Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data records 17 benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. The Core i7-14701E wins every single test. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7-14701E scores 22,195 against 9,848 for the Core Ultra 5 226V, a delta of 125.4%. This is more than double the multi-core rendering output.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 46.1% advantage (9,321 versus 6,381), while Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers a 49% edge (2,237 versus 1,501). The pattern holds across single-core workloads too. Cinebench R23 single-core gives the Core i7-14701E a 79.6% lead (3,133 versus 1,744), and Cinebench R20 single-core also shows a 46.1% gap (1,315 versus 900). Cinebench R15 single-core is closer at 18% (315 versus 267), but still favors the desktop part.

PassMark integer math is another decisive area. The Core i7-14701E posts 81,325 versus 38,647, a 110.4% delta. This aligns with the multi-threaded advantage. PassMark multi-thread shows a 46.3% lead (26,112 versus 17,850). PassMark physics records a 65.6% advantage (2,399 versus 1,449). Data compression favors the Core i7-14701E by 65.8% (282,939 versus 170,687). Floating-point math shows an 18.4% edge (61,873 versus 52,270). Extended instructions give a 25.8% lead (18,528 versus 14,724).

Smaller margins exist in data encryption (16.9%, 14,862 versus 12,710), random string sorting (40.1%, 29,158 versus 20,813), and find prime numbers (6%, 176 versus 166). Single-thread PassMark shows a 14.7% advantage (4,305 versus 3,754). The Core Ultra 5 226V does not register a single win in the recorded set. The average benchmark score reinforces this: the Core i7-14701E sits at 33,206, while the Core Ultra 5 226V sits at 19,368.

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 Ultra 5 226V has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core i7-14701E scores 22,195, which is 125.4% higher than the Core Ultra 5 226V score of 9,848.

Q: Do both processors have the same number of cores?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores. However, the Core i7-14701E has 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 5 226V uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core i7-14701E has a TDP of 65, while the Core Ultra 5 226V has a TDP of 17. The mobile chip draws significantly less power.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 8 MB of shared L3 cache on the Core Ultra 5 226V.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This process difference explains some efficiency characteristics, but the benchmark data shows the desktop part retains a large performance lead.

The Core i7-14701E features 16 threads from its 8 cores, indicating Hyper-Threading support. The Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 threads from 8 cores, meaning no hyper-threading. This directly affects multi-threaded workloads. The L1 cache differs: 80 KB per core on the Core i7-14701E versus 192 KB per core on the Core Ultra 5 226V. L2 cache also differs: 2 MB per core on the Core i7-14701E versus 2.5 MB per core on the Core Ultra 5 226V. The L3 cache is far larger on the Core i7-14701E at 33 MB shared, compared to 8 MB shared on the Core Ultra 5 226V.

The Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 226V does not. The memory support field for the Core Ultra 5 226V is listed as dependent on the motherboard, whereas the Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

PCIe lanes differ significantly. The Core i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 226V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. This affects expansion capability for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

The integrated graphics also differ. The Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 226V uses Arc 130V. The market segment differs: the Core i7-14701E is desktop-class with an Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 226V is mobile-class with an Intel BGA 2833 socket.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two parts:

• Base clock: Core i7-14701E at 2.60 GHz, Core Ultra 5 226V at 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: Core i7-14701E at 5.40 GHz, Core Ultra 5 226V at 4.50 GHz
• TDP: 65 versus 17
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833
• Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Lunar Lake
• Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC
• Threads: 16 versus 8
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core
• L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 8 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4/DDR5 versus motherboard-dependent
• ECC memory: true versus false
• PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 4 lanes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 130V
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-09-23
• Part number: Q49FSRNJK versus SRPMQSRPMR

Both have 8 cores, dual-channel memory buses, active production status, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The recorded data gives an unambiguous result. The Core i7-14701E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks. Its average benchmark score of 33,206 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core Ultra 5 226V has an average benchmark score of 19,368 and sits in the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i7-14701E include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 0.4%. These are close competitors. The Core Ultra 5 226V, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 0%, the Intel Core i5-1345U at -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-8700K at 0.7%, and the Intel Core i7-10700F at -0.7%.

For multi-threaded rendering, the Core i7-14701E is the clear choice. Its 125.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 110.4% lead in PassMark integer math show a massive throughput advantage. For single-threaded tasks, the Core i7-14701E still leads, with a 79.6% edge in Cinebench R23 single-core. The Core Ultra 5 226V does not win any recorded test. The only area where the Core Ultra 5 226V is competitive is in the smaller-margin tests, such as PassMark find prime numbers (6% delta) and single-thread PassMark (14.7% delta). But even those go to the Core i7-14701E.

The TDP difference is notable: 65 versus 17. The Core Ultra 5 226V is designed for mobile, low-power environments. The Core i7-14701E is a desktop part with far higher power draw and far higher performance. The data does not support any scenario where the Core Ultra 5 226V outperforms the Core i7-14701E in the measured benchmarks.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14701E wins in every measured benchmark category. That includes multi-core rendering, single-core rendering, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, physics simulation, random string sorting, and multithreaded workloads. Its largest wins are in Cinebench R23 multi-core (125.4% delta) and PassMark integer math (110.4% delta). Its smallest wins are in PassMark find prime numbers (6% delta) and PassMark single-thread (14.7% delta).

The Core Ultra 5 226V has no recorded wins. However, the data does show some relative strengths. Its loss margins are smallest in single-threaded and lighter integer tasks. For example, the 14.7% delta in PassMark single-thread and the 6% delta in find prime numbers indicate that the Core Ultra 5 226V is less disadvantaged in simpler, lower-throughput operations. The 18.4% delta in floating-point math and the 16.9% delta in data encryption also show moderate gaps compared to the larger multi-thread deltas.

Given the TDP of 17, the Core Ultra 5 226V is the only option for a mobile platform with low power limits. But the benchmark data does not show it winning any test. The Core i7-14701E, with a TDP of 65, is the performance leader across all recorded metrics. Users prioritizing multi-threaded throughput, single-core speed, or any of the PassMark sub-tests should select the Core i7-14701E based on this data. The Core Ultra 5 226V is suitable only when the platform requirement is a low-power mobile socket and the performance targets are modest.