), though the i7-14700K leads in PassMark single-thread by 26% (4472 versus 3311).

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The results are mixed. The i7-14700K leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 15.2% (5035 versus 4268) and in Cinebench R20 multi-core by 4.1% (18544 versus 17787). The Xeon 6517P leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 26.6% (42352 versus 33440.5). In PassMark multithread, the i7-14700K leads by 5% (52392 versus 49786).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Xeon 6517P has an average benchmark score of 72350, while the Intel Core i7-14700K has an average benchmark score of 69355. Both processors are at the 94th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Intel Xeon 6517P has 72 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 33 MB on the Intel Core i7-14700K. The Xeon also has a larger L1 cache at 112 KB per core versus 80 KB per core, while both have 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Xeon 6517P and the Intel Core i7-14700K support ECC memory. However, the Xeon supports DDR5 with an eight-channel memory bus and 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the i7-14700K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Intel Xeon 6517P provides Gen 5 with 88 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core i7-14700K provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Xeon also has no integrated graphics, whereas the i7-14700K includes UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Xeon 6517P is built on Granite Rapids architecture, specifically the Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP) generation, and uses a 5 nm process node. The Intel Core i7-14700K uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, on a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process node difference is substantial: the Xeon's 5 nm node versus the i7-14700K's 10 nm node.

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The Xeon 6517P has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the i7-14700K has 20 cores and 28 threads. This means the i7-14700K has more physical cores but fewer threads, reflecting its hybrid architecture approach versus the Xeon's uniform server core design. The Xeon's base clock is 3.20 GHz with a boost clock of 4.20 GHz, while the i7-14700K has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Xeon 6517P has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 72 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14700K has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Xeon's L3 cache is more than double that of the i7-14700K, which is a key factor in its Cinebench R23 multi-core win.

Memory support is another major architectural divergence. The Xeon 6517P supports DDR5 with an eight-channel memory bus and 409.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The i7-14700K supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory. The Xeon provides Gen 5 PCIe with 88 lanes (CPU only), while the i7-14700K provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The i7-14700K includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770, while the Xeon 6517P has no integrated graphics. The Xeon is classified as a Server/Workstation part, while the i7-14700K is a Desktop part. The i7-14700K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Xeon 6517P does not. The Xeon has a die size that is not recorded in the database, while the i7-14700K has a die size of 257 mm².

Specification Differences

The recorded specification differences between the Intel Xeon 6517P and the Intel Core i7-14700K are as follows:

• Cores: 16 versus 20
• Threads: 32 versus 28
• Base clock: 3.20 GHz versus 3.40 GHz
• Boost clock: 4.20 GHz versus 5.60 GHz
• TDP: 190 W versus 125 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 4710 versus Intel Socket 1700
• Architecture: Granite Rapids versus Raptor Lake
• Codename: Granite Rapids versus Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Xeon 6 (Granite Rapids-SP) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Process node: 5 nm versus 10 nm
• Die size: Not recorded versus 257 mm²
• L1 cache: 112 KB (per core) versus 80 KB (per core)
• L3 cache: 72 MB (shared) versus 33 MB (shared)
• Memory support: DDR5 versus DDR4, DDR5
• Memory bus: Eight-channel versus dual-channel
• Memory bandwidth: 409.6 GB/s versus not recorded
• PCIe: Gen 5, 88 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: N/A versus UHD Graphics 770
• Market segment: Server/Workstation versus Desktop
• Production status: Active (both)
• Release date: 2025-02-23 versus 2023-10-16
• Launch MSRP: $1195 versus $409
• Multiplier unlocked: false versus true
• Part number: SRVU4 versus SRN3X

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Xeon 6517P is the stronger choice in workloads that reward large shared cache and high memory bandwidth. Its 72 MB of L3 cache and eight-channel DDR5 memory with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth support its wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core (26.6% ahead), Cinebench R23 single-core (176.8% ahead), Cinebench R15 single-core (92% ahead), extended instructions (27.7% ahead), find prime numbers (58% ahead), and physics (50.2% ahead). The Xeon is positioned for server and workstation environments where sustained throughput, large working sets, and ECC memory reliability matter. Its 88 PCIe Gen 5 lanes also make it suitable for systems with many high-bandwidth peripherals.

The Intel Core i7-14700K wins in most PassMark workloads, including data compression (6% ahead), data encryption (19.2% ahead), floating point math (5% ahead), integer math (11% ahead), multithread (5% ahead), random string sorting (9.7% ahead), and single-thread (26% ahead). It also wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core (15.2% ahead) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (4.1% ahead). The i7-14700K's advantage in these tests aligns with its higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz, its larger core count of 20, and its unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking. Its TDP of 125 W is lower than the Xeon's 190 W, and it includes integrated graphics, making it a more complete package for desktop use.

The overall win count favors the i7-14700K at 11 wins versus 6 wins for the Xeon 6517P. However, the Xeon's average benchmark score of 72350 is higher than the i7-14700K's 69355, and both sit at the 94th percentile. The choice between these two processors depends on the workload: the Xeon 6517P excels in memory-bound and cache-heavy server workloads, while the i7-14700K is better suited for general desktop computing, encryption, compression, and integer math tasks.