Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i7-14701E

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear division of labor between these two processors. The Intel Core i7-14700 dominates the multicore and throughput-oriented workloads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E claims a narrower but consistent set of wins in single-threaded and physics-based tests. Out of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the i7-14700 wins 11, while the i7-14701E takes 6.

The largest margin in the entire comparison belongs to the i7-14700 in the PassMark data encryption test, where it scores 29601 against 14862, a 99.2% advantage. This result nearly doubles the output of the i7-14701E. Similarly, the i7-14700 leads by 90% in PassMark integer math, scoring 154535 versus 81325. Data compression shows a 76.1% lead for the i7-14700, with scores of 498198 and 282939 respectively. Random string sorting also favors the i7-14700 heavily, as the 54340 score is 86.4% higher than the 29158 posted by the i7-14701E.

Cinebench multicore results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7-14700 scores 4061 against 2237, an 81.5% lead. The Cinebench R20 multicore test shows a 54.4% advantage for the i7-14700, with scores of 14388 and 9321. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the gap narrows to 27.9%, but the i7-14700 still wins with 28398 versus 22195. The PassMark multithread score also lands at a 54.4% lead for the i7-14700, with 40318 versus 26112. Floating point math shows a 72.5% advantage for the i7-14700, and extended instructions come in at 53.2% ahead.

The wins for the i7-14701E are smaller in magnitude but consistent in direction. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the i7-14701E scores 3133, which is 33.6% higher than the 2080 posted by the i7-14700. This is the largest single-core margin in the data. The Cinebench R15 singlecore test shows a 5.1% lead for the i7-14701E, with 315 versus 299. PassMark single-thread results show a 1.6% edge for the i7-14701E, scoring 4305 against 4236. The PassMark physics test also goes to the i7-14701E, with 2399 versus 2226, a 7.2% advantage. Finally, the find prime numbers test shows a 6.8% lead for the i7-14701E, with 176 versus 164.

The overall average benchmark score reflects this split. The i7-14700 has an average score of 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The i7-14701E has an average score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-14700 include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at 52431, just 0.2% higher, and the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121, 0.3% lower. The nearest rival for the i7-14701E is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201, a 0% delta, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, 0.1% higher.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the same Intel Core 14th Gen series and share the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The die size is 257 mm² for both. The cache hierarchy is also the same: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. Both include UHD Graphics 770 as integrated graphics.

The critical architectural difference lies in the core and thread counts. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. This difference explains the large multicore performance gap. The base clock also differs: the i7-14700 runs at 2.10 GHz, while the i7-14701E runs at 2.60 GHz. The boost clock is identical at 5.40 GHz for both. The higher base clock on the i7-14701E, combined with fewer cores, contributes to its single-thread performance advantage.

The market segment and production status are the same for both: Desktop and Active. The release dates differ, with the i7-14700 released on 2024-01-07 and the i7-14701E released on 2024-06-30. The part numbers are also different: SRN40 for the i7-14700 and Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i7-14700 has a launch MSRP of $384, while the i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, which is higher than the 2.10 GHz base clock of the Intel Core i7-14700. Both have the same boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in the single-core tests. It leads by 1.6% in PassMark single-thread, by 5.1% in Cinebench R15 singlecore, and by 33.6% in Cinebench R23 singlecore.

Q: Which processor wins in multicore benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 wins all recorded multicore tests. The margins range from 27.9% in Cinebench R23 multicore to 81.5% in Cinebench R15 multicore.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 52301, while the Intel Core i7-14701E sits in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 33206.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors. The core count differs: the i7-14700 has 20 cores, the i7-14701E has 8. The thread count differs: the i7-14700 has 28 threads, the i7-14701E has 16. The base clock differs: the i7-14700 runs at 2.10 GHz, the i7-14701E runs at 2.60 GHz. The boost clock is the same at 5.40 GHz for both. The release dates differ: the i7-14700 was released on 2024-01-07, the i7-14701E on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP differs: the i7-14700 has a launch MSRP of $384, while the i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ: SRN40 for the i7-14700, Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E.

All other specifications are identical between the two: 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, 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 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, Intel Socket 1700, 65 TDP, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, Desktop market segment, and Active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in all multicore and throughput-oriented workloads. This includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, where the lead ranges from 27.9% to 81.5%. PassMark tests that favor the i7-14700 include data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. These are workloads that scale with core count and thread count, and the 20-core, 28-thread configuration of the i7-14700 provides a substantial advantage over the 8-core, 16-thread i7-14701E.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in single-threaded and physics-based tests. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result is the standout, with a 33.6% lead. The PassMark single-thread test shows a 1.6% lead, and the Cinebench R15 singlecore test shows a 5.1% lead. The PassMark physics test also favors the i7-14701E with a 7.2% advantage, and the find prime numbers test shows a 6.8% lead. These wins come from the higher base clock of 2.60 GHz, which provides a per-core performance advantage in workloads that do not scale well across many cores.

The overall benchmark scores confirm this split. The i7-14700 has an average score of 52301, which places it in the 91st percentile. The i7-14701E has an average score of 33206, which places it in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rival for the i7-14700 is the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, which scores 52431 and is only 0.2% higher. The nearest rival for the i7-14701E is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which scores 33201 and is at a 0% delta.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger processor for heavily threaded workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads deliver large margins in every multicore benchmark recorded, from 27.9% in Cinebench R23 multicore to 99.2% in PassMark data encryption. The average benchmark score of 52301 and the 91st percentile placement confirm its position above the i7-14701E in overall performance. The nearest rival comparison shows it trading places with server-class parts like the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H and the AMD EPYC 8124P, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the better choice for workloads that depend on single-thread performance. Its wins in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it leads by 33.6%, and in the PassMark physics test, where it leads by 7.2%, show that the higher base clock of 2.60 GHz translates into measurable per-core performance. However, the overall average score of 33206 and the 83rd percentile placement indicate that this processor sits in a different performance class, closer to mobile and mid-range desktop parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and the Intel Core i7-13650HX.

The choice between these two comes down to the workload profile. The i7-14700 delivers 11 wins out of 17 benchmarks, and its multicore margins are far larger than the single-core margins of the i7-14701E. For any application that can use more than 8 cores, the i7-14700 is the clear winner. The i7-14701E offers a single-thread advantage, but the magnitude of that advantage, except in Cinebench R23 singlecore, is modest. The recorded data shows that the i7-14700 is the higher-performing processor overall, with the i7-14701E serving a narrow niche where per-core speed matters more than core count.