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

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data splits these two processors into clearly distinct roles. The Intel Core i7-14700 wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes a single victory. That one win, however, is not trivial: it occurs in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 14701TE scores 2405 against 2080 for the 14700, a 13.5% advantage. This suggests the lower-power part can deliver a better outcome in lightly threaded workloads that depend on a single core's efficiency, even though its boost clock is lower.

The 14700 dominates every multi-threaded test and nearly every single-threaded PassMark test. Its largest margins appear in data encryption, integer math, random string sorting, and Cinebench R15 multicore, with deltas ranging from 125.9% to 153%. These are workloads that scale with core count and thread count, and the 14700 has substantially more of both. The data indicates that the 14700 is the choice for rendering, compiling, encoding, and any parallel compute task. The 14701TE, with 8 cores and 16 threads, sits in a different performance class, closer to the Ryzen 5 mobile and desktop parts listed in its nearest rivals.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The 14700 handles heavy parallel workloads with a large multicore advantage. The 14701TE offers a single-core win in one Cinebench iteration but otherwise trails in every recorded category, including PassMark single-thread where it scores 2637 versus 4236 for the 14700, a 60.6% deficit. The 14701TE appears designed for constrained power envelopes, not for peak throughput.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The die size is identical at 257 mm². The cache hierarchy is also identical in structure: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Neither part includes 3D V-Cache.

The decisive architectural difference is the core and thread configuration. The 14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the 14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a difference of 12 cores and 12 threads, which explains the massive multicore gaps in the benchmarks. Both parts share the same base clock of 2.10 GHz, but the boost clock differs: 5.40 GHz for the 14700 versus 5.20 GHz for the 14701TE. Despite the lower boost clock, the 14701TE manages a higher Cinebench R23 single-core score, which points to power or thermal behavior influencing sustained single-core performance on the 14700.

The TDP ratings differ as well. The 14700 is rated at 65 W, while the 14701TE is rated at 45 W. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, include ECC memory support, and feature UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU for both. The market segment is Desktop for both, and both are listed as Active in production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The part numbers differ (SRN40 for the 14700, Q49GSRNJL for the 14701TE), and the release dates are separated by several months: the 14700 shipped in January 2024, while the 14701TE shipped in June 2024. The 14700 has a launch MSRP of $384, while the 14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the dataset is in PassMark data encryption, where the 14700 scores 29601 versus 11699 for the 14701TE, a 153% advantage. That is more than double the output, and it reflects the thread-count disparity in a workload that parallelizes well. The second-largest margin is in PassMark random string sorting: 54340 versus 22760, a 138.8% delta. Integer math follows closely at 154535 versus 65792, a 134.9% delta, and data compression shows 498198 versus 220520, a 125.9% delta.

Cinebench multicore results tell the same story. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 14700 scores 4061 against 1716, a 136.7% delta. In R20 multicore, the scores are 14388 versus 7154, a 101.1% delta. In R23 multicore, the gap narrows to 66.7%, with 28398 versus 17035, but the 14700 still holds a commanding lead. PassMark multithread shows 40318 versus 20042, a 101.2% delta, and floating point math shows 106716 versus 50219, a 112.5% delta.

The single-core picture is mixed. Cinebench R15 single-core goes to the 14700 with 299 versus 242, a 23.6% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core also goes to the 14700, 2031 versus 1010, a 101.1% delta. But Cinebench R23 single-core flips: the 14701TE scores 2405 against 2080, a 13.5% delta in its favor. PassMark single-thread, however, strongly favors the 14700 at 4236 versus 2637, a 60.6% delta. The same margin appears in the PassMark singlethread entry, which is listed twice with identical scores.

PassMark physics shows a 19.7% delta in favor of the 14700, 2226 versus 1860, and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 14.7% delta, 164 versus 143. Extended instructions go to the 14700 by 97.8%, 28388 versus 14354. Every recorded test except Cinebench R23 single-core lands in the 14700's column.

Specification Differences

The two parts differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 20 for the 14700, 8 for the 14701TE
• Threads: 28 for the 14700, 16 for the 14701TE
• Boost clock: 5.40 GHz for the 14700, 5.20 GHz for the 14701TE
• TDP: 65 W for the 14700, 45 W for the 14701TE
• Release date: 2024-01-07 for the 14700, 2024-06-30 for the 14701TE
• Launch MSRP: $384 for the 14700, none recorded for the 14701TE
• Part number: SRN40 for the 14700, Q49GSRNJL for the 14701TE

Identical specifications include base clock (2.10 GHz), socket (Intel Socket 1700), architecture (Raptor Lake), codename (Raptor Lake-R), generation (Core i7, Raptor Lake Refresh), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), die size (257 mm²), cache structure (80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB L3 shared), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlock status (false).

The average benchmark score in the database illustrates the overall gap: 52301 for the 14700 versus 26013 for the 14701TE. The 14700 sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the 14701TE sits at the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the 14700 are the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (avg score 52431, delta -0.2%), AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, delta 0.3%), Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, delta 0.4%), and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (51947, delta 0.7%). The nearest rivals for the 14701TE are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, delta 0.1%), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, delta -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880, delta 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, delta -0.7%). The 14700 competes with server and high-end desktop parts, while the 14701TE competes with mainstream mobile and low-power desktop chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win any benchmark?

A: Yes. The 14701TE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2405 versus 2080 for the 14700, a 13.5% delta in its favor.

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

A: The 14700 scores 28398 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the 14701TE scores 17035. That is a 66.7% delta in favor of the 14700.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The 14700 has a TDP of 65 W, while the 14701TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both have ECC memory support.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor based on average benchmark score?

A: For the 14700, the nearest rival is the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H with an average score of 52431 and a delta of -0.2%. For the 14701TE, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 and a delta of 0.1%.

Q: Do both processors use the same integrated graphics?

A: Yes. Both feature UHD Graphics 770.