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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i7-14700T?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. This gives the i7-14700T a 5x advantage in core count and a 3.5x advantage in thread count.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE boosts up to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700T boosts up to 5.20 GHz. The i7-14700T holds a 0.60 GHz higher maximum frequency.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 12 MB on the Intel Core 3 201TE. The i7-14700T also has 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for both CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core i7-14700T has a TDP of 35 watts. Despite having far more cores, the i7-14700T is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i7-14700T support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What integrated graphics do these CPUs include?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i7-14700T includes UHD Graphics 770, a higher-tier integrated graphics solution.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages within Intel's 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 3 201TE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation, while the Intel Core i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Core 14th Gen series.

The most dramatic architectural gap is in the core configuration. The Core 3 201TE is a 4-core, 8-thread part. The Core i7-14700T expands to 20 cores and 28 threads, a hybrid design that combines performance and efficiency cores. This structural difference drives nearly every benchmark separation between the two.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core 3 201TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core i7-14700T also uses 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and raises shared L3 to 33 MB. The i7-14700T's larger L3 pool benefits workloads with large working sets, while the Core 3 201TE must rely on its smaller cache footprint.

The die sizes reflect the physical scale difference. The Core 3 201TE has a die size of 163 mm², while the Core i7-14700T measures 257 mm². Both are manufactured by Intel on the same 10 nm node.

Clock strategy differs by design intent. The Core 3 201TE runs a base clock of 2.90 GHz with a boost of 4.60 GHz. The Core i7-14700T has a much lower base clock of 1.30 GHz but a higher boost of 5.20 GHz. The lower base frequency on the i7-14700T helps manage power across its 20 cores, while the higher boost delivers strong single-thread performance.

Both processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Memory support is identical in type: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. The Core 3 201TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700T does not have a listed memory bandwidth figure.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 201TE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700T includes UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700T dominates in multithreaded and throughput-oriented tasks. Its 20-core, 28-thread configuration with 33 MB of L3 cache delivers massive advantages in rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating-point math. The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25980 and PassMark multithread score of 30571 place it far beyond the reach of a 4-core part.

The Core i7-14700T also wins in single-thread performance. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock produces a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3667 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3905. The higher boost frequency gives it the edge in lightly threaded applications such as legacy software, everyday responsiveness, and tasks that depend on raw per-core speed.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified directly. However, its lower TDP of 45 watts versus 35 watts on the i7-14700T means the Core 3 201TE actually consumes more power at the rated TDP despite having far fewer cores. The Core 3 201TE also carries a lower launch MSRP of $134 compared to $384 for the Core i7-14700T.

For workloads that cannot use more than a few threads, the Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz boost provides reasonable single-core capability, but the i7-14700T still outperforms it in this area due to the 0.60 GHz higher boost. The Core 3 201TE finds its niche in systems where the smaller die size of 163 mm² and simpler core topology are sufficient, and where the larger 257 mm² die of the i7-14700T is unnecessary.

The i7-14700T wins in every measured benchmark category where data exists, including PassMark data compression (354216), data encryption (21277), extended instructions (20052), find prime numbers (145), floating point math (79042), integer math (113854), physics (1946), and random string sorting (38546).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core i7-14700T |

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

| Cores | 4 | 20 |

| Threads | 8 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not listed |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $384 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part Number | SRPKDQ5CK | SRN41 |

Both processors share the same 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 support (yes), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and unlocked multiplier status (no).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the Intel Core 3 201TE has no individual benchmark scores recorded. All quantitative comparisons therefore come from the Core i7-14700T's benchmark results and its position among nearest rivals.

The Core i7-14700T achieves an average benchmark score of 41914 and sits at the 88th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS with an average score of 41963, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i7-14700T trails that part by a negligible margin. It leads the Intel Core i7-12850HX (41779) by 0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (42055) by -0.3%, and the Intel Core 7 251TE (41650) by 0.6%.

In Cinebench R15, the i7-14700T scores 2618 in multicore and 369 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 10911 multicore and 1540 single-core. The R23 results are 25980 multicore and 3667 single-core.

PassMark results for the i7-14700T show 113854 in integer math, 79042 in floating point math, 30571 in multithread, 3905 in single-thread, 354216 in data compression, 21277 in data encryption, 20052 in extended instructions, 145 in find prime numbers, 1946 in physics, and 38546 in random string sorting.

These numbers place the i7-14700T in a performance tier where it competes with high-end mobile and desktop parts from both Intel and AMD. The 88th percentile ranking confirms that it outperforms the majority of CPUs in the database.

Since the Core 3 201TE has no recorded scores, its percentile of 50 and average score of 0 simply reflect missing data rather than actual performance. The absence of an entry in the winsA field (0 wins) versus the i7-14700T's unrecorded winsB (0 wins) means the database has no direct measurement for either part in head-to-head testing.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14700T is the clear performance leader in this comparison. Its 20 cores, 28 threads, 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB of L3 cache give it overwhelming advantages in multithreaded workloads and a solid edge in single-threaded tasks. The recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore result of 25980 and a PassMark multithread score of 30571, place it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs.

The Intel Core 3 201TE offers fewer cores, a lower boost clock, smaller caches, and no recorded benchmark data. Its 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 4.60 GHz boost and 12 MB of L3 cache targets a fundamentally different workload class. The database shows no benchmark results for this part, so its performance cannot be quantified relative to the i7-14700T.

The i7-14700T also delivers a superior integrated graphics solution with UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201TE. Both parts support ECC memory, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The Core 3 201TE does carry a lower launch MSRP of $134 versus $384 for the i7-14700T, and it has a smaller die size of 163 mm² versus 257 mm². Its TDP of 45 watts is higher than the 35-watt TDP of the i7-14700T, which is notable given the vast core count difference.

For workloads that demand parallel processing, rendering, data compression, encryption, or any task that scales across many cores, the i7-14700T is the only choice between these two. Its nearest-rival delta of -0.1% against the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS shows it competes at the top of its class.

For systems where the workload is minimal and the smaller die and simpler 4-core design are sufficient, the Core 3 201TE remains a functional desktop processor. But the data does not support any scenario where the Core 3 201TE outperforms the i7-14700T, because no benchmark scores exist for the Core 3 201TE and the architectural differences heavily favor the i7-14700T in every measurable category.