Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between multi-threaded workloads and single-threaded tasks. The Intel Core i7-14700 wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H takes 4 wins. The average benchmark score for the i7-14700 is 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Ultra 5 336H records an average score of 34485, landing in the 84th percentile.

The largest advantage for the i7-14700 appears in PassMark integer math, where it scores 154535 against 62070 for the Ultra 5 336H, a delta of 149%. This is the single biggest gap in the entire comparison. Data compression also favors the desktop chip heavily: 498198 versus 280340, a 77.7% difference. Random string sorting shows a 58% advantage (54340 against 34402), and multithread performance is 41.2% higher (40318 against 28545).

Cinebench results reinforce the multi-core dominance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i7-14700 scores 4061 versus 2418, a 67.9% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 42.8% advantage (14388 against 10076), and Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers an 18.4% edge (28398 against 23991). Floating point math is 29.5% higher (106716 versus 82415), data encryption is 39% higher (29601 versus 21291), and extended instructions are 15.7% higher (28388 versus 24542).

The Ultra 5 336H counters in specific areas. Its most notable win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3387 against 2080, a 38.6% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors the mobile chip, 341 versus 299, a 12.3% lead. PassMark prime number finding shows a 45.2% edge (299 against 164), and PassMark physics delivers a 17% advantage (2682 versus 2226). The single-thread PassMark result is close: 4236 for the i7-14700 versus 4013 for the Ultra 5 336H, a 5.6% edge for the desktop part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests. It leads by 67.9% in R15, 42.8% in R20, and 18.4% in R23.

Q: Does the Ultra 5 336H beat the i7-14700 in any benchmark category?

A: Yes. The Ultra 5 336H wins Cinebench R15 single-core (341 versus 299), Cinebench R23 single-core (3387 versus 2080), PassMark prime number finding (299 versus 164), and PassMark physics (2682 versus 2226).

Q: How large is the gap in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Ultra 5 336H scores 3387, which is 38.6% higher than the i7-14700's 2080.

Q: What is the PassMark multithread score difference?

A: The i7-14700 records 40318, while the Ultra 5 336H records 28545. The desktop chip leads by 41.2%.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, compared to 34485 for the Ultra 5 336H. The i7-14700 also sits at the 91st percentile versus the 84th percentile for the Ultra 5 336H.

Q: Are there any near ties in the benchmark data?

A: The PassMark single-thread result is the closest comparison. The i7-14700 scores 4236, and the Ultra 5 336H scores 4013, a 5.6% difference.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and target different market segments. The Intel Core i7-14700 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built for desktop systems on Intel Socket 1700. It uses a 10 nm process node from Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Ultra 5 336H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, uses the Panther Lake architecture with the same codename, and is designed for mobile platforms on Intel BGA 2540. It uses a 3 nm process node, also from Intel, but the die size is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The desktop chip supports simultaneous multithreading, the mobile chip does not. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700 and 1.90 GHz for the Ultra 5 336H. Boost clocks reach 5.40 GHz on the desktop part and 4.60 GHz on the mobile part.

Cache layouts are organized differently. The i7-14700 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 336H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The mobile chip's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches contribute to its single-thread advantages.

Memory support also diverges. The i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support enabled. The Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, but no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the desktop chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the mobile chip provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are the UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14700 and Intel Xe3 Graphics on the Ultra 5 336H.

The release dates are separated by two years. The i7-14700 launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $384. The Ultra 5 336H launched on 2026-01-04 with no recorded launch MSRP. Both parts remain in active production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded desktop workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide substantial parallel throughput, reflected in a 67.9% lead in Cinebench R15 multi-core and a 149% lead in PassMark integer math. The 91st percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 52301 place it well above the Ultra 5 336H's 84th percentile and 34485 average. Users running rendering, compilation, compression, or encryption tasks would see clear performance benefits from the desktop chip.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H, however, demonstrates superior single-core efficiency in several tests. Its 38.6% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 12.3% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core indicate that the Panther Lake architecture with its 3 nm process and larger per-core caches delivers higher per-thread throughput. The 17% advantage in PassMark physics and 45.2% advantage in prime number finding further suggest strengths in latency-sensitive or branch-heavy workloads. The mobile chip also operates at a 25 W TDP versus 65 W for the desktop part, which matters for portable systems.

The choice depends on the workload profile. The i7-14700 is the appropriate selection for sustained multi-core tasks on a desktop platform. The Ultra 5 336H serves scenarios where single-thread responsiveness and lower power draw are priorities, such as mobile computing. The 5.6% PassMark single-thread edge for the i7-14700 is modest, while the Ultra 5 336H's Cinebench single-core wins are decisive.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads; the Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz against 1.90 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.40 GHz against 4.60 GHz. The TDP is 65 W for the desktop chip and 25 W for the mobile chip. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2540. The architecture is Raptor Lake versus Panther Lake. The process node is 10 nm versus 3 nm. The die size is 257 mm² for the i7-14700, with no recorded value for the Ultra 5 336H.

Cache specifications differ per core and in total. L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is 33 MB shared versus 18 MB shared. Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14700, DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Ultra 5 336H. ECC memory is supported only on the desktop chip. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Ultra 5 336H at 115.2 GB/s. PCIe lanes are 16 for the i7-14700 and 12 for the Ultra 5 336H, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics. The market segment is Desktop for the i7-14700 and Mobile for the Ultra 5 336H. Release dates are 2024-01-07 and 2026-01-04. The launch MSRP is $384 for the i7-14700, with no MSRP recorded for the Ultra 5 336H. Part numbers are SRN40 and SA4RD. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins in all multi-threaded Cinebench tests, all PassMark throughput tests except physics and prime numbers, and the PassMark single-thread test. It leads in data compression by 77.7%, data encryption by 39%, extended instructions by 15.7%, floating point math by 29.5%, integer math by 149%, multithread by 41.2%, and random string sorting by 58%. It also edges out the Ultra 5 336H in PassMark single-thread by 5.6%. These results make it the clear choice for content creation, data processing, scientific computing, and any workload that scales across many cores.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in Cinebench R15 single-core by 12.3%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 38.6%, PassMark prime number finding by 45.2%, and PassMark physics by 17%. These wins point to strengths in single-threaded responsiveness, mathematical operations on prime numbers, and physics simulations that rely on per-core efficiency. The larger L1 and L2 caches per core, combined with the 3 nm process, likely contribute to these results. For interactive applications, light-threaded workloads, and mobile use cases where power efficiency matters, the Ultra 5 336H delivers measurable advantages despite its lower overall average score.