Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX Comparison

Intel Core i7-14701TE is a desktop processor from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads. Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Arrow Lake architecture with 14 cores and 14 threads. The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between the two parts, with the Core Ultra 5 235HX winning all 17 head-to-head comparisons.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark results are uniform: Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX wins every single test in the database. The Intel Core i7-14701TE records zero wins across 17 comparisons, while the Core Ultra 5 235HX takes all 17.

The closest margin for the Core i7-14701TE comes in the PassMark physics test, where it scores 1860 against 2550 for the Core Ultra 5 235HX, a delta of -27.1%. The next smallest gap is in PassMark integer math, with the Core i7-14701TE at 65792 versus 97177, a difference of -32.3%. These two tests represent the areas where the desktop chip is least far behind, though it still trails by more than a quarter in both.

The largest margin favoring the Core Ultra 5 235HX appears in PassMark data encryption, where the mobile chip scores 32697 against 11699 for the Core i7-14701TE, a delta of -64.2%. PassMark floating point math shows a similarly wide gap at -61.3%, with scores of 129819 and 50219 respectively. PassMark find prime numbers also exceeds 60% separation, recording 361 for the Core Ultra 5 235HX versus 143 for the Core i7-14701TE, a -60.4% delta.

For single-threaded workloads, the Core Ultra 5 235HX holds a substantial advantage. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 4903 against 2405, a -50.9% delta. The PassMark single thread test shows 4683 versus 2637, a -43.7% gap. Multi-threaded results follow the same pattern, with Cinebench R23 multi-core at 34731 versus 17035, a -51% delta, and PassMark multithread at 40849 versus 20042, also -50.9%.

The Verdict

The data indicates that Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX is the superior processor across every measured workload category. Its average benchmark score of 52073 places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile with an average score of 26013.

The Core Ultra 5 235HX also positions itself among considerably stronger rivals. Its nearest competitors include AMD EPYC 8124P with an average score of 52121 and a delta of -0.1%, AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947 with a delta of 0.2%, Intel Core i7-14700 at 52301 with a delta of -0.4%, and Intel Core i9-13900F at 51730 with a delta of 0.7%. This places it in direct competition with high-end desktop parts from the previous generation.

The Core i7-14701TE, by contrast, competes with mainstream mobile and desktop chips. Its nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 with a delta of 0.1%, AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 with a delta of -0.4%, AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 with a delta of 0.5%, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 with a delta of -0.7%.

For workloads that demand maximum throughput, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, the Core Ultra 5 235HX is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. The Core i7-14701TE remains a functional desktop option, but the benchmark data shows it operating in a different performance class entirely.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite reveals the scale of the performance gap. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 3500 against 1716 for the Core i7-14701TE, a -51% delta. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 494 versus 242, also -51%. Cinebench R20 multi-core records 14587 versus 7154, a -51% delta, while single-core shows 2059 versus 1010, a -50.9% gap. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 34731 versus 17035, -51%, and single-core delivers 4903 versus 2405, -50.9%.

The PassMark data compression test shows the Core Ultra 5 235HX at 426417 versus 220520, a -48.3% delta. Data encryption shows the largest relative gap at -64.2%, with scores of 32697 and 11699. Extended instructions score 34808 versus 14354, a -58.8% delta. Find prime numbers records 361 versus 143, a -60.4% gap. Floating point math scores 129819 versus 50219, a -61.3% delta.

Integer math presents one of the closer margins, with 97177 versus 65792, a -32.3% delta. Multithread performance shows 40849 versus 20042, a -50.9% gap. Physics test results are the closest overall, with 2550 versus 1860, a -27.1% delta. Random string sorting records 50929 versus 22760, a -55.3% gap. Both PassMark single thread and single_thread tests show identical results: 4683 versus 2637, a -43.7% delta.

Every delta in the database is negative from the perspective of the Core i7-14701TE, confirming that the Core Ultra 5 235HX maintains a consistent advantage. The smallest gaps in physics and integer math suggest the desktop chip has relatively stronger performance in these specific operations, but the absolute scores still favor the mobile processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has an average benchmark score of 52073, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average score of 26013.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the difference in single-core performance between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 4903 versus 2405 for the Core i7-14701TE, a -50.9% delta. The PassMark single thread test shows 4683 versus 2637, a -43.7% delta.

Q: Which processor has a higher clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: What are the cache configurations?

A: The Core 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 Core Ultra 5 235HX has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX does not support ECC memory.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-HX, and is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 235HX has 17,800 million transistors on a die size of 243 mm², while the Core i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The Core i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235HX provides 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235HX has more physical cores but no hyper-threading, while the Core i7-14701TE has fewer cores but doubles its thread count. Cache layouts also differ: the Core i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 235HX has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support separates the two. The Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus and includes ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 5 235HX supports only DDR5 on a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also varies: the Core i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 235HX provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Both processors include integrated graphics, but different implementations. The Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235HX uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 48EU. The Core Ultra 5 235HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i7-14701TE does not. The Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment, while the Core Ultra 5 235HX uses Intel BGA 2114 and targets the mobile segment.

The Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45, and the Core Ultra 5 235HX has a TDP of 55. The Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 235HX was released on 2025-01-12. Both are listed as active in production status. The process node difference, from 10 nm to 3 nm, combined with the larger core count, explains much of the performance separation observed in the benchmark data.