Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a lopsided comparison. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 15 of the 17 recorded tests, with the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL taking only 2. The margins in the i7's victories are substantial, often exceeding 90%.

Starting with Cinebench, the i7-14701TE delivers a multicore score of 1716 in Cinebench R15, which is 94.8% ahead of the Ultra 3's 881. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 242 versus 124, a 95.2% delta. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore gap remains nearly identical at 94.9%, with scores of 7154 and 3671. The single-core R20 test shows 1010 for the i7 against 518, a 95% advantage. In Cinebench R23, the i7-14701TE scores 17035 multicore and 2405 single-core, while the Ultra 3 105UL manages 8742 and 1234 respectively, again a 94.9% difference in both.

PassMark tests amplify the trend. The i7-14701TE's data compression score of 220520 crushes the Ultra 3's 93961, a 134.7% lead. Data encryption shows 11699 versus 6354, an 84.1% margin. The extended instructions test delivers the second-largest gap: 14354 against 5634, a 154.8% difference. The largest single delta appears in find prime numbers, where the i7 scores 143 versus 44, a 225% advantage. Floating point math favors the i7 at 50219 over 30750, a 63.3% edge. Integer math shows 65792 against 41171, a 59.8% lead. The PassMark multithread test records 20042 for the i7 and 10285 for the Ultra 3, a 94.9% gap. Physics testing shows 1860 versus 718, a 159.1% margin. Random string sorting lands at 22760 versus 11179, a 103.6% difference.

The only two wins for the Core Ultra 3 105UL come in the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, which are duplicate results of the same test. The Ultra 3 scores 3382, while the i7-14701TE scores 2637, giving the Ultra 3 a 22% lead. This is a notable reversal, but it is the only category where the lower-power chip demonstrates superiority. Across all other workloads, the i7-14701TE holds a commanding edge, often by margins that suggest a fundamentally different performance class.

The average benchmark score for the i7-14701TE is 26013, placing it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ultra 3 105UL averages 13061, at the 68th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7 include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% ahead). The Ultra 3's nearest rivals are much older parts, such as the Intel Core i5-9400F at 13041 (0.2% behind) and the Intel Core i7-7700K at 13291 (1.7% ahead). This comparison reinforces the gap: the i7 competes with modern high-end mobile and desktop chips, while the Ultra 3 sits alongside hardware from several generations ago.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL's 4.20 GHz.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each?

A: Both have 8 cores. The i7-14701TE has 16 threads, while the Ultra 3 105UL has 10 threads.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 3 105UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both chips support the same memory types?

A: No. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 3 105UL supports DDR5, with the specific type depending on the motherboard.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Ultra 3 105UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Is ECC memory supported by either chip?

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Ultra 3 105UL does not support ECC.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Ultra 3 105UL uses Meteor Lake, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS variant, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. The i7-14701TE is built on a 10 nm node, while the Ultra 3 105UL uses a 7 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel. The die size for the i7 is 257 mm²; the Ultra 3's die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache layouts are distinct. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 3 105UL has 112 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but only 10 MB of shared L3. The larger L1 on the Ultra 3 does not compensate for the much smaller L3.

PCIe support also differs. The i7-14701TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 3 105UL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the i7 a clear advantage in bandwidth for expansion cards or fast storage.

Integrated graphics are another differentiator. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Ultra 3 105UL uses Arc Xe-LPG with 48 execution units. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so the practical impact of this difference cannot be assessed from the recorded data.

Memory bandwidth is only listed for the Ultra 3 105UL, at 89.6 GB/s. The i7-14701TE's memory bandwidth is not recorded. Both support dual-channel memory. The i7 accepts DDR4 and DDR5, which offers flexibility in platform choice. The Ultra 3 is limited to DDR5, with the motherboard determining the exact type.

The sockets are incompatible. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 3 105UL uses Intel Socket 1851. This means they require different motherboards and are not interchangeable.

The release dates differ. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Ultra 3 105UL was released earlier, on 2024-04-07. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The Verdict

The data points to one clear conclusion for compute-heavy workloads: the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the far stronger processor. Its wins span every Cinebench test and nearly every PassMark test, with deltas that range from 59.8% to 225%. The average benchmark score of 26013 versus 13061 means the i7 delivers roughly double the overall performance. The percentile ranking confirms this: 78th versus 68th.

The Core Ultra 3 105UL has exactly one meaningful advantage in the recorded data: a 22% lead in the PassMark single-thread test. For software that is strictly single-threaded and cannot use multiple cores, the Ultra 3 will feel snappier. That is a narrow niche, and it comes with a significant tradeoff in every other measured category.

The i7-14701TE also offers more threads (16 versus 10), more L3 cache (33 MB versus 10 MB), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.20 GHz), and support for both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 3 counters with a lower TDP (15 watts versus 45 watts) and a smaller process node (7 nm versus 10 nm), which suggests better power efficiency per clock, but the benchmark results do not show that translating into competitive performance outside of single-threaded tasks.

For a system builder who prioritizes multicore rendering, encryption, compression, or general compute throughput, the i7-14701TE is the obvious pick from the recorded data. The Ultra 3 105UL makes sense only for a low-power desktop where single-thread responsiveness is the primary concern and multicore performance is acceptable at roughly half the level.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Series: Core 14th Gen versus Core Ultra Series 1
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz versus 1.50 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 4.20 GHz
• TDP: 45 watts versus 15 watts
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851
• Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Meteor Lake
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Meteor Lake-PS
• Generation: Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Ultra 3 (Meteor Lake-PS)
• Process node: 10 nm versus 7 nm
• Die size: 257 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 112 KB per core
• L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 10 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 versus DDR5 (depends on motherboard)
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded versus 89.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: true versus false
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 4, 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG 48EU
• Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-04-07
• Launch MSRP: none recorded versus $295
• Part number: Q49GSRNJL versus SRN9D

Thread count also differs: 16 threads for the i7, 10 for the Ultra 3. Core count is identical at 8. L2 cache is identical at 2 MB per core. Both have a dual-channel memory bus. Both have a locked multiplier. Both target the desktop market segment. The Ultra 3 has a recorded launch MSRP of $295; the i7 has no launch MSRP listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in every multithreaded workload recorded. This includes all Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23) for both single-core and multicore, though the single-core Cinebench tests still favor the i7. The PassMark suite shows the i7 ahead in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. The largest margins appear in find prime numbers (225% ahead), physics (159.1% ahead), and extended instructions (154.8% ahead).

The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL wins only in the PassMark single-thread test, with a 22% lead. This is a single benchmark, duplicated across two entries in the database. It indicates that for a purely serial workload, such as certain legacy applications or lightly threaded games, the Ultra 3 may deliver better per-core responsiveness. However, the Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story, where the i7 leads by roughly 95%. The discrepancy likely stems from different instruction sets or thermal behavior under load, but the database does not provide further detail.

For a desktop used primarily for rendering, compiling, encryption, or data processing, the i7-14701TE is the stronger choice based on the data. For a desktop that stays idle most of the time and runs only a few single-threaded applications, the Ultra 3 105UL's lower TDP and single-thread advantage could be relevant. The i7's 33 MB of L3 cache versus 10 MB also suggests better performance in cache-sensitive workloads, which the benchmark deltas confirm. The Ultra 3's memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is the only listed specification where it exceeds the i7, but no benchmark directly measures this advantage.