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

The Verdict

The database places these two processors far apart. The Intel Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF reaches the 94th percentile. Their average benchmark scores confirm the gap: the i7-14701TE records 26013, and the Core Ultra 7 265KF records 71910. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the Core Ultra 7 265KF wins every single test. The i7-14701TE does not claim a single victory.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing raw performance. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX with an average score of 71797, placing the Core Ultra 7 265KF slightly ahead by 0.2%. The i7-14701TE, by contrast, competes near the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, which scores 26106, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187. The i7-14701TE trails those chips by 0.4% and 0.7% respectively, while leading the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981) by 0.1%.

The intended use cases diverge sharply. The i7-14701TE offers a 45 W TDP, making it suitable for thermally constrained systems. The Core Ultra 7 265KF demands a 125 W TDP and delivers roughly three times the multithreaded throughput. Buyers who need maximum compute should choose the Core Ultra 7 265KF. Buyers who need a lower-power desktop part with integrated graphics should consider the i7-14701TE, as the Core Ultra 7 265KF has no integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. Its die size measures 257 mm². The Core Ultra 7 265KF uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and it packs 17,800 million transistors.

Core configurations differ substantially. The i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support. The Core Ultra 7 265KF provides 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning no Hyper-Threading, but far more physical cores. The clock speeds reflect the architectural split: the i7-14701TE runs at a 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF runs at 3.90 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies 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 Core Ultra 7 265KF has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The newer chip provides more per-core cache, though the older chip has slightly more total L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core Ultra 7 265KF lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported by the i7-14701TE but not by the Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Platform connectivity differs. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700 with PCIe Gen 5 and 16 CPU lanes. The Core Ultra 7 265KF uses Intel Socket 1851 with PCIe Gen 5 and 20 CPU lanes. The i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF has no integrated graphics at all. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has an unlocked multiplier, while the i7-14701TE is locked.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 265KF wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest margins come in encryption and extended instructions. In PassMark data encryption, it scores 48198 against 11699, a 75.7% advantage. In PassMark extended instructions, it scores 54513 against 14354, a 73.7% advantage. Floating point math shows a 73.5% lead with 189431 versus 50219.

The Core Ultra 7 265KF also dominates in random string sorting, scoring 79735 versus 22760, a 71.5% gap. Prime number finding shows a 70.6% lead, with 486 versus 143. Data compression favors the Core Ultra 7 265KF at 666589 versus 220520, a 66.9% margin. Multithreaded workloads consistently show around 65.8% leads across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests.

The i7-14701TE has no benchmark wins, but its profile still suits specific scenarios. Its 45 W TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 770 allow operation in systems without a discrete GPU. The ECC memory support appeals to reliability-focused builds. DDR4 compatibility enables upgrades on older platforms. These are qualitative advantages not reflected in the performance scores.

The single-threaded gap is the smallest of all comparisons. PassMark single-thread shows 2637 for the i7-14701TE versus 4928 for the Core Ultra 7 265KF, a 46.5% difference. Physics testing shows the smallest overall gap at 48.8%, with 1860 versus 3633. Integer math shows a 54.1% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265KF, with 143351 versus 65792.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-14701TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 265KF does not.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265KF boosts to 5.50 GHz. The i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265KF has an average benchmark score of 71910. The i7-14701TE has an average score of 26013.

Q: Are these processors on the same socket?

A: No. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF uses Intel Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the clearest overall performance difference. The Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 49736, while the i7-14701TE scores 17035. That is a 65.7% lead for the newer chip. The single-core version of the same test tells a similar story: 7021 versus 2405, again a 65.7% margin.

The Cinebench R20 results mirror this pattern. Multicore testing shows 20889 for the Core Ultra 7 265KF versus 7154 for the i7-14701TE, a 65.8% gap. Single-core testing shows 2948 versus 1010, a 65.7% difference. Cinebench R15 produces the same relative outcome: 5013 versus 1716 for multicore and 707 versus 242 for single-core, both at 65.8% margins.

PassMark multithread testing confirms the scaling advantage. The Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 58518, while the i7-14701TE scores 20042, a 65.8% lead. The single-thread PassMark test shows the narrowest margin of any comparison: 4928 versus 2637, a 46.5% difference. This indicates the Core Ultra 7 265KF's advantage comes from both higher clocks and more cores, but the per-thread advantage is smaller than the core count advantage.

The largest single margin appears in data encryption. The Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 48198, while the i7-14701TE scores 11699, a 75.7% lead. Extended instructions follow closely at 73.7%, with scores of 54513 and 14354. Floating point math shows a 73.5% gap, with 189431 versus 50219. Random string sorting rounds out the large margins at 71.5%, with 79735 versus 22760.

The smallest margins appear in physics and single-threaded tests. Physics shows 3633 versus 1860, a 48.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. Integer math shows 143351 versus 65792, a 54.1% lead. Data compression shows 666589 versus 220520, a 66.9% lead. Prime number finding shows 486 versus 143, a 70.6% lead.

Every head-to-head test, all 17 of them, goes to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF. The win count stands at 17 for the Core Ultra 7 265KF and 0 for the i7-14701TE. The average benchmark scores place the Core Ultra 7 265KF near the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX and Intel Xeon 6517P, while the i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS.

Specification Differences

The core count difference is the most fundamental: 20 cores and 20 threads for the Core Ultra 7 265KF versus 8 cores and 16 threads for the i7-14701TE. Base clocks differ by 1.80 GHz, with the Core Ultra 7 265KF at 3.90 GHz and the i7-14701TE at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks differ by 0.30 GHz, with 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

The TDP figures show the power envelope divergence: 125 W for the Core Ultra 7 265KF and 45 W for the i7-14701TE. Socket compatibility is mutually exclusive: Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 265KF and Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE. The process nodes differ by generation: 3 nm at TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 265KF and 10 nm at Intel for the i7-14701TE.

Cache allocations vary by level. L1 cache is 192 KB per core on the Core Ultra 7 265KF versus 80 KB per core on the i7-14701TE. L2 cache is 3 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 30 MB shared versus 33 MB shared. The transistor count is recorded only for the Core Ultra 7 265KF at 17,800 million; no transistor figure exists for the i7-14701TE. Die sizes are close: 243 mm² versus 257 mm².

Memory support is another differentiator. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but only the Core Ultra 7 265KF has a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is available on the i7-14701TE but not on the Core Ultra 7 265KF.

PCIe lanes differ: 20 CPU lanes on the Core Ultra 7 265KF versus 16 on the i7-14701TE, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics exist only on the i7-14701TE with UHD Graphics 770; the Core Ultra 7 265KF has none. The multiplier is unlocked on the Core Ultra 7 265KF and locked on the i7-14701TE. Release dates differ by roughly four months: June 2024 for the i7-14701TE and October 2024 for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has a launch MSRP of $379; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701TE.