Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Processor U300L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The split between the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Processor U300L is stark. The i7-14701E holds every benchmark advantage in the database, while the U300L has no recorded benchmark scores. The i7-14701E is a desktop-oriented part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the U300L is a mobile-oriented part with 5 cores and 6 threads. The data shows the i7-14701E wins on every measurable workload, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallelized rendering, compression, and encryption tests.

The i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. The U300L, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero due to missing test data. For the U300L, there are no recorded wins, no benchmark entries, and no nearest rivals to compare against. The i7-14701E, however, has a full suite of 17 benchmark scores spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark workloads.

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U300L has 5 cores and 6 threads. This represents a difference of 3 cores and 10 threads in favor of the i7-14701E.

Q: What is the clock speed advantage for the i7-14701E?

A: The i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The U300L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The i7-14701E boosts 1.00 GHz higher and runs its base clock 1.40 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U300L does not support ECC memory. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: 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 U300L has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701E has 25 MB more L3 cache.

Q: What is the PCIe generation difference?

A: The i7-14701E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The U300L uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The i7-14701E offers a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count.

Q: What are the integrated graphics specifications?

A: The i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770. The U300L uses UHD Graphics 48EU. Both are integrated solutions, but the i7-14701E's graphics unit is the higher-tier variant.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture, but they belong to different subfamilies. The i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is listed under the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The U300L uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is listed under the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel.

The i7-14701E has a die size of 257 mm², while the U300L has no recorded die size in the database. The i7-14701E uses a desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700), while the U300L also uses Intel Socket 1700, but its market segment is mobile. The i7-14701E is classified as a desktop processor, while the U300L is classified as a mobile processor. Both have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking.

The cache hierarchy differs significantly. The i7-14701E provides 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the U300L provides 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache totals 33 MB on the i7-14701E versus 8 MB on the U300L. This 25 MB difference in L3 cache is substantial and directly impacts workloads that benefit from large, fast on-die storage.

The PCIe implementation also differs. The i7-14701E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the U300L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The i7-14701E also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the U300L. Both processors support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E is the stronger processor in every measurable category. It has more cores, more threads, higher clock speeds, more cache, a newer PCIe generation, more PCIe lanes, ECC support, and a higher-tier integrated graphics solution. Its benchmark scores place it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 33,206.

The Intel Processor U300L has no recorded benchmark scores, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero. Its lower core count, lower clock speeds, smaller cache, and reduced PCIe capabilities make it a less capable part for demanding workloads. The U300L does have a lower TDP of 15 watts compared to the i7-14701E's 65 watts, which indicates a power efficiency advantage for the mobile part.

The launch MSRP for the U300L is $107. The i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The U300L also released earlier, with a release date of 2024-04-07, while the i7-14701E released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the i7-14701E and the U300L. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and both win counters are zero. However, the i7-14701E has a complete set of benchmark scores, while the U300L has none.

The i7-14701E's Cinebench scores demonstrate its strength. It scores 2,237 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 315 in R15 single-core, 9,321 in R20 multi-core, 1,315 in R20 single-core, 22,195 in R23 multi-core, and 3,133 in R23 single-core. These scores indicate strong performance in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering workloads.

Passmark results reinforce this pattern. The i7-14701E scores 282,939 in data compression, 14,862 in data encryption, 18,528 in extended instructions, 176 in find prime numbers, 61,873 in floating point math, 81,325 in integer math, 26,112 in multithread, 2,399 in physics, 29,158 in random string sorting, and 4,305 in both single-thread and single-threaded tests.

The nearest rivals for the i7-14701E provide context. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H has an average score of 33,201 with a delta of 0%, meaning the i7-14701E and that Ryzen part are statistically tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS averages 33,244, which is 0.1% ahead of the i7-14701E. The AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX averages 33,091, putting it 0.3% behind the i7-14701E. The Intel Core i7-13650HX averages 33,089, which is 0.4% behind the i7-14701E. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percentage point, placing the i7-14701E in a tight competitive cluster with those four processors.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every specification field in the database.

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701E | Intel Processor U300L |

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

| Cores | 8 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Die size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| L2 cache | 2 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 33 MB shared | 8 MB shared |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 48EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $107 |

| Part number | Q49FSRNJK | SRPEKSRPEM |

Both processors share the same L1 cache size (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), and locked multiplier. The i7-14701E has a higher TDP of 65 watts versus 15 watts for the U300L, reflecting its desktop positioning. The production status for both is active.