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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL occupy very different positions in the database. The i7-14701TE has a full set of measured benchmark results, while the Ultra 5 125UL has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided: the i7-14701TE delivers measurable performance data, and the Ultra 5 125UL offers no verified scores in the database.

The i7-14701TE is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 8 cores and 16 threads. Its boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz, and it carries a 45 W TDP. In Cinebench R23, the chip records a multicore score of 17035 and a singlecore score of 2405. The Cinebench R20 results show 7154 multicore and 1010 singlecore. Cinebench R15 yields 1716 multicore and 242 singlecore. These numbers establish a clear baseline for multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

PassMark results for the i7-14701TE further delineate its strengths. The multithread score is 20042, and the single thread score is 2637. Integer math posts 65792, floating point math posts 50219, and extended instructions posts 14354. Data compression scores 220520, data encryption scores 11699, and random string sorting scores 22760. Physics processing records 1860, and find prime numbers records 143.

The Ultra 5 125UL, by contrast, has an empty benchmark array. No Cinebench, PassMark, or other scores are available for it in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its nearest rivals list is empty. This absence of data prevents any direct numerical comparison between the two processors.

The i7-14701TE holds a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 26013. The Ultra 5 125UL sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which reflects the lack of recorded measurements rather than an actual performance level.

Looking at the i7-14701TE's nearest rivals provides context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 has an average score of 25981, which is 0.1% lower than the i7-14701TE. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 26106, 0.4% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880, 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.7% higher. These deltas are small, placing the i7-14701TE in a tightly contested performance band around the 26000 mark.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded results. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock gives it a strong position in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17035 and PassMark multithread score of 20042 both point to solid parallel processing capability.

Single-threaded performance is also a clear strength. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 2405 and PassMark single thread score of 2637 indicate responsive single-core execution. The high boost clock of 5.20 GHz supports this result. For integer-heavy tasks, the PassMark integer math score of 65792 shows strong arithmetic throughput. Floating point math at 50219 and extended instructions at 14354 round out the compute profile.

Data-focused workloads show particular strength. The data compression score of 220520 is the highest single result in the i7-14701TE's benchmark set. Data encryption at 11699 and random string sorting at 22760 further demonstrate capability in memory and data manipulation tasks. Physics processing at 1860 is comparatively modest but still recorded.

The Ultra 5 125UL has no benchmark wins because it has no benchmark data. Its specifications suggest a different design: 12 cores and 14 threads, a 1.30 GHz base clock, a 4.30 GHz boost clock, and a 15 W TDP. The core count is higher, but the thread count is lower than the i7-14701TE's 16 threads. The much lower TDP of 15 W indicates a power-lean design, but without measured scores, the database cannot quantify how that translates to performance.

Memory bandwidth for the Ultra 5 125UL is listed at 89.6 GB/s, a figure the i7-14701TE does not have recorded. The Ultra 5 125UL supports DDR5 memory, while the i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra 5 125UL. These are architectural differences rather than performance results.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. Its 78th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 26013 place it among a cluster of AMD Ryzen 5-class chips, all within 0.7% of one another. The i7-14701TE edges the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 by 0.1% and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE by 0.5%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U by 0.7%. This is a razor-thin margin across the board.

The Ultra 5 125UL cannot be evaluated for performance because the database contains no benchmark results for it. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 reflect missing data, not a measured outcome. The processor's specifications indicate a lower-power design with a 15 W TDP and a 4.30 GHz boost clock, but no test confirms how those specifications perform in practice.

For users selecting between these two, the data supports the i7-14701TE for any workload that requires verified performance. The 16 threads, 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache give it a substantial specification advantage on paper, and the benchmark results confirm strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capability. The Ultra 5 125UL offers a lower TDP and a higher core count, but without benchmark scores, its real-world performance remains unmeasured.

The i7-14701TE also carries a 10 nm process node and a 257 mm² die size. The Ultra 5 125UL uses a 7 nm node. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 125UL uses Intel Socket 1851. Both are desktop parts with active production status. The i7-14701TE was released on June 30, 2024, and the Ultra 5 125UL was released earlier on April 7, 2024.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL boosts to 4.30 GHz.

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

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 125UL has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The i7-14701TE has a 45 W TDP, and the Ultra 5 125UL has a 15 W TDP.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE support ECC memory?

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

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

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 125UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Why does the Ultra 5 125UL have a 50th percentile ranking?

A: The Ultra 5 125UL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its average benchmark score is 0. The 50th percentile reflects the absence of measured data rather than a tested performance level.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and architectures. The i7-14701TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Ultra 5 125UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1, built on Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename. The i7-14701TE is a Raptor Lake Refresh part, while the Ultra 5 125UL is a Meteor Lake-PS part.

Process nodes differ. The i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process node, and the Ultra 5 125UL uses a 7 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel. The i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Ultra 5 125UL has no die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 125UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE's L3 cache is nearly three times larger.

Memory support also differs. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. The Ultra 5 125UL supports DDR5 memory, with the database noting that support depends on the motherboard, also across a dual-channel bus. The Ultra 5 125UL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra 5 125UL.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The i7-14701TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 125UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. This gives the i7-14701TE a wider and newer PCIe interface.

Integrated graphics differ. The i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Ultra 5 125UL includes Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 5 125UL uses Intel Socket 1851, so they are not socket-compatible.

The i7-14701TE has a launch MSRP of none recorded, while the Ultra 5 125UL has a launch MSRP of $309. Both processors are currently active in production. The i7-14701TE was released on June 30, 2024, and the Ultra 5 125UL was released on April 7, 2024.