Intel Core 7 150U vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 150U has 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14701TE uses fewer physical cores but more threads, indicating hyper-threading across all cores.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core performance?

A: The Core 7 150U wins in Cinebench R15 single-core by 5% (254 vs 242) and in PassMark single-thread by 33% (3508 vs 2637). However, the i7-14701TE leads in Cinebench R20 single-core by 26.7% (1010 vs 740) and in R23 single-core by 22% (2405 vs 1875.5).

Q: Which chip has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14701TE records a significantly higher average benchmark score of 26013, compared to the Core 7 150U’s 17395. The i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 150U sits in the 71st percentile.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Core 7 150U uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the i7-14701TE comes with UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but the data does not provide direct graphics benchmark comparisons.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The i7-14701TE also supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 150U does not.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache, substantially larger than the Core 7 150U’s 12 MB shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE also offers 2 MB L2 per core, versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core 7 150U.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture family, but they target different market segments. The Core 7 150U is a mobile part designed for laptops, using the Raptor Lake-U codename and fitting into Intel BGA 1744 sockets. The i7-14701TE is a desktop processor under the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, and uses Intel Socket 1700. Both are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node, but the i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 7 150U.

The core configuration differs significantly. The Core 7 150U packs 10 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz but a slightly lower boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i7-14701TE’s higher thread count combined with a lower core count suggests it relies on hyper-threading, whereas the Core 7 150U likely uses a hybrid performance-core/efficiency-core design typical of Raptor Lake-U mobile parts.

Cache hierarchy is another major divergence. The Core 7 150U offers 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. The i7-14701TE matches the L1 cache at 80 KB per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core and nearly triples the shared L3 to 33 MB. This larger cache pool on the desktop chip could help with repeated data access in demanding workloads.

PCIe support also separates the two. The Core 7 150U provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU-only lanes, suitable for mobile devices with limited expansion. The i7-14701TE supports Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, offering double the lane count and a newer generation, which matters for desktop add-in cards and storage.

The integrated graphics differ as well: Iris Xe Graphics 96EU on the mobile chip versus UHD Graphics 770 on the desktop chip. The market segment also differs, with the Core 7 150U marked as Mobile and the i7-14701TE as Desktop. The i7-14701TE’s 45 W TDP versus the Core 7 150U’s 15 W TDP reflects the desktop processor’s higher power envelope, enabling sustained performance at the cost of portability. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a lopsided contest: the i7-14701TE wins 14 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Core 7 150U takes only 3 wins. The most dramatic margin comes in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the i7-14701TE scores 17035 against the Core 7 150U’s 8883, a 47.9% advantage. This gap highlights how the desktop chip’s higher power budget and larger cache translate into sustained multi-threaded performance.

PassMark physics shows a similar pattern, with the i7-14701TE scoring 1860 versus 1012 for the Core 7 150U, a 45.6% lead. Prime number finding favors the i7-14701TE even more: 143 versus 58, a 59.4% gap. Extended instruction throughput also swings heavily toward the desktop part, with 14354 versus 8748, a 39.1% difference.

In Cinebench R20 multicore, the i7-14701TE scores 7154 versus 5248, a 26.6% lead. PassMark multithread shows 20042 versus 14700, a 26.7% edge. Data compression favors the i7-14701TE at 220520 versus 158622, a 28.1% gap. Integer math runs 65792 versus 51057, a 22.4% lead, and floating-point math hits 50219 versus 34405, a 31.5% advantage. Data encryption shows a smaller but still clear gap: 11699 versus 10025, a 14.3% difference. Random string sorting also favors the i7-14701TE at 22760 versus 18269, a 19.7% lead.

The Core 7 150U’s wins are concentrated in single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows the mobile chip at 3508 versus 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 33% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core gives the Core 7 150U a 254 versus 242 win, a 5% edge. These two wins reveal that the mobile chip’s higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz can outpace the desktop chip’s 5.20 GHz in lightly threaded scenarios, at least in older Cinebench versions and PassMark’s single-thread test.

However, Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core tell a different story. There, the i7-14701TE wins by 26.7% (1010 versus 740) and 22% (2405 versus 1875.5), respectively. This inconsistency suggests the newer Cinebench workloads reward the i7-14701TE’s architecture differently, possibly due to its larger L3 cache or memory subsystem. The data does not provide a Geekbench single-core score for the i7-14701TE, so no comparison exists for that test.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 150U | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-U | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake-U) | Core 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 12 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data makes a clear case for the i7-14701TE as the stronger overall performer. Its average benchmark score of 26013 versus 17395 for the Core 7 150U represents a substantial gap. The i7-14701TE also holds a higher percentile ranking, in the 78th percentile of all CPUs versus the 71st percentile for the Core 7 150U. For multi-threaded workloads, the desktop chip dominates across every recorded test, with margins ranging from 14.3% in data encryption to 59.4% in prime number finding.

The Core 7 150U’s only consistent wins come in PassMark single-thread and Cinebench R15 single-core, where its higher boost clock gives it a 33% and 5% edge, respectively. But these wins do not compensate for the i7-14701TE’s commanding leads in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core, where the desktop chip outperforms by 26.7% and 22%. The mobile chip’s 15 W TDP and smaller cache clearly limit sustained performance, while the i7-14701TE’s 45 W TDP and 33 MB L3 cache enable far greater throughput.

The i7-14701TE also offers ECC memory support, a feature absent on the Core 7 150U, plus PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes. For users needing a desktop processor with strong multi-threaded performance and expansion capability, the data points squarely to the i7-14701TE. The Core 7 150U makes sense only for scenarios where low power consumption and a mobile form factor are priorities, and even then, its single-thread wins are inconsistent across Cinebench versions.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE wins in nearly every multi-threaded and compute-heavy workload. Cinebench R23 multicore, R20 multicore, and R15 multicore all favor the desktop chip, with margins from 12.3% to 47.9%. PassMark tests for physics, prime numbers, extended instructions, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, and multithread all go to the i7-14701TE, with advantages ranging from 14.3% to 59.4%. This makes the i7-14701TE the choice for rendering, scientific computing, data processing, and any task that scales with threads and cache.

The Core 7 150U wins only in PassMark single-thread (3508 versus 2637, a 33% edge) and Cinebench R15 single-core (254 versus 242, a 5% edge). These results indicate the mobile chip can outperform in very short, lightly threaded bursts, likely due to its 5.40 GHz boost clock. However, the i7-14701TE reverses the trend in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core, winning by 26.7% and 22%, respectively. This suggests that the Core 7 150U’s single-thread advantage is not consistent across all workloads and may depend on the specific instruction mix or power management behavior.

For mobile users prioritizing battery life and portability, the Core 7 150U’s 15 W TDP is a clear asset. The i7-14701TE’s 45 W TDP demands a desktop power supply and cooling solution. The data does not record any power efficiency metrics, but the TDP difference alone indicates that the Core 7 150U belongs in thin-and-light laptops, while the i7-14701TE belongs in desktop towers where power draw is less constrained.

The i7-14701TE’s PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes also makes it better suited for discrete GPUs and high-speed NVMe storage. The Core 7 150U’s Gen 4 with 8 lanes limits expansion, but that limitation is acceptable in a mobile context. ECC memory support on the i7-14701TE further targets workstation and server-adjacent use cases, while the Core 7 150U lacks that capability entirely.

In summary, the recorded data shows the i7-14701TE as the dominant processor for all multi-threaded and most single-threaded tests, with the Core 7 150U holding a narrow advantage in two specific single-thread benchmarks. The choice between them hinges on platform: desktop users who need sustained compute power should select the i7-14701TE, while mobile users who accept lower performance for lower power should consider the Core 7 150U.