Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core i7-14700 has extensive recorded benchmark data, while the Core i9-14901KE has none in the database. This makes direct numerical comparison impossible. The i7-14700 sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52301. The i9-14901KE is listed at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating no measured results are available.

The i7-14700 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 and a single-core score of 2080. Its Geekbench multi-core result is 17087, with a single-core score of 2409. Passmark results show a multi-thread score of 40318, a single-thread score of 4236, integer math at 154535, and floating point math at 106716.

The nearest rivals for the i7-14700 provide useful context. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H scores 52431, a 0.2% difference from the i7-14700. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52073, also 0.4% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51947, trailing by 0.7%. These deltas show the i7-14700 clustering tightly with high-end server and desktop parts, all within a 1% band.

For the i9-14901KE, no benchmark scores exist in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 is a placeholder value, not a measured result. The absence of data means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for the i9-14901KE over the i7-14700 in any workload.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and share a die size of 257 mm². The L1 cache is 80 KB per core and L2 cache is 2 MB per core on both chips.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The i7-14700 packs 20 cores and 28 threads. The i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This is a fundamental difference in threading capability. The i7-14700 provides 12 more cores and 12 more threads than the i9-14901KE.

Clock speeds also differ. The i7-14700 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The i9-14901KE starts at 3.80 GHz base and reaches 5.80 GHz boost. The i9-14901KE runs 1.70 GHz higher at base and 0.40 GHz higher at boost. The power envelope reflects this: the i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 watts.

L3 cache differs. The i7-14700 has 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared L3 cache. The i9-14901KE holds a 3 MB advantage in shared cache.

Memory support is identical: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity matches at Gen 5 with 16 lanes CPU-only. Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 on both.

The multiplier unlock status differs. The i7-14700 has a locked multiplier, while the i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers also differ: SRN40 for the i7-14700 and Q49DSRNJC for the i9-14901KE.

Release dates differ by roughly six months. The i7-14700 launched on January 7, 2024. The i9-14901KE launched on June 30, 2024. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The i7-14700 has a launch MSRP of $384. The i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports the i7-14700 as the measured performer. Its 91st percentile ranking and complete benchmark suite demonstrate real-world capability across multi-core and single-core workloads. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration with a 28398 Cinebench R23 multi-core score positions it strongly for heavily threaded applications.

The i9-14901KE, with 8 cores and 16 threads, offers a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz. Its 125 watt TDP and 36 MB L3 cache are also advantages on paper. However, without any benchmark results in the database, the performance cannot be verified. The 50th percentile and zero average score are placeholders, not measurements.

Users who need verified multi-core throughput should rely on the i7-14700. Its measured scores place it within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, both established high-end parts. The i7-14700 also consumes less power at 65 watts TDP compared to 125 watts for the i9-14901KE.

Users who require the highest possible single-core clock speed and have workloads that favor fewer, faster cores might consider the i9-14901KE based on its 5.80 GHz boost clock. The unlocked multiplier also allows manual overclocking, which the locked i7-14700 does not permit. But the database contains no measured evidence of the i9-14901KE's actual performance.

The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the i7-14700 is the only one of the two with verified performance. The i9-14901KE remains an unverified entry, and its selection would rely on specifications alone rather than benchmark evidence.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i7-14700 | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 20 | 8 |

| Threads | 28 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not listed |

| Multiplier | Locked | Unlocked |

| Part Number | SRN40 | Q49DSRNJC |

The two processors share the same socket, architecture, process node, foundry, die size, L1 and L2 cache structure, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, and market segment. The differences above are the only specification fields where they diverge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14700 provides 12 additional cores and 12 additional threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The i7-14700 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The i9-14901KE runs 1.70 GHz higher at base and 0.40 GHz higher at boost.

Q: How does the cache compare between the two?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs: the i7-14700 has 33 MB shared, while the i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared, a 3 MB advantage for the i9-14901KE.

Q: What benchmark data exists for each processor?

A: The i7-14700 has complete benchmark records, including Cinebench R23 multi-core at 28398, Geekbench multi-core at 17087, and Passmark multi-thread at 40318. The i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The i7-14700 has a locked multiplier. The i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, allowing manual overclocking.

Q: What are the power consumption values?

A: The i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 watts. The i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 watts. The i9-14901KE consumes 60 watts more at the rated TDP.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and expansion features?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses, both support ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes CPU-only. Both also include UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics.