Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701E and Intel Processor N150 occupy entirely different performance classes, as confirmed by their positions in the database. The i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,206, placing it alongside AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX. The N150 lands at the 28th percentile with an average score of 1,025, comparable to the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i3-4340. The head-to-head results are unambiguous: the i7-14701E wins all four recorded comparisons, with margins ranging from 105.7% in Cinebench R15 single-core to 756.8% in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The N150, with its 4 cores, 4 threads, and 6W TDP, is a low-power mobile part, while the i7-14701E is a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 65W TDP. The data indicates the i7-14701E is the choice for sustained multi-threaded workloads and high single-thread responsiveness, whereas the N150 serves scenarios where minimal power draw and compact mobile integration take precedence.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701E wins every benchmark category recorded in the head-to-head comparison. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2,237 versus 422.5 for the N150, a 429.5% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows 315 against 153.15, a 105.7% lead. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core gap expands dramatically: 22,195 versus 2,590.5, or 756.8% ahead. The R23 single-core test shows 3,133 versus 935, a 235.1% difference. Beyond the shared tests, the i7-14701E has additional recorded benchmarks that further illustrate its range: Cinebench R20 multi-core at 9,321, PassMark multi-thread at 26,112, and PassMark single-thread at 4,305. The N150 has no results in those specific tests, so no direct comparison is possible, but the existing data shows a consistent pattern of dominance for the i7-14701E. The N150 has no benchmark wins in the database, making its role strictly limited to low-power tasks where the i7-14701E would be overqualified or physically incompatible due to socket differences.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families and serve different market segments. The i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². It is a desktop part for Intel Socket 1700. The N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture, also on a 10 nm process, but designed for mobile integration with Intel BGA 1264. The core counts differ substantially: the i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning the N150 has no hyper-threading. Cache structures also diverge. The i7-14701E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The N150 uses 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The L2 configuration is particularly distinct: per-core on the i7-14701E versus shared across all cores on the N150. Memory support differs as well. The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory enabled. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only in single-channel mode, with no ECC support. The N150 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701E has no bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe capabilities are another separator: the i7-14701E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the N150 provides Gen 3 with 9 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the i7-14701E using UHD Graphics 770 and the N150 using UHD Graphics 730. The i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The TDP figures are 65W for the i7-14701E and 6W for the N150, reflecting their different thermal envelopes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E scores 22,195 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Processor N150 scores 2,590.5. The i7-14701E is 756.8% ahead.

Q: Are the two processors using the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both are built on Intel's 10 nm process. However, the i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, while the N150 uses the Twin Lake architecture.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance in Cinebench R15?

A: The i7-14701E scores 315, and the N150 scores 153.15. The i7-14701E leads by 105.7%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The i7-14701E supports ECC memory, while the N150 does not.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What memory channel configurations do they use?

A: The i7-14701E uses dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 support. The N150 uses single-channel memory with DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 support.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data contains four direct comparisons, all won by the i7-14701E. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i7-14701E scores 22,195 versus 2,590.5 for the N150, a delta of 756.8%. This massive gap reflects the combination of more cores, more threads, and a much higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz against 3.60 GHz. The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows a similar pattern but with a smaller relative margin: 2,237 versus 422.5, or 429.5% ahead. Single-core results are closer in percentage terms but still decisive. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701E scores 3,133 against 935, a 235.1% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the scores are 315 and 153.15, a 105.7% lead. While the multi-core margins are larger, the single-core deltas confirm that the i7-14701E also holds a substantial per-thread performance edge, which matters for lightly threaded applications. The N150's best relative showing is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where it trails by just over double, but that still leaves it far behind in absolute terms. The i7-14701E also has additional benchmark results in the database, such as Cinebench R20 multi-core at 9,321 and PassMark single-thread at 4,305, which further corroborate its high placement at the 83rd percentile. The N150, at the 28th percentile, has no recorded result in those tests, so the comparison set remains limited to the four overlapping Cinebench runs.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field except for manufacturer, process node, and foundry. The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads; the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the i7-14701E and 0.10 GHz for the N150. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 3.60 GHz, respectively. TDP is 65W versus 6W. The i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. Architecture names differ: Raptor Lake-R for the i7-14701E, Twin Lake for the N150. The die size is recorded as 257 mm² for the i7-14701E, with no die size listed for the N150. Cache layouts are distinct. The i7-14701E has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB L1 per core, 2 MB shared L2, and 6 MB shared L3. Memory support overlaps on DDR4 and DDR5, but the N150 adds LPDDR5. Memory bus is dual-channel on the i7-14701E and single-channel on the N150. The N150 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the i7-14701E has none listed. ECC memory is supported only on the i7-14701E. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for the i7-14701E, Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes for the N150. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701E and UHD Graphics 730 on the N150. Market segments are Desktop and Mobile, respectively. Release dates differ by several months, with the i7-14701E released on 2024-06-30 and the N150 on 2024-11-19. Part numbers are Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E and SRPNR for the N150. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.