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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T across every benchmark in the comparison. The Core i7-14701TE does not win a single one of the 17 recorded tests. The most lopsided results appear in floating point math, where the Ultra 7 265T scores 129,817 against the i7-14701TE's 50,219, a 61.3% advantage. Data encryption shows a similar gap, with the Ultra 7 265T posting 29,687 versus 11,699, a 60.6% lead.

Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 265T scores 31,558 against 17,035, a 46% difference. Single-core R23 shows 4,455 versus 2,405, also a 46% gap. The R20 and R15 tests mirror this: R20 multi-core is 13,254 versus 7,154, and R15 multi-core is 3,180 versus 1,716. Every Cinebench iteration, both single and multi-core, lands at exactly 46% or 46.1% in favor of the Ultra 7 265T.

PassMark integer math is the closest contest. The Ultra 7 265T scores 104,943 against 65,792, a 37.3% lead. Data compression is also relatively narrow at 40.4%, with scores of 370,158 versus 220,520. Random string sorting shows a 48.7% gap (44,400 versus 22,760). Extended instructions come in at 49.8% apart (28,609 versus 14,354). Prime number finding shows a 55.6% difference (322 versus 143).

The smallest overall delta is in PassMark physics, where the Ultra 7 265T scores 2,391 versus 1,860, a 22.2% lead. Multi-threaded PassMark shows 37,084 versus 20,042, a 46% gap. Single-thread PassMark shows 4,338 versus 2,637, a 39.2% difference. The average benchmark score tells the broader story: the Ultra 7 265T averages 47,697, while the i7-14701TE averages 26,013.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T wins every workload category in the database. Its largest advantages come in floating point math, data encryption, and prime number finding, suggesting strong arithmetic and cryptographic throughput. The 61.3% floating point lead indicates the Arrow Lake design handles scientific and simulation workloads with substantially more headroom.

The i7-14701TE has no recorded wins, but its relative strengths appear in the narrowest deltas. Physics at 22.2% and integer math at 37.3% are the closest margins. These are workloads where the Raptor Lake core still competes respectably, though it never overtakes the newer part. For single-threaded responsiveness, the 39.2% gap in PassMark single-thread and 46% gap in Cinebench R23 single-core still favor the Ultra 7 265T by a wide margin.

The data compression result, 370,158 versus 220,520, shows the Ultra 7 265T handles archival and file-heavy tasks with roughly 68% more throughput. Encryption at 29,687 versus 11,699 is more than double. Extended instructions at 28,609 versus 14,354 is nearly double. These are not marginal wins; they represent a generational step in raw compute capability.

The Verdict

The database is unambiguous. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in every single benchmark record, with deltas ranging from 22.2% to 61.3%. The Ultra 7 265T sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (0.4% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (0.4% lower). The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4% lower) and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.7% lower), placing it in a lower performance tier.

For multi-threaded productivity, the Ultra 7 265T delivers 85% more Cinebench R23 multi-core score. For single-thread responsiveness, it delivers 85% more R23 single-core score. The only scenario where the i7-14701TE could be preferable is one where the platform differences matter more than raw performance, such as existing Socket 1700 motherboards or DDR4 memory support. But strictly on benchmark data, the Ultra 7 265T is the clear choice.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Ultra 7 265T scores 31,558 versus the i7-14701TE's 17,035, a 46% advantage.

Q: Which CPU has a higher single-thread score?

A: The Ultra 7 265T scores 4,455 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4,338 in PassMark single-thread, versus 2,405 and 2,637 respectively for the i7-14701TE.

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

A: PassMark physics shows the smallest gap, with the Ultra 7 265T at 2,391 and the i7-14701TE at 1,860, a 22.2% difference.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Ultra 7 265T averages 47,697, while the i7-14701TE averages 26,013.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any benchmark?

A: No, the recorded data shows the Ultra 7 265T winning all 17 head-to-head tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design generations and foundries. The i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size. The Ultra 7 265T uses Arrow Lake architecture, codenamed Arrow Lake-S, built on TSMC's 3 nm node with a 243 mm² die size and 17,800 million transistors.

Core counts differ substantially. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 7 265T has 20 cores and 20 threads. The thread count being equal to core count indicates the Arrow Lake design does not use hyperthreading in this configuration. Cache hierarchies also differ: the i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 7 265T has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 265T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Ultra 7 265T supports only DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, while the i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra 7 265T.

Specification Differences

The base clock of the i7-14701TE is 2.10 GHz, while the Ultra 7 265T runs at 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer: 5.20 GHz for the i7-14701TE versus 5.30 GHz for the Ultra 7 265T. Thermal design power differs, with the i7-14701TE rated at 45 W and the Ultra 7 265T at 35 W.

Socket compatibility is not shared. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 265T uses Intel Socket 1851. PCIe lane counts differ: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 265T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The Ultra 7 265T has a launch MSRP of $384; the i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Release dates differ by about six months, with the i7-14701TE released on 2024-06-30 and the Ultra 7 265T on 2025-01-06. Both are active production parts, locked multipliers, and desktop market segments. The part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SRQCS for the Ultra 7 265T.