Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors along a clear productivity versus efficiency boundary. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 10 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V takes 7. The i7-14701TE dominates in multi-threaded workloads, with its largest victory coming in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17035 against 10653, a 59.9% advantage. That gap is substantial and reflects the i7-14701TE's 16 threads versus the Ultra 7 268V's 8 threads. The same pattern appears in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14701TE posts 65792 versus 42669, a 54.2% lead. Data compression also favors the i7-14701TE, with a score of 220520 compared to 181443, a 21.5% edge. Physics simulation, PassMark multithread, and random string sorting all go to the i7-14701TE as well, though by smaller margins.

The Core Ultra 7 268V wins in single-core and specialized instruction workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4051 crushes the i7-14701TE's 2637, a 34.9% advantage. That is the largest victory for either side in any test. The Ultra 7 268V also wins Cinebench R15 single-core, 293 versus 242, a 17.4% lead. Data encryption favors the Ultra 7 268V at 13779 versus 11699, a 15.1% margin. Extended instructions, prime number finding, and floating-point math also go to the Ultra 7 268V, with deltas of 6.3%, 25.5%, and 12.9% respectively. These wins indicate that the Lunar Lake architecture excels at tasks that do not scale with thread count, or that benefit from its newer instruction handling.

Looking at aggregate standings, the i7-14701TE holds a 78th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Ultra 7 268V sits at 74th. The average benchmark score reflects a similar order: 26013 for the i7-14701TE versus 20897 for the Ultra 7 268V. The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with a delta of 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 0.5%. The Ultra 7 268V sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE with a 0% delta, the Intel Core i5-12600T at -0.1%, and the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 0.2%. These positioning data show that the i7-14701TE competes in a higher average-performance tier, despite the Ultra 7 268V's single-core strength.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The i7-14701TE is Raptor Lake Refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. The Ultra 7 268V is Lunar Lake, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm node. This process difference likely explains the Ultra 7 268V's lower power envelope and its efficiency characteristics, though the data does not directly measure power consumption.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. Both have 8 cores, but the i7-14701TE supports 16 threads through Hyper-Threading, while the Ultra 7 268V has 8 threads total. Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The i7-14701TE uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 12 MB shared L3. The larger L3 on the i7-14701TE helps in multi-threaded workloads where shared data is frequently accessed, while the Ultra 7 268V's larger per-core L1 and L2 may benefit single-threaded execution.

Memory support differs: the i7-14701TE accepts DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 268V's memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra 7 268V. PCIe lanes also differ: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes. The i7-14701TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833. Integrated graphics differ as well, with UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE and Arc 140V on the Ultra 7 268V.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 7 268V has a slightly higher base of 2.20 GHz but a lower boost of 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power differs sharply: 45 watts for the i7-14701TE versus 17 watts for the Ultra 7 268V. That power difference is central to understanding the benchmark outcomes. The i7-14701TE draws more power and delivers higher multi-threaded throughput, while the Ultra 7 268V achieves better single-core results within a much lower power budget.

Release dates place the i7-14701TE in June 2024 and the Ultra 7 268V in September 2024. Both are active production parts. The i7-14701TE targets the desktop market segment, while the Ultra 7 268V targets mobile. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the choice for multi-threaded desktop workloads. Its 59.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 54.2% lead in PassMark integer math, and 21.5% lead in data compression demonstrate that any application using many threads will see a substantial advantage. The 16-thread configuration, larger 33 MB L3 cache, and 45 watt power budget enable this performance. The 78th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 26013 place it clearly above the Ultra 7 268V's 74th percentile and 20897 average.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is the choice for single-thread and efficiency-sensitive workloads. Its 34.9% lead in PassMark single-thread and 17.4% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core show that per-core performance is significantly better. The 17 watt TDP is less than half of the i7-14701TE's 45 watt figure, which matters for mobile platforms where battery life and thermal limits are priorities. The Ultra 7 268V also wins in encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and floating-point math, indicating that its architecture handles certain instruction types more efficiently.

The data does not suggest one processor is universally superior. The i7-14701TE wins 10 benchmarks, the Ultra 7 268V wins 7. The i7-14701TE's wins are often larger in magnitude, particularly in multi-core tests, while the Ultra 7 268V's wins are concentrated in single-thread and specialized tasks. The market segments reinforce this: desktop versus mobile. A user choosing between them should base the decision on whether the workload is thread-heavy or latency-sensitive, and whether the platform can accommodate the higher power draw of the i7-14701TE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 threads.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V leads significantly, with PassMark single-thread scores of 4051 versus 2637, a 34.9% advantage. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core, 293 versus 242, a 17.4% lead.

Q: Which processor is better for multi-core rendering?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE dominates. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 17035 versus 10653, a 59.9% lead. It also wins Cinebench R20 multi-core, 7154 versus 6887, a 3.9% margin.

Q: What are the power consumption differences?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V does not.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the Intel Core i7-14701TE is Cinebench R23 multi-core. Its score of 17035 against 10653 yields a 59.9% delta, the largest of any comparison. This result aligns with the thread count difference and the larger shared L3 cache. PassMark integer math shows a similar story: 65792 versus 42669, a 54.2% lead. Data compression follows at 220520 versus 181443, a 21.5% margin. Physics simulation gives the i7-14701TE a 15% edge, 1860 versus 1617. PassMark multithread is closer, 20042 versus 19297, a 3.9% difference. Cinebench R20 multi-core also shows a 3.9% lead, 7154 versus 6887. Random string sorting is nearly even, 22760 versus 22416, a 1.5% win for the i7-14701TE. Cinebench R20 single-core goes to the i7-14701TE as well, 1010 versus 972, a 3.9% margin. Cinebench R23 single-core also favors the i7-14701TE, 2405 versus 1921, a 25.2% lead.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V's largest win is PassMark single-thread, where 4051 against 2637 produces a 34.9% delta. Prime number finding gives the Ultra 7 268V a 25.5% lead, 192 versus 143. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 17.4% advantage, 293 versus 242. Data encryption favors the Ultra 7 268V by 15.1%, 13779 versus 11699. Floating-point math goes to the Ultra 7 268V, 57628 versus 50219, a 12.9% margin. Extended instructions show a 6.3% lead, 15323 versus 14354. These results indicate that the Ultra 7 268V's architecture is optimized for per-core throughput and specific instruction types, even though it loses the overall multi-threaded battles.

The head-to-head record stands at 10 wins for the i7-14701TE and 7 for the Ultra 7 268V. The magnitude of the i7-14701TE's wins tends to be larger, especially in Cinebench R23 multi-core and integer math. The Ultra 7 268V's wins are more concentrated in single-thread and specialized workloads. The overall average benchmark scores reflect this: 26013 for the i7-14701TE versus 20897 for the Ultra 7 268V.

Specification Differences

The core counts are equal at 8, but threading differs: the i7-14701TE supports 16 threads, the Ultra 7 268V supports 8. Base clocks are close, 2.10 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, but boost clocks differ, 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The TDP gap is large, 45 watts versus 17 watts. Sockets differ completely: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833. The process nodes are different generations, 10 nm from Intel versus 3 nm from TSMC. The i7-14701TE has a 257 mm² die size, while the Ultra 7 268V has no recorded die size.

Cache layouts diverge: the i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 7 268V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, with the i7-14701TE accepting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 268V's support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC support exists only on the i7-14701TE. PCIe configurations differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE, Gen 5 with 4 lanes for the Ultra 7 268V. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 140V. The market segments are desktop versus mobile. Release dates differ by about three months, with the i7-14701TE in June 2024 and the Ultra 7 268V in September 2024. The part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SRPMLSRPMX for the Ultra 7 268V.