Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Intel Core i7-14701E and Intel Core Ultra 5 228V represent two distinct approaches within Intel's current lineup, one a desktop-focused Raptor Lake part and the other a mobile-oriented Lunar Lake chip. The recorded data shows a decisive performance separation across every benchmark in the database, with the Core i7-14701E winning all 17 head-to-head comparisons. This analysis examines the benchmark scores, architectural differences, and specification gaps that define the relationship between these two processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dramatic separation appears in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i7-14701E scores 22195 against 9932 for the Core Ultra 5 228V, a 123.5% advantage. This pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the i7-14701E delivers 9321 versus 6491, a 43.6% lead, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, the score is 2237 against 1502.5, a 48.9% gap. The PassMark multithread test shows 26112 for the i7-14701E against 18227, a 43.3% difference. The single-core results tell a different but still consistent story. Cinebench R23 single-core shows the i7-14701E at 3133 versus 1758, a 78.2% advantage, while Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1315 versus 916, a 43.6% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core records 315 against 267, an 18% edge.

Integer math performance reveals the widest single-test margin outside of Cinebench. PassMark integer math scores 81325 for the i7-14701E versus 39679 for the Core Ultra 5 228V, a 105% difference. Data compression follows with 282939 versus 173924, a 62.7% lead. The physics test shows 2399 against 1538, a 56% gap. Extended instructions deliver 18528 versus 14801, a 25.2% advantage. Random string sorting records 29158 versus 21254, a 37.2% difference. Floating-point math shows 61873 versus 53310, a 16.1% lead. Data encryption narrows the gap to 14862 versus 13032, a 14% advantage. Prime number finding is the closest contest, with 176 versus 168, a 4.8% margin. The single-thread PassMark test records 4305 versus 3836, a 12.2% lead.

The average benchmark scores reinforce this hierarchy. The i7-14701E posts an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core Ultra 5 228V averages 21440, placing it in the 75th percentile. The i7-14701E sits among rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0.3% delta). The Core Ultra 5 228V aligns with the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (21484, -0.2% delta) and the Intel Core i9-11900H (21367, 0.3% delta). These nearest-rival placements show the Core Ultra 5 228V performing on par with several-generation-old desktop parts, while the i7-14701E competes with modern high-end mobile and desktop processors.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701E wins in every recorded workload category, but the magnitude of its wins varies by workload type. Its largest advantages appear in multi-core rendering and integer-heavy tasks. The 123.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and the 105% lead in integer math indicate that the i7-14701E's 16 threads provide substantial throughput advantages in parallel, compute-heavy workloads. The 56% physics advantage and 62.7% data compression lead further confirm this pattern.

The Core Ultra 5 228V, despite losing every test, shows its strongest relative performance in specific areas. The narrowest losses occur in prime number finding (4.8%), single-thread PassMark (12.2%), and data encryption (14%). These results suggest the Lunar Lake architecture handles single-threaded and encryption tasks more efficiently relative to its overall performance, but the differences remain firmly in the i7-14701E's favor. The Core Ultra 5 228V's 8 threads, versus the i7-14701E's 16, explain much of the multi-core deficit, while the single-core gap reflects the i7-14701E's higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz against 4.50 GHz.

Neither processor demonstrates a workload category where it overtakes the other. The data instead shows a consistent, though variable, performance hierarchy. The Core Ultra 5 228V's closest margins appear in tests that rely less on thread count and more on per-core efficiency, such as data encryption and prime number finding. The i7-14701E's dominance grows in tests that scale with thread count, such as Cinebench multi-core and integer math.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E. It wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with 3133 versus 1758, a 78.2% advantage, and the PassMark single-thread test with 4305 versus 3836, a 12.2% lead.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: The i7-14701E leads by 123.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (22195 versus 9932) and by 43.3% in PassMark multithread (26112 versus 18227).

Q: What is the thread count difference?

A: The i7-14701E has 16 threads across 8 cores. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads across 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has better data compression performance?

A: The i7-14701E scores 282939 in PassMark data compression, a 62.7% advantage over the Core Ultra 5 228V's 173924.

Q: How do the processors compare in encryption workloads?

A: The i7-14701E leads PassMark data encryption with 14862 versus 13032, a 14% advantage, which is one of the smaller margins between the two.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The i7-14701E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, 0% delta). The Core Ultra 5 228V's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (21484, -0.2% delta).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The i7-14701E runs at a 2.60 GHz base clock and 5.40 GHz boost clock with a 65 W TDP. The Core Ultra 5 228V runs at a 2.10 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock with a 17 W TDP. The i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833. The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 228V's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The i7-14701E supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 5 228V does not. The i7-14701E provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 228V provides 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Arc 130V. The market segments also differ, with the i7-14701E classified as Desktop and the Core Ultra 5 228V as Mobile. The i7-14701E released on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 5 228V released on 2024-09-23. Both processors have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is substantial. The i7-14701E is built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture with a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The cache hierarchy differs significantly. The i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 228V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Core Ultra 5 228V belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) generation. Both processors have 8 cores, but the i7-14701E supports 16 threads through Hyper-Threading, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward conclusion. The Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V in every benchmark in the database, with wins in all 17 head-to-head tests. The i7-14701E's advantages range from a narrow 4.8% in prime number finding to a decisive 123.5% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its 83rd percentile ranking and average score of 33206 place it clearly above the Core Ultra 5 228V's 75th percentile and 21440 average.

The i7-14701E suits workloads that demand high throughput: multi-core rendering, integer-heavy processing, compression, and physics simulations. Its 16 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 5.40 GHz boost clock deliver the performance profile for these tasks. The Core Ultra 5 228V, with its 17 W TDP and 3 nm process node, targets a different use case entirely. Its 8 threads and 8 MB of L3 cache limit it to lighter workloads, though its 4.50 GHz boost clock and Lunar Lake architecture keep it competitive in single-threaded efficiency. The 65 W TDP of the i7-14701E versus the 17 W TDP of the Core Ultra 5 228V indicates a fundamental design trade-off between raw performance and power efficiency. For users selecting between the two, the choice depends on whether the workload prioritizes the i7-14701E's dominant multi-core performance or the Core Ultra 5 228V's mobile-oriented power envelope. The benchmark data itself, however, provides no ambiguity about which processor is faster in every recorded test.