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

Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core i7-14701E

The database places the Intel Core i7-14700HX and the Intel Core i7-14701E in different market segments, with the former targeting mobile platforms and the latter serving desktop systems. Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture, the same 10 nm process node, and an identical 257 mm² die size, yet their core configurations, power envelopes, and benchmark results diverge sharply. The 14700HX records an average benchmark score of 45953 and sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the 14701E averages 33206 and lands at the 83rd percentile. Across the 17 head-to-head benchmark entries, the 14700HX claims 11 wins and the 14701E takes 6, but the distribution of those wins reveals two very different performance profiles. The 14700HX excels in threaded workloads, while the 14701E posts higher scores in several single-threaded and physics-based tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX dominates the multi-core and throughput-oriented tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3812 against 2237 for the 14701E, a 70.4% advantage. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 40.1% lead (13059 versus 9321), and Cinebench R23 multicore gives the 14700HX a 10.8% edge (24595 versus 22195). The PassMark suite reinforces this pattern: data compression favors the 14700HX by 55% (438539 versus 282939), data encryption by 75.6% (26092 versus 14862), extended instructions by 38.8% (25718 versus 18528), floating point math by 51.7% (93836 versus 61873), integer math by 61.4% (131296 versus 81325), multithread by 40% (36566 versus 26112), and random string sorting by 66.5% (48544 versus 29158). These results align with the core count disparity: the 14700HX packs 20 cores and 28 threads, whereas the 14701E offers 8 cores and 16 threads. The 14700HX also wins Cinebench R20 singlecore with a 40.2% margin (1843 versus 1315), an unusual outcome given the 14701E’s higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz and its 5.40 GHz boost clock versus 5.50 GHz for the 14700HX. The 14700HX’s 55 W TDP and mobile BGA 1964 socket allow for a larger hybrid core count, which drives most of its victories.

The Intel Core i7-14701E takes the remaining six tests, all in single-threaded or latency-sensitive scenarios. Cinebench R15 singlecore goes to the 14701E at 315 versus 296, a 6% margin. Cinebench R23 singlecore delivers its largest win: 3133 versus 2103, a 32.9% advantage. PassMark single thread and singlethread both record 4305 for the 14701E against 3947 for the 14700HX, an 8.3% lead. PassMark physics favors the 14701E at 2399 versus 2252, a 6.1% edge, and PassMark find prime numbers gives the 14701E a 6.2% win (176 versus 165). The 14701E’s higher base clock of 2.60 GHz and its desktop-oriented Socket 1700 platform likely contribute to these single-thread results, though the database does not attribute causality. The 14701E also benefits from a locked multiplier, while the 14700HX is multiplier unlocked, a feature difference that does not appear in the recorded benchmark numbers but may matter for overclocking scenarios.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split: the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the processor for multi-threaded and data-heavy workloads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E is the choice for single-threaded and physics-centric tasks. The 14700HX’s 11 wins include nearly all of the PassMark math and encryption tests, plus the three Cinebench multicore runs. Its 70.4% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and 75.6% lead in data encryption are the largest margins in the entire comparison. The 14701E’s 6 wins are concentrated in single-thread tests, with the 32.9% Cinebench R23 singlecore victory being its most decisive result. The 14701E also posts a higher PassMark single thread score (4305 versus 3947) and a higher PassMark physics score (2399 versus 2252), suggesting it handles lightly threaded and simulation-style tasks more efficiently. The average benchmark scores confirm the overall performance gap: 45953 for the 14700HX versus 33206 for the 14701E, a difference of roughly 38%. The 14700HX also ranks higher in the percentile distribution, at 89 versus 83. For any application that scales across cores, the 14700HX is the stronger part based on recorded measurements. For single-threaded responsiveness and physics workloads, the 14701E holds the advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core i7-14700HX comes in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 26092 against 14862 for the 14701E, a 75.6% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore follows closely with a 70.4% margin (3812 versus 2237). PassMark random string sorting shows a 66.5% lead (48544 versus 29158), and PassMark integer math delivers a 61.4% edge (131296 versus 81325). PassMark data compression adds a 55% advantage (438539 versus 282939), and PassMark floating point math contributes a 51.7% margin (93836 versus 61873). Cinebench R20 multicore and PassMark multithread both land near 40% (40.1% and 40%, respectively). Cinebench R20 singlecore also favors the 14700HX by 40.2% (1843 versus 1315), a notable result since the 14701E wins the other single-core tests. PassMark extended instructions gives the 14700HX a 38.8% edge (25718 versus 18528), and Cinebench R23 multicore closes the 14700HX’s winning set with a 10.8% margin (24595 versus 22195).

The Intel Core i7-14701E’s wins are smaller in magnitude except for one exception. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows the 14701E at 3133 versus 2103, a 32.9% lead, the largest margin for either processor outside the 14700HX’s encryption and R15 multicore wins. PassMark single thread and singlethread both record a 4305 score for the 14701E against 3947 for the 14700HX, an 8.3% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore favors the 14701E by 6% (315 versus 296). PassMark physics gives the 14701E a 6.1% edge (2399 versus 2252), and PassMark find prime numbers provides a 6.2% win (176 versus 165). The 14701E’s single-thread performance is consistent across PassMark and Cinebench R23, but the Cinebench R15 singlecore margin is narrower. The 14701E’s higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while 0.10 GHz lower than the 14700HX’s 5.50 GHz, does not translate into a universal single-thread advantage, as evidenced by the 14700HX’s 40.2% win in Cinebench R20 singlecore. The recorded data shows no single test where the 14701E beats the 14700HX by more than 33%, whereas the 14700HX exceeds 50% margins in four separate tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 24595, beating the 14701E’s 22195 by 10.8%.

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E records a higher PassMark single thread score of 4305, compared to 3947 for the 14700HX, an 8.3% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with 3133 versus 2103, a 32.9% lead.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin in the comparison?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX leads by 75.6% in PassMark data encryption, scoring 26092 against 14862 for the 14701E.

Q: Do both processors use the same architecture and process node?

A: Yes, both are Raptor Lake parts built on Intel’s 10 nm process, with a 257 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3 cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel buses, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and both feature UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX averages 45953, while the Intel Core i7-14701E averages 33206. The 14700HX also ranks at the 89th percentile versus the 83rd percentile for the 14701E.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a common Raptor Lake lineage but diverge in market positioning and physical specifications. The Intel Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and fits the Intel BGA 1964 socket, classifying it as a mobile part. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and fits the Intel Socket 1700, classifying it as a desktop part. Both are built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size, and both feature the same cache hierarchy: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The core counts differ significantly, with the 14700HX offering 20 cores and 28 threads against 8 cores and 16 threads for the 14701E. Base clocks also differ: the 14700HX runs at 2.10 GHz, while the 14701E runs at 2.60 GHz. Boost clocks are close, with the 14700HX reaching 5.50 GHz and the 14701E reaching 5.40 GHz. The TDP ratings separate them further: 55 W for the 14700HX and 65 W for the 14701E. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, both enable ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are identical on paper, with UHD Graphics 770 on both parts. The 14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the 14701E is locked. Release dates differ, with the 14700HX appearing on 2024-01-07 and the 14701E on 2024-06-30. Both processors remain in active production, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database. The nearest rivals for the 14700HX include the AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD EPYC 4364P at matching average scores, along with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core Ultra 5 235, both within 0.2% of its average. The 14701E’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX, all within 0.4% of its average score. The architectural split between a high-core-count mobile chip and a lower-core-count desktop chip explains the benchmark distribution, with the 14700HX leveraging its extra cores for threaded workloads and the 14701E relying on higher base clocks for single-thread tasks.