Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core i9-14901TE

The database contains complete benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14701TE but no recorded benchmarks for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The i7-14701TE achieves an average benchmark score of 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs tested. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (average score 25981, delta 0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (average score 25880, delta 0.5%), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average score 26106, delta -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (average score 26187, delta -0.7%). The i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits in the 50th percentile, with no rival data recorded. This means direct head-to-head comparisons between the two processors cannot be computed from the available measurements, as the i9-14901TE has zero benchmark entries in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark entries for the pair. The i7-14701TE has a full suite of 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the i9-14901TE has an empty benchmark array. Wins cannot be assigned because no comparative measurements exist. The i7-14701TE scores 1716 in Cinebench R15 multi-core and 242 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it records 7154 multi-core and 1010 single-core. Cinebench R23 results show 17035 multi-core and 2405 single-core. Passmark results for the i7-14701TE include 220520 in data compression, 11699 in data encryption, 14354 in extended instructions, 143 in find prime numbers, 50219 in floating point math, 65792 in integer math, 20042 in multithread, 1860 in physics, 22760 in random string sorting, and 2637 in single-thread tests. The i9-14901TE has no comparable scores, so the database indicates zero wins for either processor in head-to-head testing. This absence of data prevents any quantitative performance ranking between the two parts based on direct measurement.

The Verdict

From the data alone, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only one of the two with verified benchmark performance. Its 78th percentile ranking and average score of 26013 show it competes closely with mid-range AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen AI processors, trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.7% and leading the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE by 0.5%. The Intel Core i9-14901TE, with no benchmarks recorded and an average score of 0, cannot be evaluated for performance based on the database. Users seeking a processor with documented multi-threaded and single-threaded results would select the i7-14701TE, as its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 and single-core score of 2405 provide concrete reference points. The i9-14901TE, despite carrying the Core i9 name, offers no measurable advantage in the recorded data, and its 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of scores rather than actual capability. The data indicates that the i7-14701TE is the only viable choice for anyone relying on benchmark-verified specifications.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². They are both 8-core, 16-thread designs with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The key architectural divergence is in L3 cache: the i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared L3 cache, a 3 MB difference. Clock speeds differ as well, with the i7-14701TE running a 2.10 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock, while the i9-14901TE runs a 2.30 GHz base clock and 5.50 GHz boost clock. Both have a 45 W TDP, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, include UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, and offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support ECC memory and use the Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i7-14701TE and i9-14901TE were both released on 2024-06-30 and are marked as active in production. The i9-14901TE's higher base and boost clocks and larger L3 cache represent the only architectural advantages over the i7-14701TE, but without benchmark data, the real-world impact of these differences remains unquantified.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, compared to the i7-14701TE's boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do the two processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two?

A: The i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared L3 cache, while the i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 due to no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Do both processors include integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both include UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the database, the i7-14701TE wins in every measurable category because it has recorded scores and the i9-14901TE does not. The i7-14701TE demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035, a Passmark multithread score of 20042, and a Passmark integer math score of 65792. It also shows capable single-threaded results with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2405 and a Passmark single-thread score of 2637. The i9-14901TE, with no benchmark entries, cannot claim wins in any category from the recorded data. The i9-14901TE's higher clock speeds (2.30 GHz base, 5.50 GHz boost) and larger L3 cache (36 MB) suggest potential advantages in workloads sensitive to clock frequency and cache capacity, but the database contains no measurements to confirm these gains. For applications that benefit from higher boost clocks, such as lightly-threaded tasks, the i9-14901TE's specifications may offer an edge, but this remains speculative without test results. For all verified performance metrics, the i7-14701TE is the clear winner in the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications: base clock (i7-14701TE: 2.10 GHz, i9-14901TE: 2.30 GHz), boost clock (i7-14701TE: 5.20 GHz, i9-14901TE: 5.50 GHz), L3 cache (i7-14701TE: 33 MB shared, i9-14901TE: 36 MB shared), generation naming (i7-14701TE: Core i7 Raptor Lake Refresh, i9-14901TE: Core i9 Raptor Lake Refresh), and part number (i7-14701TE: Q49GSRNJL, i9-14901TE: Q49CSRNJJ). All other fields are identical: 8 cores, 16 threads, 45 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, desktop market segment, active production status, release date of 2024-06-30, and locked multiplier. The i9-14901TE's higher clocks and larger cache are the only specification-level advantages, but the lack of benchmark data for the i9-14901TE means the database cannot confirm whether these differences translate into real performance gains. The i7-14701TE, despite lower clocks and less L3 cache, is the only processor with verified scores, and its 78th percentile ranking indicates solid performance relative to all CPUs in the database.