Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i9-14901E, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701E manages a single win, but the margin and consistency of the i9-14901E's performance define this matchup.

The most substantial advantage appears in PassMark integer math, where the i9-14901E scores 112736 against 81325 for the i7-14701E, a delta of -27.9% from the i7's perspective. That is the largest gap in the entire comparison. Floating-point math shows a similar pattern, with the i9-14901E posting 81089 versus 61873, a -23.7% delta. Random string sorting favors the i9-14901E by -25.5%, with scores of 39138 and 29158 respectively. Physics simulation results place the i9-14901E at 3041, which is -21.1% relative to the i7-14701E's 2399. Data encryption also favors the i9-14901E by a wide margin, 18571 against 14862, a -20% delta.

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern across every workload. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9-14901E scores 2595 against 2237 for the i7-14701E, a -13.8% delta. The single-core R15 result is 366 versus 315, also a -13.9% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 10816 versus 9321, and single-core shows 1526 versus 1315, both at -13.8%. Cinebench R23 multicore follows with 25753 versus 22195, and single-core with 3635 versus 3133, again both at -13.8%. PassMark multithread mirrors the Cinebench multicore deltas precisely, with the i9-14901E at 30298 and the i7-14701E at 26112, a -13.8% difference.

The i9-14901E also wins the more modest deltas. Prime number finding shows 189 for the i9-14901E versus 176 for the i7-14701E, a -6.9% gap. Data compression is close, with the i9-14901E at 288777 and the i7-14701E at 282939, only a -2% difference. Single-thread PassMark is the tightest race of all: 4354 for the i9-14901E versus 4305 for the i7-14701E, a -1.1% delta.

The single win for the i7-14701E comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 18528 against 17249 for the i9-14901E. That is a 7.4% advantage in the i7's favor. This is an isolated result, but it is not a trivial workload, as extended instruction sets cover SIMD and related operations that can matter for specific compute tasks.

Aggregate averages reinforce the head-to-head results. The i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the i7-14701E sits at 33206. The i9-14901E also ranks at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 83rd percentile for the i7-14701E.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E is the faster processor in nearly every recorded workload. Its wins span single-core and multicore rendering, integer and floating-point math, encryption, physics, and multithreaded throughput. The consistency of the -13.8% delta across all three Cinebench versions and PassMark multithread suggests a uniform performance advantage rather than workload-specific tuning.

The i7-14701E is not without merit. Its extended instructions score is meaningfully higher, and its single-thread PassMark result sits within 1.1% of the i9-14901E. For tasks that rely primarily on scalar single-thread performance, the two processors are effectively equivalent. The i7-14701E also carries the same 8-core, 16-thread configuration, the same 65 TDP, and the same 10 nm process node, which means it operates in the same power envelope while delivering less overall throughput.

The i9-14901E's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804. All of these sit within 0.3% of the i9-14901E's average score. The i7-14701E, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089. The i7-14701E's average is effectively tied with those parts, while the i9-14901E occupies a higher performance tier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in rendering workloads. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore scores all favor it by 13.8%, which directly translates to faster CPU-based rendering and video encoding. The PassMark multithread result confirms this trend at -13.8%. Integer math, floating-point math, and random string sorting all show large double-digit advantages for the i9-14901E, indicating stronger throughput for computational tasks, data processing, and sorting algorithms.

The i9-14901E also leads in encryption workloads by 20%, which matters for disk encryption, secure communications, and any workload that relies heavily on AES or similar operations. Physics simulation favors the i9-14901E by 21.1%, which can benefit game physics and scientific simulation. Prime number finding leans toward the i9-14901E by 6.9%, and data compression by 2%.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins only in PassMark extended instructions, with a 7.4% advantage. This is the one area where the i7-14701E outpaces the i9-14901E, and it suggests that certain SIMD-heavy code paths may run relatively better on the i7 part. The i7-14701E also remains competitive in single-thread PassMark, trailing by just 1.1%, so lightly threaded scalar workloads will see nearly identical performance from either chip.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has an average of 33206.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap?

A: The i9-14901E leads by 13.8% in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, and by the same 13.8% in PassMark multithread.

Q: Is there any workload where the i7-14701E beats the i9-14901E?

A: Yes, the i7-14701E wins PassMark extended instructions with a score of 18528 versus 17249, a 7.4% advantage.

Q: How close are the two CPUs in single-thread performance?

A: PassMark single-thread results show 4354 for the i9-14901E and 4305 for the i7-14701E, a 1.1% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger gap of 13.8%, with 3635 versus 3133.

Q: Do both CPUs have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each CPU in the database?

A: The i9-14901E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, Intel Core 5 211E, and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, all within 0.3% of its average score. The i7-14701E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and Intel Core i7-13650HX, all within 0.4%.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Intel Core 14th Gen series and share the Raptor Lake architecture, with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both use the 10 nm process node from Intel, have a 257 mm² die size, and are built on the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and both use the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU. Memory support is identical: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with ECC support enabled. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configuration is also identical. Each chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. L1 cache is 80 KB per core and L2 cache is 2 MB per core for both. The L3 cache differs: the i9-14901E has 36 MB shared, while the i7-14701E has 33 MB shared. That 3 MB difference is a likely contributor to the i9-14901E's consistent lead in multicore and math-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds differ as well. The i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Both run at a 65 TDP, so the higher clocks of the i9-14901E come without an increased thermal design envelope. The release date for both parts is 2024-06-30, and both are listed as Active in production status. The i9-14901E carries the part number Q49ESRNJH, and the i7-14701E carries Q49FSRNJK. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.