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

Intel Core i7-14700F and Intel Core i7-14701E are both 14th Generation desktop processors on the Raptor Lake architecture, but the recorded data shows they are built for different workloads. The benchmark database places the 14700F in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the 14701E sits in the 83rd percentile. The 14700F wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the 14701E wins 2. The average benchmark score for the 14700F is 53620, compared to 33206 for the 14701E.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F is the clear winner in heavily threaded and compute-intensive applications. Its advantage appears across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests, where it leads by 58.2% to 58.3%. The PassMark integer math test shows a 91.6% advantage, and random string sorting shows a 91.8% advantage. Data compression favors the 14700F by 78.8%, and floating point math favors it by 72.9%. These results indicate that the 14700F is designed for content creation, rendering, simulation, and any task that can utilize a large number of cores.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins only in single-threaded PassMark tests. It scores 4305 in PassMark single thread, which is 1.1% higher than the 14700F's 4257. This is a narrow margin, and it does not translate to wins in Cinebench single-core tests, where the 14700F leads by 58.3% to 58.4%. The 14701E also ties the 14700F in the PassMark find prime numbers test, with both scoring 176. The 14701E's only decisive advantage is a slight edge in one specific single-threaded workload, making it suitable for lightly threaded applications that are extremely sensitive to per-core performance.

The 14701E is better positioned for users who need a functional integrated graphics unit, as it includes UHD Graphics 770 while the 14700F has no integrated graphics (N/A). This makes the 14701E a more self-contained option for systems without a discrete GPU.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental design. They use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belong to the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The cache hierarchy is identical: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

The critical difference is the core configuration. The 14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The 14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. This explains the massive multi-threaded performance gap. The 14700F has 12 additional cores and 12 additional threads, which directly drives its dominance in multi-core benchmarks. The 14701E compensates with a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz on the 14700F. Both processors have the same boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

The integrated graphics differ. The 14700F has no integrated graphics (N/A), while the 14701E includes UHD Graphics 770. The 14701E also has a later release date, appearing in the database on 2024-06-30, whereas the 14700F was released on 2024-01-07. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, have dual-channel memory buses, and support ECC memory. Both use Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only). The 14700F has a launch MSRP of $359; the 14701E has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The multi-core Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 14700F scores 3540 against 2237 for the 14701E, a 58.2% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the 14700F scores 14751 against 9321, a 58.3% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 14700F scores 35122 against 22195, another 58.2% margin. The single-core Cinebench results are similar in percentage: R15 single-core is 499 versus 315 (58.4%), R20 single-core is 2082 versus 1315 (58.3%), and R23 single-core is 4958 versus 3133 (58.3%). The consistency of these deltas suggests the performance gap is directly proportional to the core count difference.

The PassMark suite reveals where the 14700F's extra cores matter most. Integer math shows a 91.6% advantage (155808 versus 81325), and random string sorting shows a 91.8% advantage (55918 versus 29158). Data encryption shows the largest relative gap at 102.8% (30144 versus 14862). Floating point math is 72.9% higher (107005 versus 61873), and data compression is 78.8% higher (505885 versus 282939). Extended instructions are 54.2% higher (28564 versus 18528). The multithread PassMark score is 58.2% higher (41317 versus 26112).

The physics test is nearly a tie. The 14700F scores 2455, and the 14701E scores 2399, a 2.3% difference. This indicates that the physics workload does not scale as well with core count. The find prime numbers test is a dead heat at 176 for both. The only test the 14701E wins is PassMark single thread, where it scores 4305 versus 4257, a 1.1% edge. This is the sole benchmark where the higher base clock of 2.60 GHz appears to provide a benefit.

Specification Differences

The database records several direct specification differences between the two processors. The core count differs: 20 cores for the 14700F, 8 cores for the 14701E. The thread count differs: 28 threads versus 16 threads. The base clock differs: 2.10 GHz for the 14700F, 2.60 GHz for the 14701E. The boost clock is identical at 5.40 GHz for both.

The integrated graphics differ: the 14700F has N/A, while the 14701E has UHD Graphics 770. The release dates differ: 2024-01-07 for the 14700F, 2024-06-30 for the 14701E. The launch MSRP differs: the 14700F has a launch MSRP of $359, while the 14701E has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ: SRN3Z for the 14700F, Q49FSRNJK for the 14701E.

All other recorded specifications are identical. Both use Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, and the same cache hierarchy (80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB L3 shared). Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses and ECC memory. Both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both have a TDP of 65, are in the Desktop market segment, are Active in production, and have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: How do the single-core benchmark scores compare?

A: The 14701E wins the PassMark single thread test with 4305 versus 4257 for the 14700F, a 1.1% advantage. However, the 14700F wins all Cinebench single-core tests, with R23 single-core at 4958 versus 3133, a 58.3% lead.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the 14700F scores 30144 versus 14862 for the 14701E, a 102.8% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: Is there a difference in integrated graphics?

A: Yes. The 14701E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the 14700F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The 14701E has a higher base clock of 2.60 GHz, compared to 2.10 GHz for the 14700F. Both have the same boost clock of 5.40 GHz.