Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the base and boost clock differences?

A: The Core 3 201E runs at a 3.60 GHz base clock with a 4.80 GHz boost. The Core i7-14701TE has a lower 2.10 GHz base clock but a higher 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which chip supports faster memory bandwidth?

A: The Core 3 201E is rated for 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. The Core i7-14701TE does not have a listed memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 3 201E and the Core i7-14701TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 12 MB on the Core 3 201E.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations. The Core 3 201E is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 3 generation, while the Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh design within the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process and use the Intel Socket 1700.

The core topology is the largest architectural split. The Core 3 201E offers only 4 physical cores with 8 threads, while the Core i7-14701TE doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the i7 part substantially more parallel execution capacity for threaded workloads. The cache hierarchy also reflects the difference in core count and design intent. Each core on the Core 3 201E has 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2, with 12 MB of shared L3. The Core i7-14701TE also uses 80 KB of L1 per core, but its L2 is 2 MB per core and the shared L3 is 33 MB. The larger L3 cache on the i7 part is a meaningful advantage for workloads that repeatedly access a sizeable working set.

Clock behavior differs in an interesting way. The Core 3 201E starts from a much higher base clock of 3.60 GHz, whereas the Core i7-14701TE starts at 2.10 GHz. However, the i7 part has a higher boost ceiling at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz on the Core 3. The Core 3 201E has a 60 W TDP, while the Core i7-14701TE is rated at 45 W. The die size also reflects the different physical designs: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E and 257 mm² for the Core i7-14701TE.

Both processors share several platform-level features. Each supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and includes ECC memory support. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201E and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701TE. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 3 201E launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $134, while the Core i7-14701TE released on 2024-06-30 without a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results are heavily skewed toward the Core i7-14701TE. Across the 17 head-to-head tests recorded in the database, the i7 part wins 15 of them. Its wins span both Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, plus the majority of PassMark workloads including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreaded performance, physics, and random string sorting.

The Core 3 201E wins only the PassMark single-thread test and its duplicate single-thread entry. That result is notable because the Core 3 201E posts a 32% advantage in that specific metric. The high base clock of 3.60 GHz likely contributes to this single-thread strength, though the database does not provide direct evidence of causality. For any application that relies primarily on one thread, the Core 3 201E is the better performer according to the recorded data.

The Core i7-14701TE is the clear choice for multi-threaded rendering, compilation, compression, encryption, and physics simulations. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration delivers dramatically higher throughput in every multi-core test. The Core 3 201E remains relevant only for lightly threaded tasks where its single-thread PassMark score exceeds the i7 part.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 4 on the Core 3 201E, 8 on the Core i7-14701TE
• Threads: 8 on the Core 3 201E, 16 on the Core i7-14701TE
• Base Clock: 3.60 GHz on the Core 3 201E, 2.10 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz on the Core 3 201E, 5.20 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE
• TDP: 60 W on the Core 3 201E, 45 W on the Core i7-14701TE
• Architecture: Bartlett Lake on the Core 3 201E, Raptor Lake on the Core i7-14701TE
• Codename: Bartlett Lake on the Core 3 201E, Raptor Lake-R on the Core i7-14701TE
• Generation: Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) on the Core 3 201E, Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) on the Core i7-14701TE
• Die Size: 163 mm² on the Core 3 201E, 257 mm² on the Core i7-14701TE
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201E, 2 MB per core on the Core i7-14701TE
• L3 Cache: 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201E, 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14701TE
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s on the Core 3 201E, not listed on the Core i7-14701TE
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201E, UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701TE
• Release Date: 2025-01-12 on the Core 3 201E, 2024-06-30 on the Core i7-14701TE
• Launch MSRP: $134 on the Core 3 201E, not listed on the Core i7-14701TE
• Part Number: SRVTR on the Core 3 201E, Q49GSRNJL on the Core i7-14701TE

Both chips share the same socket, process node, foundry, L1 cache size per core, memory type support, memory bus width, ECC support, PCIe generation and lane count, market segment, production status, and multiplier lock state.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core i7-14701TE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17035 against 12613 for the Core 3 201E, a 26% margin. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: 2405 versus 1780, also a 26% difference. The R20 tests show nearly identical deltas, with the i7 part ahead by 26% in both multi-core (7154 versus 5297) and single-core (1010 versus 747). Cinebench R15 shows 1716 versus 1271 in multi-core, a 25.9% edge, and 242 versus 179 in single-core, a 26% edge.

The PassMark suite reveals an even wider spread in some workloads. The most lopsided result is the prime number search test, where the Core i7-14701TE scores 143 versus 57, a 60.1% advantage. Floating point math shows a 33.8% gap (50219 versus 33260), and integer math shows a 33.3% gap (65792 versus 43894). Physics performance favors the i7 part by 38.7% (1860 versus 1141). The multithreaded PassMark score is 20042 versus 14839, a 26% difference. Data compression shows 220520 versus 164160, a 25.6% edge for the i7 part. Data encryption is 11699 versus 8931, a 23.7% gap. Extended instructions are 14354 versus 11035, a 23.1% difference. Random string sorting is 22760 versus 17783, a 21.9% gap.

The one clear victory for the Core 3 201E comes in the PassMark single-thread test. It scores 3482 against 2637 for the Core i7-14701TE, a 32% advantage. This is the only metric where the Core 3 201E outperforms the i7 part, and it appears twice in the database as duplicate test entries. Notably, despite losing the Cinebench R23 single-core test by 26%, the Core 3 201E wins the PassMark single-thread test by 32%, indicating that the two suites measure different aspects of single-threaded performance.

The overall average benchmark score also favors the Core i7-14701TE. It posts an average of 26013 across the benchmark suite, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201E averages 19056, in the 73rd percentile. The nearest rival for the Core i7-14701TE is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 and a delta of 0.1%, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 with a delta of -0.4%. The Core 3 201E sits closest to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19047 with a delta of 0%, and the Intel Core i5-12400F at 19039 with a delta of 0.1%.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner. The Core i7-14701TE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests and delivers a substantially higher average benchmark score of 26013 versus 19056. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, larger 33 MB L3 cache, and higher 5.20 GHz boost clock give it decisive advantages in rendering, compression, encryption, physics, and general multi-threaded throughput. The 26% margins across the Cinebench suite and the 60.1% edge in prime number search show a processor that is simply in a higher performance class.

The Core 3 201E has a narrow but real niche. Its 32% lead in the PassMark single-thread test indicates that lightly threaded applications may run better on this chip. The higher 3.60 GHz base clock and the 60 W TDP suggest a design tuned for responsive single-thread performance. For a desktop workload that is almost entirely single-threaded, the Core 3 201E is the better option according to the recorded measurements.

For mixed workloads, the choice is straightforward. The Core i7-14701TE offers the higher percentile ranking, the better average score, and wins in every rendering and multi-threaded metric. The Core 3 201E should only be selected when single-thread PassMark performance is the primary requirement and the multi-threaded penalties of 21.9% to 60.1% are acceptable. Both processors share the same socket, memory support, and PCIe capabilities, so platform compatibility is not a differentiating factor. The Core i7-14701TE is the stronger processor for almost all use cases in the database.