Intel Core 3 305 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records 17 head-to-head comparisons between the Intel Core 3 305 and the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The i7-14701TE dominates the field with 15 wins, while the Core 3 305 secures 2 wins. The outcomes are not close across most workloads, with the i7-14701TE often leading by double-digit margins.

The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math. The i7-14701TE scores 65792, while the Core 3 305 scores 32295, a delta of -50.9% for the Core 3 305. This means the i7-14701TE more than doubles the integer math throughput. Similarly, PassMark physics shows a -33.7% delta, with the i7-14701TE scoring 1860 against the Core 3 305's 1233. Data compression also favors the i7-14701TE heavily: 220520 versus 146857, a -33.4% difference.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent single-core and multi-core advantages for the i7-14701TE. In Cinebench R23, the i7-14701TE scores 17035 multi-core and 2405 single-core. The Core 3 305 scores 13123 multi-core and 1852 single-core. Both deltas sit at -23%. The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 (7154 versus 5511 multi-core, 1010 versus 777 single-core) and Cinebench R15 (1716 versus 1322 multi-core, 242 versus 186 single-core). All of these deltas are -23% or -23.1%.

PassMark multithread shows the i7-14701TE ahead by -23%, scoring 20042 against 15439. Random string sorting shows a -22.6% delta, with 22760 versus 17623. Prime number finding shows a -19.6% delta, with 143 versus 115. Floating point math shows a -15.8% delta, with 50219 versus 42284.

The smaller gaps appear in data encryption and extended instructions. Data encryption shows the i7-14701TE ahead by only -5.8%, scoring 11699 versus 11019. Extended instructions show a -5.6% delta, with 14354 versus 13543.

The one clear reversal comes in PassMark single-thread tests. The Core 3 305 scores 3977, while the i7-14701TE scores 2637. This gives the Core 3 305 a +50.8% lead. This result is recorded twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, confirming the same outcome.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates a clear split: the i7-14701TE wins in almost every multi-threaded and heavily parallel workload, while the Core 3 305 wins in a specific single-threaded metric.

The i7-14701TE's wins span rendering, physics simulation, integer and floating point math, compression, encryption, and sorting. Its 8 cores and 16 threads versus the Core 3 305's 6 cores and 6 threads explain the consistent multi-core advantage. The i7-14701TE also holds a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz compared to 4.30 GHz, which contributes to its leadership in single-core Cinebench tests despite losing the PassMark single-thread test.

The Core 3 305's single win in PassMark single-thread is notable. A score of 3977 against 2637 indicates the Wildcat Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process, delivers exceptional per-thread performance in that specific benchmark. The Core 3 305's base clock is lower at 1.50 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, but the boost behavior and architectural efficiency appear to favor it in this test.

For workloads like Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701TE is the clear choice, offering 17035 points against 13123. For data compression and integer math, the i7-14701TE is decisively ahead. For physics simulation, the i7-14701TE leads by a third. The only scenario where the Core 3 305 takes the lead is the PassMark single-thread test, where it beats the i7-14701TE by more than half.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 15 of the 17 recorded benchmarks. The Intel Core 3 305 wins 2.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14701TE scores 65792 and the Core 3 305 scores 32295, a -50.9% delta for the Core 3 305.

Q: Does the Core 3 305 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Core 3 305 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3977 versus 2637, a +50.8% lead. This result appears twice in the database.

Q: How do the Cinebench scores compare?

A: The i7-14701TE leads in all Cinebench tests. In R23, it scores 17035 multi-core and 2405 single-core, while the Core 3 305 scores 13123 and 1852. The deltas are consistently -23%.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 3 305 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Core 3 305 has an average of 18302.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The Core 3 305 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, while the i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.50 GHz for the Core 3 305, 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE. Boost clocks also differ: 4.30 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The Core 3 305 has a TDP of 15, while the i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45. The sockets are incompatible. The Core 3 305 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Cache configurations differ. The Core 3 305 has 192 KB L1 cache, 2.5 MB L2 cache, and 6 MB shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB per core L1 cache, 2 MB per core L2 cache, and 33 MB shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs. The Core 3 305 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 memory bus. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory; the Core 3 305 does not.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core 3 305 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only). The i7-14701TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 305 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe), while the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments differ. The Core 3 305 is a mobile processor with a launch MSRP of $309. The i7-14701TE is a desktop processor. Release dates differ: the Core 3 305 released on 2026-04-15, while the i7-14701TE released on 2024-06-30. The die size for the i7-14701TE is 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 3 305.

Architecture Differences

The architectures are fundamentally different. The Core 3 305 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process node. The i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

The generation labels differ. The Core 3 305 is listed as Core 3 (Wildcat Lake), while the i7-14701TE is listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series; the Core 3 305 has no series listed.

The core counts and threading models reflect the architectural split. The Core 3 305 offers 6 cores and 6 threads with no hyper-threading. The i7-14701TE offers 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. This directly impacts multi-threaded benchmark results, with the i7-14701TE leading by -23% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and -50.9% in integer math.

The process node difference, 3 nm versus 10 nm, informs the Core 3 305's single-thread PassMark victory. Despite having fewer cores and a lower boost clock, the newer process node and Wildcat Lake architecture deliver a +50.8% lead in that specific test.

Cache architecture also differs. The Core 3 305 uses a shared L3 cache of 6 MB, while the i7-14701TE uses a larger shared L3 cache of 33 MB. The L1 and L2 cache layouts also differ, with the i7-14701TE specifying per-core cache amounts.

The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core 3 305 supports only DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Core 3 305. PCIe generations differ, with the i7-14701TE offering Gen 5 and the Core 3 305 offering Gen 4. The i7-14701TE also provides more PCIe lanes, 16 versus 6.

The integrated graphics differ by generation and capability. The Core 3 305 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with one Xe core. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The benchmark data does not include graphics tests, so the recorded scores reflect only CPU compute workloads.