Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the clear performance leader in this comparison, but that conclusion comes with an important caveat: the recorded data contains benchmark results for only one of the two processors. The Core i7-14701TE has a full suite of 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has no benchmark entries in the database, meaning the head-to-head comparison cannot be quantified with direct measurements. The data shows the Core i7-14701TE in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL sits in the 50th percentile, which indicates the two parts occupy different tiers of the performance spectrum.

The Core i7-14701TE wins every category where data exists, but the more useful analysis is what each processor is designed to accomplish. The Core i7-14701TE uses a Raptor Lake architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and a 45 W TDP. It targets desktop workloads where sustained multi-core throughput matters. The Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Meteor Lake architecture with 12 cores and 14 threads, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, and a 15 W TDP. The thread count being lower than the core count indicates a hybrid arrangement where some cores do not support simultaneous multithreading. The Ultra 7 155UL is positioned for efficiency-focused desktop systems, with its 15 W TDP representing one-third of the Core i7-14701TE's 45 W envelope.

The Core i7-14701TE delivers an average benchmark score of 26013 across its recorded tests. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has an average benchmark score of zero because no benchmark data is recorded for it. The percentile difference is substantial: 78th percentile versus 50th percentile. That 28-percentile gap places the Core i7-14701TE firmly in the upper tier of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL sits exactly at the median. The nearest rivals for the Core i7-14701TE include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 with a delta of negative 0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 with a delta of negative 0.7 percent. These deltas are all within one percent, showing the Core i7-14701TE sits in a tightly contested performance cluster.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing processes. The Core i7-14701TE belongs to Core 14th Gen, uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is built on a 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size. The Core Ultra 7 155UL belongs to Core Ultra Series 1, uses Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename, and is built on a 7 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process node difference is notable: the Ultra 7 155UL uses a smaller 7 nm process compared to the Core i7-14701TE's 10 nm process.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating all cores support hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores but only 14 threads, which means two of its cores do not have hyperthreading. This is consistent with Meteor Lake's hybrid design that mixes performance cores and efficiency cores. The Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i7-14701TE holds the advantage in both clock domains, with a 0.40 GHz higher base clock and a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 7 155UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 cache per core is larger on the Ultra 7 155UL, but the shared L3 cache is nearly three times larger on the Core i7-14701TE. The memory support differs as well: the Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Socket compatibility separates the two completely. The Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Intel Socket 1851. These are not interchangeable platforms. PCIe support also differs: the Core i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. ECC memory support is present on the Core i7-14701TE but absent on the Core Ultra 7 155UL. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct benchmark comparison is limited by the absence of recorded scores for the Core Ultra 7 155UL. The database contains no benchmark entries for that processor, so every head-to-head result in the record shows zero wins for each side. The Core i7-14701TE's individual scores provide the reference point for what the Ultra 7 155UL would need to match.

The Core i7-14701TE's Cinebench results show a multi-core score of 1716 in R15, 7154 in R20, and 17035 in R23. Single-core results are 242 in R15, 1010 in R20, and 2405 in R23. The multi-core to single-core ratio in R23 is roughly seven to one, indicating strong scaling across its 16 threads. Passmark results include a multithread score of 20042 and a single-thread score of 2637. The data compression score is 220520, data encryption is 11699, and extended instructions score is 14354. Find prime numbers scores 143, floating point math scores 50219, and integer math scores 65792. Physics scores 1860, and random string sorting scores 22760.

The nearest rival data for the Core i7-14701TE provides context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 averages 25981, which is 0.1 percent different from the Core i7-14701TE's 26013 average. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS averages 26106, putting it 0.4 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE averages 25880, which is 0.5 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U averages 26187, leading by 0.7 percent. These margins are small enough that application-specific behavior could flip the ranking in either direction. The Core i7-14701TE is competitive with these Ryzen 5 class parts despite offering 8 cores and 16 threads.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, which is a meaningful separation from the Core i7-14701TE's 78th percentile. The 15 W TDP of the Ultra 7 155UL compared to the 45 W TDP of the Core i7-14701TE suggests the performance gap is by design, prioritizing power efficiency over raw throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores. However, the Core i7-14701TE has 16 threads versus 14 threads on the Core Ultra 7 155UL, because all 8 cores on the Core i7-14701TE support hyperthreading while only some of the Ultra 7 155UL's cores do.

Q: What is the clock speed difference?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i7-14701TE is 0.40 GHz higher in both base and boost clocks.

Q: Do they use the same motherboard socket?

A: No. The Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Intel Socket 1851. The two processors are not compatible with the same motherboards.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a TDP of 15 watts, which is one-third of the Core i7-14701TE's power envelope.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 155UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-14701TE's L3 cache is nearly three times larger.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split based on priorities. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the choice for workloads that demand raw multi-core throughput, higher clock speeds, and larger cache capacity. Its 78th percentile ranking, 5.20 GHz boost clock, 33 MB L3 cache, and 45 W TDP position it for desktop systems where performance takes precedence over power consumption. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with PCIe Gen 5 support and 16 CPU lanes, make it suited to a traditional high-performance desktop build. The ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive applications.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL serves a different purpose. Its 15 W TDP, 12 cores, and 14 threads indicate an efficiency-first design. The 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, which is a respectable position for a processor drawing one-third the power of the Core i7-14701TE. The 7 nm process node, DDR5 memory support with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, and Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics give it a modern feature set. The 12 MB L3 cache is smaller, and the PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes limits expansion compared to the Core i7-14701TE. The launch MSRP of $426 for the Core Ultra 7 155UL is the only pricing data recorded.

The Core i7-14701TE should be selected when performance is the primary requirement and the system has adequate cooling and power delivery for a 45 W part. The Core Ultra 7 155UL should be selected when power efficiency is paramount and the workload fits within a 15 W envelope. The benchmark data cannot show how the Ultra 7 155UL performs in specific tests because no scores are recorded, but the architectural specifications and percentile ranking provide enough information to distinguish the two. The Core i7-14701TE targets the upper tier of desktop performance. The Core Ultra 7 155UL targets the efficiency segment. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 112 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 2 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 33 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG 64EU |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-04-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $426 |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |