Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is starkly defined by workload type. The i7-14701TE claims 10 victories across the recorded tests, while the Core Ultra 5 228V takes 7. This is not a close contest in overall character; it is a tale of two entirely different processor philosophies.

The i7-14701TE dominates in multi-threaded throughput. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17035 against the Ultra 5's 9932, a decisive 71.5% advantage. This is the largest margin in the entire comparison. The pattern continues in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14701TE scores 65792 versus 39679, a 65.8% lead. Even in less dramatic multi-threaded tests like Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i7-14701TE holds a 10.2% edge (7154 vs 6491), and in PassMark multi-thread it leads 20042 to 18227, a 10% difference. The data consistently points to one conclusion: the i7-14701TE is built for sustained parallel workloads, likely due to its 16 threads versus the Ultra 5's 8 threads.

The Core Ultra 5 228V, conversely, excels in single-thread and specific instruction-heavy tasks. Its most striking victory is in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3836 against the i7-14701TE's 2637, a massive 31.3% margin. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core (267 vs 242, a 9.4% lead). The Ultra 5's wins in PassMark data encryption (13032 vs 11699, a 10.2% lead), extended instructions (14801 vs 14354, a 3% lead), and floating point math (53310 vs 50219, a 5.8% lead) reveal a processor with a modern architecture that handles specialized instructions and cryptographic workloads more efficiently, even while losing on raw integer throughput and core count.

The Verdict

The recorded data suggests two distinct user profiles. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear choice for workloads that scale with thread count and sustained multi-core performance. Its 71.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 65.8% lead in PassMark integer math are not incremental; they are transformative for rendering, compilation, or heavy simulation tasks. The 10% edge in PassMark multi-thread and 20.9% lead in PassMark physics further reinforce its position as the superior processor for parallel compute. Its 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the Ultra 5's 75th, confirms this broader performance ceiling.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V, on the other hand, is the choice for single-thread responsiveness and efficiency-focused tasks. Its 31.3% victory in PassMark single-thread is the single largest win for either processor in any category. This indicates superior per-core performance, which translates to snappier application launches and faster single-threaded operations. Its wins in encryption and floating point math also suggest it is better suited for security-related and scientific floating-point workloads. However, its 8 MB of L3 cache versus the i7-14701TE's 33 MB, and its 17 TDP versus 45 TDP, place it in a different power and performance envelope entirely. The data shows the Ultra 5 is not a substitute for the i7-14701TE in heavy multi-core work; it is a specialized, efficient alternative for light, responsive, and security-conscious computing.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory for the Intel Core i7-14701TE is in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The i7-14701TE scores 17035, while the Core Ultra 5 228V scores 9932. This 71.5% delta is the defining result of the comparison, showing a massive gap in sustained multi-threaded rendering performance. The second-largest win for the i7-14701TE is in PassMark integer math, where it scores 65792 against 39679, a 65.8% margin. This test measures raw arithmetic throughput, and the i7-14701TE's 16 threads provide a decisive advantage over the Ultra 5's 8 threads.

The i7-14701TE continues its dominance in PassMark data compression with a score of 220520 versus 173924, a 26.8% lead. In PassMark physics, it scores 1860 against 1538, a 20.9% advantage. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a 14.2% lead (1716 vs 1502.5), and Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 10.2% lead (7154 vs 6491). PassMark multi-thread shows a 10% lead (20042 vs 18227), and PassMark random string sorting shows a 7.1% lead (22760 vs 21254). Even in Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701TE wins with 2405 against 1758, a 36.8% margin, which is surprising given the Ultra 5's single-thread strengths elsewhere.

The Core Ultra 5 228V's biggest win is in PassMark single-thread, where it scores 3836 against 2637, a 31.3% margin. This is a substantial single-thread performance advantage. The Ultra 5 also wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 267 versus 242, a 9.4% lead. In PassMark data encryption, it scores 13032 versus 11699, a 10.2% win. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 14.9% win (168 vs 143), and PassMark extended instructions shows a 3% win (14801 vs 14354). PassMark floating point math is another Ultra 5 win, with 53310 versus 50219, a 5.8% margin. These wins cluster around specialized, single-threaded, or cryptographic operations, where the Ultra 5's newer Lunar Lake architecture shows its efficiency.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has an average score of 21440. The i7-14701TE also ranks higher in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Ultra 5's 75th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins every multi-threaded benchmark. Its largest win is a 71.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (17035 vs 9932), followed by a 65.8% lead in PassMark integer math (65792 vs 39679) and a 26.8% lead in PassMark data compression (220520 vs 173924).

Q: In which benchmarks does the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V outperform the i7-14701TE?

A: The Core Ultra 5 228V wins in PassMark single-thread (3836 vs 2637), Cinebench R15 single-core (267 vs 242), PassMark data encryption (13032 vs 11699), PassMark find prime numbers (168 vs 143), PassMark floating point math (53310 vs 50219), and PassMark extended instructions (14801 vs 14354).

Q: What is the thread count difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the release dates for these two processors?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V was released on 2024-09-23.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different architectural generations from Intel. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture with the same Lunar Lake codename, and is part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, representing a significant manufacturing advancement.

The core layouts differ substantially. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Ultra 5 228V also has 8 cores but only 8 threads, meaning no hyper-threading. The L1 cache differs: the i7-14701TE has 80 KB per core, while the Ultra 5 has 192 KB per core. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the i7-14701TE and 2.5 MB per core on the Ultra 5. The L3 cache is dramatically different: 33 MB shared on the i7-14701TE versus 8 MB shared on the Ultra 5.

The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 228V does not. The memory support also differs, with the i7-14701TE supporting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. PCIe lane counts differ significantly: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are also different: the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 uses Arc 130V.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 228V differ in several key specifications. The i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Ultra 5 228V has the same base clock of 2.10 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The TDP is a major difference: the i7-14701TE is rated at 45 watts, while the Ultra 5 228V is rated at 17 watts, indicating a much lower power envelope for the Ultra 5.

The sockets are incompatible: the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833. The market segments differ as well, with the i7-14701TE classified as a Desktop processor and the Ultra 5 228V classified as a Mobile processor. The i7-14701TE has a generation label of Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh), while the Ultra 5 is labeled Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake). The part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SRPMVSRPMU for the Ultra 5 228V. Both are currently active in production and both have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports overclocking.