Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE records an average benchmark score of 40557, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE records 26013. The Core 7 253PE sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 78th percentile for the Core i7-14701TE.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 7 253PE scores 24880 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 46.1% ahead of the Core i7-14701TE's 17035. A similar 46.1% advantage appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests.

Q: Does the Core i7-14701TE win any benchmark comparisons?

A: Yes, it wins two tests. It scores 143 in PassMark find prime numbers versus 138 for the Core 7 253PE, a 3.5% margin, and 1860 in PassMark physics versus 1845, a 0.8% margin.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Core 7 253PE delivers 3955 in PassMark single-thread, which is 50% ahead of the Core i7-14701TE's 2637. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is 46% with scores of 3512 versus 2405.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Core 7 253PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The Core 7 253PE's closest rival is the Intel Core 5 223PE at 40585, only 0.1% lower. The Core i7-14701TE's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981, 0.1% higher.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 253PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename within the Raptor Lake architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700. The Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads, whereas the Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, a difference of two cores and four threads.

Cache layouts are identical in structure: each processor has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The die size differs, with the Core i7-14701TE measuring 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 7 253PE. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. The Core 7 253PE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the Core i7-14701TE has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core 7 253PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both processors offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 7 253PE has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The thermal design power is 65 watts for the Core 7 253PE and 45 watts for the Core i7-14701TE, indicating the former draws more power under load while delivering higher clocks. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 7 253PE has a launch date of 2026-03-08, while the Core i7-14701TE launched on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status. The Core 7 253PE has a launch MSRP of $384; the Core i7-14701TE has no launch MSRP field.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant pattern: the Core 7 253PE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Core i7-14701TE winning only 2. The largest margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the Core 7 253PE scores 114158 against 65792, a 73.5% advantage. This is the single biggest percentage gap across all tests. PassMark floating point math follows with a 61% gap, the Core 7 253PE scoring 80870 versus 50219.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent 46% leads. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 7 253PE scores 2507 against 1716. In R15 single-core, it scores 354 against 242, a 46.3% gap. R20 multi-core shows 10449 versus 7154, and R20 single-core shows 1475 versus 1010, a 46% gap. R23 multi-core shows 24880 versus 17035, and R23 single-core shows 3512 versus 2405, another 46% gap. The uniformity of these margins suggests the advantage is structural, not test-specific.

PassMark data compression shows a 53.8% lead for the Core 7 253PE, with scores of 339133 versus 220520. Data encryption shows the second-largest proportional gap at 57.2%, with scores of 18385 versus 11699. Extended instructions show a 51.9% lead, scoring 21806 versus 14354. Random string sorting shows a 44% lead, scoring 32777 versus 22760. PassMark multithread shows a 46% lead, scoring 29271 versus 20042.

The two wins for the Core i7-14701TE are narrow. In find prime numbers, it scores 143 versus 138, a 3.5% margin. In physics, it scores 1860 versus 1845, a 0.8% margin. These are the only tests where the Core 7 253PE does not lead, and both margins are small relative to the double-digit gaps elsewhere. The physics result is nearly a tie, while the prime numbers result slightly favors the 8-core part.

The single-thread PassMark result deserves attention: the Core 7 253PE scores 3955, 50% higher than the Core i7-14701TE's 2637. This is a larger single-thread gap than the Cinebench single-core gaps of about 46%, indicating the Core 7 253PE's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz translates into a substantial per-thread advantage.

The data also places each processor within its own competitive neighborhood. The Core 7 253PE's average score of 40557 sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431 and within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518. The Core i7-14701TE's average of 26013 sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 and within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187. These rival clusters show that the two processors occupy different performance tiers entirely.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the Intel Core 7 253PE is the stronger processor in nearly every measurable category. Its 46% multi-core lead across the Cinebench suite, its 50% single-thread lead in PassMark, and its 73.5% lead in integer math all point to a processor that outperforms the Core i7-14701TE by a wide margin. The percentile ranking confirms this: 87th versus 78th.

The Core i7-14701TE's advantages are limited to two narrow wins. Its 3.5% lead in find prime numbers and 0.8% lead in physics are real but small. These results suggest the 8-core part has a slight edge in specific integer or physics workloads, but the effect is minor compared to the Core 7 253PE's dominance elsewhere.

The Core i7-14701TE does offer a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts, which may matter in thermally constrained systems. It also includes the UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 7 253PE includes the UHD Graphics 730, and it has a recorded die size of 257 mm². But from a pure performance standpoint, the benchmark scores favor the Core 7 253PE in 15 of 17 tests.

The average benchmark scores make the tier separation explicit: 40557 versus 26013. That is a 55.9% difference in average score, placing the two processors in different competitive brackets entirely. The Core 7 253PE competes with the Intel Core 5 223PE and AMD Ryzen 9 7940H, while the Core i7-14701TE competes with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PE | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |

Shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel Socket 1700, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB shared L3, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and a locked multiplier. Both processors are manufactured by Intel and target the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PE wins in multi-threaded workloads across the board. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24880 versus 17035 indicates a clear advantage in rendering and content creation tasks. The 73.5% lead in PassMark integer math and the 61% lead in floating point math suggest strong performance in computational workloads that rely on arithmetic throughput. Data compression shows a 53.8% lead, and data encryption shows a 57.2% lead, indicating an edge in archival, database, and security-related tasks. The 50% single-thread lead in PassMark and 46% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core indicate faster responsiveness in lightly threaded applications as well.

The Core i7-14701TE wins in exactly two measured areas. Its find prime numbers score of 143 versus 138 gives it a 3.5% edge in prime-number generation workloads. Its physics score of 1860 versus 1845 gives it a 0.8% edge in physics simulation. These margins are small, and the physics result is close enough to be considered a statistical tie. The 45 watt TDP also gives the Core i7-14701TE a thermal efficiency advantage, meaning systems with stricter cooling or power limits may prefer it despite the performance gap.

For users choosing between the two, the data points clearly toward the Core 7 253PE for any workload where raw performance matters. The Core i7-14701TE remains viable only in scenarios where its lower power draw or its specific wins in prime numbers and physics are prioritized over the substantial multi-core and single-core deficits it shows everywhere else.