Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Intel Core 7 253PE and Intel Core i7-14700 share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, but benchmark data shows they serve different workloads. The Core i7-14700 wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Core 7 253PE takes 2 victories, both in single-core Cinebench scenarios. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 253PE is 40557, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14700 achieves an average of 52301, landing in the 91st percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 dominates multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 4061 beats the Core 7 253PE's 2507 by 38.3%. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the i7-14700 scores 14388 versus 10449, a 27.4% advantage. The gap narrows in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the i7-14700 scores 28398 against 24880, still a 12.4% lead. The PassMark suite reinforces this pattern: the i7-14700 wins data compression by 31.9% (498198 vs 339133), data encryption by 37.9% (29601 vs 18385), floating point math by 24.2% (106716 vs 80870), and integer math by 26.1% (154535 vs 114158). Multithread performance in PassMark shows a 27.4% gap, with scores of 40318 for the i7-14700 and 29271 for the Core 7 253PE.

The Intel Core 7 253PE claims its wins in single-threaded rendering workloads. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, it scores 354 versus the i7-14700's 299, an 18.4% win. The most pronounced difference appears in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where the Core 7 253PE scores 3512 against 2080, a 68.8% lead. This suggests the Bartlett Lake design prioritizes single-core efficiency in certain rendering tasks, though the i7-14700 counters in PassMark single-thread tests with 4236 versus 3955, a 6.6% margin.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger overall processor for most desktop workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a substantial advantage in parallel tasks, reflected in the 91st percentile ranking versus the 87th for the Core 7 253PE. For users running multi-threaded applications like video encoding, compilation, or data processing, the i7-14700's consistent double-digit leads in Cinebench and PassMark make it the clear choice.

The Intel Core 7 253PE serves a narrower use case. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3512, which is 68.8% higher than the i7-14700's 2080, indicates exceptional performance in lightly threaded rendering tasks. The Core 7 253PE also wins Cinebench R15 singlecore with a score of 354 versus 299. These wins suggest it handles single-thread-bound applications effectively, but the i7-14700 still outperforms it in PassMark single-thread testing, so the advantage is not universal across all single-threaded workloads.

Both processors share the same launch MSRP of $384, identical 65 W TDP, and the same Intel Socket 1700 mounting, making the decision purely performance-based. The i7-14700's larger core count and higher average benchmark score of 52301 versus 40557 make it the default pick for general desktop use. The Core 7 253PE is only preferable when the specific Cinebench single-core workloads it excels in are the primary use case.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the Core 7 253PE in Cinebench R23 singlecore. The Core 7 253PE scores 3512, while the i7-14700 manages only 2080, producing a 68.8% delta. This is a dramatic reversal from the multicore results and highlights the architectural differences between the two designs.

The i7-14700's biggest single win comes in PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 54340 versus 32777, a 39.7% lead. Data compression follows closely at 31.9% in favor of the i7-14700, with a score of 498198 against 339133. Data encryption shows a 37.9% gap, with the i7-14700 scoring 29601 and the Core 7 253PE at 18385.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7-14700 leads by 38.3%, scoring 4061 versus 2507. The Cinebench R20 multicore result shows a 27.4% difference, with the i7-14700 at 14388 and the Core 7 253PE at 10449. Interestingly, Cinebench R20 singlecore also favors the i7-14700, with scores of 2031 versus 1475, a 27.4% margin. This contrasts with the other two Cinebench single-core tests, where the Core 7 253PE wins.

The PassMark physics test shows a 17.1% lead for the i7-14700, scoring 2226 versus 1845. Extended instructions testing gives the i7-14700 a 23.2% advantage, with scores of 28388 and 21806. Prime number finding shows a 15.9% gap, with the i7-14700 at 164 and the Core 7 253PE at 138. The smallest margin in the i7-14700's favor is PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4236 versus 3955, a 6.6% difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between these two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, while the Intel Core 7 253PE averages 40557. The i7-14700 also ranks in the 91st percentile of all CPUs compared to the 87th percentile for the Core 7 253PE.

Q: In which test does the Intel Core 7 253PE show its largest advantage?

A: The Core 7 253PE leads by 68.8% in Cinebench R23 singlecore, scoring 3512 versus the i7-14700's 2080. It also wins Cinebench R15 singlecore by 18.4%, scoring 354 versus 299.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14700 win every multi-threaded benchmark?

A: Yes, the i7-14700 wins all multi-threaded tests in the comparison. This includes Cinebench R15 multicore (4061 vs 2507), Cinebench R20 multicore (14388 vs 10449), Cinebench R23 multicore (28398 vs 24880), and all PassMark multi-threaded tests.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i7-14700 includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and expansion features?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 253PE lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14700 does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different families within Intel's lineup. The Core 7 253PE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename from the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core 7 253PE contains 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i7-14700 expands to 20 cores and 28 threads. This core count disparity directly explains the i7-14700's multicore performance advantage. The boost clock also differs slightly, with the Core 7 253PE reaching 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz for the i7-14700. Base clocks are 2.50 GHz for the Core 7 253PE and 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700.

Cache layouts are identical in structure. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size for the i7-14700 is 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 7 253PE. The Core i7-14700 carries the part number SRN40, and the Core 7 253PE carries SA4QE.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 7 253PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the i7-14700 using UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support ECC memory, DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory buses, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Core 7 253PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14700 does not have a listed memory bandwidth figure. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.