Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits decisively along workload type. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 10 of 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V takes 7. The largest single margin belongs to the i7-14701TE in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17035 against 10301, a 65.4% advantage. That result alone establishes the desktop chip as the clear multi-threaded leader.

The i7-14701TE also dominates PassMark integer math with 65792 versus 42889, a 53.4% gap. Data compression favors the i7-14701TE by 24.8% (220520 versus 176686). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 28.5% lead for the i7-14701TE (2405 versus 1872), which is surprising given the Ultra 7 258V’s higher single-thread PassMark score. The i7-14701TE also wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 6.2% (1010 versus 951) and Cinebench R15 multi-core by 7.5% (1716 versus 1596.5).

The Ultra 7 258V counters with a massive 34.4% win in PassMark single-thread (4018 versus 2637). It also leads in PassMark find prime numbers by 22.7% (185 versus 143), floating point math by 12.5% (57372 versus 50219), data encryption by 13.6% (13534 versus 11699), and extended instructions by 2.5% (14717 versus 14354). In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ultra 7 258V wins by 15.1% (285 versus 242).

The remaining wins for the i7-14701TE are narrower: Cinebench R20 multi-core by 6.2% (7154 versus 6739), PassMark multithread by 6.1% (20042 versus 18887), PassMark physics by 18.8% (1860 versus 1565), and random string sorting by 5.5% (22760 versus 21580). The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split: the i7-14701TE averages 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ultra 7 258V averages 20454, in the 74th percentile. The i7-14701TE’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.5% behind). The Ultra 7 258V sits very close to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G (0.1% ahead).

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE is built for sustained multi-threaded throughput. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 45 W TDP, deliver decisive wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core (65.4% ahead), integer math (53.4% ahead), and data compression (24.8% ahead). The Cinebench R23 single-core result (28.5% ahead) also favors the i7-14701TE, meaning it handles both lightly threaded and heavily threaded rendering workloads with more headroom. PassMark physics, which typically correlates with gaming performance, goes to the i7-14701TE by 18.8%.

The Ultra 7 258V wins where per-thread efficiency and specialized instructions matter. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4018 is 34.4% higher, which indicates faster responsive execution in tasks that cannot utilize many threads. Prime number finding (22.7% ahead) and floating point math (12.5% ahead) suggest strong math throughput per watt. Data encryption (13.6% ahead) and extended instructions (2.5% ahead) point to advantages in security-oriented workloads and vectorized code. The Ultra 7 258V’s 17 W TDP and 3 nm process node from TSMC indicate it achieves these wins while drawing far less power, though the database does not record power consumption figures for direct comparison.

The split is clean: the i7-14701TE dominates rendering, compression, integer math, and multithreaded aggregate scores. The Ultra 7 258V leads in single-thread PassMark, cryptography, prime sieving, and floating point. Users who prioritize Cinebench-style rendering should favor the i7-14701TE. Users who prioritize single-thread responsiveness and math-heavy instruction streams should favor the Ultra 7 258V.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035, which is 65.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V’s 10301.

Q: Which processor wins PassMark single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 4018, which is 34.4% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE’s 2637.

Q: How do the two compare in data encryption?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V scores 13534, which is 13.6% higher than the Intel Core i7-14701TE’s 11699.

Q: What is the difference in integer math performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 65792, which is 53.4% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V’s 42889.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V averages 20454.

Q: Are both processors currently active in production?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V are listed with an active production status.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every physical and platform specification. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 7 258V has 8 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are close: the i7-14701TE runs at 2.10 GHz, the Ultra 7 258V at 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks differ: the i7-14701TE reaches 5.20 GHz, the Ultra 7 258V reaches 4.80 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: the i7-14701TE draws 45 W, the Ultra 7 258V draws 17 W.

Sockets are incompatible: the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, the Ultra 7 258V uses Intel BGA 2833. Memory support diverges: the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, the Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X with dual-channel bus. The Ultra 7 258V records a memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s; the i7-14701TE has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported by the i7-14701TE but not by the Ultra 7 258V. PCIe lanes differ: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), the Ultra 7 258V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, the Ultra 7 258V uses Arc 140V. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Cache structures also differ. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 258V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. Release dates differ: the i7-14701TE launched on 2024-06-30, the Ultra 7 258V on 2024-09-23. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

Architecture Differences

The i7-14701TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using a 10 nm process node from Intel. Its die size is recorded at 257 mm². The Ultra 7 258V uses Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node from TSMC; its die size is not recorded. The i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Ultra 7 258V belongs to Core Ultra Series 2.

The i7-14701TE is a desktop part, with a market segment of Desktop. The Ultra 7 258V is a mobile part, with a market segment of Mobile. The i7-14701TE’s part number is Q49GSRNJL, the Ultra 7 258V’s is SRPMNSRPMT. The foundry difference is significant: Intel fabricates the i7-14701TE, TSMC fabricates the Ultra 7 258V. The Ultra 7 258V’s larger per-core L1 (192 KB versus 80 KB) and L2 (2.5 MB versus 2 MB) suggest a different core design philosophy, while the i7-14701TE’s much larger shared L3 (33 MB versus 12 MB) favors multi-threaded data reuse.

The Verdict

The data directs each processor toward a distinct role. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the choice for multi-threaded rendering and compute-heavy desktop workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 65.4% higher, its integer math is 53.4% higher, and its data compression is 24.8% higher. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 28.5%, so even lightly threaded rendering tasks favor it. The 16 threads, 33 MB shared L3, and 45 W TDP align with sustained desktop performance. The 78th percentile ranking and average score of 26013 place it above the Ultra 7 258V in aggregate.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 258V is the choice for single-thread responsiveness and power-constrained mobile platforms. Its PassMark single-thread score is 34.4% higher, its prime number finding is 22.7% higher, and its floating point math is 12.5% higher. Data encryption and extended instructions also favor it. The 17 W TDP, 3 nm TSMC process, and LPDDR5X memory support indicate a design focused on efficiency and portability. The 74th percentile ranking and average score of 20454 are lower overall, but the wins it records are in areas that matter for interactive and math-heavy applications.

For users building a desktop workstation or gaming PC with an Intel Socket 1700 platform, the i7-14701TE delivers superior multi-threaded results across nearly every Cinebench and PassMark aggregate test. For users selecting a mobile processor in an Intel BGA 2833 platform, the Ultra 7 258V offers higher single-thread PassMark performance, better cryptographic throughput, and substantially lower TDP. The benchmark record does not support a single universal winner; it supports a workload-based split.