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

Intel Core i7-14701E and Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF represent two distinct generations of Intel desktop engineering, and the benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between them. The Core Ultra 7 265KF wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, 17 out of 17 tests, with no wins recorded for the Core i7-14701E. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 265KF is 71910, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14701E averages 33206 and sits in the 83rd percentile. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is also listed with a launch MSRP of $379.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most lopsided results appear in the Cinebench suite, where the Core Ultra 7 265KF consistently delivers over double the score of the Core i7-14701E. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 49736 against 22195 for the Core i7-14701E, a delta of -55.4% from the perspective of the older chip. The same -55.4% delta repeats across Cinebench R15 multi-core (5013 vs 2237), R15 single-core (707 vs 315), R20 multi-core (20889 vs 9321), R20 single-core (2948 vs 1315), and R23 single-core (7021 vs 3133). This uniform percentage suggests the performance ratio is consistent across both single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench workloads.

PassMark results show a wider spread of deltas, revealing where the Core Ultra 7 265KF stretches its advantage further. Data encryption shows the largest gap at -69.2%, with the Core Ultra 7 265KF scoring 48198 versus 14862 for the Core i7-14701E. Floating point math follows at -67.3% (189431 vs 61873), and extended instructions at -66% (54513 vs 18528). Random string sorting shows a -63.4% delta (79735 vs 29158), while find prime numbers is -63.8% (486 vs 176). Data compression is -57.6% (666589 vs 282939), and the multithread test is -55.4% (58518 vs 26112).

The smallest gaps are found in integer math and single-thread tests. PassMark integer math shows a -43.3% delta, with the Core Ultra 7 265KF scoring 143351 against 81325 for the Core i7-14701E. Physics is -34% (3633 vs 2399). The PassMark single-thread test shows the narrowest margin at -12.6%, with scores of 4928 and 4305. The Core Ultra 7 265KF also records Geekbench scores of 22913 multi-core and 2759 single-core, tests not present in the Core i7-14701E dataset. The data indicates the Core Ultra 7 265KF is faster in every measured category, but the single-thread gap is much smaller than the multi-thread gap, a pattern consistent with the Core Ultra 7 265KF's larger core count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-14701E has zero wins.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265KF has an average benchmark score of 71910, while the Core i7-14701E has an average score of 33206. The Core Ultra 7 265KF sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and the Core i7-14701E sits in the 83rd percentile.

Q: Where is the performance gap smallest?

A: The smallest delta is in the PassMark single-thread test, where the Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 4928 versus 4305 for the Core i7-14701E, a -12.6% delta. This is much narrower than the multi-thread deltas.

Q: Where is the performance gap largest?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark data encryption, where the Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 48198 and the Core i7-14701E scores 14862, a -69.2% delta. Floating point math also shows a large gap at -67.3%.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The Core i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 7 265KF supports DDR5 only.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Core i7-14701E includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different Intel architectures. The Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The Core Ultra 7 265KF uses Arrow Lake, the Arrow Lake-S variant, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process node. This process difference is significant; the Core Ultra 7 265KF uses a more advanced node, which helps explain its higher transistor count of 17,800 million. The Core i7-14701E does not have a listed transistor count in the database.

Core topology differs sharply. The Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has 20 cores and 20 threads, with no multithreading per core. The Core Ultra 7 265KF therefore has 12 more physical cores but 4 more threads overall. The cache hierarchy also reflects this: the Core i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. Total L3 is smaller on the Core Ultra 7 265KF, but per-core L1 and L2 are larger.

The die sizes are close, with the Core i7-14701E at 257 mm² and the Core Ultra 7 265KF at 243 mm², yet the Core Ultra 7 265KF packs far more transistors into a slightly smaller area, a result of the 3 nm process. The Core Ultra 7 265KF also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i7-14701E is locked. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is built for Intel Socket 1851, and the Core i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, so the two are not platform-compatible. The Core Ultra 7 265KF uses 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and the Core i7-14701E uses 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several direct differences. Core count: 8 for the Core i7-14701E, 20 for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. Thread count: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 2.60 GHz versus 3.90 GHz. Boost clock: 5.40 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP: 65 watts versus 125 watts. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Transistors: not listed versus 17,800 million. Die size: 257 mm² versus 243 mm². L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 30 MB shared. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: not listed versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory: true versus false. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 20. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus N/A. Multiplier unlocked: false versus true. Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-10-23.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF uses a 3 nm TSMC process, while the Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm Intel process. The Core Ultra 7 265KF also has a higher base clock (3.90 GHz vs 2.60 GHz) and a slightly higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs 5.40 GHz). The Core i7-14701E retains ECC memory support, and the Core Ultra 7 265KF does not. The Core i7-14701E includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 7 265KF has no integrated graphics.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Core Ultra 7 265KF wins every benchmark in the database, often by large margins. Its average benchmark score of 71910 is more than double the 33206 of the Core i7-14701E. The percentile ranks confirm this: the Core Ultra 7 265KF is in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and the Core i7-14701E is in the 83rd percentile. The Core Ultra 7 265KF also sits among stronger rivals in the database, with nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX at a 0.2% delta, while the Core i7-14701E is surrounded by mobile and lower-tier desktop chips like the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta.

The Core i7-14701E is not without its own advantages. It supports DDR4 and DDR5, has ECC memory support, includes integrated graphics, and has a much lower 65 watt TDP. The Core Ultra 7 265KF draws 125 watts and requires a discrete GPU. For workloads where the Core Ultra 7 265KF's 20 cores can be utilized, the benchmark results show it is substantially faster. For single-thread tasks, the Core Ultra 7 265KF is still ahead, but the margin narrows to -12.6%, indicating the Core i7-14701E's 5.40 GHz boost clock keeps it competitive in lightly threaded scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 265KF wins in every measured category in the database. The largest advantages appear in data encryption (-69.2%), floating point math (-67.3%), and extended instructions (-66%). These workloads rely heavily on raw computational throughput, and the Core Ultra 7 265KF's 20 cores and higher clocks deliver accordingly. Multi-threaded rendering in Cinebench also strongly favors the Core Ultra 7 265KF, with a -55.4% delta across all six Cinebench tests. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the clear pick for any workload that can scale across cores.

The Core i7-14701E shows its least unfavorable results in single-threaded PassMark, where the delta is -12.6%. It also performs relatively better in integer math (-43.3%) and physics (-34%) than in encryption or floating point. The Core i7-14701E's 65 watt TDP, ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, and integrated UHD Graphics 770 make it usable in systems where the Core Ultra 7 265KF cannot be used, such as motherboard platforms that require integrated display output or ECC validation. The Core Ultra 7 265KF, by contrast, has no integrated graphics and no ECC support, and it requires DDR5 memory. The benchmark data does not show any test where the Core i7-14701E outperforms the Core Ultra 7 265KF, so its case rests on platform flexibility and power draw rather than measured performance.