Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core i9-14900T Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T records an average benchmark score of 51015, while the Intel Core i7-14701E records 33206. The i9-14900T also sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the i7-14701E.

Q: How does the core count differ between these two processors?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T contains 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E contains 8 cores and 16 threads. This 3x core advantage and 2x thread advantage for the i9-14900T drives most of the multi-threaded performance gap.

Q: What is the single-thread performance comparison?

A: The i7-14701E wins in PassMark single-thread testing with a score of 4305 against 4016 for the i9-14900T, a 7.2% advantage. However, in Cinebench R23 single-core, the i9-14900T scores 4348 versus 3133 for the i7-14701E, a 27.9% advantage for the i9.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The i9 also has a lower base clock at 1.10 GHz versus 2.60 GHz for the i7.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the i7-14701E beats the i9-14900T?

A: Yes. The i7-14701E wins 4 of the 17 head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark find prime numbers (176 vs 164, 7.3% ahead), PassMark physics (2399 vs 2245, 6.9% ahead), and PassMark single-thread (4305 vs 4016, 7.2% ahead, recorded twice in the database).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T is rated at 35 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-14701E is rated at 65 W TDP. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and are built on the same 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series and share the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. They are fabricated on the same 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with identical die sizes of 257 mm². The L1 cache is 80 KB per core and the L2 cache is 2 MB per core for both.

The architectural divergence appears in the core configuration and cache hierarchy. The i9-14900T deploys 24 cores and 32 threads, while the i7-14701E uses 8 cores and 16 threads. This is not a small increment; it represents a tripling of physical cores. The L3 cache also differs: the i9-14900T carries 36 MB shared L3, whereas the i7-14701E carries 33 MB shared L3.

Clock behavior reflects their different power envelopes. The i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The i9-14900T starts at a much lower 1.10 GHz base but boosts slightly higher to 5.50 GHz, all within a 35 W TDP. The lower base clock on the i9 is consistent with its reduced thermal budget, while the higher boost indicates it can still reach high single-core frequencies when needed.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. Their PCIe implementation is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 unit. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is Active. The i9-14900T was released earlier, on 2024-01-07, while the i7-14701E followed on 2024-06-30.

The part numbers differ: Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E and SRN3U for the i9-14900T. The i9-14900T has a launch MSRP of $549; no launch MSRP is listed for the i7-14701E.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i9-14900T is the stronger processor in nearly every multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workload. Its 24 cores and 32 threads deliver substantial leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core (30803 vs 22195, 27.9% ahead) and PassMark multi-thread (36239 vs 26112, 27.9% ahead). It also wins in data compression, data encryption, integer math, floating-point math, random string sorting, and extended instructions. The i9-14900T achieves a 90th percentile ranking across all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the i7-14701E.

The Intel Core i7-14701E, despite having only 8 cores, holds advantages in specific single-threaded and latency-sensitive tests. It scores higher in PassMark single-thread (4305 vs 4016), PassMark physics (2399 vs 2245), and PassMark find prime numbers (176 vs 164). Its higher base clock of 2.60 GHz likely contributes to these wins, as does its lower core count, which reduces scheduling overhead in lightly threaded tasks.

For workloads that demand maximum parallel throughput, such as rendering, compression, or encryption, the i9-14900T is the appropriate choice based on the recorded measurements. For workloads that are lightly threaded and sensitive to per-core performance, such as physics simulation or prime number calculations, the i7-14701E shows a measurable edge. The i9-14900T also carries a 36 MB L3 cache versus 33 MB for the i7, which may benefit cache-heavy applications.

The power envelope favors the i9-14900T in efficiency terms, with a 35 W TDP versus 65 W for the i7-14701E. The i9 achieves its higher multi-core scores while consuming less rated power, making it the more efficient option in the database's power figures. The i7-14701E, with its higher base clock, appears optimized for scenarios where sustained single-core responsiveness matters more than core count.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701E | Intel Core i9-14900T |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 1.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $549 |

| Part Number | Q49FSRNJK | SRN3U |

The two processors share identical L1 (80 KB per core) and L2 (2 MB per core) cache structures, the same 10 nm process node, the same 257 mm² die size, the same socket (Intel Socket 1700), and the same memory support (DDR4, DDR5 dual-channel). Both support ECC memory, both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The architecture, codename, and generation are identical: Raptor Lake, Raptor Lake-R, and Core 14th Gen.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900T dominates the head-to-head comparison, winning 13 of 17 recorded tests. Its largest margins come in PassMark integer math and PassMark random string sorting, where it leads by 41.1% in both cases. The integer math scores are 138149 for the i9 versus 81325 for the i7. Random string sorting shows 49484 for the i9 versus 29158 for the i7.

Data encryption shows a 45.1% advantage for the i9-14900T, the biggest percentage gap in the entire comparison. The i9 scores 27062 against 14862 for the i7. Data compression follows closely with a 35.1% lead: 436066 versus 282939. Floating-point math has the i9 ahead by 33.3%, with scores of 92699 and 61873.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, the i9-14900T leads by 27.9% to 28.1% in both single-core and multi-core tests. The multi-core scores are 3104 (R15), 12937 (R20), and 30803 (R23) for the i9, versus 2237, 9321, and 22195 for the i7. Single-core scores are 438 (R15), 1826 (R20), and 4348 (R23) for the i9, versus 315, 1315, and 3133 for the i7.

Extended instructions favor the i9 by 21.7%, with scores of 23660 versus 18528. PassMark multi-thread shows the i9 at 36239 versus 26112, a 27.9% lead. PassMark physics is one of the few wins for the i7, with a 6.9% advantage (2399 vs 2245). PassMark find prime numbers also goes to the i7, 176 versus 164, a 7.3% edge. PassMark single-thread and single-thread (repeated entry) both show the i7 at 4305 versus 4016, a 7.2% lead.

The i7-14701E wins in exactly 4 tests, all in PassMark workloads. The i9-14900T wins in all Cinebench tests and the remaining PassMark tests. The pattern is consistent: the i9's core count gives it commanding leads in parallel workloads, while the i7's higher base clock and lower core count yield narrow wins in specific single-threaded and physics-oriented tasks.