Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive, one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i7-14700 wins every single recorded head-to-head test, taking 17 victories against zero for the Intel Core 7 350. The margin of victory, however, varies dramatically depending on the workload type.

The most significant gaps appear in multi-threaded and integer-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i7-14700 scores 4061 against 1220 for the Core 7 350, a delta of negative 70 percent. The Core i7-14700 extends this lead in Cinebench R23 multicore, scoring 28398 versus 8030, a negative 71.7 percent delta. The PassMark integer math test shows the widest disparity: the Core i7-14700 posts 154535, while the Core 7 350 manages only 33734, a negative 78.2 percent delta. This pattern indicates that the Core i7-14700's higher core and thread counts provide a massive advantage in parallelized workloads.

The data compression test follows a similar trajectory. The Core i7-14700 scores 498198 against 143123 for the Core 7 350, a negative 71.3 percent delta. The Core i7-14700 also dominates in random string sorting, scoring 54340 versus 17238, a negative 68.3 percent delta. These results suggest the Core i7-14700 delivers substantially higher throughput in data manipulation and sorting tasks.

The Core 7 350 narrows the gap somewhat in single-threaded tests, though it still trails. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Core i7-14700 scores 299 against 292, a modest negative 2.3 percent delta. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result shows a negative 1.6 percent delta, with the Core i7-14700 at 2080 and the Core 7 350 at 2046. PassMark single thread results show the Core i7-14700 at 4236 versus 4100, a negative 3.2 percent delta. These margins indicate that the two processors are far closer in lightly threaded scenarios, though the Core i7-14700 still holds the edge in every recorded instance.

Other workload categories show intermediate gaps. The PassMark floating point math test has the Core i7-14700 scoring 106716 versus 42809, a negative 59.9 percent delta. The data encryption test shows a negative 63.1 percent delta, with scores of 29601 and 10933 respectively. The extended instructions test delivers a negative 57.6 percent delta, with 28388 against 12045. The physics test shows a negative 47.3 percent delta, with the Core i7-14700 at 2226 and the Core 7 350 at 1173. The find prime numbers test has the smallest relative gap after single-threaded tests, a negative 34.8 percent delta with scores of 164 and 107.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The Core i7-14700 records an average benchmark score of 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 7 350 averages 17779, placing it in the 71st percentile. The nearest rivals for each processor confirm their respective tiers. The Core i7-14700 sits adjacent to processors like the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (average score 52431, delta negative 0.2 percent) and the AMD EPYC 8124P (average score 52121, delta positive 0.3 percent). The Core 7 350 sits near the Intel Core 5 221TE (average score 17860, delta negative 0.5 percent) and the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (average score 17891, delta negative 0.6 percent).

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear conclusion: the Intel Core i7-14700 is the superior processor in every measured benchmark. Its wins span all 17 head-to-head tests, from single-core Cinebench to multi-threaded PassMark workloads. The largest advantages appear in tasks that scale with core count and memory bandwidth, such as integer math (negative 78.2 percent delta), Cinebench R23 multicore (negative 71.7 percent delta), and data compression (negative 71.3 percent delta). The smallest advantages appear in single-threaded tests, where the Core i7-14700 leads by single digits in percentage terms.

The Core 7 350 does not win any benchmark, but its relative performance in single-threaded tests (negative 1.6 to negative 3.2 percent deltas) shows that its architecture is competitive in lightly threaded scenarios. Its 71st percentile ranking puts it in the upper range of the database, though far below the Core i7-14700's 91st percentile. The Core 7 350's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, which have average scores within one percent of its own.

The Core i7-14700, by contrast, sits among server and high-end desktop parts. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H and AMD EPYC 8124P, with average scores within one percent. The data shows that the Core i7-14700 belongs to a performance class that is roughly three times higher in average benchmark score (52301 versus 17779). For workloads that rely on multi-threading, data compression, or integer arithmetic, the Core i7-14700 is the only choice based on these measurements. For lightly threaded tasks, the Core 7 350 is closer but still trails in every recorded test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 scores 28398, while the Intel Core 7 350 scores 8030, giving the Core i7-14700 a negative 71.7 percent delta advantage.

Q: How large is the gap in single-threaded performance?

A: The gap is small. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Core i7-14700 scores 2080 versus 2046 for the Core 7 350, a negative 1.6 percent delta. PassMark single thread shows 4236 versus 4100, a negative 3.2 percent delta.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 7 350 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database. The Intel Core i7-14700 ships with 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core i7-14700 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

The thermal design power differs substantially: the Core i7-14700 is rated at 65 watts, while the Core 7 350 is rated at 15 watts. The sockets are different as well: the Core i7-14700 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516. The market segments differ, with the Core i7-14700 classified as Desktop and the Core 7 350 as Mobile.

Memory support is another point of divergence. The Core i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a single-channel bus. The Core i7-14700 has a memory bandwidth figure of 59.7 GB/s listed for the Core 7 350, while the Core i7-14700 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory; the Core 7 350 does not. The Core i7-14700 uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 7 350 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Core i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The die size is listed for the Core i7-14700 at 257 mm², while the Core 7 350 has no die size recorded. The launch MSRP for the Core i7-14700 is $384, and the launch MSRP for the Core 7 350 is $469. The release dates differ as well: the Core i7-14700 was released on 2024-01-07, while the Core 7 350 has a release date of 2026-04-15. The part numbers are SRN40 for the Core i7-14700 and SAE3F for the Core 7 350. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The architecture records show fundamental design differences between the two processors. The Intel Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is listed under the generation "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)."

The process nodes differ significantly. The Core i7-14700 is built on a 10 nm process, while the Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process. Both are manufactured by Intel. The smaller process node for the Core 7 350 does not translate into higher benchmark scores in the recorded data, as the Core i7-14700 wins every head-to-head test despite its larger process node.

Cache architecture shows notable differences. The Core i7-14700 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 figures are larger for the Core 7 350, but the shared L3 cache is substantially larger for the Core i7-14700.

The integrated graphics architectures differ. The Core i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The memory architecture also differs, with the Core i7-14700 supporting a dual-channel bus and the Core 7 350 supporting a single-channel bus. The Core i7-14700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Core i7-14700 supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core 7 350. The PCIe capabilities differ as well, with the Core i7-14700 offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 7 350.