Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests against the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V. No test in the database shows a victory for the Ultra 5 236V.

The largest margin appears in PassMark integer math. The i7-14701E scores 81325, while the Ultra 5 236V scores 38765. That is a 109.8% advantage for the desktop part. This points to a major difference in raw integer throughput, a workload that scales directly with core count and thread scheduling.

Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. Across R15, R20, and R23, the i7-14701E leads by roughly 42% in both multi-core and single-core tests. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701E scores 22195 against 15628 for the Ultra 5 236V. In single-core R23, the scores are 3133 and 2206 respectively. The uniformity of the 42% delta across all three Cinebench versions suggests a stable architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark multi-thread performance shows a 42.1% lead for the i7-14701E, with scores of 26112 versus 18375. The single-thread PassMark tests show a smaller gap: 4305 versus 3893, a 10.6% advantage. This indicates that while the Ultra 5 236V has competitive single-thread capability, it falls behind more dramatically when all cores are engaged.

Data compression heavily favors the i7-14701E. The score of 282939 versus 176554 represents a 60.3% lead. Physics simulation shows a similar magnitude of difference, with the i7-14701E scoring 2399 against 1503, a 59.6% advantage. These two tests suggest that sustained multi-core workloads expose the Ultra 5 236V's limitations.

The narrowest win for the i7-14701E comes in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 176 against 171, only a 2.9% difference. This test appears to be less sensitive to the architectural differences between the two processors. Data encryption shows a 13.9% lead for the i7-14701E (14862 versus 13049), and extended instructions show a 19.9% lead (18528 versus 15451).

Random string sorting goes to the i7-14701E by 34.8%, with scores of 29158 and 21628. Floating point math shows a 17.2% advantage for the i7-14701E, scoring 61873 against 52774.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every tested category. There is no benchmark in the database where the Ultra 5 236V comes out ahead. The closest contest is prime number finding, where the i7-14701E's 2.9% margin is almost negligible. The largest margin is in integer math, where the desktop chip more than doubles the mobile chip's score.

The i7-14701E shows its strength in heavily threaded workloads. Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark multi-thread, data compression, and physics simulation all show leads of 42% or greater. These tests reward the combination of 16 threads and higher boost clocks. The Ultra 5 236V, with 8 threads and a 4.70 GHz boost clock, cannot keep pace when all resources are utilized.

The Ultra 5 236V's relative strength, such as it is, appears in single-thread and lightly threaded tests. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3893 is within 10.6% of the i7-14701E's 4305. In prime number finding, the gap narrows to 2.9%. This shows that the Lunar Lake architecture has decent per-core efficiency, but the lower clock ceiling and lack of multi-threading limit its overall output.

For users running heavily parallel tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, or scientific computation, the i7-14701E is the clear choice from this data. For workloads that are mostly single-threaded, the Ultra 5 236V is closer, but still behind in every recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The Ultra 5 236V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It is fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process node.

Core counts are identical at 8, but thread counts differ sharply. The i7-14701E supports 16 threads through Hyper-Threading, while the Ultra 5 236V has 8 threads, one per core. This explains the large multi-core deltas. The i7-14701E also runs at higher clocks: a 2.60 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, compared to 2.10 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost for the Ultra 5 236V.

Cache configurations are notably different. The i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and a large 33 MB shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 236V has 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3. The desktop chip's much larger L3 cache likely contributes to its lead in data compression and random string sorting.

The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The Ultra 5 236V's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard, also dual-channel, but without ECC. The desktop chip offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the mobile chip offers only 4 Gen 5 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 236V uses Arc 130V. The i7-14701E targets the desktop market segment with an Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 236V is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833. The desktop chip has a 65 W TDP, the mobile chip a 17 W TDP. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14701E is the superior processor in every benchmark recorded. Its 17-0 win record is unambiguous. The average benchmark score for the i7-14701E is 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Ultra 5 236V averages 21952, in the 75th percentile.

The i7-14701E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H with an average score of 33201 and a delta of 0%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091, a 0.3% delta. The Ultra 5 236V's rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V at 21981, a -0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i7-11700F at 21988, a -0.2% delta. These figures show that the i7-14701E competes with high-end laptop and desktop parts, while the Ultra 5 236V sits closer to older desktop i7 parts and mid-range mobile chips.

For a desktop user building a system around Socket 1700, the i7-14701E offers substantially higher multi-threaded performance, a larger L3 cache, and ECC memory support. The Ultra 5 236V is a mobile part with a much lower TDP, making it suitable for thin laptops, but the benchmark data shows it delivers significantly lower performance in all recorded workloads. The choice depends on form factor and power envelope: the i7-14701E for performance desktops, the Ultra 5 236V for power-efficient mobile systems.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14701E scores 81325 against 38765, a 109.8% advantage.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701E scores 3133 and the Ultra 5 236V scores 2206, a 42% difference. In PassMark single-thread, the scores are 4305 and 3893, a 10.6% difference.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The i7-14701E has a TDP of 65 W, while the Ultra 5 236V has a TDP of 17 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, the i7-14701E supports ECC memory, but the Ultra 5 236V does not.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Ultra 5 236V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701E | Intel Core Ultra 5 236V |

|---|---|---|

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 8 | 8 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | Unknown, depends on motherboard |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc 130V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-09-23 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Average Benchmark Score | 33206 | 21952 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 83 | 75 |