Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-14700T Comparison

Intel Core 7 350 sits in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14700T lands in the 88th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 350 is 17779, compared to 41914 for the i7-14700T. This places the i7-14700T in a different performance class entirely, with its closest rivals being the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (0.1% ahead) and the Intel Core i7-12850HX (0.3% behind). The Core 7 350, by contrast, trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (0.6% behind) and the Intel Core 5 120U (0.7% behind).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i7-14700T wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, and in most cases the margin is substantial. The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14700T scores 113854 against 33734 for the Core 7 350, a 70.4% advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a similar story: 25980 versus 8030, a 69.1% deficit for the Core 7 350. PassMark data compression also heavily favors the i7-14700T, with 354216 versus 143123, a 59.6% difference.

Multicore rendering workloads consistently show the i7-14700T ahead by roughly half or more. Cinebench R20 multicore results are 10911 versus 5373, a 50.8% gap, and Cinebench R15 multicore shows 2618 versus 1220, a 53.4% deficit. PassMark multithread follows the pattern: 30571 versus 15170, a 50.4% difference.

The i7-14700T also wins in single-core rendering tests, though by smaller margins. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3667 versus 2046, a 44.2% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core is 1540 versus 758, a 50.8% gap, and Cinebench R15 single-core is 369 versus 292, a 20.9% lead.

Memory-sensitive and encryption workloads also favor the i7-14700T. PassMark data encryption scores 21277 versus 10933, a 48.6% difference. PassMark random string sorting shows 38546 versus 17238, a 55.3% gap. PassMark extended instructions are 20052 versus 12045, a 39.9% lead, and PassMark physics is 1946 versus 1173, a 39.7% margin. PassMark floating point math is 79042 versus 42809, a 45.8% difference. PassMark find prime numbers is 145 versus 107, a 26.2% advantage.

The Core 7 350 claims both wins in the single-threaded PassMark tests. PassMark single thread scores 4100 for the Core 7 350 versus 3905 for the i7-14700T, a 5% lead. This is the only category where the Core 7 350 demonstrates a measurable advantage, and it is narrow.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700T dominates every multithreaded and multicore workload in the database. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a decisive edge in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, with margins ranging from 50.8% to 69.1%. PassMark multithread confirms this, showing a 50.4% advantage. Integer math, floating point math, data compression, and data encryption all fall firmly in the i7-14700T's favor, with deficits for the Core 7 350 between 45.8% and 70.4%.

The i7-14700T also wins every single-core rendering test. Cinebench R15 single-core, R20 single-core, and R23 single-core all show the i7-14700T ahead by 20.9% to 50.8%. This indicates that the i7-14700T's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Core 7 350, translates into real performance in lightly threaded rendering tasks.

The Core 7 350's only wins come in PassMark single-threaded tests, where it scores 4100 versus 3905. This is a 5% advantage, and it suggests that the newer Wildcat Lake architecture has a slight efficiency edge in certain single-threaded integer workloads. However, this does not carry over to Cinebench single-core tests, where the i7-14700T remains ahead.

For workloads that depend on raw thread count and sustained multicore throughput, the i7-14700T is the clear choice. For applications that are extremely sensitive to single-threaded PassMark performance, the Core 7 350 holds a small edge.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i7-14700T as the stronger processor for almost all compute-heavy tasks. Its 88th percentile ranking and average score of 41914 place it well above the Core 7 350's 71st percentile and 17779 average. The i7-14700T delivers more than triple the multicore performance in Cinebench R23, and it maintains a lead of at least 20.9% in every Cinebench test.

The Core 7 350 is a mobile part with a 15 W TDP, while the i7-14700T is a desktop part with a 35 W TDP. The Core 7 350 uses a 3 nm process node and features 6 cores and 6 threads. The i7-14700T uses a 10 nm node and features 20 cores and 28 threads. This core count difference is the primary driver of the performance gap.

For users running rendering workloads, data compression, encryption, or any heavily multithreaded application, the i7-14700T is the only sensible choice based on the recorded results. The Core 7 350's single-threaded PassMark win is real but narrow, and it does not offset the massive deficits in every other test.

The i7-14700T also offers a larger L3 cache at 33 MB shared, compared to 6 MB shared for the Core 7 350. It supports dual-channel memory, while the Core 7 350 is single-channel. The i7-14700T supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 350 does not. These specification differences align with the benchmark results.

The Core 7 350 is not without merit. Its 5% lead in PassMark single-threaded performance shows that the Wildcat Lake architecture has competitive single-thread capability. However, for any workload that can use more than a few threads, the i7-14700T wins by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has an average benchmark score of 41914, compared to 17779 for the Intel Core 7 350.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel Core 7 350 beat the i7-14700T?

A: The Core 7 350 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4100 versus 3905, a 5% advantage. It also wins the duplicate PassMark singlethread test by the same margin.

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

A: The i7-14700T scores 25980 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Core 7 350 scores 8030. This represents a 69.1% deficit for the Core 7 350.

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

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

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14700T supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 350 does not.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

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

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is built on a 10 nm process node. The Core 7 350 is listed under the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation, while the i7-14700T is listed under the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

The Core 7 350 features 6 cores and 6 threads, with no hyper-threading. The i7-14700T features 20 cores and 28 threads, indicating a hybrid core arrangement. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core. The i7-14700T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs significantly: 6 MB shared for the Core 7 350 versus 33 MB shared for the i7-14700T.

The memory support differs as well. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the i7-14700T supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 7 350 uses a single-channel memory bus, while the i7-14700T uses a dual-channel bus. The memory bandwidth for the Core 7 350 is recorded at 59.7 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i7-14700T.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i7-14700T uses UHD Graphics 770. The PCIe support also differs: the Core 7 350 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the i7-14700T uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The die size for the i7-14700T is recorded as 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 7 350. The production status is Active for both processors.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i7-14700T has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Intel Core 7 350. The base clock is higher for the Core 7 350 at 1.50 GHz, compared to 1.30 GHz for the i7-14700T.

The TDP differs substantially: 15 W for the Core 7 350 versus 35 W for the i7-14700T. The market segment also differs, with the Core 7 350 classified as Mobile and the i7-14700T as Desktop.

The socket types are different. The Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the i7-14700T uses Intel Socket 1700. The part numbers are SAE3F for the Core 7 350 and SRN41 for the i7-14700T.

The release dates differ. The Core 7 350 has a release date of 2026-04-15, while the i7-14700T has a release date of 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 350 is $469, while the launch MSRP for the i7-14700T is $384.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 350 does not support ECC memory, while the i7-14700T does. The memory bus width differs: single-channel for the Core 7 350, dual-channel for the i7-14700T.