Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Comparison
Intel Core i7-14701TE
Core Ultra 7 255H
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 255H
The Verdict
The recorded data presents two distinctly different processors with opposing strengths. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins the classic rendering workloads, taking all four Cinebench multi-core tests and two of the three Cinebench single-core tests. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H counters with dominant wins across the PassMark suite, taking 11 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The average benchmark score favors the Core Ultra 7 255H at 33537 versus 26013 for the Core i7-14701TE, a gap that places the Core Ultra 7 255H in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs while the Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile. The Core i7-14701TE is the choice for sustained multi-threaded rendering workloads where Cinebench scores matter most, while the Core Ultra 7 255H suits general-purpose computing, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks. The Core Ultra 7 255H also delivers far stronger single-thread PassMark results, suggesting better responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 7 255H uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-H, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. The Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 255H has 16 cores and 16 threads, indicating the latter relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores without hyperthreading. The Core i7-14701TE has a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 2.00 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost for the Core Ultra 7 255H. The Core i7-14701TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform for desktop systems, while the Core Ultra 7 255H uses Intel BGA 2049 for mobile systems. The Core i7-14701TE has a 45 W TDP, the Core Ultra 7 255H a 28 W TDP. Cache layouts differ substantially: the Core i7-14701TE provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3, while the Core Ultra 7 255H provides 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Both support ECC memory and dual-channel memory buses, but the Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 255H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a rated memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core i7-14701TE has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Core Ultra 7 255H has PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i7-14701TE versus Arc Graphics 140T for the Core Ultra 7 255H. The Core i7-14701TE released on 2024-06-30, the Core Ultra 7 255H on 2025-01-12. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The Cinebench results show a clear pattern in favor of the Core i7-14701TE. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i7-14701TE scores 1716 against 1515 for the Core Ultra 7 255H, a 13.3% advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7154 versus 6381, a 12.1% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core is the largest gap: 17035 versus 9240, an 84.4% margin. Single-core Cinebench results split. The Core i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R20 single-core with 1010 against 900 (12.2%) and Cinebench R23 single-core with 2405 against 1843 (30.5%). The Core Ultra 7 255H takes Cinebench R15 single-core with 251 versus 242, a 3.6% edge.
The PassMark suite reverses the trend decisively. The Core Ultra 7 255H wins data compression with 298850 versus 220520, a 26.2% advantage. Data encryption goes to the Core Ultra 7 255H at 23395 versus 11699, a 50% margin. Extended instructions favor the Core Ultra 7 255H at 23755 versus 14354, a 39.6% lead. Find prime numbers shows 303 versus 143, a 52.8% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Floating point math delivers 98796 versus 50219, a 49.2% lead. Integer math goes to the Core Ultra 7 255H at 77975 versus 65792, a 15.6% margin. Multithread PassMark shows 30703 versus 20042, a 34.7% advantage. Physics favors the Core Ultra 7 255H at 2254 versus 1860, a 17.5% lead. Random string sorting goes to the Core Ultra 7 255H at 36058 versus 22760, a 36.9% margin. Single-thread PassMark shows 4317 versus 2637, a 38.9% advantage for the Core Ultra 7 255H. The Core i7-14701TE wins no PassMark tests in the head-to-head set.
The database also records Geekbench scores for the Core Ultra 7 255H only: 14024 multi-core and 2335 single-core. These numbers cannot be compared directly since the Core i7-14701TE has no Geekbench entries in the recorded data.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H boosts to 5.10 GHz.
Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H has 16 cores and 16 threads.
Q: Which processor performs better in Cinebench R23 multi-core?
A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 84.4% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H's score of 9240.
Q: Which processor is better for data encryption workloads?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H scores 23395 in the PassMark data encryption test, exactly double the Core i7-14701TE's score of 11699, a 50% advantage.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H have ECC memory support listed in the database.
Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H has a rated memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i7-14701TE does not have a memory bandwidth figure recorded.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in all recorded Cinebench multi-core tests and in two of three Cinebench single-core tests. Its largest victory is an 84.4% margin in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which indicates strong sustained performance in rendering workloads that scale with high clock speeds and hyperthreading. The Cinebench R20 single-core win of 12.2% and the Cinebench R23 single-core win of 30.5% also show that the higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz provides an edge in lightly threaded rendering tasks. This processor suits desktop builds where the Intel Socket 1700 platform is available and where the 45 W TDP is acceptable.
The Intel Core Ultra 7 255H wins in all 11 PassMark tests recorded in the head-to-head set, plus the Cinebench R15 single-core test. Its margins are particularly large in data encryption (50%), find prime numbers (52.8%), floating point math (49.2%), and data compression (26.2%). The single-thread PassMark score of 4317 versus 2637, a 38.9% advantage, suggests faster response in everyday applications. The 16-core design with 16 threads appears to handle parallel integer and floating point workloads more efficiently than the 8-core, 16-thread design of the Core i7-14701TE, despite the lower TDP of 28 W. The mobile BGA 2049 socket and support for LPDDR5X memory position this processor for laptops and compact systems where the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and lower power draw matter.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across every major specification category. The Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Core Ultra 7 255H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14701TE versus 2.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP is 45 W versus 28 W. The Core i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700; the Core Ultra 7 255H uses Intel BGA 2049. The architecture is Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) for the Core i7-14701TE and Arrow Lake (Arrow Lake-H) for the Core Ultra 7 255H. The process node is 10 nm from Intel for the Core i7-14701TE and 3 nm from TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Die size is 257 mm² for the Core i7-14701TE; no die size is recorded for the Core Ultra 7 255H. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the Core i7-14701TE versus 192 KB per core for the Core Ultra 7 255H. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache is 33 MB shared for the Core i7-14701TE versus 24 MB shared for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i7-14701TE versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core Ultra 7 255H at 102.4 GB/s. PCIe lanes are 16 (Gen 5, CPU only) for the Core i7-14701TE versus 20 (Gen 5, CPU only) for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Graphics 140T. Market segment is Desktop for the Core i7-14701TE and Mobile for the Core Ultra 7 255H. Release dates are 2024-06-30 and 2025-01-12 respectively. Both have locked multipliers. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded. The Core i7-14701TE has a part number of Q49GSRNJL; the Core Ultra 7 255H has SRQAN.