Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison
Intel Core 7 251E
Core i7-14701TE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core i7-14701TE
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded data contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries in the database. This means direct score-to-score comparisons are only possible by examining the Core i7-14701TE's performance profile against its nearest rivals, which are all AMD parts. The Core 7 251E cannot be evaluated through measured workload scores.
The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 and a single-core score of 2405. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7154 multi-core and 1010 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core. These results indicate a processor that scales well with thread count, as the multi-core scores are substantially higher than the single-core figures across all three Cinebench versions.
The PassMark suite adds more detail. The Core i7-14701TE achieves a multithread score of 20042 and a single-thread score of 2637. Integer math reaches 65792, floating-point math reaches 50219, and extended instructions score 14354. Data compression scores 220520, while data encryption reaches 11699. Random string sorting hits 22760, physics scores 1860, and find prime numbers scores 143.
Comparing the Core i7-14701TE to its nearest rivals, the average benchmark score is 26013. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 averages 25981, which puts the Intel part 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS averages 26106, meaning the Intel processor trails by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE averages 25880, with Intel leading by 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U averages 26187, putting Intel behind by 0.7%. These deltas are small, indicating the Core i7-14701TE sits in a tightly contested performance band.
The percentile versus all CPUs is 78 for the Core i7-14701TE. This places it above the majority of processors in the database. The Core 7 251E has a percentile of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark data.
Architecture Differences
The two processors share several foundational traits. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, and both have a die size of 257 mm². Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. Both feature ECC memory support. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both have locked multipliers.
The core configurations differ sharply. The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 16-core and 16-thread difference in favor of the Core 7 251E. The cache hierarchy also diverges. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is 36 MB on the Core 7 251E against 33 MB on the Core i7-14701TE. The Core 7 251E carries 3 MB more L3 cache.
Clock speeds show a smaller gap. Base clocks are identical at 2.10 GHz for both parts. Boost clocks differ, with the Core 7 251E reaching 5.60 GHz and the Core i7-14701TE reaching 5.20 GHz. The 0.40 GHz boost advantage sits with the Core 7 251E.
Thermal design power differs. The Core 7 251E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core 7 251E consumes 20 watts more under its thermal design rating.
The Core 7 251E belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Raptor Lake codename, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is part of Core 14th Gen with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The Core 7 251E is a newer release, dated 2025-01-12, while the Core i7-14701TE is dated 2024-06-30.
Memory bandwidth figures are recorded only for the Core 7 251E at 89.6 GB/s. The Core i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth entry in the database.
The Core 7 251E has a launch MSRP of $384. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14701TE.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 251E offers 16 more cores and 16 more threads.
Q: How do the boost clocks compare?
A: The Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz. The Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Core 7 251E has a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock. Base clocks are identical at 2.10 GHz.
Q: What is the thermal design power difference?
A: The Core 7 251E is rated at 65 W TDP. The Core i7-14701TE is rated at 45 W TDP. The Core 7 251E carries a 20 W higher TDP rating.
Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?
A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. Both support ECC memory. The Core 7 251E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.
Q: Which processor ranks higher in the database percentile?
A: The Core i7-14701TE ranks at the 78th percentile versus all CPUs. The Core 7 251E ranks at the 50th percentile. The Core i7-14701TE has a higher percentile ranking, although the Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores.
Q: Do both processors use the same socket and integrated graphics?
A: Yes. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size.
Specification Differences
| Specification | Intel Core 7 251E | Intel Core i7-14701TE |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 24 | 8 |
| Threads | 32 | 16 |
| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |
| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |
| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |
| Generation | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |
| Series | Not recorded | Core 14th Gen |
| L3 cache | 36 MB (shared) | 33 MB (shared) |
| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |
| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-06-30 |
| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |
| Part number | SRQDUQ657 | Q49GSRNJL |
| Average benchmark score | 0 | 26013 |
| Percentile versus all CPUs | 50 | 78 |
The two processors share the same base clock of 2.10 GHz, the same 10 nm process node, the same 257 mm² die size, the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core, the same L2 cache of 2 MB per core, the same socket, the same memory types, the same dual-channel memory bus, the same ECC support, the same PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, the same UHD Graphics 770, the same desktop market segment, the same active production status, the same locked multiplier, and the same manufacturer.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 7 251E wins on raw core and thread count. With 24 cores and 32 threads against 8 cores and 16 threads, it offers triple the cores and double the threads. Its L3 cache is larger at 36 MB versus 33 MB. Its boost clock is higher at 5.60 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the Core i7-14701TE. These specifications position the Core 7 251E for workloads that scale with core count and thread count, where the extra 16 cores and 16 threads can be utilized.
The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins on measured benchmark performance in the database. It has a recorded average benchmark score of 26013 and sits at the 78th percentile versus all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 scores of 17035 multi-core and 2405 single-core, along with PassMark multithread of 20042 and single-thread of 2637, provide concrete performance data. It also carries a lower TDP of 45 W against 65 W, which indicates a more power-efficient thermal envelope.
The Core i7-14701TE's nearest rival comparisons show it positioned competitively among AMD parts. It leads the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE by 0.5%. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.7%. The margins are narrow, confirming close performance parity in this segment.
The Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries, so its actual workload performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its specification advantages in cores, threads, cache, and boost clock suggest it is designed for heavily parallel workloads, but the measured data does not confirm this. The Core i7-14701TE has demonstrated scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark tests, making it the only one of the two with verified performance data.
For single-thread performance, the Core i7-14701TE records a PassMark single-thread score of 2637 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2405. The Core 7 251E has no equivalent scores. The Core i7-14701TE also shows strong data compression performance at 220520 and integer math at 65792 in PassMark tests.
The Core 7 251E is the newer part, released on 2025-01-12, and carries a launch MSRP of $384. The Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30 with no recorded launch MSRP. Both are active production parts.
In terms of workload suitability based on recorded data, the Core i7-14701TE demonstrates balanced performance across multi-threaded and single-threaded tests, with physics at 1860 and extended instructions at 14354. The Core 7 251E's higher core count and thread count, combined with its larger L3 cache and higher boost clock, point toward compute-heavy parallel tasks, but the absence of benchmark scores leaves that inference unverified.
The TDP difference matters for system-level considerations. The Core i7-14701TE at 45 W draws less thermal headroom than the Core 7 251E at 65 W. This makes the Core i7-14701TE a fit for more thermally constrained designs, while the Core 7 251E requires more robust cooling and power delivery. Both use the same Intel Socket 1700, so platform compatibility is identical.
The database records no head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The wins are therefore derived from specification differences and the Core i7-14701TE's measured scores against its AMD rivals. The Core 7 251E's advantages are entirely on paper, while the Core i7-14701TE's advantages are both on paper (lower TDP, higher percentile) and in measured workloads.