Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive margin in favor of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. Across the seventeen recorded comparisons, the Core Ultra 7 265K secures sixteen wins, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE claims a single victory. The average benchmark scores reinforce this gap: the Core Ultra 7 265K records an average score of 70879, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013.

The most lopsided result appears in PassMark data encryption, where the Core Ultra 7 265K scores 48246 against the i7-14701TE's 11699, a delta of 75.8 percent in favor of the Ultra part. Similarly, PassMark extended instructions shows the Ultra 7 265K at 54333 versus 14354, a 73.6 percent advantage. Floating point math follows the same pattern: 189629 for the Ultra 7 265K versus 50219 for the i7-14701TE, a 73.5 percent difference. Random string sorting favors the Ultra 7 265K by 71.5 percent (79752 versus 22760), and prime number finding shows a 70.9 percent edge (491 versus 143).

Cinebench results also tilt heavily toward the Core Ultra 7 265K. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 265K scores 5020 versus 1716 for the i7-14701TE, a 65.8 percent difference. Single-core R15 follows the same relative gap: 708 versus 242, also 65.8 percent. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 20918 versus 7154 (65.8 percent), and R20 single-core shows 2953 versus 1010 (65.8 percent). Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the relative gap slightly to 52.5 percent, with the Ultra 7 265K scoring 35850 and the i7-14701TE scoring 17035.

PassMark multi-thread performance gives the Ultra 7 265K a 65.8 percent lead (58594 versus 20042). Integer math shows a 54.1 percent advantage (143242 versus 65792). Data compression favors the Ultra 7 265K by 66.9 percent (665554 versus 220520). Physics scores show a 50.1 percent edge (3731 versus 1860). PassMark single-thread results give the Ultra 7 265K a 46.5 percent lead (4928 versus 2637).

The single win for the i7-14701TE occurs in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 2405 against the Ultra 7 265K's 2020, a 19.1 percent advantage. This is the only test where the older part leads, and it suggests a specific strength in lightly threaded rendering workloads that rely on the R23 single-core metric.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in every multi-threaded benchmark recorded, and in nearly every single-threaded test as well. The Ultra 7 265K sits in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6511P (0.2 percent behind), the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (0.7 percent behind), the Intel Core i7-14700KF (1 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (1.3 percent ahead). The i7-14701TE, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1 percent ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4 percent behind), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.5 percent ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.7 percent behind).

For workloads that scale across cores, the Core Ultra 7 265K is the clear choice. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 35850 is more than double the i7-14701TE's 17035. The PassMark multi-thread score nearly triples the older part's result. The Ultra 7 265K also holds a substantial lead in single-thread PassMark, 4928 versus 2637.

The i7-14701TE does have one measurable advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it leads by 19.1 percent. That result indicates a specific scenario where the older architecture delivers higher per-core rendering performance in that particular test. However, the overall single-thread picture from PassMark favors the Ultra 7 265K by 46.5 percent, and the Cinebench R15 and R20 single-core tests both favor the Ultra part by 65.8 percent.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins across nearly the entire benchmark suite. Its strengths appear in encryption workloads, where it leads by 75.8 percent. Extended instruction workloads show a 73.6 percent lead. Floating point math, random string sorting, and prime number finding all show advantages between 70.9 and 73.5 percent. Data compression favors the Ultra part by 66.9 percent. Multi-threaded PassMark and Cinebench R15/R20 tests all show 65.8 percent leads. Integer math, Cinebench R23 multi-core, and physics show smaller but still substantial advantages ranging from 50.1 to 54.1 percent.

The i7-14701TE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 19.1 percent lead. This suggests a narrow niche for workloads that depend specifically on that benchmark's single-thread metric. Outside of that test, the i7-14701TE trails in every recorded measurement, including the PassMark single-thread tests where the Ultra 7 265K leads by 46.5 percent.

The Core Ultra 7 265K also carries a higher average benchmark score by a wide margin, 70879 versus 26013. Its nearest rival comparison places it alongside server-class Xeon parts, while the i7-14701TE sits closer to mid-range mobile and desktop parts from AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins sixteen of the seventeen head-to-head comparisons recorded in the database. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins a single test, Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the Core Ultra 7 265K leads by 75.8 percent (48246 versus 11699).

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any single-threaded test?

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2405 against 2020 for the Core Ultra 7 265K, a 19.1 percent advantage. However, the Core Ultra 7 265K wins the PassMark single-thread tests by 46.5 percent and the Cinebench R15 and R20 single-core tests by 65.8 percent.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K has an average benchmark score of 70879, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013.

Q: What percentile does each processor rank in?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K ranks in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i7-14701TE ranks in the 78th percentile.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 265K compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K sits within 1.3 percent of the Intel Xeon 6511P, Intel Xeon Platinum 8270, Intel Core i7-14700KF, and AMD Ryzen 7 9700F, with deltas of -0.2, -0.7, 1, and 1.3 percent respectively.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K uses the Arrow Lake architecture, with the Arrow Lake-S codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) generation label.

The process nodes differ substantially. The i7-14701TE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 265K is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC. The Ultra 7 265K also lists a transistor count of 17,800 million, while the i7-14701TE has no transistor count recorded. The die sizes are close: the i7-14701TE measures 257 mm², and the Ultra 7 265K measures 243 mm².

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. 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 265K has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 265K supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Ultra 7 265K lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i7-14701TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe configurations also differ. The i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 7 265K provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265K uses Intel Socket 1851.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several direct differences between the two parts.

Clock speeds differ. The i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 265K has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs. The i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core Ultra 7 265K has a TDP of 125 watts.

Core and thread counts differ as noted: 8 cores and 16 threads versus 20 cores and 20 threads.

Process node differs: 10 nm for the i7-14701TE, 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 265K.

Cache capacities differ at every level. L1 goes from 80 KB per core to 192 KB per core. L2 goes from 2 MB per core to 3 MB per core. L3 goes from 33 MB shared to 30 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14701TE, DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 7 265K. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Ultra 7 265K at 102.4 GB/s.

PCIe lane count differs: 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE, 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 7 265K, both Gen 5 and CPU only.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The multiplier unlock status differs. The i7-14701TE has a locked multiplier. The Core Ultra 7 265K has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core Ultra 7 265K was released on 2024-10-23. The Core Ultra 7 265K has a launch MSRP of $394. The i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part numbers differ as well: Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE, SRQCW for the Core Ultra 7 265K. Both processors are listed as Active in production status.