Intel Core 3 100UL vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Intel Core 3 100UL and Intel Core i7-14701E are both Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors built on the Raptor Lake architecture, but they occupy opposite ends of the performance spectrum. The Core i7-14701E is the clear performance leader in every recorded benchmark, while the Core 3 100UL is a low-power part with no benchmark scores in the database. The data shows a decisive split: the i7-14701E is designed for sustained multi-threaded workloads and high single-thread responsiveness, whereas the Core 3 100UL targets minimal power draw with a 15 W TDP and a modest 6-core configuration.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14701E wins every measurable category in the database. Its benchmark suite covers Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multi-core and single-core tests, plus seven Passmark workloads: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread. In all of these, the i7-14701E posts scores that place it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,206. The Core 3 100UL has no benchmark entries, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking, which in this database reflects a lack of recorded data rather than a measured performance level.

The Core 3 100UL wins on power efficiency by specification. Its 15 W TDP is dramatically lower than the i7-14701E's 65 W TDP, and it uses a 6-core, 8-thread layout with a 1.20 GHz base clock. The i7-14701E counters with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 2.60 GHz base clock, and a 5.40 GHz boost clock. For workloads that require sustained multi-core throughput, the i7-14701E is the only choice with data to support it. For systems where thermal and power envelopes are the primary constraint, the Core 3 100UL is the only part that fits that profile, though its actual performance remains unrecorded.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm Intel process node, but they differ substantially in die size, cache hierarchy, and platform features. The Core 3 100UL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Core 3 generation, while the i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Core 14th Gen, Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The i7-14701E has a 257 mm² die size; the Core 3 100UL has no recorded die size.

L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: the Core 3 100UL has 1.25 MB per core, while the i7-14701E has 2 MB per core. L3 cache is a major differentiator: the Core 3 100UL has 10 MB shared, while the i7-14701E has 33 MB shared. This larger L3 cache gives the i7-14701E a substantial advantage in workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 10 MB.

PCIe support also differs significantly. The Core 3 100UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i7-14701E provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This doubles the lane count and upgrades the generation, which matters for high-bandwidth peripherals. Memory support is identical in type: both run DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel. ECC memory is supported only on the i7-14701E. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 100UL uses UHD Graphics 64EU, whereas the i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false) and are currently Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, but the i7-14701E has a full benchmark profile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22,195, and its single-core score is 3,133. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9,321 multi-core and 1,315 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,237 multi-core and 315 single-core. These numbers indicate a processor that scales well with thread count: the multi-core to single-core ratio in R23 is roughly 7.1x, consistent with an 8-core, 16-thread design.

Passmark results for the i7-14701E show its strongest relative performance in data compression at 282,939 and integer math at 81,325. Floating point math scores 61,873, and extended instructions score 18,528. Random string sorting reaches 29,158, and data encryption is 14,862. Physics simulation scores 2,399, and prime number finding is 176. The multithread score is 26,112, and the single-thread score is 4,305 (recorded twice under slightly different test names with identical values). The average benchmark score of 33,206 places it within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244, delta -0.1%), essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, delta 0%), and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091, delta 0.3%) and Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089, delta 0.4%). These deltas are all under 0.5%, meaning the i7-14701E sits in a tight performance cluster with those four rivals.

For the Core 3 100UL, no benchmark scores exist. The database records zero wins for it in any head-to-head comparison, and zero wins for the i7-14701E as well, because no head-to-head tests were run. The only comparative data available is the i7-14701E's own scores and its rival deltas. Multi-core workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core and Passmark multithread would heavily favor the i7-14701E due to its 8 cores, 16 threads, and 33 MB L3 cache. Single-core workloads would also favor the i7-14701E based on its 5.40 GHz boost clock versus the Core 3 100UL's 4.50 GHz boost clock, though the Core 3 100UL's performance is not measured.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701E is the only processor of the two with measurable performance, and it delivers strong multi-threaded and single-threaded results. Its 83rd percentile ranking and average score of 33,206 place it in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, competitive with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, Ryzen 5 8645HS, Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX, all within a 0.4% delta. Anyone building a system for Cinebench-style rendering, Passmark multithread, or integer math workloads should choose the i7-14701E based on its confirmed scores.

The Intel Core 3 100UL has no benchmark data, so the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for it. Its 15 W TDP is the only clear differentiator, making it the logical choice for low-power or thermally constrained systems where the 65 W i7-14701E would be unsuitable. However, without recorded scores, no performance claim can be made for the Core 3 100UL. The i7-14701E also offers ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a larger 33 MB L3 cache, all of which are absent on the Core 3 100UL. The verdict is straightforward: the i7-14701E is the high-performance option with full data backing, while the Core 3 100UL is a low-power alternative with unverified performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 100UL boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100UL does not.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity on each?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 3 100UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How does the i7-14701E compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, which is tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, delta 0%), 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091), and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089).

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has a 15 W TDP, and the Intel Core i7-14701E has a 65 W TDP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 100UL | Intel Core i7-14701E |

|----------------|-------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.20 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 10 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 64EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Part Number | unknown | Q49FSRNJK |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 83 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 33,206 |