Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, which wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 7 350 manages only 3 wins, but those wins are significant and reveal a distinct performance profile. The most striking result is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core 7 350 scores 4100 against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 55.5% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across the entire benchmark suite.

Cinebench R15 single-core also favors the Core 7 350, with a score of 292 versus 242, a 20.7% lead. These single-thread victories suggest the newer Wildcat Lake architecture delivers superior per-core efficiency, despite having fewer cores and threads. However, the i7-14701TE dominates every other benchmark category.

The multi-core divide is stark. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701TE scores 17035 against 8030 for the Core 7 350, a 52.9% gap. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 28.9% deficit for the Core 7 350 (1716 vs 1220), while Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 24.9% gap (7154 vs 5373). The PassMark integer math test reveals a 48.7% advantage for the i7-14701TE (65792 vs 33734), and data compression shows a 35.1% lead (220520 vs 143123).

Even in tests where the Core 7 350's higher single-thread score might suggest competitiveness, the i7-14701TE's thread advantage prevails. The PassMark multithread score is 20042 for the i7-14701TE versus 15170 for the Core 7 350, a 24.3% difference. Physics scores show a 36.9% gap (1860 vs 1173), and random string sorting shows a 24.3% difference (22760 vs 17238).

The one anomaly is Cinebench R20 single-core, where the i7-14701TE wins with 1010 against 758, a 25% lead. This contradicts the R15 single-core result and the PassMark single-thread result, indicating the i7-14701TE's boost clock of 5.20 GHz can deliver strong single-thread performance in certain workloads, even if its sustained per-core efficiency is lower than the Core 7 350.

Cinebench R23 single-core also favors the i7-14701TE, scoring 2405 against 2046, a 14.9% lead. The Core 7 350's PassMark single-thread win of 55.5% is therefore not universal across all single-threaded tests. The data suggests the i7-14701TE's higher boost clock gives it an edge in bursty single-thread workloads, while the Core 7 350's architecture excels in sustained single-thread execution.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall picture. The i7-14701TE has an average score of 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 averages 17779, sitting in the 71st percentile. The i7-14701TE is 46.3% higher on average, a substantial margin that reflects its core count and thread advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 7 350 wins 3, specifically Cinebench R15 single-core, PassMark single-thread, and PassMark singlethread (the latter two being the same test recorded twice).

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the dataset?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark single-thread, where the Intel Core 7 350 scores 4100 versus 2637 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 55.5% advantage for the Core 7 350. The largest gap favoring the i7-14701TE is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it leads by 52.9% (17035 vs 8030).

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 52.9% higher than the Intel Core 7 350's 8030. This is the largest multi-core deficit for the Core 7 350 in the entire Cinebench suite.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 ever beat the Core i7-14701TE in single-threaded tests?

A: Yes. The Core 7 350 wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 20.7% (292 vs 242) and PassMark single-thread by 55.5% (4100 vs 2637). However, the i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 25% (1010 vs 758) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 14.9% (2405 vs 2046).

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Core 7 350 has an average of 17779. The i7-14701TE also ranks higher in the overall percentile, sitting at the 78th percentile versus the 71st percentile for the Core 7 350.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.80 GHz for the Intel Core 7 350. This likely contributes to the i7-14701TE's wins in Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear choice for multi-threaded and mixed workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage that shows across every Cinebench multi-core test and most PassMark tests. The data indicates the i7-14701TE is suited for content creation, compilation, data compression, and any workload that scales with thread count. The 48.7% lead in integer math and 35.1% lead in data compression are particularly strong indicators for productivity tasks.

The Intel Core 7 350 wins in specific single-threaded scenarios, specifically Cinebench R15 single-core and PassMark single-thread. These wins suggest the Wildcat Lake architecture delivers excellent per-core performance, which could translate to snappy responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. The 55.5% PassMark single-thread margin is notable, indicating this processor handles single-threaded code with exceptional efficiency.

For mixed workloads, the i7-14701TE's extended instructions score of 14354 versus 12045 (a 16.1% lead) and floating-point math score of 50219 versus 42809 (a 14.8% lead) indicate it handles a broader range of computational tasks better. The physics test also favors the i7-14701TE by 36.9%, suggesting better performance in simulation and physics-based applications.

The Core 7 350's wins are concentrated in pure single-thread execution. Users running legacy or lightly threaded software may notice the difference, but the i7-14701TE's 14 wins across the broader benchmark set make it the more versatile processor overall.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every fundamental specification. The Intel Core 7 350 uses 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. This 10-thread difference explains the multi-core performance gap.

Base clocks differ substantially. The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz, while the i7-14701TE operates at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks also favor the i7-14701TE at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power presents a major differentiation. The Core 7 350 is rated at 15W TDP, while the i7-14701TE is rated at 45W. This makes the Core 7 350 a low-power mobile part, whereas the i7-14701TE is a desktop processor with a much higher power envelope.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is supported by the i7-14701TE but not by the Core 7 350.

PCIe connectivity differs significantly. The Core 7 350 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes, while the i7-14701TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The i7-14701TE also has a larger die size at 257 mm², though the Core 7 350's die size is not recorded.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Sockets are incompatible: the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates also differ, with the Core 7 350 released in 2026 and the i7-14701TE in 2024.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide is substantial. The Intel Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process node and uses the Wildcat Lake codename, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process and the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process difference is significant for power efficiency and transistor density.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, with 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but a much larger 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the i7-14701TE likely contributes to its performance in data-heavy workloads.

The Core 7 350's generation is listed as "Core 5 (Wildcat Lake)" and its market segment is Mobile, while the i7-14701TE belongs to "Core 14th Gen" with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation and a Desktop market segment. The Core 7 350 is a 6-thread processor with no hyper-threading, while the i7-14701TE doubles its threads to 16.

The i7-14701TE's architecture is explicitly listed as Raptor Lake, while the Core 7 350's architecture field is empty, though its Wildcat Lake codename indicates a newer design. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core 7 350, which aligns with its desktop positioning.

Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking. The Core 7 350 has a launch MSRP of $469, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701TE. The production status for both is Active.