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Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-14701E

2024

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($392 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Costs $92 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $392 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 66.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $392 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-14701E across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,146).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-14701E moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-14701E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-14701E

2024

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

2022

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +4.2% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Newer platform on LGA1700 with DDR5 support instead of AM4 and DDR4.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (20 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 770, while Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅Costs $92 less on MSRP ($300 MSRP vs $392 MSRP).
✅Delivers 30.2% more PassMark for each dollar spent, at 86.8 vs 66.7 PassMark/$ ($300 MSRP vs $392 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark per dollar, at 66.7 vs 86.8 PassMark/$ ($392 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-14701E across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (26,054 vs 26,146).
❌Older platform position on AM4 with DDR4, while Core i7-14701E moves to LGA1700 and DDR5.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-14701E can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-14701E better than Ryzen 7 PRO 5845?

Yes. Core i7-14701E is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 4.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.4% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-14701E is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 4.2% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-14701E is the better fit. You are getting 0.4% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-14701E is still the faster CPU overall, but Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 makes more sense if price matters more than absolute performance. Core i7-14701E is 30.7% more expensive on MSRP at $392 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and it gives you a 4.2% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is also 30.2% better value on MSRP (86.8 vs 66.7 PassMark/$), which is why it is easier to justify for price-conscious builds on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible AM4 + DDR4 setup, Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard and RAM swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-14701E is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2022), a healthier platform with LGA1700 and DDR5 instead of AM4, and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 8/16. That should give you a better long-term upgrade path for motherboard, RAM, and future CPU swaps.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-14701E Benchmark Check

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	269 FPS	159 FPS
medium	252 FPS	131 FPS
high	211 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	183 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	252 FPS	140 FPS
medium	213 FPS	113 FPS
high	166 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	148 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	173 FPS	78 FPS
medium	146 FPS	68 FPS
high	108 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	44 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	654 FPS	511 FPS
medium	579 FPS	431 FPS
high	487 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	437 FPS	295 FPS
1440p
low	591 FPS	431 FPS
medium	526 FPS	377 FPS
high	444 FPS	305 FPS
ultra	376 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	348 FPS	267 FPS
medium	317 FPS	236 FPS
high	299 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	259 FPS	179 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	654 FPS	649 FPS
medium	643 FPS	529 FPS
high	562 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	474 FPS	411 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	543 FPS
medium	581 FPS	449 FPS
high	500 FPS	409 FPS
ultra	425 FPS	350 FPS
4K
low	500 FPS	396 FPS
medium	425 FPS	320 FPS
high	383 FPS	289 FPS
ultra	323 FPS	227 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
1080p
low	654 FPS	651 FPS
medium	654 FPS	651 FPS
high	654 FPS	651 FPS
ultra	654 FPS	641 FPS
1440p
low	654 FPS	651 FPS
medium	654 FPS	651 FPS
high	629 FPS	593 FPS
ultra	556 FPS	511 FPS
4K
low	572 FPS	526 FPS
medium	521 FPS	473 FPS
high	467 FPS	426 FPS
ultra	409 FPS	371 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14701E and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

Core i7-14701E

The Core i7-14701E is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 26,146 points. Launch price was $299.

Ryzen 7 PRO 5845

The Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Vermeer (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4.6 GHz. L3 cache: 32 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 26,054 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-14701E and Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i7-14701E versus 4.6 GHz on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — a 16% clock advantage for the Core i7-14701E (base: 2.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses Vermeer (2020−2025) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14701E scores 26,146 against the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845's 26,054 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-14701E. L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701E vs 32 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845.

Feature	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz+17%	4.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	3.4 GHz+31%
L3 Cache	33 MB (total)+3%	32 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)+300%	512 kB (per core)
Process	10 nm	7 nm-30%
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Vermeer (2020−2025)
PassMark	26,146	26,054
Geekbench 6 Single	2,781	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-14701E uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 uses AM4 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Socket	LGA1700	AM4
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+25%	PCIe 4.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	—
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	Yes	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14701E) / not specified (Ryzen 7 PRO 5845). The Core i7-14701E includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14701E targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-14701E rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.

Feature	Core i7-14701E	Ryzen 7 PRO 5845
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	—
Target Use	Embedded/Industrial	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i7-14701E launched at $392 MSRP, while the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 debuted at $300. On MSRP ($392 vs $300), the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 is $92 cheaper. In terms of value on MSRP (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-14701E delivers 66.7 pts/$ vs 86.8 pts/$ for the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 — making the Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 the 26.2% better value option.