Intel Core 3 305 vs Intel Core i7-14700T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the Intel Core i7-14700T, which takes 15 of the 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core 3 305 wins only two tests, both in the PassMark single-thread category, where it scores 3977 against 3905 for the i7-14700T, a margin of 1.8 percent. That is a narrow but real advantage in lightly threaded workloads.

Every Cinebench result favors the i7-14700T by a nearly uniform margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7-14700T scores 2618 against 1322, a 49.5 percent gap. The single-core R15 test shows the same pattern: 369 versus 186, also 49.6 percent behind. Cinebench R20 multicore repeats the 49.5 percent delta with 10911 versus 5511, and the single-core R20 result is 1540 versus 777, again 49.5 percent. Cinebench R23 multicore continues the trend at 25980 versus 13123, with the same 49.5 percent delta, while the R23 single-core test lands at 3667 versus 1852, also 49.5 percent. The consistency of these deltas indicates a fixed performance ratio across the entire Cinebench suite, not a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark results show a wider spread. The largest gap appears in integer math, where the i7-14700T scores 113854 against 32295, a 71.6 percent lead. Data compression also heavily favors the i7-14700T: 354216 versus 146857, a 58.5 percent delta. Random string sorting shows a 54.3 percent gap (38546 versus 17623), and multithread testing delivers 30571 versus 15439, a 49.5 percent lead. Floating point math follows at 79042 versus 42284, a 46.5 percent gap. Data encryption shows a 48.2 percent difference (21277 versus 11019), while extended instructions come in closer at 20052 versus 13543, a 32.5 percent delta. Physics testing shows a 36.6 percent gap (1946 versus 1233), and the smallest PassMark multicore-style gap is in find prime numbers: 145 versus 115, a 20.7 percent delta.

The only two tests where the Core 3 305 leads are the PassMark single-thread and singlethread entries, which both record 3977. These results are identical, which suggests the same underlying metric. The i7-14700T scores 3905 in both, so the Core 3 305 holds a 1.8 percent edge. That is a slim lead, but it is the only category where the smaller chip outperforms the larger one.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to two very different market positions. The Intel Core i7-14700T is the clear performance leader across nearly every benchmark category, with particularly strong results in integer math, data compression, and Cinebench multicore tests. Its 20 cores and 28 threads deliver roughly double the multicore throughput of the Core 3 305 in most tests, and its 88th percentile ranking versus all CPUs places it well above the Core 3 305's 72nd percentile.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins only on single-thread PassMark scores, and even there the margin is under 2 percent. For users whose workloads are dominated by single-threaded PassMark-style tasks, the Core 3 305 offers a marginal edge, but that advantage does not carry over to Cinebench single-core tests, where the i7-14700T leads by 49.5 percent.

From the data, the i7-14700T is the appropriate choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and any multithreaded compute workload. The Core 3 305 fits a different scenario: its 15-watt TDP and single-channel memory bus suggest a low-power mobile platform, and its single-thread PassMark win indicates it can hold its own in lightweight interactive tasks despite the large multicore deficit. The i7-14700T, with a 35-watt TDP and desktop socket, is not a direct competitor in the same physical form factor. The benchmark results simply show that, head to head, the i7-14700T dominates on raw compute.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 305 wins the remaining 2, both PassMark single-thread entries.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14700T scores 25980 versus 13123 for the Core 3 305, a 49.5 percent gap. PassMark multithread shows 30571 versus 15439, also a 49.5 percent delta. The largest multicore-style gap is in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14700T leads by 71.6 percent.

Q: Does the Core 3 305 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins both PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests with a score of 3977, against 3905 for the i7-14700T, a 1.8 percent margin.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in single-core Cinebench tests?

A: The i7-14700T wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by a 49.5 percent margin. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 3667 versus 1852 for the Core 3 305.

Q: What is the percentile ranking difference?

A: The i7-14700T ranks in the 88th percentile versus all CPUs, while the Core 3 305 ranks in the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700T has an average benchmark score of 41914, while the Core 3 305 has an average of 18302.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 3 305 and 1.30 GHz for the i7-14700T, but boost clocks reverse that order: 4.30 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power is 15 watts for the Core 3 305 and 35 watts for the i7-14700T.

Socket types are incompatible. The Core 3 305 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, while the i7-14700T uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. Process nodes differ: the Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm process, the i7-14700T on 10 nm. Die size is recorded only for the i7-14700T at 257 mm².

Memory support diverges. The Core 3 305 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-14700T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, and its memory bandwidth is not recorded in the data. ECC memory support is absent on the Core 3 305 but present on the i7-14700T.

PCIe support also differs. The Core 3 305 uses Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the i7-14700T uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on the Core 3 305 and UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14700T. The Core 3 305 launched on 2026-04-15 with a launch MSRP of $309, while the i7-14700T launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $384. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 3 305 is based on the Wildcat Lake codename within the Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) generation, built on a 3 nm process at Intel. The i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, on a 10 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Cache structures are not directly comparable. The Core 3 305 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3. The i7-14700T lists L1 as 80 KB per core and L2 as 2 MB per core, with 33 MB shared L3. The per-core vs. total cache presentation makes a direct total comparison impossible from the recorded data, but the i7-14700T clearly carries far more L3 cache.

The i7-14700T is a desktop part with a 35-watt TDP, while the Core 3 305 is a mobile part at 15 watts. The i7-14700T's 20 cores include 8 performance cores and 12 efficiency cores, though the database does not break down the core types explicitly. Its 28 threads indicate Hyper-Threading on the performance cores. The Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no Hyper-Threading.

The 3 nm process on the Core 3 305 is a significant node advantage, yet the benchmark data shows that advantage does not translate into higher performance. The i7-14700T's larger core count and higher boost clock overcome the older 10 nm process node.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700T dominates every multithreaded and mixed workload category in the record. Cinebench multicore tests across R15, R20, and R23 all show a 49.5 percent lead. PassMark tests for data compression, data encryption, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting all favor the i7-14700T, with leads ranging from 20.7 percent (find prime numbers) to 71.6 percent (integer math). This CPU is the clear pick for rendering, video encoding, compression, encryption, and scientific computing.

The Intel Core 3 305 wins only the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, with a 1.8 percent margin. That makes it the better choice for workloads that are strictly single-threaded and measured by PassMark's methodology. However, the i7-14700T wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by 49.5 percent, so the Core 3 305's single-thread advantage is not universal across all benchmark suites.

The data also points to a platform-level split. The Core 3 305 is a mobile chip with a BGA socket, 15-watt TDP, and single-channel memory, which suits thin-and-light systems where power draw and physical size matter more than raw throughput. The i7-14700T is a desktop chip with a Socket 1700, 35-watt TDP, and dual-channel memory, suited to systems where performance is the priority and power is a secondary concern. The benchmark results reflect that positioning: the i7-14700T is the high-performance option, while the Core 3 305 offers a slim single-thread edge and a much lower power envelope.