Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark average score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE records an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Core 3 304 records 13745. This places the i7-14701TE at the 78th percentile of all CPUs and the Core 3 304 at the 68th percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more individual head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 304 wins 3 tests, which include Cinebench R15 single-core and the PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Intel Core 3 304 scores 3614 versus 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 37% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 3 304 scores 264 versus 242, a 9.1% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701TE scores 2405 versus 1765, a 26.6% advantage.

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

A: The i7-14701TE leads substantially in multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17035 versus 5263, a 69.1% advantage for the i7-14701TE. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i7-14701TE scores 7154 versus 4160, a 41.9% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 304 boosts to 4.30 GHz.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split in purpose. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the dominant processor for multi-threaded workloads, winning 14 of 17 head-to-head tests. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage in tasks that scale with core count. The i7-14701TE also holds the 78th percentile ranking versus the Core 3 304's 68th percentile.

The Intel Core 3 304 wins in specific single-thread scenarios. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3614 is 37% higher than the i7-14701TE's 2637. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 9.1%. This makes it relevant for workloads that depend on legacy single-thread performance metrics, though the i7-14701TE counters with a 26.6% win in Cinebench R23 single-core.

Users requiring maximum throughput for rendering, compression, encryption, or physics simulations should select the i7-14701TE. The i7-14701TE also offers a larger L3 cache (33 MB shared versus 6 MB shared) and dual-channel memory. The Core 3 304 targets mobile platforms with a 15 TDP and a 3 nm process node, while the i7-14701TE is a desktop part with a 45 TDP and a 10 nm node.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single test win belongs to the i7-14701TE in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its score of 17035 is 69.1% higher than the Core 3 304's 5263. This massive gap indicates a fundamental difference in multi-core scaling capability.

Integer math shows a similar pattern. The i7-14701TE scores 65792 in PassMark integer math versus 24640 for the Core 3 304, a 62.5% advantage. Prime number finding also favors the i7-14701TE by 52.4% (143 versus 68). Physics simulation follows with a 53.3% advantage (1860 versus 868).

Data compression heavily favors the i7-14701TE. Its score of 220520 is 48% higher than the Core 3 304's 114775. Multithreaded PassMark performance gives the i7-14701TE a 42% advantage (20042 versus 11625). Floating point math shows a 40.8% advantage for the i7-14701TE (50219 versus 29722). Random string sorting delivers a 40% advantage (22760 versus 13659).

Extended instructions favor the i7-14701TE by 32.5% (14354 versus 9686). Data encryption gives the i7-14701TE a 27.3% advantage (11699 versus 8501). In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i7-14701TE leads by 41.9% (7154 versus 4160). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 50.5% advantage for the i7-14701TE (1716 versus 849).

The Core 3 304 wins PassMark single-thread by 37% (3614 versus 2637). It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 9.1% (264 versus 242). Notably, Cinebench R20 single-core goes to the i7-14701TE by 41.9% (1010 versus 587), and Cinebench R23 single-core goes to the i7-14701TE by 26.6% (2405 versus 1765). The single-thread picture is inconsistent across test versions, with the Core 3 304 winning older tests and the i7-14701TE winning newer ones.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core 3 304 uses 5 cores and 5 threads. The i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.50 GHz for the Core 3 304 versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE. Boost clocks differ: 4.30 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

TDP differs by a factor of three. The Core 3 304 has a 15 TDP, while the i7-14701TE has a 45 TDP. Sockets are incompatible. The Core 3 304 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support differs. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus; no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. ECC memory support is absent on the Core 3 304 and present on the i7-14701TE.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ. The Core 3 304 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The i7-14701TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on the Core 3 304 versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE.

Market segments differ. The Core 3 304 is a mobile part; the i7-14701TE is a desktop part. Release dates differ: April 15, 2026 for the Core 3 304 versus June 30, 2024 for the i7-14701TE. The Core 3 304 has a launch MSRP of $309. The i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture, codenamed Wildcat Lake. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel. The i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm process node. Both use Intel as the foundry.

Cache structures differ substantially. The Core 3 304 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB per core of L1 cache, 2 MB per core of L2 cache, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE also has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 3 304.

The Core 3 304 belongs to the Core 3 generation (Wildcat Lake). The i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with a generation label of Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The i7-14701TE also has a recorded part number of Q49GSRNJL, while the Core 3 304 has SAE3K.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Core 3 304 has no series designation, while the i7-14701TE is in the Core 14th Gen series.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE wins in all multi-threaded scenarios. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all favor it by margins from 41.9% to 69.1%. PassMark multithread gives it a 42% advantage. Integer math, floating point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics, and random string sorting all favor the i7-14701TE by margins from 27.3% to 62.5%.

The i7-14701TE also wins the newer single-core tests. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 41.9% advantage, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 26.6% advantage. This indicates that the i7-14701TE's single-core performance is stronger in current-generation test methodologies.

The Core 3 304 wins the older single-core tests. PassMark single-thread shows a 37% advantage, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 9.1% advantage. These wins are specific to those test versions and do not extend to the newer Cinebench releases.

The use-case split follows the benchmark pattern. The i7-14701TE suits workloads that demand sustained multi-core throughput: rendering, data compression, encryption, physics simulation, and integer-heavy computation. Its 16 threads and 33 MB L3 cache support this. The Core 3 304 suits mobile platforms where the 15 TDP and single-channel memory align with power-constrained designs. Its wins in legacy single-thread tests are notable but limited in scope.

The i7-14701TE's 78th percentile ranking versus the Core 3 304's 68th percentile confirms the overall performance hierarchy. The nearest rivals for the i7-14701TE include AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.5% delta). The nearest rivals for the Core 3 304 include AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (0.3% delta) and Intel Core i7-8750H (0.9% delta). These proximity figures show both processors sit close to their immediate competitors in average score.