Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i7-14700HX and the Intel Core i9-14901KE is complicated by the fact that the database contains a full set of recorded measurements for the i7-14700HX, while the i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded at all. The i7-14700HX registers an average benchmark score of 45953, placing it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. The i9-14901KE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, which reflects the absence of test data rather than a measured level of performance.

For the i7-14700HX, the recorded data shows strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 24595, while the single-core score lands at 2103. The older Cinebench R20 test shows a multicore score of 13059 and a single-core score of 1843, and Cinebench R15 records 3812 multicore and 296 single-core. Geekbench results follow a similar pattern: multicore at 14390 and single-core at 2116.

The PassMark suite adds another layer of detail for the i7-14700HX. The integer math test produces a score of 131296, floating point math hits 93836, and multithread performance reaches 36566. Data compression scores 438539, while data encryption comes in at 26092. Extended instructions score 25718, random string sorting reaches 48544, and find prime numbers posts 165. Physics testing yields 2252, and single-thread performance is recorded at 3947.

Without any recorded scores for the i9-14901KE, the head-to-head comparison cannot be quantified through direct benchmark deltas. The database shows the i7-14700HX competing closely with several other processors in its nearest rivals list. The AMD EPYC 7303 shows an average score of 45960 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970 with a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 scores 46062 with a delta of -0.2 percent. This places the i7-14700HX within a narrow band of roughly 0.2 percent of these rivals, indicating that its measured performance is consistent with comparable modern processors.

The absence of benchmark data for the i9-14901KE means that any performance claims about that chip cannot be supported by measurements in the database. The i7-14700HX, however, has a substantial body of evidence showing competitive multi-threaded and single-threaded performance across multiple test suites. The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24595 indicates strong rendering throughput, and the Geekbench multicore score of 14390 reinforces that picture. Single-core results, including 2103 in Cinebench R23 and 2116 in Geekbench, suggest capable per-thread execution as well.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a complete set of benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database.

Q: How does the i7-14700HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14700HX records an average benchmark score of 45953. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45960 (0 percent delta), the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45970 (0 percent delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46030 (-0.2 percent delta), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062 (-0.2 percent delta).

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each processor?

A: The i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

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

Q: What are the clock speeds for the two processors?

A: The i7-14700HX has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked on both the i7-14700HX and the i9-14901KE.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The die size for each is 257 mm². The codename differs, with the i7-14700HX using Raptor Lake-HX and the i9-14901KE using Raptor Lake-R. The generation label also differs: the i7-14700HX is listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh), while the i9-14901KE is Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

The cache hierarchy shows both similarities and differences. Each core on both processors includes 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache. The L3 cache differs: the i7-14700HX has 33 MB shared, while the i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared. The higher L3 allocation on the i9-14901KE may benefit workloads that rely on large shared data sets, though the i7-14700HX compensates with a substantially higher core count.

The i7-14700HX belongs to the mobile market segment, while the i9-14901KE is a desktop part. This distinction shows up in their sockets: the i7-14700HX uses Intel BGA 1964, whereas the i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700. Both processors support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates differ as well. The i7-14700HX was released on 2024-01-07, and the i9-14901KE followed on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as active in production status. The part numbers are SRMXG for the i7-14700HX and Q49DSRNJC for the i9-14901KE.

Specification Differences

The core counts diverge sharply. The i7-14700HX packs 20 cores and 28 threads, while the i9-14901KE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This means the i7-14700HX has 12 more cores and 12 more threads than the i9-14901KE.

Clock speeds also differ. The i7-14700HX runs a base clock of 2.10 GHz and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The i9-14901KE starts at a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.80 GHz. The i9-14901KE holds a 1.70 GHz advantage in base clock and a 0.30 GHz advantage in boost clock.

Thermal design power is another differentiator. The i7-14700HX has a TDP of 55, while the i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125. This reflects the mobile versus desktop positioning, with the desktop part drawing more power under load.

The socket types are incompatible. The i7-14700HX is built for Intel BGA 1964, a mobile socket, while the i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The market segments reinforce this: mobile for the i7-14700HX and desktop for the i9-14901KE.

Cache differs only at the L3 level. Both share the same per-core L1 and L2 sizes, but the i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 33 MB on the i7-14700HX, a 3 MB advantage for the desktop part.

The release dates are not identical. The i7-14700HX launched on 2024-01-07, and the i9-14901KE launched on 2024-06-30. The part numbers also differ, as do the generation labels, with the i7-14700HX carrying the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh label and the i9-14901KE carrying the Raptor Lake Refresh label.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split between the two processors. The i7-14700HX has extensive recorded benchmark results, with an average benchmark score of 45953 and an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects missing data rather than measured performance.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the i7-14700HX offers 20 cores and 28 threads, which is 12 more cores and 12 more threads than the i9-14901KE. The recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24595 and Geekbench multicore score of 14390 demonstrate that this core advantage translates into substantial parallel performance. The PassMark multithread score of 36566 reinforces the same conclusion.

The i9-14901KE counters with higher clock speeds. Its base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz exceed the i7-14700HX's 2.10 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. The higher boost clock could benefit lightly threaded workloads, but without benchmark scores, the database provides no measured evidence of how that advantage materializes. The i9-14901KE also has a slightly larger L3 cache at 36 MB versus 33 MB, though this difference is modest.

The TDP figures point to different usage scenarios. The i7-14700HX carries a TDP of 55, appropriate for mobile systems, while the i9-14901KE carries a TDP of 125, indicating a desktop-oriented power envelope. The socket difference, BGA 1964 versus Socket 1700, makes these parts physically incompatible with the same motherboards.

Users who need verified multi-threaded performance and mobility would select the i7-14700HX based on the recorded data. The benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark provide a comprehensive picture of its capabilities, and its 89th percentile ranking places it among the stronger processors in the database. Users who require a desktop processor with higher base and boost clocks and a larger L3 cache would consider the i9-14901KE, but they should note that its performance profile is unmeasured in the database, with no benchmark scores available to confirm expectations.