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

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i7-14700T wins all 17 benchmark comparisons recorded in the database, with no wins recorded for the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The i7-14700T posts an average benchmark score of 41914, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013, which lands in the 78th percentile. The nearest rival to the i7-14700T is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, which scores 41963, a negligible 0.1% difference. The nearest rival to the i7-14701TE is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, scoring 25981, also a 0.1% gap. For any workload represented in the database, the i7-14700T is the stronger part. The i7-14701TE only makes sense when its different physical configuration, a lower core count and a higher base clock, is the deciding factor, since the benchmark record shows no performance advantage in its favor.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built by Intel on a 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size. Both fit the Intel Socket 1700 and are classified as desktop parts. They share the same generation label, Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The integrated graphics are identical, UHD Graphics 770, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. ECC memory support is present on both. PCIe connectivity is also the same, Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configuration is where they diverge. The i7-14700T packs 20 cores and 28 threads. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 12-core and 12-thread difference. The base clock moves in the opposite direction: the i7-14700T runs at 1.30 GHz, while the i7-14701TE starts at 2.10 GHz. The boost clock is identical at 5.20 GHz for both. The power envelope differs as well, with the i7-14700T rated at 35 W TDP and the i7-14701TE at 45 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The cache hierarchy is stated per core and shared identically: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The i7-14700T launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $384, while the i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30 with no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers are SRN41 for the i7-14700T and Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i7-14700T leads every recorded benchmark, but the margin varies by workload. In Cinebench tests, the pattern is consistent. The R15 multicore score is 2618 against 1716, a 52.6% advantage. The R15 singlecore score is 369 against 242, a 52.5% gap. The R20 multicore shows 10911 versus 7154, again 52.5%. The R20 singlecore is 1540 versus 1010, also 52.5%. The R23 multicore reaches 25980 versus 17035, a 52.5% difference, and the R23 singlecore is 3667 versus 2405, another 52.5% gap. These consistent percentages across the Cinebench suite indicate a uniform scaling advantage tied to the larger core and thread count.

PassMark tests show larger swings. Data compression heavily favors the i7-14700T, 354216 versus 220520, a 60.6% win. Data encryption is the largest gap in the set: 21277 versus 11699, an 81.9% advantage. Integer math delivers 113854 versus 65792, a 73.1% lead. Random string sorting is close behind at 69.4%, with scores of 38546 and 22760. Floating point math sits at 57.4%, 79042 versus 50219. Extended instructions show 20052 versus 14354, a 39.7% difference. Single-thread performance, as measured by PassMark, is 3905 versus 2637, a 48.1% edge. The multithread score is 30571 versus 20042, a 52.5% gap, matching the Cinebench multicore pattern.

The narrowest margins appear in workloads that do not scale heavily with core count. The PassMark physics test shows 1946 versus 1860, only a 4.6% difference. The find prime numbers test is even tighter, 145 versus 143, a 1.4% edge. These two results show that the i7-14701TE, despite fewer cores, can come close in specific single-threaded or lightly threaded integer tasks. The higher 2.10 GHz base clock of the i7-14701TE likely explains why these gaps are so small. Yet even in these two cases, the i7-14700T retains the win.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The i7-14700T averages 41914, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013. The i7-14700T ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, and the i7-14701TE ranks in the 78th percentile.

Q: Are the base clocks the same?

A: No. The i7-14700T has a base clock of 1.30 GHz, while the i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. Both share a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i7-14700T and the i7-14701TE support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the i7-14700T scores 3905 against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 48.1% advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is 52.5%, with scores of 3667 and 2405.

Q: Which workloads show the smallest difference?

A: The PassMark physics test shows a 4.6% gap, 1946 versus 1860. The PassMark find prime numbers test shows only a 1.4% difference, 145 versus 143.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700T wins every benchmark in the database, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantage. The largest wins, data encryption at 81.9%, integer math at 73.1%, random string sorting at 69.4%, and data compression at 60.6%, point to workloads that exploit many cores and threads. The Cinebench multicore results, all near 52.5%, reinforce this: rendering and multithreaded CPU workloads will see the i7-14700T pull far ahead. The multithread PassMark score, 30571 versus 20042, confirms the same story.

The i7-14701TE, despite losing all comparisons, shows relative strength where core count matters less. The physics test gap of 4.6% and the find prime numbers gap of 1.4% are the closest results in the entire record. These are workloads where the higher 2.10 GHz base clock of the i7-14701TE offsets some of the core deficit. For tasks that are lightly threaded and limited by clock speed rather than core count, the i7-14701TE comes near parity. Still, the boost clock of 5.20 GHz is identical on both parts, and the i7-14700T still wins those tests.

The average benchmark score gap, 41914 versus 26013, means the i7-14700T delivers roughly 61% higher average performance. The i7-14701TE offers a lower core count, which may correspond to different platform requirements given its 45 W TDP versus the 35 W TDP of the i7-14700T. The i7-14700T delivers higher performance at a lower rated power draw, making it the stronger choice for any multithreaded workload in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, base clock, TDP, release date, part number, and launch MSRP. The i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads; the i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 1.30 GHz on the i7-14700T and 2.10 GHz on the i7-14701TE. The boost clock is 5.20 GHz on both. The TDP is 35 W for the i7-14700T and 45 W for the i7-14701TE. The i7-14700T was released on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $384. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30 and has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers are SRN41 for the i7-14700T and Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE. All other recorded specifications are identical: Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, Intel Socket 1700, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB shared L3, locked multiplier, and an active production status.