Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head measurements for the Intel Core i7-14701TE against the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL. The i7-14701TE has a full set of recorded scores across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has no benchmark entries in the database at all. As a result, no head-to-head win totals can be calculated for either processor.

The i7-14701TE delivers an average benchmark score of 26013, placing it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Core Ultra 5 125HL sits at the 50th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 0 due to the absence of recorded tests. Without paired measurements, direct performance deltas between the two parts cannot be established.

The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals in the database provide useful context for its performance tier. It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.7 percent, with scores of 26013 versus 26187. It also sits 0.4 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, which records 26106. Against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, the i7-14701TE is 0.1 percent ahead, and it leads the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE by 0.5 percent. These deltas are marginal, placing the i7-14701TE in a tightly contested performance band.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14701TE scores 17035. Its single-core score in the same test is 2405. Cinebench R20 results show 7154 multicore and 1010 single-core. Cinebench R15 records 1716 multicore and 242 single-core. Passmark multithread testing yields 20042, while single-thread performance reaches 2637.

The data shows the i7-14701TE handles integer math at 65792 in Passmark, floating-point math at 50219, and extended instructions at 14354. Data compression reaches 220520, while encryption scores 11699. Prime number finding scores 143, random string sorting scores 22760, and physics processing scores 1860.

Because the Core Ultra 5 125HL has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot confirm whether its higher core count translates into measurable wins in multithreaded workloads. The i7-14701TE's recorded scores stand as the only quantitative performance evidence available for this comparison.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different underlying designs. The i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 125HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 and uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename. It is built on Intel's 7 nm process node, and its die size is not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 125HL provides 14 cores and 18 threads. Clock speeds also diverge: the i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Both parts are locked, with no unlocked multiplier available.

Cache layouts are distinct. The i7-14701TE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 125HL uses 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE therefore carries considerably more L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL has more L1 cache per core.

Memory support differs as well. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 125HL supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard, also in a dual-channel configuration, and the database records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s for this part. The i7-14701TE does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the i7-14701TE but absent on the Core Ultra 5 125HL.

PCIe connectivity is not equivalent. The i7-14701TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 125HL offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL uses Intel Socket 1851.

Integrated graphics differ in capability. The i7-14701TE ships with UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 125HL ships with Arc Xe-LPG 112EU. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores for either processor.

Both parts are desktop market segments with active production status. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL was released on 2024-04-07. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has a launch MSRP of $325. The i7-14701TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data supports clear advantages for the i7-14701TE in single-thread performance. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz is higher than the Core Ultra 5 125HL's 4.50 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2405 demonstrates strong per-core throughput. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has no benchmark data to contradict this, so the i7-14701TE holds the advantage in lightly threaded workloads based on the available measurements.

The Core Ultra 5 125HL claims structural advantages in core count. With 14 cores and 18 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads, it presents a wider parallel execution footprint on paper. However, the database contains no benchmark results for the Core Ultra 5 125HL, so no measured evidence confirms that this core advantage translates into higher multithreaded scores. The i7-14701TE's higher boost clock and larger L3 cache may offset some of the core count difference in workloads that respond to frequency and cache capacity.

Memory bandwidth is a recorded advantage for the Core Ultra 5 125HL at 89.6 GB/s. The i7-14701TE has no recorded bandwidth figure, so the Core Ultra 5 125HL is the only part in this comparison with a quantified memory throughput metric. For workloads that depend heavily on memory bandwidth, the database provides a concrete edge for the Core Ultra 5 125HL.

ECC memory support gives the i7-14701TE an advantage in reliability-sensitive environments. The Core Ultra 5 125HL lacks ECC support entirely. The i7-14701TE also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. These platform-level differences favor the i7-14701TE for configurations requiring high-bandwidth expansion or error-correcting memory.

The integrated graphics comparison favors the Core Ultra 5 125HL on paper. Its Arc Xe-LPG 112EU is a more recent GPU architecture than the UHD Graphics 770, but the database records no graphics benchmarks for either part. The i7-14701TE's higher overall percentile ranking at 78 versus 50 reflects its position in the full CPU database, though this comparison is influenced by the Core Ultra 5 125HL's missing benchmark entries.

The Verdict

The database presents an incomplete comparison. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has extensive recorded performance data, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has none. Any selection between these two processors must account for this asymmetry.

The i7-14701TE is the only part with measured performance in this comparison. Its average benchmark score of 26013, 78th percentile ranking, and competitive standing against AMD rivals such as the Ryzen 5 8540U and Ryzen 5 8640HS indicate a solid mid-to-upper tier desktop processor. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock, 33 MB of L3 cache, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity make it the more feature-complete package for traditional desktop workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 125HL offers a higher core count at 14 cores and 18 threads, a newer 7 nm process node, and a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Its Arc Xe-LPG 112EU integrated graphics and lower 1.20 GHz base clock suggest a design aimed at a different balance of characteristics. The absence of benchmark scores means the database cannot verify whether its architectural advantages produce real-world wins.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the i7-14701TE is the processor with proven performance metrics, while the Core Ultra 5 125HL remains unmeasured in this database. Users requiring verified benchmark results should select the i7-14701TE. Users prioritizing the Core Ultra 5 125HL's core count, integrated graphics, or memory bandwidth must rely on specifications alone, as no performance data exists to confirm those advantages.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125HL has an average benchmark score of 0 because it has no recorded benchmarks in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has 14 cores and 18 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for these processors?

A: The i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 125HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 125HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 5 125HL?

A: The Core Ultra 5 125HL has a launch MSRP of $325. The i7-14701TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Q: How does the i7-14701TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14701TE is 0.1 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 0.5 percent ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, 0.4 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, and 0.7 percent behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.