Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i9-14900T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core i9-14900T across nearly every measured workload. Of the 17 head-to-head tests recorded, the Core i9-14900T wins 15, while the Intel Core 7 350 takes only 2, both in the same PassMark single-thread test.

The largest margin comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i9-14900T scores 30803 against the Core 7 350's 8030, a 73.9% advantage. This pattern repeats across all multi-threaded workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Core i9-14900T delivers 138149 versus 33734, a 75.6% lead, the widest gap in the entire comparison. PassMark data compression shows a 67.2% difference, with the Core i9-14900T scoring 436066 compared to 143123. Random string sorting follows at 65.2%, with scores of 49484 and 17238 respectively.

Cinebench R20 multi-core tells a similar story: 12937 for the Core i9-14900T versus 5373 for the Core 7 350, a 58.5% gap. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 60.7% difference (3104 versus 1220), and PassMark multi-thread shows a 58.1% split (36239 versus 15170). Data encryption favors the Core i9-14900T by 59.6% (27062 versus 10933), while floating point math shows a 53.8% lead (92699 versus 42809). Extended instructions come in at 49.1% (23660 versus 12045), and physics simulation shows a 47.8% gap (2245 versus 1173).

Single-core results are closer but still favor the Core i9-14900T in Cinebench tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 52.9% advantage (4348 versus 2046), Cinebench R20 single-core a 58.5% gap (1826 versus 758), and Cinebench R15 single-core a 33.3% difference (438 versus 292). The Core i9-14900T also leads in PassMark find prime numbers by 34.8% (164 versus 107).

The only wins for the Intel Core 7 350 come in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4100 against 4016, a 2.1% margin. This is a narrow but consistent result, recorded in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test entries.

Looking at broader database standings, the Core i9-14900T sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 ranks at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core i9-14900T is 51015, compared to 17779 for the Core 7 350. The nearest rivals for the Core i9-14900T include the Intel Core i7-13850HX at 0.5% above, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T at 0.6% below, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT at 0.6% above, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 at 1.1% above. The Core 7 350 sits close to the Intel Core 5 221TE (0.5% below), the AMD EPYC 9374F (0.5% above), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (0.6% below), and the Intel Core 5 120U (0.7% below).

The Verdict

The data presents a clear picture. The Intel Core i9-14900T is the substantially faster processor in almost every category measured. For multi-threaded workloads, rendering, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy tasks, the Core i9-14900T delivers between roughly half and three-quarters more performance than the Core 7 350. The 73.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 75.6% lead in PassMark integer math are the standout margins.

The Intel Core 7 350 claims only a narrow 2.1% victory in PassMark single-thread. That single result does not offset the sweeping multi-core dominance of the Core i9-14900T, which wins by 58.1% in PassMark multi-thread and by 73.9% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Users whose applications rely on single-threaded PassMark-style workloads would see a marginal benefit from the Core 7 350, but the Core i9-14900T still wins the Cinebench single-core tests by substantial margins.

The percentile data reinforces the verdict. The Core i9-14900T ranks in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 350 sits in the 71st percentile. The average benchmark score gap is roughly 2.9 times in favor of the Core i9-14900T (51015 versus 17779). For any workload that scales across cores, threads, or parallel execution, the Core i9-14900T is the clear choice from the recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families with distinct designs. The Intel Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. It belongs to the Core 5 generation family. The Intel Core i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process node, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series (Core i9, Raptor Lake Refresh generation).

The core configurations differ fundamentally. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores with hyperthreading on the performance cores. This core and thread disparity directly explains the large multi-core benchmark gaps.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14900T has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a much larger 36 MB shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14900T also has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the Core 7 350's die size is not recorded.

Memory support differs. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i9-14900T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Core i9-14900T but not on the Core 7 350.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 7 350 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i9-14900T provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe units, while the Core i9-14900T uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Core 7 350 targets the mobile market segment with a BGA 1516 socket, while the Core i9-14900T targets desktop with Socket 1700. The Core 7 350's launch MSRP is $469, and the Core i9-14900T's launch MSRP is $549.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several key differences between the two processors.

Clock speeds: The Core 7 350 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i9-14900T has a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core i9-14900T boosts higher, while the Core 7 350 has a higher base clock.

Power: The Core 7 350 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Core i9-14900T has a TDP of 35 watts.

Cores and threads: The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Cache: The Core 7 350 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The Core i9-14900T has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Memory: The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i9-14900T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and no recorded bandwidth. ECC memory is available on the Core i9-14900T, not on the Core 7 350.

PCIe: The Core 7 350 has Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The Core i9-14900T has Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Process and socket: The Core 7 350 uses 3 nm on BGA 1516. The Core i9-14900T uses 10 nm on Socket 1700.

Integrated graphics: The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). The Core i9-14900T uses UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment: The Core 7 350 is mobile; the Core i9-14900T is desktop.

Release dates: The Core 7 350 was released on 2026-04-15. The Core i9-14900T was released on 2024-01-07.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 350's part number is SAE3F, and the Core i9-14900T's part number is SRN3U.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core 7 350 winning only 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i9-14900T leads by 75.6% (138149 versus 33734). The Cinebench R23 multi-core gap is 73.9% (30803 versus 8030).

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 350 win any benchmark?

A: The Core 7 350 wins PassMark single-thread by 2.1% (4100 versus 4016), recorded in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test entries.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core 7 350 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process node. The Core i9-14900T is built on a 10 nm process node.

Q: How do the L3 cache sizes differ?

A: The Core i9-14900T has 36 MB shared L3 cache. The Core 7 350 has 6 MB shared L3 cache.