Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison
Intel Core 3 201E
Core i7-14700HX
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i7-14700HX
The Intel Core 3 201E and Intel Core i7-14700HX occupy opposite ends of the performance spectrum. The database records a decisive sweep for the i7-14700HX across all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with no wins recorded for the Core 3 201E. The overall average benchmark score for the i7-14700HX is 45,953, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201E, with an average score of 19,056, sits in the 73rd percentile. This places the Core 3 201E in close competition with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (a 0% delta in average score), the Intel Core i5-12400F (0.1% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-1335U (0.4% ahead). The i7-14700HX, in contrast, is statistically tied with the AMD EPYC 7303 (0% delta) and only 0.2% behind both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest single-core gap appears in Cinebench R20, where the i7-14700HX scores 1,843 against 747 for the Core 3 201E, a 59.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a similar story: 296 versus 179, for a 39.5% lead. The smallest single-core margin is in PassMark single-thread testing, where the i7-14700HX posts 3,947 to the Core 3 201E's 3,482, an 11.8% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the i7-14700HX at 2,103, which is 15.4% ahead of the 1,780 scored by the Core 3 201E.
Multi-core results expand the gap dramatically. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows the i7-14700HX at 3,812, which is 66.7% ahead of the Core 3 201E's 1,271. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i7-14700HX scores 13,059, a 59.4% lead over 5,297. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 24,595 for the i7-14700HX versus 12,613, a 48.7% advantage. PassMark multi-thread results show 36,566 for the i7-14700HX, 59.4% ahead of the Core 3 201E's 14,839.
The PassMark suite confirms the trend in specialized workloads. Data compression favors the i7-14700HX at 438,539 versus 164,160, a 62.6% lead. Data encryption shows 26,092 against 8,931, a 65.8% margin. Integer math delivers 131,296 versus 43,894, a 66.6% advantage. Floating-point math shows 93,836 against 33,260, a 64.6% gap. The i7-14700HX also leads in extended instructions by 57.1% (25,718 to 11,035), in prime number finding by 65.5% (165 to 57), in random string sorting by 63.4% (48,544 to 17,783), and in physics by 49.3% (2,252 to 1,141).
Where Each One Wins
The i7-14700HX wins every recorded comparison, so the use-case split is defined by the degree of dominance rather than by category. In single-threaded tasks, the i7-14700HX is moderately faster, with margins ranging from 11.8% in PassMark single-thread to 59.5% in Cinebench R20 single-core. This suggests that even lightly threaded applications, such as general desktop responsiveness or legacy software, will favor the i7-14700HX.
The multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads show the largest deltas. Cinebench R15 multi-core, PassMark integer math, and PassMark data compression all show the i7-14700HX ahead by more than 62%. Rendering, encoding, encryption, and scientific computing tasks that scale across cores will see the biggest benefit from the i7-14700HX. The Core 3 201E still delivers functional performance for basic desktop use, but the data shows no scenario where it outpaces the i7-14700HX.
Architecture Differences
The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process with a die size of 163 mm². It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its thermal design power is 60 W. The i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh architecture, also on a 10 nm process, but with a die size of 257 mm². It has 20 cores and 28 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its thermal design power is 55 W.
The cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The i7-14700HX also has 80 KB of L1 per core, but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, and provides 33 MB of shared L3. That larger L3 allocation is a major factor in the multi-threaded and data-heavy benchmark results.
The market segments separate the two parts. The Core 3 201E is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the i7-14700HX is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1964. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. The Core 3 201E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the i7-14700HX has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 201E has UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14700HX has UHD Graphics 770. The i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 3 201E does not. The Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134. The i7-14700HX has an active production status and was released in January 2024, while the Core 3 201E was released in January 2025.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher single-core Cinebench R23 score?
A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX scores 2,103 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 15.4% higher than the Intel Core 3 201E's 1,780.
Q: How large is the multi-core advantage in PassMark multi-thread?
A: The i7-14700HX scores 36,566 in PassMark multi-thread, while the Core 3 201E scores 14,839. The i7-14700HX leads by 59.4%.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i7-14700HX support ECC memory.
Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?
A: The i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.
Q: In which benchmark is the i7-14700HX's lead the smallest?
A: The smallest lead is in PassMark single-thread, where the i7-14700HX scores 3,947 compared to the Core 3 201E's 3,482, an 11.8% advantage.
The Verdict
The recorded data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins every one of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 45,953 is more than double the Core 3 201E's 19,056. The i7-14700HX ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201E ranks in the 73rd percentile. The i7-14700HX offers 20 cores, 28 threads, and 33 MB of L3 cache, which drives its decisive leads in multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. The Core 3 201E, with 4 cores, 8 threads, and 12 MB of L3 cache, sits in a competitive cluster with the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and the Intel Core i5-12400F.
For workloads that scale across cores, the i7-14700HX is the clear choice based on the benchmark data. Its advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core is 48.7%, and in PassMark integer math it reaches 66.6%. Even in single-threaded performance, where the gap is smallest, the i7-14700HX still leads by 11.8% in PassMark single-thread. The Core 3 201E, as a desktop part with a 60 W TDP and a launch MSRP of $134, serves a fundamentally different role. The data indicates that the i7-14700HX is the stronger processor across every measured category.