Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two desktop processors clearly by workload character and platform generation. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins exactly one benchmark out of the seventeen head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K takes the remaining sixteen. That single victory for the i7-14701TE comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2405 against 2132 for the Ultra 5, a 12.8% advantage. Every other measured test, including all multi-threaded workloads and the majority of single-threaded PassMark tests, favors the Core Ultra 5 245K by margins ranging from 24.8% to 65.5%.

The Core Ultra 5 245K belongs to the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 54053. The Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile with an average score of 26013. The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 include the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (0.8% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 54762 (1.3% ahead), which places it in strong company. The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are all lower-power mobile or desktop parts, including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% ahead), confirming its position as an efficiency-oriented part rather than a performance leader.

For users choosing between these two, the data points to the Core Ultra 5 245K for essentially every compute-heavy scenario. The i7-14701TE only makes sense in situations where its 45 watt TDP and platform compatibility matter more than raw throughput, since the Ultra 5 consumes 125 watts. The i7-14701TE also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 only. Those platform and power constraints define the i7-14701TE's niche.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins all multi-threaded benchmarks in the head-to-head data. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25066 versus 17035 for the i7-14701TE, a 32% difference. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the margin is 53.4% (15368 versus 7154), and in PassMark multithread it is 43047 versus 20042, also 53.4% ahead.

Q: Does the Core i7-14701TE beat the Core Ultra 5 245K in any test?

A: Yes, exactly one test. The i7-14701TE scores 2405 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 12.8% higher than the Ultra 5's 2132. No other benchmark in the head-to-head list favors the i7-14701TE.

Q: How do their single-threaded scores compare outside of Cinebench?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245K leads in PassMark single-thread with 4714 versus 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 44.1% margin. The Ultra 5 also wins Cinebench R15 single-core (322 versus 242, 24.8% ahead) and Cinebench R20 single-core (2169 versus 1010, 53.4% ahead). The i7-14701TE only wins the R23 single-core test.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. Despite fewer threads, the Ultra 5 wins every multi-threaded benchmark in the comparison.

Q: Which processor has the higher power limit?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a TDP of 125 watts. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts. This 80-watt difference reflects the i7-14701TE's positioning as a low-power desktop part.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K support ECC memory. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 only.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures and production nodes. The Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 245K uses Arrow Lake architecture, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. This process node difference explains part of the performance gap: the Ultra 5 packs more cores into a slightly smaller die.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. 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 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE has more total L3 cache, but the Ultra 5 has larger per-core caches across L1 and L2. The 14-core Ultra 5 also benefits from having more physical cores, each with its own cache allocation.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The Ultra 5's graphics architecture is newer and tied to the Arrow Lake platform. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 supports only DDR5. The Ultra 5 also has a higher memory bandwidth specification at 102.4 GB/s, though the i7-14701TE's memory bandwidth is not listed in the database.

The sockets are incompatible. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 uses Intel Socket 1851. This means a motherboard upgrade is required when moving between these two platforms. The Ultra 5 also has more PCIe lanes from the CPU: 20 Gen 5 lanes versus 16 Gen 5 lanes for the i7-14701TE.

The multiplier is unlocked on the Ultra 5, while the i7-14701TE has a locked multiplier. This gives the Ultra 5 overclocking headroom that the i7-14701TE lacks. The production status for both is listed as active, and both are desktop market segment parts.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: 8 cores for the i7-14701TE versus 14 cores for the Ultra 5. Thread counts also differ: 16 threads for the i7-14701TE versus 14 threads for the Ultra 5. The i7-14701TE uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 16 threads from 8 cores, while the Ultra 5 has no hyperthreading and runs one thread per core.

Base clocks differ significantly. The i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz, while the Ultra 5 has a base clock of 4.20 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz for both processors. The much higher base clock on the Ultra 5 contributes to its performance advantage in sustained workloads, especially multi-threaded tests where all cores operate near base frequency.

TDP differs by 80 watts: 45 watts for the i7-14701TE versus 125 watts for the Ultra 5. The socket differs: Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE versus Intel Socket 1851 for the Ultra 5. The process node differs: 10 nm for the i7-14701TE versus 3 nm for the Ultra 5. The foundry differs: Intel for the i7-14701TE versus TSMC for the Ultra 5.

Memory support differs: the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory support is present on both. The Ultra 5 has a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe lanes differ: 16 Gen 5 lanes for the i7-14701TE versus 20 Gen 5 lanes for the Ultra 5. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701TE versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Ultra 5. The multiplier is locked on the i7-14701TE and unlocked on the Ultra 5. The launch MSRP for the Ultra 5 is $319, stated once here. The i7-14701TE has no launch MSRP in the database.

Release dates differ: the i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 5 was released on 2024-10-23. The part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SRQCT for the Ultra 5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 5 245K dominates the head-to-head results with 16 wins out of 17 comparisons. The largest margin comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ultra 5 scores 414 against 143 for the i7-14701TE, a 65.5% lead. PassMark data encryption shows a 64.9% margin (33286 versus 11699), and PassMark extended instructions shows 61.8% (37617 versus 14354). PassMark floating point math follows at 61.6% (130678 versus 50219), and PassMark random string sorting at 58.7% (55098 versus 22760).

The Cinebench multi-core results show consistent advantages for the Ultra 5. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 5 scores 3850 versus 1716, a 55.4% margin. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 15368 versus 7154, a 53.4% margin. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a smaller but still decisive 32% margin with 25066 versus 17035. PassMark multithread repeats the 53.4% margin with 43047 versus 20042.

Single-threaded results are more mixed but still favor the Ultra 5 in most cases. PassMark single-thread shows 4714 versus 2637, a 44.1% margin. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 53.4% margin with 2169 versus 1010. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 24.8% margin with 322 versus 242. The lone exception is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the i7-14701TE takes the win with 2405 versus 2132, a 12.8% margin.

PassMark integer math shows a 33.2% margin (98524 versus 65792), and PassMark physics shows a 39.6% margin (3081 versus 1860). PassMark data compression shows a 51.9% margin (458817 versus 220520). Across all seventeen tests, the average benchmark score tells the same story: 54053 for the Ultra 5 versus 26013 for the i7-14701TE, meaning the Ultra 5 averages more than double the i7-14701TE's score.

The percentile rankings confirm the gap. The Ultra 5 sits at the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile. The nearest rival data for the Ultra 5 includes the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (0.8% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 54762 (1.3% ahead), showing that the Ultra 5 competes with higher-end desktop parts. The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (0.7% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5% behind), are lower-tier mobile and low-power desktop chips.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 245K wins in every compute-heavy category measured. Multi-threaded rendering, as captured by Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core, goes to the Ultra 5 by margins between 32% and 55.4%. Data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, physics simulation, random string sorting, and PassMark multithread all favor the Ultra 5 by margins between 33.2% and 65.5%. Single-threaded PassMark performance also favors the Ultra 5 by 44.1%. This makes the Ultra 5 the clear choice for content creation, scientific computing, data processing, and general desktop productivity where raw throughput matters.

The i7-14701TE wins exactly one measured category: Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2405 versus 2132. This 12.8% advantage indicates that in a specific single-threaded rendering workload, the i7-14701TE's Raptor Lake architecture with its 33 MB shared L3 cache can outperform the Arrow Lake part. However, this single win does not extend to other single-threaded tests, as the Ultra 5 leads in Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R20 single-core, and PassMark single-thread. The i7-14701TE's advantage appears isolated to the R23 single-core test rather than representing a general single-threaded superiority.

The i7-14701TE's practical wins come from its specifications rather than its benchmark results. Its 45 watt TDP makes it suitable for power-constrained builds, while the Ultra 5's 125 watt TDP requires more substantial cooling and power delivery. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 memory, which allows upgrades on existing DDR4 platforms, whereas the Ultra 5 requires DDR5. The i7-14701TE also uses Intel Socket 1700, which is compatible with a wider range of existing motherboards than the Ultra 5's Intel Socket 1851. These platform-level advantages do not translate into benchmark victories, but they define the i7-14701TE's role for users prioritizing power efficiency and component reuse.

The Ultra 5's unlocked multiplier adds overclocking capability, and its 20 Gen 5 PCIe lanes provide more expansion bandwidth than the i7-14701TE's 16 lanes. The Ultra 5's 3 nm process node from TSMC, combined with 17,800 million transistors and a 243 mm² die, delivers the performance density that drives its benchmark dominance. The i7-14701TE's 10 nm Intel process with a 257 mm² die achieves lower power consumption but at a substantial performance cost. For any workload where benchmark scores dictate the choice, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the data-supported option. The Core i7-14701TE remains relevant only where its 45 watt envelope and DDR4 support are non-negotiable requirements.