Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive outcome: the Intel Core i7-14700F wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 3 201E. There are no benchmark wins for the Core 3 201E in the database. The magnitude of the margin varies significantly by workload type, with the smallest gap in single-threaded tests and the largest in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads.

Starting with Cinebench results, the i7-14700F delivers consistently higher scores. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7-14700F scores 3540 against 1271 for the Core 3 201E, a 64.1% advantage. The same 64.1% delta appears in Cinebench R15 singlecore (499 vs 179), Cinebench R20 multicore (14751 vs 5297), Cinebench R20 singlecore (2082 vs 747), Cinebench R23 multicore (35122 vs 12613), and Cinebench R23 singlecore (4958 vs 1780). This uniform 64.1% delta across all Cinebench versions indicates the performance ratio is consistent regardless of the rendering workload intensity or version-specific optimizations.

The PassMark suite reveals a wider spread in performance gaps. The smallest delta appears in PassMark single-thread tests, where the i7-14700F scores 4257 versus 3482 for the Core 3 201E, an 18.2% advantage. This comparatively modest margin shows that single-core performance is the closest contest between these two processors, though the i7-14700F still holds a clear lead.

The largest delta in the entire dataset appears in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14700F scores 155808 against 43894, a 71.8% advantage. PassMark data encryption shows a 70.4% delta (30144 vs 8931), while floating point math shows a 68.9% delta (107005 vs 33260). PassMark random string sorting shows a 68.2% delta (55918 vs 17783), and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 67.6% delta (176 vs 57). PassMark data compression shows a 67.5% delta (505885 vs 164160).

The PassMark physics test shows the smallest multi-threaded delta at 53.5% (2455 vs 1141), while PassMark multithread shows a 64.1% delta (41317 vs 14839), matching the Cinebench pattern. PassMark extended instructions shows a 61.4% delta (28564 vs 11035).

The average benchmark score tells the broader story: the i7-14700F averages 53620 across all recorded tests, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. This places the i7-14700F in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Looking at nearest rivals for context, the Core 3 201E sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047), Intel Core i5-12400F (19039), Intel Core i5-1335U (18982), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979) in average score. The i7-14700F sits within 0.8% of the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701), Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469), AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288), and AMD EPYC 7313P (53206). These rival groupings confirm both processors occupy distinct performance tiers in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several architectural foundations but diverge substantially in core configuration and cache design. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform, both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel foundries, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both also feature PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU and both support ECC memory.

The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake-R with a Raptor Lake architecture. The Core 3 201E belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the i7-14700F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation label.

Core counts differ dramatically. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. This 16-core difference drives most of the multi-threaded performance gap. The i7-14700F also boosts higher, reaching 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the Core 3 201E, though the Core 3 201E has a higher base clock at 3.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700F.

Cache hierarchies show clear structural differences. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 3 201E has 1.25 MB per core, while the i7-14700F has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest cache gap, with the Core 3 201E offering 12 MB shared versus 33 MB shared for the i7-14700F.

Die size also differs substantially. The Core 3 201E measures 163 mm², while the i7-14700F measures 257 mm². Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201E, while no figure is recorded for the i7-14700F in the database.

The integrated graphics situation differs. The Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The release dates show the i7-14700F launched earlier, and the Core 3 201E followed later.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F wins all single-thread tests. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 4257 versus 3482 for the Core 3 201E, an 18.2% advantage. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, it scores 4958 versus 1780, a 64.1% advantage.

Q: How large is the multi-threaded performance gap?

A: The i7-14700F leads by 64.1% in Cinebench R23 multicore (35122 vs 12613) and by 64.1% in PassMark multithread (41317 vs 14839). The largest multi-threaded delta is 71.8% in PassMark integer math (155808 vs 43894).

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i7-14700F have ECC memory support enabled in the database records.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Do either of these processors include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: How do these processors compare in overall database percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core 3 201E ranks in the 73rd percentile.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear verdict: the Intel Core i7-14700F is the substantially faster processor across every recorded benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, holds a 64.1% or greater advantage in most multi-threaded workloads, and ranks 18 percentage points higher in overall CPU percentile (91st versus 73rd).

The Intel Core 3 201E offers a much smaller core count (4 versus 20), a smaller L3 cache (12 MB versus 33 MB), and lower boost clock (4.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz). Its single advantage in the specifications is a higher base clock (3.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) and the inclusion of UHD Graphics 730, which the i7-14700F lacks entirely. The Core 3 201E also has a smaller die (163 mm² versus 257 mm²) and a lower TDP (60 W versus 65 W).

The i7-14700F leads in every performance category measured: Cinebench rendering across R15, R20, and R23 versions, PassMark multithread, PassMark single-thread, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting. The smallest margin is 18.2% in single-thread tests, while most multi-threaded tests show margins between 53.5% and 71.8%.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 4 (Core 3 201E) versus 20 (i7-14700F)
• Threads: 8 versus 28
• Base Clock: 3.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz
• TDP: 60 W versus 65 W
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R
• Architecture: Not listed versus Raptor Lake
• Generation: Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Die Size: 163 mm² versus 257 mm²
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 12 MB shared versus 33 MB shared
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus not listed
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus N/A
• Part Number: SRVTR versus SRN3Z
• Release Date: Later versus earlier

Fields that are identical include manufacturer (Intel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory support (true), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier lock (locked).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages appear in integer math (71.8% ahead), data encryption (70.4% ahead), floating point math (68.9% ahead), and random string sorting (68.2% ahead). These workloads benefit most from the i7-14700F's 20 cores, 28 threads, and 33 MB L3 cache.

The i7-14700F also dominates rendering workloads, with a uniform 64.1% advantage across all six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single and multicore). This consistency suggests the i7-14700F's architectural advantages translate evenly across rendering engine versions.

The smallest win for the i7-14700F is in PassMark single-thread (18.2% ahead), where the higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz provides a narrower but still decisive edge. PassMark physics shows a 53.5% advantage, the smallest among multi-threaded tests.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no recorded wins. However, its inclusion of UHD Graphics 730 means systems using this processor do not require a discrete graphics card for display output, while the i7-14700F requires a separate GPU. The Core 3 201E also operates at a lower TDP of 60 W versus 65 W for the i7-14700F, and its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz may provide more consistent performance in lightly threaded workloads that do not reach boost frequencies.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded compute, rendering, data processing, or encryption workloads, the i7-14700F is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For users building a system without a discrete GPU and with modest performance requirements, the Core 3 201E provides integrated graphics capability, though its performance ceiling is substantially lower across every benchmark category.