Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data reveals a clear split: the Intel Core i7-14701TE dominates multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V counters in several single-thread and specialized instruction tests. The i7-14701TE wins 10 of the 17 recorded comparisons, with the Ultra 5 226V taking 7.

The largest single margin belongs to the i7-14701TE in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17035 against 9848, a 73% advantage. This is the decisive gap between the two parts. The same pattern appears in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14701TE scores 65792 versus 38647, a 70.2% lead. These two results confirm that the 8-core, 16-thread configuration of the i7-14701TE is far better suited to parallel compute density.

The i7-14701TE also leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core (1716 vs 1501, 14.3%), Cinebench R20 multi-core (7154 vs 6381, 12.1%), and Cinebench R20 single-core (1010 vs 900, 12.2%). Notably, the Cinebench R20 single-core result breaks the pattern elsewhere: this is a single-thread test where the i7-14701TE wins, despite the Ultra 5 226V having higher PassMark single-thread scores. The R23 single-core result also favors the i7-14701TE, 2405 vs 1744, a 37.9% margin.

The Ultra 5 226V answers with PassMark single-thread, scoring 3754 against 2637, a 29.8% advantage. That is its largest win. Data encryption also goes to the Ultra 5 226V (12710 vs 11699, 8% faster), as does extended instructions (14724 vs 14354, 2.5%), prime number finding (166 vs 143, 13.9%), and floating-point math (52270 vs 50219, 3.9%). These wins are narrower than the i7-14701TE's multi-core margins, but they show the Lunar Lake architecture is not merely efficient; it holds genuine single-thread and instruction-level advantages.

Other i7-14701TE wins include data compression (220520 vs 170687, 29.2%), PassMark multi-thread (20042 vs 17850, 12.3%), physics (1860 vs 1449, 28.4%), and random string sorting (22760 vs 20813, 9.4%). The physics and compression results reinforce the multi-thread story, while string sorting indicates memory-access patterns that favor the i7-14701TE's larger shared L3 cache.

The average benchmark score for the i7-14701TE is 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Ultra 5 226V averages 19368, in the 73rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-14701TE include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (avg 25981, 0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (avg 26106, 0.4% ahead). The Ultra 5 226V sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (avg 19364, 0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-1345U (avg 19411, 0.2% ahead). These percentile and rival data indicate that the i7-14701TE competes in a higher performance tier overall, while the Ultra 5 226V sits in a lower average band despite its single-thread wins.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, with 73% and 70.2% leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core and PassMark integer math respectively. Its 16 threads, 33 MB shared L3 cache, and 5.20 GHz boost clock drive these results. The Ultra 5 226V cannot close that gap in any multi-core test.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is the better choice for single-thread responsiveness and specific instruction-level tasks. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3754 is 29.8% higher, and it wins data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and floating-point math. These are not small margins in encryption and prime numbers (8% and 13.9%), but they are smaller than the i7-14701TE's multi-core leads.

For a desktop system where rendering, compilation, compression, or physics simulation is the priority, the i7-14701TE is the clear selection. For a mobile platform where power draw is constrained (17 W TDP versus 45 W) and single-thread tasks dominate, the Ultra 5 226V is the logical pick. The data does not suggest one is universally superior; it shows two different design goals.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process fabricated by Intel, with the codename Raptor Lake-R. The Ultra 5 226V uses Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC, with the codename Lunar Lake. This node difference is significant: the 3 nm process is far denser, which helps explain the Ultra 5 226V's 17 W TDP versus the i7-14701TE's 45 W TDP.

The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, using Hyper-Threading to double thread count. The Ultra 5 226V also has 8 cores but only 8 threads, meaning no simultaneous multi-threading. This directly explains the multi-core benchmark gaps. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 5 226V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, but only 8 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the i7-14701TE (33 MB vs 8 MB) is a major contributor to its data compression (29.2% lead) and random string sorting (9.4% lead) wins.

The i7-14701TE uses a 257 mm² die, while the Ultra 5 226V's die size is not recorded. The i7-14701TE integrates UHD Graphics 770; the Ultra 5 226V integrates Arc 130V. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory; the Ultra 5 226V does not. PCIe lanes differ: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 226V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory; the Ultra 5 226V's memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard.

Specification Differences

The base clocks are identical at 2.10 GHz for both parts. The boost clocks diverge: the i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, the Ultra 5 226V to 4.50 GHz. This 0.70 GHz difference partially explains why the i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core despite the Ultra 5 226V's PassMark single-thread win.

The i7-14701TE has 16 threads versus 8 threads on the Ultra 5 226V. TDP differs substantially: 45 W for the i7-14701TE, 17 W for the Ultra 5 226V. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE, Intel BGA 2833 for the Ultra 5 226V. The market segments differ: the i7-14701TE is Desktop, the Ultra 5 226V is Mobile. Release dates also differ: the i7-14701TE launched 2024-06-30, the Ultra 5 226V launched 2024-09-23. Both are Active in production and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i7-14701TE part number is Q49GSRNJL; the Ultra 5 226V part number is SRPMQSRPMR.

Memory bus is dual-channel for both. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5; the Ultra 5 226V's support is motherboard-dependent. ECC memory is present on the i7-14701TE and absent on the Ultra 5 226V. The i7-14701TE's L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core on the Ultra 5 226V, but the i7-14701TE's L3 is 33 MB shared versus 8 MB shared. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the i7-14701TE versus 192 KB per core on the Ultra 5 226V.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins every multi-core benchmark. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 17035 vs 9848, a 73% lead. PassMark multi-thread shows 20042 vs 17850, a 12.3% lead.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread tests?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V wins PassMark single-thread with 3754 vs 2637, a 29.8% lead. However, the i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R20 single-core (1010 vs 900, 12.2%) and Cinebench R23 single-core (2405 vs 1744, 37.9%).

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The i7-14701TE has a 45 W TDP, while the Ultra 5 226V has a 17 W TDP. The Ultra 5 226V is designed for lower power draw.

Q: Do both processors have 8 cores?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores. The i7-14701TE has 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 226V has 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the Ultra 5 226V has 8 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the integrated graphics?

A: The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Ultra 5 226V uses Arc 130V.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 226V does not.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE wins in multi-threaded compute, compression, physics, and integer-heavy workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core (73% lead), PassMark integer math (70.2%), data compression (29.2%), physics (28.4%), and random string sorting (9.4%) all point to a processor that scales with thread count and large shared cache. Its 16 threads and 33 MB L3 make it the stronger choice for rendering, batch processing, and data-heavy tasks. The 45 W TDP and desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) indicate a system built for sustained performance rather than portability.

The Ultra 5 226V wins in single-thread PassMark (29.8%), data encryption (8%), extended instructions (2.5%), prime number finding (13.9%), and floating-point math (3.9%). These wins suggest the Lunar Lake cores execute certain instruction streams more efficiently, likely aided by the 192 KB L1 per core and 2.5 MB L2 per core. The 17 W TDP and mobile BGA 2833 socket position it for thin-and-light systems where battery life and low heat matter more than raw parallel throughput.

The i7-14701TE also wins Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core, plus Cinebench R20 and R23 single-core, giving it a broader benchmark footprint. The Ultra 5 226V's PassMark single-thread victory is its most decisive, but the i7-14701TE's Cinebench single-core wins show that the older architecture still holds its own in rendering-style single-thread tasks. The data does not show a clear winner for general-purpose use; it shows a desktop-first, thread-hungry processor against a mobile-first, efficiency-focused processor. Each wins where its design priorities align with the workload.