Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. There are zero wins for the TE variant across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the entire Passmark suite. The E-model posts higher scores in every category, from single-threaded workloads to heavily parallelized rendering tasks.

The largest competitive gap appears in single-thread performance. The Passmark single-thread test shows the 14701E at 4305 versus 2637 for the 14701TE, a 63.3% advantage. This is the standout margin in the entire dataset. The Cinebench single-core tests tell a similar story, with the 14701E leading by roughly 30.2% to 30.3% across R15, R20, and R23. For workloads that depend on a single core, such as lightly threaded applications or responsiveness-oriented tasks, the 14701E is clearly the stronger part.

Multi-threaded performance also favors the 14701E consistently. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 22195 for the E-model versus 17035 for the TE-model, a 30.3% gap. The Passmark multi-thread test records 26112 against 20042, again a 30.3% difference. The remaining Passmark workloads, including integer math, floating point math, data compression, encryption, physics, extended instructions, prime number finding, and random string sorting, all favor the 14701E by margins ranging from 23.1% to 29.1%.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The 14701E delivers higher absolute performance in every measured category. The 14701TE offers no benchmark advantage anywhere. However, the TE variant does carry a lower TDP, which may matter for thermal or power-constrained systems, even though the recorded data shows no performance benefit from that configuration.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The die size is identical at 257 mm² for both parts. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and target the desktop market segment. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configuration is also the same: 8 cores and 16 threads on each chip. Cache hierarchies match exactly, with 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is identical, with DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel bus, and ECC memory support present on both. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The key architectural difference lies in clock speeds. The 14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The 14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. This 0.50 GHz base clock gap and 0.20 GHz boost clock gap directly explain the consistent performance delta observed across all benchmarks.

Thermal design power also differs. The 14701E is rated at 65 watts TDP, while the 14701TE is rated at 45 watts TDP. This lower TDP likely accounts for the reduced clock speeds on the TE part. Both processors share the same production status (active), same release date, same foundry, and same generation, so the differentiation is entirely in operating frequency and power envelope.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive result is the Passmark single-thread test. The 14701E scores 4305, the 14701TE scores 2637, and the delta is 63.3% in favor of the 14701E. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison, far exceeding the roughly 30% margins seen in most other tests. The same 4305 versus 2637 result appears under both the Passmark single_thread and singlethread entries, confirming the measurement.

Cinebench results show a tight cluster of deltas. R15 multi-core: 2237 versus 1716, a 30.4% lead for the 14701E. R15 single-core: 315 versus 242, a 30.2% lead. R20 multi-core: 9321 versus 7154, a 30.3% lead. R20 single-core: 1315 versus 1010, a 30.2% lead. R23 multi-core: 22195 versus 17035, a 30.3% lead. R23 single-core: 3133 versus 2405, a 30.3% lead. The consistency of these margins suggests the clock speed difference affects both single and multi-threaded rendering workloads proportionally.

Passmark multi-thread confirms the pattern at 26112 versus 20042, a 30.3% delta. Other Passmark workloads show slightly smaller but still substantial gaps. Data compression: 282939 versus 220520, a 28.3% difference. Data encryption: 14862 versus 11699, a 27% difference. Extended instructions: 18528 versus 14354, a 29.1% difference. Prime number finding: 176 versus 143, a 23.1% difference. Floating point math: 61873 versus 50219, a 23.2% difference. Integer math: 81325 versus 65792, a 23.6% difference. Physics: 2399 versus 1860, a 29% difference. Random string sorting: 29158 versus 22760, a 28.1% difference.

The data indicates that integer and floating point math workloads see the smallest relative advantage for the 14701E, while single-threaded tests and Cinebench multi-core tests show the largest. The 63.3% single-thread gap is anomalous relative to the other results and suggests the TE variant's single-thread performance is disproportionately impacted by its lower boost clock.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

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

A: The Passmark single-thread test shows the 14701E at 4305 and the 14701TE at 2637, a 63.3% difference in favor of the 14701E.

Q: Do the two processors share the same cache configuration?

A: Yes, both have 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The 14701E is rated at 65 watts TDP, while the 14701TE is rated at 45 watts TDP.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the 14701TE wins?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the 14701E wins every single test, with zero wins for the 14701TE.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 14701E and the 14701TE have ECC memory support enabled.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701E | Intel Core i7-14701TE |

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

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 watts | 45 watts |

| Part Number | Q49FSRNJK | Q49GSRNJL |

All other recorded specifications are identical between the two parts. Both have 8 cores, 16 threads, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 33 MB shared L3, DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel memory support, ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, and a locked multiplier. Both were released on the same date and are currently active in production.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in every measured category, with margins ranging from 23.1% in Passmark prime number finding to 63.3% in Passmark single-thread performance. The average benchmark score reflects this: 33206 for the 14701E versus 26013 for the 14701TE. The 14701E sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the 14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

The 14701E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (avg score 33201, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244, -0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, 0.4% delta). The 14701TE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, 0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, -0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880, 0.5% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, -0.7% delta).

For workloads that prioritize raw performance, the 14701E is the only choice between these two parts. Its higher base and boost clocks translate directly into measurable advantages across rendering, math, compression, and single-threaded tasks. The 14701TE, with its 45 watt TDP and lower clocks, offers no performance benefit according to the recorded data. The only reason to select the 14701TE would be a strict power budget, since the TDP difference is significant, but the benchmark results show that every performance metric favors the 14701E. The data does not support any scenario where the 14701TE wins on capability.