Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The Core 7 251TE wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the only exception being a narrow loss in the PassMark find prime numbers test.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Core 7 251TE posts 2572 points in Cinebench R15 multicore against 1716 for the i7-14701TE, a 49.9% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 362 versus 242, a 49.6% lead. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10717 against 7154 (49.8% ahead), and the single-core score is 1512 versus 1010 (49.7% ahead). Cinebench R23 multicore shows 25518 versus 17035, again 49.8% ahead, while the R23 single-core test records 3602 against 2405, another 49.8% gap. These consistent deltas across all three Cinebench versions indicate the performance difference scales uniformly across rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite reveals where the largest margins appear. Data compression scores 334399 for the Core 7 251TE versus 220520 for the i7-14701TE, a 51.6% difference. Data encryption shows a much larger gap: 22176 against 11699, which is 89.6% ahead. Integer math posts 125739 versus 65792, a 91.1% lead, the largest single delta in the entire dataset. Floating point math follows with 85607 against 50219, a 70.5% advantage. Random string sorting completes 39643 versus 22760, a 74.2% gap. The extended instructions test is closer, with 16974 versus 14354, an 18.3% edge. The PassMark multithread score lands at 30022 against 20042, a 49.8% lead, matching the Cinebench multicore pattern almost exactly.

Single-thread performance in PassMark shows 3568 versus 2637, a 35.3% advantage. Physics testing is the tightest contest after the i7-14701TE's lone win: 1938 versus 1860, only 4.2% apart. The find prime numbers test is the single benchmark where the i7-14701TE comes out ahead, scoring 143 against 140, a 2.1% margin. This is a narrow result and does little to offset the broader trend.

The average benchmark score places the Core 7 251TE at 41650, which ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i7-14701TE averages 26013, ranking in the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 7 251TE include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41576 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41779 (0.3% ahead). The i7-14701TE, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% ahead). This shows the two processors occupy entirely different performance tiers in the database's rankings.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation between these two desktop parts. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger processor in almost every measured workload. Its 88th percentile ranking versus the i7-14701TE's 78th percentile puts them roughly ten percentile points apart in the overall CPU distribution. The average benchmark score of 41650 versus 26013 represents a difference of roughly 60% in aggregate performance.

The i7-14701TE does have one measurable win in prime number finding, and its physics score is close. But the scale of the Core 7 251TE's wins in integer math, encryption, and the full Cinebench suite makes the overall outcome unambiguous. Any workload that scales with core count or thread count will favor the Core 7 251TE substantially. The i7-14701TE remains competitive only in narrow, specific tasks that do not heavily utilize parallel resources.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates multithreaded and parallel workloads. The Cinebench multicore tests across R15, R20, and R23 all show roughly 49.8% to 49.9% leads. PassMark multithread confirms this at 49.8%. Integer math, floating point math, data encryption, data compression, and random string sorting all show the Core 7 251TE ahead by margins from 51.6% to 91.1%. These are tasks that benefit from the 24 cores and 32 threads available to the Core 7 251TE.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 143 versus 140, a 2.1% edge. This is a specialized workload that appears to favor the i7-14701TE's architecture despite its lower core count. In physics simulation, the i7-14701TE is close, trailing by just 4.2%. For single-threaded tasks, the Core 7 251TE still leads by 35.3% in PassMark single-thread and 49.6% to 49.8% across the Cinebench single-core tests, so the i7-14701TE offers no advantage there.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has an average benchmark score of 41650, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013.

Q: How large is the difference in Cinebench R23 multicore performance?

A: The Core 7 251TE scores 25518 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the i7-14701TE scores 17035, a 49.8% difference.

Q: Did the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 143 versus 140, a 2.1% margin.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The Core 7 251TE's nearest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H at 41621 (0.1% behind). The i7-14701TE's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% behind).

Q: How do the two compare in data encryption performance?

A: The Core 7 251TE scores 22176 in PassMark data encryption, while the i7-14701TE scores 11699, an 89.6% advantage for the Core 7 251TE.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold?

A: The Core 7 251TE ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE ranks in the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineups. The Intel Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, but the die sizes differ: the Core 7 251TE measures 215 mm², while the i7-14701TE measures 257 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache layouts also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 7 251TE and 2 MB per core on the i7-14701TE. The shared L3 cache is 36 MB on the Core 7 251TE and 33 MB on the i7-14701TE. Despite the smaller die, the Core 7 251TE packs more cores and more L3 cache.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The Core 7 251TE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 770 on both parts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the Core 7 251TE runs at 1.40 GHz, while the i7-14701TE runs at 2.10 GHz. The boost clock is higher on the Core 7 251TE at 5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz on the i7-14701TE. Both have a 45 W TDP and use the Intel Socket 1700.

Release dates differ. The Core 7 251TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384. The i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Both are active production parts and target the desktop market segment.

The part numbers differ as well: the Core 7 251TE carries part number SRQAXQ5ZG, and the i7-14701TE carries Q49GSRNJL. The Core 7 251TE does not have a series designation listed, while the i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The generation field lists the Core 7 251TE as Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) and the i7-14701TE as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).