Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is the dominant processor in this comparison. The recorded data shows it winning 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the Intel Core i7-14701E taking only 2 wins. The Core Ultra 7 265's average benchmark score of 64640 places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14701E sits at 33206 average and the 83rd percentile. For users who need the strongest multi-threaded throughput, the Core Ultra 7 265 is the clear choice.

The Core i7-14701E does hold a significant advantage in Cinebench R20 results. It scores 9321 in multi-core and 1315 in single-core, beating the Core Ultra 7 265 by 48.7% and 48.8% respectively. These wins, however, are isolated to that specific benchmark version. In every other recorded test, including Cinebench R15, R23, and all Passmark workloads, the Core Ultra 7 265 leads.

The Core Ultra 7 265's nearest rivals in the database are server-class AMD EPYC parts, including the EPYC 4464P with a delta of -0.3%, the EPYC 7343 at 0.7%, and the EPYC 9124 at -0.7%. The Core i7-14701E competes in a different performance tier, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 0% delta, the Ryzen 5 8645HS at -0.1%, and the Ryzen 7 7745HX at 0.3%. This places the two processors in separate performance classes despite both being desktop parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use fundamentally different designs. The Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2.

The manufacturing process differs substantially. The Core i7-14701E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 7 265 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The smaller process node contributes to the Core Ultra 7 265's ability to pack 20 cores into a similar die area.

Core and thread counts are a major differentiator. The Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core Ultra 7 265 does not use simultaneous multi-threading, as indicated by its equal core and thread counts. The Core i7-14701E uses hyper-threading, giving it 16 threads from 8 cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 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 7 265 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 265 has more cache per core, which benefits workloads with high data locality.

Memory support shows a clear generational split. The Core i7-14701E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 7 265 supports only DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, has no ECC support, and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity favors the Core Ultra 7 265 with Gen 5 and 20 lanes from the CPU, compared to Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core i7-14701E. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 265 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU.

Socket compatibility is a key consideration. The Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265 uses Intel Socket 1851, meaning they are not interchangeable on the same motherboard.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 7 265 wins decisively in Cinebench R23. Its multi-core score of 42216 beats the Core i7-14701E's 22195 by 47.4%. The single-core result shows a similar gap at 47.4%, with scores of 5960 versus 3133. These are among the largest performance gaps in the entire benchmark set.

Cinebench R15 also favors the Core Ultra 7 265. The multi-core score of 4255 versus 2237 represents a 47.4% lead, and the single-core score of 600 versus 315 represents a 47.5% lead.

The Cinebench R20 results are the exception. Here the Core i7-14701E wins by 48.7% in multi-core with 9321 versus 6268, and by 48.8% in single-core with 1315 versus 884. This benchmark version appears to favor the Raptor Lake design's thread scheduling or instruction handling.

Passmark workloads consistently favor the Core Ultra 7 265. The largest margin is in floating point math, where the Core Ultra 7 265 scores 172776 versus 61873, a 64.2% lead. Data encryption shows a 63.3% lead with 40456 versus 14862. Prime number finding shows a 57.9% lead with 418 versus 176. Random string sorting shows a 54.3% lead with 63833 versus 29158. Extended instructions show a 55.3% lead with 41478 versus 18528.

Data compression performance favors the Core Ultra 7 265 by 45.9%, with scores of 522983 versus 282939. Integer math shows a 39.7% lead with 134773 versus 81325. The Passmark multithread score of 49682 versus 26112 represents a 47.4% lead. Physics testing shows the narrowest multi-core margin at 17.9%, with 2923 versus 2399. Single-thread performance in Passmark shows the smallest overall gap at 8.2%, with 4689 versus 4305.

Specification Differences

The processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the Core i7-14701E and 2.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 265. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 5.30 GHz respectively. Both have a 65 TDP.

The socket is different: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7-14701E versus Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 265. The process node is 10 nm for the Core i7-14701E and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 265. The foundry is Intel for the former and TSMC for the latter. The Core Ultra 7 265 has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million, while no transistor count is recorded for the Core i7-14701E. Die size is 257 mm² for the Core i7-14701E and 243 mm² for the Core Ultra 7 265.

L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the Core i7-14701E versus 192 KB per core on the Core Ultra 7 265. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache is 33 MB shared versus 30 MB shared. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i7-14701E, while the Core Ultra 7 265 supports only DDR5. ECC memory is supported on the Core i7-14701E but not on the Core Ultra 7 265. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core Ultra 7 265 at 102.4 GB/s. PCIe lanes are 16 on the Core i7-14701E and 20 on the Core Ultra 7 265. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU. The launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 7 265 is $394; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14701E.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 42216 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 47.4% ahead of the Core i7-14701E's 22195.

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Core i7-14701E wins?

A: Yes, the Core i7-14701E wins Cinebench R20 multi-core by 48.7% with a score of 9321 versus 6268, and Cinebench R20 single-core by 48.8% with 1315 versus 884.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265 supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 7 265 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640 and sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-14701E has an average score of 33206 and sits in the 83rd percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor in the database?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P at -0.3%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F at 0.3%, the AMD EPYC 7343 at 0.7%, and the AMD EPYC 9124 at -0.7%. The Core i7-14701E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 0%, 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%.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 265 wins in nearly every recorded workload category. Its broadest advantages come in floating point math, where it leads by 64.2%, and data encryption, where it leads by 63.3%. These results indicate strong performance for scientific computing, financial modeling, and encryption-heavy applications. The 55.3% lead in extended instructions and 57.9% lead in prime number finding further support its position for computational workloads.

Data compression shows a 45.9% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265, making it the better choice for file archiving, database operations, and large-scale data processing. The 47.4% lead in Passmark multithread and 47.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core confirm that heavily threaded production workloads, such as video rendering and software compilation, favor the Core Ultra 7 265. The 39.7% lead in integer math adds support for general productivity and engineering applications.

The Core i7-14701E holds a clear advantage only in Cinebench R20, winning by 48.7% in multi-core and 48.8% in single-core. Users running that specific benchmark version or workloads with similar characteristics might see better results on the Core i7-14701E. However, the fact that R15 and R23 both favor the Core Ultra 7 265 by roughly 47% suggests the R20 result is an anomaly rather than a consistent pattern.

Single-thread performance is the closest contest. The Core Ultra 7 265 leads by only 8.2% in Passmark single-thread with 4689 versus 4305, while Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 47.4% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265. Applications that depend heavily on single-thread responsiveness will still favor the Core Ultra 7 265, but the margin is much smaller in Passmark's measurement.

The Core Ultra 7 265 also delivers the smallest multi-core gap in physics testing, leading by 17.9%, which suggests its advantage narrows in workloads with irregular parallelism or lower thread utilization. For users whose primary benchmark is Cinebench R20, the Core i7-14701E is the stronger part. For all other recorded workloads, the Core Ultra 7 265 delivers the higher scores.