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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14700 versus the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in any test suite, and the head-to-head comparison table is empty. This means a test-by-test score comparison is not possible from the recorded data.

What the data does show is a substantial difference in measured performance for the i7-14700. The i7-14700 records an average benchmark score of 52301 across all tests, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H with an average score of 52431 (0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 8124P at 52121 (0.3% lower), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 52073 (0.4% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947 (0.7% lower). These margins are small, meaning the i7-14700 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

For the i9-14901TE, the database records an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile of 50, with no nearest rivals listed. A zero average score indicates the absence of measured data rather than a literal performance result. The 50th percentile is a default placement when no benchmarks exist; it should not be read as a measured performance level.

The i7-14700 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 28398 and a single-core score of 2080. In Geekbench, it records 17087 multi-core and 2409 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 40318, single-thread of 4236, integer math of 154535, floating-point math of 106716, data compression of 498198, data encryption of 29601, extended instructions of 28388, find prime numbers of 164, random string sorting of 54340, and physics of 2226. These are the only benchmark figures available for either processor.

Where Each One Wins

Because the i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries, every measurable win belongs to the i7-14700. The i7-14700 shows clear strengths in multi-threaded workloads, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398 is substantially higher than its single-core score of 2080, a ratio of roughly 13.7 to 1. PassMark multithread at 40318 versus single-thread at 4236 shows a similar pattern, about 9.5 to 1.

The i7-14700 also demonstrates strong integer and floating-point throughput. PassMark integer math at 154535 exceeds floating-point math at 106716 by about 45%. Data compression at 498198 is the highest single PassMark subtest score, and random string sorting at 54340 further indicates strong parallel processing capability. Data encryption at 29601 and extended instructions at 28388 are lower but still consistent with a desktop processor using modern SIMD instructions.

The i9-14901TE, by contrast, offers a different configuration. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its TDP is 45 watts. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and a TDP of 65 watts. The i9-14901TE has a higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz and lower base power, but it has fewer than half the cores and 12 fewer threads. The i7-14700 carries a larger L3 cache in terms of total capacity? No, the i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared L3, while the i7-14700 has 33 MB shared L3, a 3 MB advantage for the i9-14901TE.

Both processors share the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core and L2 cache of 2 MB per core. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, and a die size of 257 mm². Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, have ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and integrate UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The i7-14700 was released on 2024-01-07 and has a launch MSRP of $384. The i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30 and has no launch MSRP recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. For any workload where measured performance matters, the i7-14700 is the only option with recorded results. Its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 52301 place it among competitive desktop and server processors, within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X and within 0.4% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX. The i9-14901TE has no benchmark data, so no performance claim can be made from the database.

The i7-14700 is the appropriate choice for multi-threaded rendering, compilation, or data processing tasks, based on its 20 cores, 28 threads, and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 28398. Its 65 watt TDP and 5.40 GHz boost clock indicate a capable desktop part for sustained parallel workloads. The i9-14901TE, with 8 cores and 16 threads at 45 watts, targets lower-power or embedded-style deployments, but the database cannot confirm any performance advantage because no scores exist.

A user prioritizing verified throughput should select the i7-14700. A user prioritizing lower power draw and a higher single-core boost clock of 5.50 GHz might consider the i9-14901TE, but only if the absence of benchmark data is acceptable. The i9-14901TE has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB versus 33 MB, which could influence cache-sensitive workloads, but again, no measured confirmation exists. The i7-14700 remains the data-backed pick.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded benchmark data.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-14700 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, which is lower by 20 watts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same fundamental architecture. Both are built on Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename, using a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Both have a die size of 257 mm² and use the Intel Socket 1700. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported through a free ratio.

The core configuration is the primary architectural difference. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This is a difference of 12 cores and 12 threads. The i7-14700's larger core count is its main advantage for parallel workloads. The i9-14901TE compensates with a higher base clock of 2.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz.

Cache hierarchy is identical at the L1 and L2 levels: 80 KB per core for L1 and 2 MB per core for L2. The L3 cache differs, with the i9-14901TE carrying 36 MB shared versus 33 MB shared on the i7-14700. That 3 MB difference may benefit the i9-14901TE in workloads with large working sets, though no benchmark data confirms this.

Memory support is the same on both: DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is also identical, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770, so display output capability is equal. The production status for both is Active.

The release dates differ. The i7-14700 launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $384. The i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30 with no launch MSRP recorded. Both are part of Intel's Core 14th Gen series and belong to the Desktop market segment.

Process node, foundry, and die size are identical, meaning the physical manufacturing characteristics do not differentiate these parts. The TDP differs by 20 watts, with the i9-14901TE rated at 45 watts and the i7-14700 at 65 watts. This makes the i9-14901TE a lower-power option, suitable for thermally constrained systems, while the i7-14700 offers more cores at a higher power envelope.

The part numbers are SRN40 for the i7-14700 and Q49CSRNJJ for the i9-14901TE. The i9-14901TE's part number suggests an engineering or special-qualification sample, which may explain the lack of benchmark entries in the database. The i7-14700's part number is a standard retail identifier. The data shows the i7-14700 as a fully measured product, while the i9-14901TE remains unverified in performance terms.