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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Core i9-14901TE share identical core and thread counts, with both featuring 8 cores and 16 threads. However, the benchmark database currently contains a complete set of measurements for the i7-14701E, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded scores in any test category. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison of measured performance impossible at this time.

The i7-14701E posts an average benchmark score of 33206 across all tests, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its closest rivals in terms of average score include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201, which is statistically identical with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS sits 0.1 percent behind the i7-14701E with a score of 33244, while the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX trails by 0.3 percent at 33091. The Intel Core i7-13650HX completes the nearest rival group with a score of 33089, a 0.4 percent deficit.

Looking at the i7-14701E's individual Cinebench results, the multicore scores show steady scaling across versions. The Cinebench R15 multicore test returns 2237 points, while the R20 iteration produces 9321 points, and the R23 multicore test reaches 22195 points. Single-core performance follows a similar progression, with 315 points in R15, 1315 points in R20, and 3133 points in R23.

The Passmark suite reveals the i7-14701E's strongest areas. The data compression test delivers a score of 282939, far exceeding the integer math result of 81325 and the floating point math score of 61873. Extended instructions yield 18528 points, while random string sorting produces 29158 points. The multithreaded Passmark score reaches 26112, and the single-thread score is 4305. Data encryption returns 14862 points, physics simulation scores 2399, and prime number finding is the weakest result at 176 points.

Since the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark data, its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile stands at 50. The i7-14701E's 83rd percentile placement indicates that it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, though the i9-14901TE's lack of measurements prevents any quantitative comparison between the two.

The Verdict

The data supports selecting the Intel Core i7-14701E for workloads where measured performance matters, simply because it is the only one of the two with any recorded benchmarks. The i7-14701E delivers a 22195 score in Cinebench R23 multicore and a 3133 single-core score, along with a Passmark multithread score of 26112. Its average benchmark score of 33206 places it in the 83rd percentile, which is a strong showing against the broader CPU field.

The i9-14901TE offers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to the i7-14701E's 5.40 GHz, and it includes a larger 36 MB shared L3 cache versus 33 MB. It also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts against the i7-14701E's 65 watts. These specification advantages may translate into better efficiency and potentially higher single-core performance, but the database contains no measurements to confirm such outcomes. The i9-14901TE's 50th percentile and zero average score reflect missing data, not necessarily poor performance.

For users prioritizing confirmed results, the i7-14701E is the only option with verified scores. For users who value the i9-14901TE's higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and lower TDP, the absence of benchmark data means any performance expectation remains speculative. The i7-14701E also holds a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 2.30 GHz for the i9-14901TE, which could favor sustained workloads at lower frequencies.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series and use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. They are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and share the same foundry, Intel.

The core configuration is identical: 8 cores and 16 threads on each chip. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both, and the L2 cache is 2 MB per core for both. The L3 cache differs, with the i7-14701E offering 33 MB shared and the i9-14901TE providing 36 MB shared. This 3 MB difference in L3 capacity is the only architectural cache variation between the two parts.

The generation field lists the i7-14701E as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) and the i9-14901TE as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh), confirming that both are refresh variants of the Raptor Lake design. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache, as the vCache3d field is null for both. The transistor count is not recorded for either chip.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. Neither has a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics solution is UHD Graphics 770 on both chips.

Specification Differences

The primary clock speed difference is in the boost clocks. The i9-14901TE reaches 5.50 GHz while the i7-14701E tops out at 5.40 GHz, a 0.10 GHz advantage for the i9. The base clocks reverse the order, with the i7-14701E running at 2.60 GHz and the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz.

Thermal design power shows a significant gap. The i7-14701E is rated at 65 watts TDP, while the i9-14901TE is rated at 45 watts. This 20 watt difference makes the i9-14901TE the lower-power option despite its higher boost clock.

The L3 cache capacity differs as noted above: 33 MB for the i7-14701E and 36 MB for the i9-14901TE. All other specification fields match. Both use the same socket, process node, die size, memory support, memory bus, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, market segment, production status, release date, and multiplier unlock status. Both lack a recorded launch MSRP, and both have distinct part numbers: Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E and Q49CSRNJJ for the i9-14901TE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the i7-14701E's 5.40 GHz.

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

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Core i9-14901TE feature 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for the two CPUs?

A: The i7-14701E is rated at 65 watts TDP, and the i9-14901TE is rated at 45 watts TDP.

Q: Does the i9-14901TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark measurements for the i9-14901TE. Its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile is 50.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for the i7-14701E?

A: The i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33206 and sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i7-14701E and the i9-14901TE have ECC memory support enabled.