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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive and consistent advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF across every single recorded workload. Out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, the Core Ultra 5 245KF wins all 17. The Intel Core i7-14701TE does not register a single victory.

The largest margins appear in multi-threaded rendering tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 245KF scores 36647 against 17035 for the Core i7-14701TE, a delta of -53.5% (measured from the Ultra's perspective). The pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the Ultra scores 15391 versus 7154, and in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 3693 versus 1716. Each of these three multi-core tests shows the same -53.5% delta, indicating a uniform scaling advantage across the Cinebench suite.

Single-core performance follows the same trajectory. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 5 245KF posts 5173 against 2405 for the i7-14701TE, again a -53.5% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 2172 versus 1010, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 521 versus 242. The consistent -53.5% figure across both single- and multi-core Cinebench tests suggests the performance gap is largely architectural rather than workload-specific.

The PassMark suite reveals a more varied spread of margins. The narrowest gap is in integer math, where the Ultra 5 245KF scores 98854 against 65792 for the i7-14701TE, a delta of -33.4%. Floating point math shows a wider separation: 131546 versus 50219, a -61.8% delta. The largest single delta in the entire dataset is in find prime numbers, where the Ultra scores 416 against 143, a -65.6% difference. Data encryption also shows a large gap at -65%, with scores of 33381 and 11699 respectively.

The extended instructions test favors the Ultra by -62.1%, with scores of 37912 and 14354. Random string sorting shows a -58.8% delta, with 55206 versus 22760. Data compression comes in at -52.1%, with 460123 versus 220520. The multithread benchmark shows a -53.5% delta, with 43110 versus 20042, while physics shows a narrower -38% delta, with 2998 versus 1860.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 245KF is 55093, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i7-14701TE averages 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile. The Ultra's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 54762 (a 0.6% delta) and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K at 54053 (a 1.9% delta). The i7-14701TE sits among lower-tier competitors: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (-0.4%), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (-0.7%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The Intel Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S.

The manufacturing process differs substantially. The i7-14701TE is built on a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 245KF is built on a 3 nm node at TSMC. The Ultra also carries a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the i7-14701TE has no recorded transistor count. Die sizes are similar: 257 mm² for the i7-14701TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra.

Core and thread configurations diverge significantly. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra has more physical cores but no hyperthreading, whereas the i7-14701TE has fewer cores but doubles its thread count. Despite having fewer threads, the Ultra still dominates every multi-threaded benchmark.

Cache hierarchies are structured differently. The i7-14701TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 245KF provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra has larger per-core caches, while the i7-14701TE has a larger shared L3 pool.

Memory support also differs. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 245KF supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Ultra records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory; the Ultra does not.

PCIe connectivity favors the Ultra. The i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ultra provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also separate the two: the i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics (N/A).

The multiplier is unlocked on the Ultra 5 245KF, whereas the i7-14701TE has a locked multiplier. Sockets differ accordingly: the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra uses Intel Socket 1851. Release dates also differ, with the i7-14701TE releasing earlier and the Ultra releasing later.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average benchmark score of 55093, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. The Ultra also holds the 91st percentile ranking versus the 78th percentile for the i7-14701TE.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245KF leads by a consistent -53.5% delta in all three Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 36647 versus 17035; in R20, 15391 versus 7154; and in R15, 3693 versus 1716.

Q: Does the Core i7-14701TE win any benchmark at all?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Core Ultra 5 245KF wins every test. The i7-14701TE records zero wins.

Q: What is the closest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The narrowest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Ultra 5 245KF scores 98854 against 65792 for the i7-14701TE, a delta of -33.4%. The next closest is PassMark physics at -38%, with scores of 2998 and 1860.

Q: What are the largest benchmark gaps?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers at -65.6%, with scores of 416 and 143. PassMark data encryption follows at -65%, with 33381 versus 11699. PassMark extended instructions shows -62.1%, and floating point math shows -61.8%.

Q: Do the two processors use the same socket and memory?

A: No. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 5 245KF uses Intel Socket 1851 and supports DDR5 only. The Ultra records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i7-14701TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 4.20 GHz for the Ultra. Both boost to 5.20 GHz. TDP is 45 W for the i7-14701TE and 125 W for the Ultra.

Process node differs: 10 nm for the i7-14701TE, 3 nm for the Ultra. The foundry is Intel for the i7-14701TE and TSMC for the Ultra. Transistor count is unrecorded for the i7-14701TE and 17,800 million for the Ultra. Die size is 257 mm² for the i7-14701TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra.

Cache differs across all levels. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14701TE versus DDR5 only for the Ultra. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra. Memory bandwidth is unrecorded for the i7-14701TE and 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra.

PCIe lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE, Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Ultra. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE and N/A on the Ultra. The multiplier is locked on the i7-14701TE and unlocked on the Ultra. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. The launch MSRP for the Ultra 5 245KF is $294; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701TE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF wins in every measurable category in the database. Multi-threaded rendering, single-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, floating point, integer math, physics, prime number computation, string sorting, and extended instruction workloads all favor the Ultra. Its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 55093 place it well above the i7-14701TE's 78th percentile and 26013 average.

The Ultra's strongest relative advantages are in find prime numbers (-65.6%), data encryption (-65%), extended instructions (-62.1%), and floating point math (-61.8%). These workloads appear to benefit from the Arrow Lake architecture's larger per-core caches (192 KB L1, 3 MB L2) and the 3 nm process node. The narrower gap in integer math (-33.4%) suggests that workload is less sensitive to the architectural differences between the two.

The Core i7-14701TE does not win any benchmark, but its profile is not without distinguishing traits. It supports ECC memory, which the Ultra does not. It includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), whereas the Ultra has no integrated graphics at all. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, a flexibility the Ultra lacks. Its 45 W TDP is substantially lower than the Ultra's 125 W, and its locked multiplier aligns with a more constrained power envelope. The i7-14701TE also offers a larger shared L3 pool of 33 MB versus 24 MB on the Ultra.

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy: the Core Ultra 5 245KF leads in raw compute across all recorded tests, while the i7-14701TE holds advantages only in memory flexibility, ECC support, integrated graphics, and power draw. Any workload that stresses CPU throughput, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded, will favor the Ultra. Workloads that require ECC memory or rely on integrated graphics without a discrete GPU would necessarily favor the i7-14701TE, as the Ultra cannot provide those features.