Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA occupy different positions in the database. The Core i7-14701E has a recorded average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core Ultra 5 235TA, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, sits in the 50th percentile, and carries an average benchmark score of 0. This means the i7-14701E is the only one of the two with measurable performance data, and that data indicates a processor that sits close to several established rivals.

The nearest rivals for the i7-14701E include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33,201 (a delta of 0%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33,244 (delta of -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33,091 (delta of 0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33,089 (delta of 0.4%). The i7-14701E effectively matches these processors in aggregate performance, coming within a fraction of a percent of each. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has no nearest rivals listed, so its competitive position cannot be established from recorded measurements.

For workloads where single-thread performance matters, the i7-14701E shows strong results. Its Cinebench R15 single-core score is 315, its Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1,315, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3,133. The PassMark single-thread score is 4,305. These numbers indicate a processor that handles lightly threaded tasks such as everyday application responsiveness and legacy workloads with ease. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has no equivalent scores, so no direct comparison is possible.

For multi-threaded workloads, the i7-14701E again provides the only data. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2,237, R20 multi-core is 9,321, and R23 multi-core is 22,195. The PassMark multi-thread score is 26,112. These results show a part that can handle content creation, compilation, and other parallel tasks. The Core Ultra 5 235TA, with 14 cores but only 14 threads, may target a different efficiency profile, but without benchmark data, its multi-thread capability remains unquantified.

The i7-14701E also wins in specialized PassMark tests. It scores 282,939 in data compression, 14,862 in data encryption, 18,528 in extended instructions, 176 in prime number finding, 61,873 in floating point math, 81,325 in integer math, 2,399 in physics, and 29,158 in random string sorting. These figures give the i7-14701E a broad advantage across every measured category. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded scores in any of these tests, so the i7-14701E is the only part with demonstrated wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Core i7-14701E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R), and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235TA belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S), and is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and it has 17,800 million transistors. The i7-14701E has no transistor count listed.

Core counts differ significantly. The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. The i7-14701E uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235TA does not, giving it one thread per core. This is a fundamental design split: the i7-14701E favors traditional high-thread-count processing, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA relies on a higher physical core count without SMT.

Cache layouts also differ. 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 235TA has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235TA offers more per-core cache in L1 and L2, but the i7-14701E has a larger total L3 pool.

Clock speeds favor the i7-14701E. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz and its boost clock is 5.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Both parts have a TDP of 65, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support differs as well. The i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701E has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The i7-14701E supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 5 235TA does not.

The integrated graphics differ. The i7-14701E uses Intel UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. PCIe support also differs: the i7-14701E has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Core Ultra 5 235TA has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The sockets are different: the i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851.

Release timing places the two apart. The i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA was released on 2025-07-28. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a launch MSRP of $269. The i7-14701E has no launch MSRP listed.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark section in the database contains no entries, and the win counts for both parts are zero. This means there is no direct benchmark comparison available between the i7-14701E and the Core Ultra 5 235TA. All performance analysis must rely on the i7-14701E's absolute scores and its position relative to its nearest rivals.

The i7-14701E's largest wins are internal to its own benchmark suite. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,195 is roughly 7.1 times its single-core score of 3,133, showing strong scaling across its 16 threads. In PassMark, the multi-thread score of 26,112 is about 6.1 times the single-thread score of 4,305. The data compression score of 282,939 dwarfs the encryption score of 14,862, indicating that the i7-14701E handles compression workloads far better than encryption tasks.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the i7-14701E sits in a tight cluster. It is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX. It matches the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H exactly (0% delta). These small deltas mean the i7-14701E delivers performance essentially equivalent to those four processors in aggregate, with no clear leader among them.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and no head-to-head results. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile rank of 50 is the default for unmeasured parts. The database therefore shows no measurable performance for this processor. Any comparison between the two CPUs must account for the fact that one has a full suite of results and the other has none.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14701E has more threads despite fewer cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The i7-14701E boosts 0.40 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701E offers 9 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA support ECC memory?

A: No. The database lists ECC memory support as false for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Intel Core i7-14701E lists ECC memory support as true.

Q: What are the release dates for these processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA was released on 2025-07-28.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm process node at Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process node at TSMC.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 8 for the i7-14701E, 14 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Threads: 16 for the i7-14701E, 14 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Base clock: 2.60 GHz for the i7-14701E, 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Boost clock: 5.40 GHz for the i7-14701E, 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701E, Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Architecture: Raptor Lake for the i7-14701E, Arrow Lake for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Process node: 10 nm for the i7-14701E, 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Foundry: Intel for the i7-14701E, TSMC for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Transistors: Not listed for the i7-14701E, 17,800 million for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Die size: 257 mm² for the i7-14701E, 243 mm² for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• L1 cache: 80 KB (per core) for the i7-14701E, 192 KB (per core) for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• L2 cache: 2 MB (per core) for the i7-14701E, 3 MB (per core) for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• L3 cache: 33 MB (shared) for the i7-14701E, 24 MB (shared) for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14701E, DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Memory bandwidth: Not listed for the i7-14701E, 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• ECC memory: True for the i7-14701E, false for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) for the i7-14701E, Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701E, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Release date: 2024-06-30 for the i7-14701E, 2025-07-28 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Launch MSRP: Not listed for the i7-14701E, $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Part number: Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E, SRWPP for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.
• Generation: Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the i7-14701E, Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.