Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison
Intel Core 7 250H
Core i7-14701E
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core i7-14701E
The Verdict
The Intel Core 7 250H and the Intel Core i7-14701E are both Raptor Lake designs, but they serve different segments and deliver distinctly different performance profiles. The data shows the Core 7 250H wins 9 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the i7-14701E wins 8, making this a near-even split with a slight edge in total wins for the mobile part.
For users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput in productivity workloads such as data compression, encryption, integer math, and random string sorting, the Core 7 250H is the stronger choice. Its wins in these areas are decisive, with margins ranging from 3.5% to 40.7%. The 250H also leads in Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core tests, indicating strong sustained performance in rendering workloads.
For users who need maximum single-thread performance, higher physics scores, or better performance in prime number finding and extended instruction workloads, the i7-14701E is the pick. It wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 25.4% and single-core by 38.4%, which are substantial margins. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4305 beats the 250H's 4148 by 3.6%.
The i7-14701E also holds a higher percentile ranking at 83 versus the 250H's 85, though the 250H has a higher average benchmark score of 35728 versus 33206. The 250H's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with an average score of 35719 and a delta of 0%, while the i7-14701E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201 with a delta of 0%.
Architecture Differences
Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. However, the core configurations diverge significantly. The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 250H is a Raptor Lake-H mobile part, whereas the i7-14701E is a Raptor Lake-R desktop part.
The base clock differs slightly: the 250H runs at 2.50 GHz, the i7-14701E at 2.60 GHz. Both boost to 5.40 GHz. The 250H has a 45 W TDP and uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket, while the i7-14701E has a 65 W TDP and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The i7-14701E has a die size of 257 mm²; the 250H's die size is not recorded.
Cache structures are similar per-core but differ in total. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. This larger L3 cache likely explains some of the i7-14701E's advantages in single-thread and physics tests.
Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the 250H does not. PCIe connectivity differs: the 250H has Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i7-14701E has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).
Integrated graphics differ as well. The 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The 250H was released on 2024-12-17, and the i7-14701E on 2024-06-30. The 250H has a launch MSRP of $502; the i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 7 250H dominates in workloads that stress parallel integer and encryption operations. Its PassMark integer math score of 99100 is 21.9% ahead of the i7-14701E's 81325. Data encryption shows a 22.5% lead (18206 versus 14862), and data compression is 7.2% ahead (303269 versus 282939). Random string sorting is 17.1% faster (34136 versus 29158). Floating point math also favors the 250H by 5.2% (65094 versus 61873).
In Cinebench R20, the 250H wins both multi-core and single-core tests by 4% each (9697 versus 9321 and 1368 versus 1315). Its PassMark multithread score is 27030, which is 3.5% ahead of the i7-14701E's 26112. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows the largest margin for the 250H: 3147 versus 2237, a 40.7% lead.
The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in Cinebench R23 by substantial margins. Its multi-core score of 22195 is 25.4% higher than the 250H's 16561. Single-core R23 shows a 38.4% lead (3133 versus 1931). The R15 single-core test favors the i7-14701E by 5.4% (315 versus 298). PassMark single-thread is 4305 versus 4148, a 3.6% lead.
The i7-14701E also wins in physics (2399 versus 1824, a 24% lead), prime number finding (176 versus 106, a 39.8% lead), and extended instructions (18528 versus 17318, a 6.5% lead). These wins suggest the i7-14701E excels in latency-sensitive and scalar workloads, likely due to its higher base clock and larger L3 cache.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.
Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins with a score of 22195, which is 25.4% higher than the Core 7 250H's 16561.
Q: Does the Intel Core 7 250H support ECC memory?
A: No, the Core 7 250H does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i7-14701E does support ECC memory.
Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 250H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: How do the two compare in PassMark integer math?
A: The Intel Core 7 250H leads with a score of 99100, which is 21.9% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14701E's 81325.
Q: What are the socket types for these processors?
A: The Intel Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744, and the Intel Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The benchmark comparisons reveal a clear division of strengths. The Intel Core 7 250H's most dominant result is in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 3147 versus the i7-14701E's 2237, a 40.7% advantage. This test suggests the 250H's extra cores and threads translate directly into raw parallel rendering capability. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the lead narrows to 4% (9697 versus 9321), and in PassMark multithread it is 3.5% (27030 versus 26112). These results indicate that while the 250H has more cores, the i7-14701E's higher clocks and larger cache help it close the gap in some multi-threaded tests.
The i7-14701E's strongest wins are in Cinebench R23. Its multi-core score of 22195 beats the 250H's 16561 by 25.4%, and its single-core score of 3133 beats 1931 by 38.4%. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison, favoring the desktop part. The R23 results are particularly striking because the R20 multi-core test showed the 250H ahead, suggesting the i7-14701E scales better with the longer R23 workload. The single-core R23 result is consistent with the PassMark single-thread test, where the i7-14701E leads by 3.6% (4305 versus 4148).
In specialized workloads, the 250H shows clear advantages. Data encryption is 22.5% faster (18206 versus 14862), integer math is 21.9% faster (99100 versus 81325), and random string sorting is 17.1% faster (34136 versus 29158). Data compression is 7.2% ahead (303269 versus 282939), and floating point math is 5.2% ahead (65094 versus 61873). These workloads benefit from the 250H's higher core count and thread count, which allow more parallel operations.
The i7-14701E wins in latency-sensitive tasks. Its physics score of 2399 is 24% higher than the 250H's 1824. Prime number finding shows a 39.8% lead (176 versus 106). Extended instructions are 6.5% higher (18528 versus 17318). The Cinebench R15 single-core test favors the i7-14701E by 5.4% (315 versus 298).
The win tally stands at 9 for the 250H and 8 for the i7-14701E. The 250H's wins tend to be in throughput-oriented tasks with larger absolute margins, while the i7-14701E's wins include the two largest deltas (R23 multi-core and single-core). The average benchmark score favors the 250H at 35728 versus 33206, and the 250H ranks at the 85th percentile versus the i7-14701E's 83rd. Both processors are active production parts, with the 250H released on 2024-12-17 and the i7-14701E on 2024-06-30.