Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, winning all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701TE does not secure a single win in any test category.

The most lopsided results appear in floating-point math, where the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 159824 against 50219 for the i7-14701TE, a delta of -68.6%. Prime number finding shows a similar pattern: 452 versus 143, a -68.4% difference. Data encryption delivers the widest margin of all, with the Core Ultra 5 reaching 41292 while the i7-14701TE manages 11699, a -71.7% gap.

Cinebench results reinforce the same hierarchy. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus posts 42718, compared to 17035 for the i7-14701TE, a -60.1% delta. Single-core R23 shows 6030 versus 2405, also -60.1%. The identical delta percentage across all Cinebench tests indicates a consistent performance ratio rather than workload-specific variation.

PassMark integer math provides the closest relative contest, with 123030 against 65792, a -46.5% delta. Physics follows at -41.6% (3183 versus 1860), and single-thread tests land at -43.9% (4698 versus 2637). Even in the narrowest gaps, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus holds a commanding lead.

Random string sorting shows 67209 versus 22760, a -66.1% delta. Extended instructions deliver 42880 against 14354, a -66.5% delta. Data compression reaches 553155 versus 220520, a -60.1% delta. PassMark multithread scores 50146 versus 20042, a -60% delta.

The average benchmark score positions the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at 66159, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013. The percentile ranking places the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 78th percentile for the i7-14701TE.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE does not win any of the 17 head-to-head tests. Every measured workload, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallel workloads, favors the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus.

For single-thread responsiveness, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus delivers 4698 in PassMark single-thread versus 2637, a -43.9% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 6030 versus 2405, also -60.1%. The higher 5.30 GHz boost clock against 5.20 GHz contributes to this advantage, though the architecture differences play a larger role.

Multi-threaded workloads show the largest separation. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses 18 cores and 18 threads, while the i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. That core count advantage shows directly in Cinebench R23 multi-core (42718 versus 17035) and PassMark multithread (50146 versus 20042).

Encryption and compression workloads, which scale with both core count and memory bandwidth, favor the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus heavily. Data encryption shows a -71.7% delta, the largest gap in the entire comparison. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports DDR5 with 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 but lists no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The i7-14701TE does retain some practical advantages that do not appear in benchmark scores. It integrates UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The i7-14701TE also draws 45 W TDP against 125 W for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, which matters for system power budgets even though it does not affect raw performance scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing processes. The i7-14701TE belongs to Core 14th Gen, built on Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus belongs to Core Ultra Series 2, with an Arrow Lake Refresh codename and an Arrow Lake generation label. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

Core and thread configurations differ substantially. The i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, enabled by simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus provides 18 cores and 18 threads, with no SMT. Despite having fewer threads than a traditional 18-core SMT design, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus still outproduces the i7-14701TE in every multi-threaded benchmark.

Cache hierarchies differ in both capacity and allocation. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 figures are larger on the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, while the i7-14701TE has slightly more shared L3 (33 MB versus 30 MB).

Memory support diverges. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a listed memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs. The i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), offering four additional CPU-attached lanes.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses Intel Socket 1851. The multiplier is locked on the i7-14701TE and unlocked on the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has a launch MSRP of $184.

Release timing also separates the two. The i7-14701TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus launched on 2026-03-10. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus outperforms the i7-14701TE in every measured category, with deltas ranging from -41.6% in physics to -71.7% in data encryption. The average benchmark score of 66159 versus 26013 places the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

The nearest rivals for each processor confirm the separation. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus sits near the Intel Core 9 273PQE (0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D (0.4% delta), while the i7-14701TE sits near AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% delta) and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (-0.4% delta). These peer groups place the two processors in different performance tiers entirely.

Users requiring integrated graphics or lower power draw should consider the i7-14701TE. It includes UHD Graphics 770 and operates at 45 W TDP, both useful for compact builds without a discrete GPU. Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, higher single-thread performance, or more PCIe lanes should choose the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. It also offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and supports DDR5 with 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 memory, which may matter for builders reusing existing DDR4 kits. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus requires DDR5. Socket compatibility also forces a platform decision: Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE versus Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus.

For pure compute performance, the data shows only one choice. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus wins every benchmark in the comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has zero wins.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 42718, while the i7-14701TE scores 17035, a -60.1% delta.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports DDR5 only, with 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses Intel Socket 1851.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 18 |

| Threads | 16 | 18 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 4.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake Refresh |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not listed | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | N/A |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $184 |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2026-03-10 |

| Part Number | Q49GSRNJL | SA4V3 |