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

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700F is the clear performance leader between these two Socket 1700 processors. The database shows the Core i7-14700F sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Core i7-14700F delivers 20 cores and 28 threads against the Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads, and it boosts to 5.40 GHz versus 4.60 GHz.

The Core 3 201TE is the choice for systems that need integrated graphics, as it includes UHD Graphics 730 while the Core i7-14700F has no integrated GPU. The Core 3 201TE also draws less power, with a 45 W TDP against the Core i7-14700F's 65 W TDP. For workloads that rely on the CPU alone, the Core i7-14700F dominates every recorded benchmark category. For compact or power-sensitive builds that require a display output without a discrete graphics card, the Core 3 201TE is the functional pick, though its compute performance is far below the Core i7-14700F.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both use a 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel.

The core configurations differ sharply. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Core 3 201TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core i7-14700F has 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the Core 3 201TE and 33 MB on the Core i7-14700F.

The die sizes reflect the difference in complexity. The Core 3 201TE has a 163 mm² die, while the Core i7-14700F has a 257 mm² die. The Core 3 201TE includes Intel UHD Graphics 730, whereas the Core i7-14700F lists no integrated graphics. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, run on a dual-channel memory bus, and support ECC memory. Both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 3 201TE has a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700F has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

The release dates differ by roughly a year. The Core i7-14700F launched on 2024-01-07, and the Core 3 201TE launched on 2025-01-12. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 3 201TE carries the part number SRPKDQ5CK, and the Core i7-14700F carries SRN3Z.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores recorded at all. The Core i7-14700F, however, has a full suite of benchmark results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

The Core i7-14700F scores 499 in Cinebench R15 single-core and 3540 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 2082 single-core and 14751 multi-core. Cinebench R23 results show 4958 single-core and 35122 multi-core. Geekbench scores are 2429 single-core and 19620 multi-core.

Passmark results for the Core i7-14700F cover a wide range of workloads. Data compression scores 505885, data encryption scores 30144, and extended instructions score 28564. Prime number finding scores 176, floating point math scores 107005, and integer math scores 155808. The multithread score is 41317, physics scores 2455, and random string sorting scores 55918. Single-thread performance records 4257 in both Passmark single-thread entries.

The Core i7-14700F's average benchmark score is 53620. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon 6505P with an average score of 53701 (0.2% lower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 with 53469 (0.3% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with 53288 (0.6% higher), and the AMD EPYC 7313P with 53206 (0.8% higher). These close margins place the Core i7-14700F in a competitive band with those server and high-end desktop parts.

Because the Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot quantify its performance relative to the Core i7-14700F. The architectural differences, however, indicate a large gap. The Core i7-14700F has five times the core count and 3.5 times the thread count, a 2.75 times larger L3 cache, and a higher boost clock. The Core 3 201TE's lower TDP and integrated graphics position it for entirely different system roles.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded fields. Core count is 4 on the Core 3 201TE versus 20 on the Core i7-14700F. Thread count is 8 versus 28. Base clock is 2.90 GHz on the Core 3 201TE versus 2.10 GHz on the Core i7-14700F. Boost clock is 4.60 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP is 45 W versus 65 W.

Cache differs per level. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE and 2 MB per core on the Core i7-14700F. L3 cache is 12 MB shared versus 33 MB shared. Die size is 163 mm² versus 257 mm².

The Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics. Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE, with no figure recorded for the Core i7-14700F. The codenames differ: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. The generations differ: Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Release dates differ: 2025-01-12 versus 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP is $134 for the Core 3 201TE and $359 for the Core i7-14700F. Part numbers differ: SRPKDQ5CK versus SRN3Z.

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel as foundry, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, Desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i7-14700F support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a 45 W TDP. The Intel Core i7-14700F has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has a full set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark scores. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores recorded.