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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700T and Intel Core i9-14901KE present a stark contrast in the database. The i7-14700T has a complete set of recorded benchmark results, while the i9-14901KE has no benchmark entries at all. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the i7-14700T holds every measurable performance win by default, as there is no recorded data for the i9-14901KE to contest any category.

The i7-14700T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25980 and a single-core score of 3667. Its Cinebench R20 results show 10911 in multi-core and 1540 in single-core, while the older Cinebench R15 run yields 2618 multi-core and 369 single-core. These scores place the i7-14700T at the 88th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41914.

The i9-14901KE sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded measurements. The database shows zero benchmark entries for this part, so any comparison of raw performance between these two processors cannot be quantified. The i7-14700T is 100% ahead in recorded average score, but that figure is misleading in context: it simply means the i9-14901KE has no data to compare against.

Looking at the i7-14700T's PassMark results, the multi-thread score is 30571, single-thread is 3905, integer math reaches 113854, and floating point math hits 79042. Data compression scores 354216, data encryption scores 21277, and extended instructions score 20052. Random string sorting records 38546, physics scores 1946, and find prime numbers scores 145. Each of these is a definitive win for the i7-14700T only because the i9-14901KE has no corresponding figures.

The nearest rivals for the i7-14700T provide useful calibration. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS has an average score of 41963, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-14700T. The Intel Core i7-12850HX averages 41779, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 averages 42055, 0.3% higher, and the Intel Core 7 251TE averages 41650, 0.6% lower. The i7-14700T is tightly clustered with these parts, all within a 1% band. The i9-14901KE has no nearest rivals listed, another sign that its database presence is incomplete.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700T wins every benchmark category with recorded data. This includes all Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23) for both multi-core and single-core tests, plus the full PassMark suite spanning compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The data shows no category where the i9-14901KE outperforms it, because the i9-14901KE has no recorded scores.

For use-case analysis, the i7-14700T demonstrates strength in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25980 versus its single-core score of 3667 shows a substantial parallel scaling advantage. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30571 and integer math score of 113854 reinforce the impression of a processor suited to heavy parallel compute. The data compression score of 354216 is particularly notable, indicating strong performance in compression and archiving tasks.

The i9-14901KE cannot be assigned any wins in this database. Its lack of benchmark data means no use case can be validated. The processor has a higher base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 5.80 GHz compared to the i7-14700T's 1.30 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, but without benchmark results, clock speed advantages cannot be translated into measured performance claims. The database records no scores for the i9-14901KE across any test, so the analysis must treat its performance as unmeasured rather than superior.

The i7-14700T also shows balanced single-thread capability. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3667 and PassMark single-thread score of 3905 are close to its multi-core ratios, suggesting the architecture scales efficiently. The recorded data indicates a processor that handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads competently, though the i9-14901KE's absence prevents any direct comparison.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. The i7-14700T and i9-14901KE are built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both use Intel's 10 nm process node, fabricated by Intel. Both have a die size of 257 mm² and use the Intel Socket 1700. Neither has a listed transistor count, and neither features 3D V-Cache.

The core configurations differ sharply. The i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14700T is a hybrid design with a larger core count, typical of Raptor Lake's performance and efficiency core mix. The i9-14901KE uses fewer cores but with significantly higher clock speeds.

Cache hierarchies diverge in L3 capacity. The i7-14700T has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have identical L1 and L2 configurations: 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. The extra 3 MB of L3 in the i9-14901KE may help offset its lower core count in some workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both are desktop market segment parts, and both are currently marked as Active in production status.

The generation field identifies both as Core i7 or Core i9 with Raptor Lake Refresh. The i7-14700T launched in January 2024, while the i9-14901KE launched in June 2024. The i7-14700T has a part number of SRN41, while the i9-14901KE is listed as Q49DSRNJC. The multiplier unlock status differs: the i7-14700T is locked, while the i9-14901KE is unlocked, allowing overclocking on the latter.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show clear divergences between the two processors. The i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14700T runs a base clock of 1.30 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The i9-14901KE runs a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 5.80 GHz. The i9-14901KE has a 1.0 GHz higher boost clock and a 2.5 GHz higher base clock.

Thermal design power differs substantially. The i7-14700T is rated at 35 W TDP, while the i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W TDP. This places the i7-14700T as a low-power part and the i9-14901KE as a high-power part, though the database does not include any measured power consumption figures beyond these TDP ratings.

L3 cache differs by 3 MB: 33 MB for the i7-14700T versus 36 MB for the i9-14901KE. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core. Both use dual-channel memory and support DDR4 and DDR5. Both support ECC. Both have the same PCIe configuration and integrated graphics.

The i7-14700T has a launch MSRP of $384. The i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The i7-14700T has a locked multiplier, while the i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ, with the i7-14700T appearing in the database with a January 2024 release and the i9-14901KE with a June 2024 release. Both share the same socket, process node, foundry, die size, memory support, memory bus, ECC capability, PCIe generation and lane count, integrated graphics, market segment, and production status.

The i7-14700T's average benchmark score is 41914 with an 88th percentile ranking. The i9-14901KE's average benchmark score is 0 with a 50th percentile ranking. The i7-14700T has four nearest rivals, while the i9-14901KE has none. These specification differences frame the two processors as opposite ends of the Raptor Lake refresh spectrum: one optimized for low power with many cores, the other for high clock speeds with fewer cores and unlocked overclocking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The i7-14700T has a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: How does the TDP compare?

A: The i7-14700T is rated at 35 W TDP, while the i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i7-14700T and the i9-14901KE support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-14700T has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the i9-14901KE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The i9-14901KE has zero recorded benchmark entries, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The i7-14700T has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark scores with an average of 41914 and an 88th percentile ranking.