Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison
Intel Core 5 220H
Core i7-14701TE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i7-14701TE
The Intel Core 5 220H and Intel Core i7-14701TE present two different interpretations of a Raptor Lake design. The 220H is a 12-core mobile processor with a 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the 14701TE is an 8-core desktop chip that boosts to 5.20 GHz. The benchmark data reveals a split personality: the 220H dominates in most measured workloads, yet the 14701TE posts a massive victory in the most demanding rendering test and shows strength in specific compute tasks.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Intel Core 5 220H claims victory in 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The most lopsided win for the 220H comes in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 15216 against 11699 for the 14701TE, a 30.1% advantage. PassMark single-thread performance also favors the mobile chip heavily: 3405 versus 2637, a 29.1% lead. Random string sorting shows a 24.9% gap in favor of the 220H (28438 versus 22760).
The 220H also wins decisively in integer math, scoring 73555 against 65792, an 11.8% advantage. Data compression follows with 247921 versus 220520, a 12.4% margin. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the 220H scores 7812 against 7154, a 9.2% win. The R15 multicore test shows the same pattern: 1835 versus 1716, a 6.9% edge. Single-core results in R15 (262 versus 242, 8.3%) and R20 (1102 versus 1010, 9.1%) both go to the 220H.
The i7-14701TE takes the other four tests, and one of them is a knockout. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the 14701TE scores 17035 against 11198 for the 220H, a 34.3% advantage. This is the single largest delta in the entire comparison. The 14701TE also wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2405 versus 1853, a 23% lead. PassMark physics shows the desktop chip ahead at 1860 versus 1478, a 20.5% margin. The remaining win for the 14701TE is in prime number finding: 143 versus 82, a 42.7% gap.
The average benchmark scores reflect the overall balance. The 220H posts an average of 28574 against 26013 for the 14701TE. The 220H sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, while the 14701TE sits at the 78th. The nearest rivals for the 220H include the AMD EPYC 7203P (average score 28583, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549, 0.1%), and the Intel Xeon E-2436 (28530, 0.2%). The 14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, 0.1%) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, -0.4%).
Where Each One Wins
The 220H is the general-purpose performer. Its wins span encryption, compression, sorting, integer math, floating-point math, and single-thread tests. The 30.1% encryption advantage and 29.1% single-thread lead suggest strong per-core efficiency in everyday and office-style workloads. The 12.4% data compression win and 11.8% integer math win point to solid throughput in file handling and general computation. The 220H also wins both R15 and R20 Cinebench tests, which are older render benchmarks, though the margin narrows to 6.9% and 9.2% respectively.
The 14701TE owns the modern render workload. Its 34.3% win in Cinebench R23 multicore is the defining result of this comparison. That test stresses sustained multi-core performance, and the desktop chip pulls far ahead. The 23% single-core win in R23 shows the 5.20 GHz boost clock delivering in current-generation rendering engines. The 42.7% win in prime number finding indicates strong integer throughput in a specific math workload, and the 20.5% physics win suggests an edge in simulation-style calculations.
The pattern is clear: the 220H wins the older Cinebench versions and most PassMark subtests, while the 14701TE wins the current Cinebench R23 and specialized compute tests. The 220H is better for mixed daily use, encryption, and compression tasks. The 14701TE is better for rendering with modern tools and for math-heavy workloads that scale with its higher boost clock.
Architecture Differences
Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node, and both come from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The 220H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename and the 14701TE uses Raptor Lake-R. The core counts differ substantially: the 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the 14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both chips have the same 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache is different. The 220H carries 18 MB shared L3, while the 14701TE carries 33 MB shared L3. That extra cache likely contributes to the 14701TE's strong R23 results.
The integrated graphics differ as well. The 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units, while the 14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The 14701TE supports ECC memory; the 220H does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The PCIe implementation is different: the 220H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 14701TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).
The 220H is built for the Intel BGA 1744 socket and is classified as a mobile part. The 14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The 14701TE has a published die size of 257 mm², while the 220H has no die size recorded in the database. The 220H released on 2024-12-17, and the 14701TE released on 2024-06-30. The 220H has a launch MSRP of $342.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads; the 14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the 220H and 2.10 GHz for the 14701TE. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for the 220H and 5.20 GHz for the 14701TE. Both have a 45 W TDP.
L3 cache is 18 MB shared on the 220H and 33 MB shared on the 14701TE. The socket is BGA 1744 for the 220H and Socket 1700 for the 14701TE. The 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU; the 14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory support is absent on the 220H and present on the 14701TE. PCIe lanes are 8 for the 220H and 16 for the 14701TE, both Gen 5 and CPU only. The market segment is Mobile for the 220H and Desktop for the 14701TE. The 14701TE has a die size of 257 mm²; the 220H does not have one recorded. The 220H carries the launch MSRP of $342; the 14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.
Q: Which processor wins Cinebench R23 multicore?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins with a score of 17035 against 11198 for the Intel Core 5 220H, a 34.3% advantage.
Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 220H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.
Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 220H has 18 MB shared L3 cache.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 220H does not support ECC memory.
Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?
A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574, compared to 26013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE.
The Verdict
The data supports a clear split based on workload. The Intel Core 5 220H is the better all-around processor for most tasks. It wins 13 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including encryption, compression, integer math, and single-thread performance. Its average benchmark score of 28574 is 9.8% higher than the 14701TE's 26013. The 220H also carries the higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and delivers a 30.1% encryption advantage that makes it the stronger choice for security-focused or data-heavy workloads.
The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the pick for modern rendering and specific compute tasks. Its 34.3% win in Cinebench R23 multicore is the largest performance gap in the comparison, and its 33 MB of L3 cache gives it a structural advantage in cache-sensitive workloads. The 5.20 GHz boost clock drives a 23% win in Cinebench R23 single-core. The 14701TE also supports ECC memory and offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which matters for workstation configurations that need error correction or more expansion bandwidth.
The 220H is a mobile part on BGA 1744 with Iris Xe Graphics. The 14701TE is a desktop part on Socket 1700 with UHD Graphics 770. Users building a desktop workstation with rendering and math workloads should favor the 14701TE. Users on a mobile platform, or those prioritizing encryption, compression, and mixed daily performance, should favor the 220H. The 45 W TDP is identical on both, so power envelope does not separate them. The recorded data shows two competent Raptor Lake parts with different strengths, and the choice depends entirely on which benchmark family matches the intended use.