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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core i7-14700HX, which wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The most significant margin appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the 14700HX scores 3812 against 1716 for the 14701TE, a 122.1% advantage. This nearly doubles the multi-threaded rendering output of the desktop part. A similarly wide gap exists in PassMark data encryption, where the 14700HX records 26092 versus 11699, a 123% lead. These two tests, one for rendering and one for cryptographic workloads, establish the 14700HX as the clear choice for heavily parallelized tasks.

The PassMark integer math test shows a 99.6% delta, with scores of 131296 and 65792 respectively. Data compression follows at 98.9% (438539 versus 220520), and random string sorting shows a 113.3% difference (48544 versus 22760). These results consistently indicate that the 14700HX delivers roughly double the throughput on algorithmic and data-processing workloads. The floating-point math test shows an 86.9% lead (93836 versus 50219), while extended instructions show 79.2% (25718 versus 14354). Multi-threaded PassMark scores reflect the same pattern: 36566 versus 20042, an 82.4% difference.

Cinebench R20 and R23 multi-core tests confirm the trend. The R20 multi-core score for the 14700HX is 13059 against 7154 for the 14701TE, an 82.5% delta. R23 multi-core shows a smaller but still substantial 44.4% lead (24595 versus 17035). The gap narrows considerably in single-core tests, yet the 14700HX still wins most of them. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 296 versus 242, a 22.3% lead. PassMark single-thread results show 3947 versus 2637, a 49.7% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1843 versus 1010, matching the 82.5% delta of its multi-core counterpart.

The single exception is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 14701TE scores 2405 against 2103 for the 14700HX, a 12.6% advantage for the desktop chip. This outlier suggests the 14701TE has a higher sustained single-core clock in that specific workload, despite its lower boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. The physics test also favors the 14700HX, but by a smaller margin: 2252 versus 1860, a 21.1% delta. Prime number finding shows a 15.4% lead (165 versus 143), the closest contest outside the single-core outlier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The die size is identical at 257 mm² for both chips. The core configurations differ substantially: the 14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the 14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 12-core and 12-thread difference explains the massive multi-core benchmark gaps, as the 14700HX can process nearly twice as many concurrent threads.

Cache structures are identical per core. Each core has 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 cache. The shared L3 cache is 33 MB on both processors. This means the architectural cache hierarchy does not differentiate the two, but the core count does. The 14700HX, with 20 cores, distributes the same 33 MB L3 across more execution units. The 14701TE, with only 8 cores, has the same total L3 but more L3 per core.

The process node, foundry, and codename differ slightly in the record: the 14700HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename, while the 14701TE uses Raptor Lake-R. Both are labeled as Raptor Lake Refresh generation parts. The 14700HX belongs to the mobile market segment with a BGA 1964 socket, whereas the 14701TE is a desktop part on Socket 1700. The 14700HX has a 55 W TDP, and the 14701TE has a 45 W TDP. The mobile chip is multiplier-unlocked, while the desktop chip is locked. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and both integrate UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory is supported on both. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU for both.

The release dates are separated by roughly six months: the 14700HX launched on 2024-01-07, and the 14701TE on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The 14701TE scores 2405 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 12.6% ahead of the 14700HX score of 2103. This is the only benchmark where the 14701TE wins.

Q: How do the multi-core scores compare in Cinebench R15?

A: The 14700HX scores 3812, and the 14701TE scores 1716. The 14700HX leads by 122.1%.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The 14700HX has a 55 W TDP, and the 14701TE has a 45 W TDP. The 14700HX is a mobile part, and the 14701TE is a desktop part.

Q: Are the socket types different?

A: Yes. The 14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964, and the 14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Cores | 20 | 8 |

| Threads | 28 | 16 |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1964 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-HX | Raptor Lake-R |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

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

| Part Number | SRMXG | Q49GSRNJL |

The base clock is identical at 2.10 GHz for both. The process node, foundry, die size, L1/L2/L3 cache sizes, memory support, memory bus, PCIe generation, integrated graphics, ECC support, and production status are all shared between the two parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700HX wins decisively in multi-threaded applications. The Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show substantial leads ranging from 44.4% to 122.1%. PassMark data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating-point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, prime numbers, and random string sorting all favor the 14700HX by margins from 15.4% to 123%. This makes the mobile chip the obvious choice for rendering, video encoding, scientific computation, database operations, and any workload that can utilize 28 threads.

The 14700HX also wins most single-core tests. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 22.3% lead, Cinebench R20 single-core shows an 82.5% lead, and PassMark single-thread tests show a 49.7% lead. The only exception is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the 14701TE wins by 12.6%. This suggests the desktop chip has a slight edge in that specific rendering workload, possibly due to its lower TDP allowing sustained boost behavior in that benchmark. For general single-threaded tasks outside that one test, the 14700HX holds the advantage.

The 14701TE wins only one of 17 comparisons. Its strengths lie in its lower TDP and desktop socket, which may suit compact desktop builds. But the benchmark data does not show any consistent workload category where it outperforms the 14700HX beyond the single R23 single-core result.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors by workload type and platform. The Intel Core i7-14700HX is the higher-performance part in nearly every measured category. Its 20 cores and 28 threads deliver 122.1% higher Cinebench R15 multi-core scores, 82.5% higher R20 multi-core scores, and 44.4% higher R23 multi-core scores than the 14701TE. For PassMark workloads, the leads range from 15.4% in prime numbers to 123% in data encryption. The mobile chip also carries a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz, a higher TDP of 55 W versus 45 W, and an unlocked multiplier.

The 14701TE is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its single victory in Cinebench R23 single-core (2405 versus 2103) does not offset the 16 losses. The desktop chip has a locked multiplier, a lower TDP, and a Socket 1700 platform. Its average benchmark score is 26013, compared to 45953 for the 14700HX. The percentile ranking confirms the gap: the 14700HX sits at the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the 14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, the 14700HX is the only choice based on the recorded data. For users building a desktop system with a lower power envelope and only the single Cinebench R23 single-core advantage, the 14701TE offers a narrow niche. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce their tiers: the 14700HX competes with AMD EPYC 7303 and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, while the 14701TE competes with AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS. The benchmark database shows no scenario where the 14701TE outperforms the 14700HX in more than one test, so the verdict rests on the 14700HX for general performance and the 14701TE only for the specific single-core rendering workload where it wins.