Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL target different priorities within the desktop segment. The i7-14701TE is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 8 cores and 16 threads, boosting to 5.20 GHz, and it delivers a full suite of recorded benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 7 165HL is a Meteor Lake-PS part with 16 cores and 22 threads, but the database contains no benchmark scores for it, and its average benchmark score is recorded as zero.

Based strictly on the available data, the i7-14701TE is the only processor with measurable performance results. It sits at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 26013. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded scores, placing it at the 50th percentile by default with an average score of zero, which reflects absent data rather than actual performance.

The i7-14701TE should be selected when a user needs a desktop processor with verified multi-core and single-core performance, a 33 MB shared L3 cache, and ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 7 165HL should be selected when a user prioritizes a higher core count (16 versus 8), a newer 7 nm process node, integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics, and a higher memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, accepting that no benchmark measurements are currently recorded for this part.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL boosts to 5.00 GHz, giving the i7 a 0.20 GHz advantage.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory (true), while the Core Ultra 7 165HL does not (false).

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The i7-14701TE has a complete benchmark suite, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 and a single-core score of 2405. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process node, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses a 7 nm process node.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series with a generation label of Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). It is manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The architecture uses 8 cores and 16 threads, with an 80 KB L1 cache per core, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and a 33 MB shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL belongs to the Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS codename, and is part of the Core Ultra Series 1 with a generation label of Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake-PS). It is manufactured on a 7 nm process node at Intel's foundry, with no die size recorded. The architecture uses 16 cores and 22 threads, with a 112 KB L1 cache per core, a 2 MB L2 cache per core, and a 24 MB shared L3 cache.

The two processors use different sockets: the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Intel Socket 1851. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the i7-14701TE featuring UHD Graphics 770 and the Core Ultra 7 165HL featuring Arc Xe-LPG 128EU. The memory support differs: the i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 with a note that it depends on the motherboard. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

The PCIe configuration also diverges. The i7-14701TE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 165HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 7 165HL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. The base clock differs: the i7-14701TE runs at 2.10 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL runs at 1.40 GHz. The boost clock also differs: the i7-14701TE reaches 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL reaches 5.00 GHz.

Both processors have a TDP of 45, but the process node differs: the i7-14701TE uses 10 nm, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL uses 7 nm. The sockets are different: Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE versus Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. The cache hierarchy differs in L1 and L3: the i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 per core and 33 MB L3 shared, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL has 112 KB L1 per core and 24 MB L3 shared. Both have 2 MB L2 per core.

Memory support differs: the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 that depends on the motherboard. The memory bus is dual-channel for both. ECC memory support is true for the i7-14701TE and false for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. The PCIe lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE, versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701TE, versus Arc Xe-LPG 128EU for the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

Release dates differ: the i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL was released on 2024-04-07. The Core Ultra 7 165HL has a recorded launch MSRP of $459, while the i7-14701TE has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers differ: Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SRN32 for the Core Ultra 7 165HL. Both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero.

However, the i7-14701TE has a complete set of individual benchmark scores that can be analyzed on its own. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1716 in multi-core and 242 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7154 in multi-core and 1010 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17035 in multi-core and 2405 in single-core.

The Passmark suite shows a range of results. The data compression score is 220520, data encryption is 11699, extended instructions is 14354, find prime numbers is 143, floating point math is 50219, integer math is 65792, multithread is 20042, physics is 1860, random string sorting is 22760, and single thread is 2637.

The i7-14701TE's average benchmark score is 26013, placing it at the 78th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database 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 with an average score of 26106 and a delta of -0.4 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE with an average score of 25880 and a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U with an average score of 26187 and a delta of -0.7 percent.

The Core Ultra 7 165HL has no benchmark scores recorded, an average benchmark score of zero, and no nearest rivals listed. This means no direct performance comparison can be made between the two processors from the recorded data.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in every measurable benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its average benchmark score of 26013 and 78th percentile ranking demonstrate verified performance across Cinebench and Passmark workloads. The multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 17035 indicates strong parallel processing capability, while the single-core score of 2405 indicates solid per-thread performance. The Passmark results show particular strength in data compression (220520) and integer math (65792).

The i7-14701TE also wins on cache capacity with 33 MB of shared L3 cache compared to 24 MB on the Core Ultra 7 165HL. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving flexibility in memory selection. ECC memory support is present, which is absent on the Core Ultra 7 165HL. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides more bandwidth than the Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core Ultra 7 165HL.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL wins on core count with 16 cores and 22 threads, doubling the core count and adding 6 extra threads compared to the i7-14701TE. It uses a newer 7 nm process node compared to 10 nm, which indicates a more recent manufacturing technology. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics are a different class of GPU compared to UHD Graphics 770, potentially offering different visual capabilities.

The Core Ultra 7 165HL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure absent for the i7-14701TE. It uses a newer socket, Intel Socket 1851, which may indicate platform-level differences. The release date is earlier (2024-04-07) compared to the i7-14701TE (2024-06-30). The launch MSRP is recorded at $459 for the Core Ultra 7 165HL, while the i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

The data shows a clear split: the i7-14701TE is the only option with verified benchmark results, while the Core Ultra 7 165HL offers a higher core count and newer process node but remains unmeasured in the database. Users needing confirmed performance figures should look at the i7-14701TE, while those prioritizing core count and architectural novelty may consider the Core Ultra 7 165HL despite its lack of recorded benchmarks.