Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX Comparison

Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core i7-14701TE claiming a single victory. The Core Ultra 9 275HX establishes its dominance most clearly in multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ultra 9 scores 5619.5 against the i7-14701TE’s 1716, a delta of -69.5% in favor of the Ultra 9. The Cinebench R20 multicore test shows a similar pattern: 19899 versus 7154, a -64% difference. The Cinebench R23 multicore result narrows the gap slightly but still favors the Ultra 9 heavily, with a score of 35589 compared to 17035, a -52.1% delta.

The passmark suite reinforces this multi-core advantage. The Ultra 9 delivers 608381 in data compression against 220520 for the i7-14701TE, a -63.8% delta. Data encryption shows the largest relative gap: 47112 versus 11699, a -75.2% difference. Extended instructions follow at 47016 versus 14354, -69.5%. Floating point math favors the Ultra 9 by a -73.7% margin, with scores of 191186 and 50219. Integer math shows a -57.6% delta, with 155218 against 65792. The multithread passmark test records 55759 for the Ultra 9 and 20042 for the i7-14701TE, a -64.1% difference. Prime number finding follows the trend: 448 versus 143, -68.1%. Random string sorting scores 74320 versus 22760, a -69.4% delta.

The single-core results tell a more nuanced story, though the Ultra 9 still leads in most tests. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Ultra 9 scores 334 against 242, a -27.5% delta. The Cinebench R20 singlecore test shows a -64% difference, with 2809 versus 1010. Passmark single thread records 4713 for the Ultra 9 and 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a -44% delta. The only test where the i7-14701TE wins is Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 2405 against 2204 for the Ultra 9, a 9.1% advantage. This single result suggests the i7-14701TE’s architecture can deliver competitive single-threaded performance in some workloads, but the broader data shows the Ultra 9’s higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz generally translates to superior single-core results.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design eras. The i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Ultra 9 275HX uses Arrow Lake, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and a transistor count of 17,800 million. This process advantage gives the Ultra 9 a smaller die with more transistors, which contributes to its higher core count and performance.

The core configurations differ sharply. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 9 has 24 cores and 24 threads. This means the i7-14701TE relies on hyper-threading to reach 16 threads, while the Ultra 9 does not use hyper-threading, as its thread count equals its core count. The Ultra 9’s 24 cores provide a substantial parallel processing advantage, which explains its dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 9 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Each level of cache is larger on the Ultra 9, which can improve data access speeds and reduce latency for frequently used data.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 9 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Memory support also differs: the i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 9 supports only DDR5. The Ultra 9 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE has no bandwidth figure in the data. The Ultra 9 also supports ECC memory, a feature the i7-14701TE lacks.

Platform and socket requirements separate the two further. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop processor, while the Ultra 9 uses Intel BGA 2114 and is classified as mobile. The i7-14701TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 9 offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The multiplier is locked on the i7-14701TE but unlocked on the Ultra 9, which allows overclocking on the latter.

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Ultra 9 275HX as the clearly superior processor in almost every measurable workload. Its average benchmark score of 67469 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE’s average of 26013 lands in the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ultra 9 include the Intel Xeon w5-3525 with an average score of 67673 (-0.3% delta), the AMD EPYC 4484PX at 67822 (-0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5955WX at 67868 (-0.6%). The i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981, 0.1% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106, -0.4%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880, 0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187, -0.7%).

The Ultra 9’s 24 cores and 5.40 GHz boost clock deliver results that dwarf the i7-14701TE’s 8 cores and 5.20 GHz boost. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35589 versus 17035 shows a -52.1% gap, meaning the Ultra 9 delivers roughly double the multi-core throughput. The passmark multithread result of 55759 against 20042 confirms this pattern. The Ultra 9 also leads in single-core tests, with the passmark single thread score of 4713 versus 2637, a -44% delta. The i7-14701TE’s only win in Cinebench R23 singlecore (2405 versus 2204, 9.1% delta) does not overturn the overall picture.

The i7-14701TE’s lower TDP of 45 W against the Ultra 9’s 55 W suggests it consumes less power, and its support for DDR4 memory offers flexibility for systems with older memory. But the performance data consistently favors the Ultra 9. The Ultra 9’s higher percentile ranking and average score indicate it is a far more capable processor for demanding workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX has 24 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Ultra 9 275HX boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Ultra 9 275HX scores 35589 against the i7-14701TE’s 17035, a -52.1% delta in favor of the Ultra 9.

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

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a score of 2405 against the Ultra 9’s 2204, a 9.1% advantage.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 9 supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The i7-14701TE uses a 10 nm process, while the Ultra 9 uses a 3 nm process.

Where Each One Wins

The Ultra 9 275HX wins in every category of multi-threaded work. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, prime number finding, multithread, physics, and random string sorting all favor the Ultra 9 by deltas ranging from -44.3% to -75.2%. The largest margin comes in data encryption, where the Ultra 9 scores 47112 against 11699, a -75.2% delta. The smallest multi-core margin is in physics, with 3338 versus 1860, a -44.3% delta. These results indicate the Ultra 9 excels in compute-heavy tasks that scale with core count, such as rendering, scientific simulation, and data processing.

The Ultra 9 also wins most single-threaded tests. Cinebench R15 singlecore (334 versus 242, -27.5%), Cinebench R20 singlecore (2809 versus 1010, -64%), and passmark single thread (4713 versus 2637, -44%) all favor the Ultra 9. The i7-14701TE’s single victory in Cinebench R23 singlecore (2405 versus 2204, 9.1%) suggests it can outperform the Ultra 9 in certain lightly threaded workloads, but the consistency of the Ultra 9’s other single-core wins shows it is generally faster in single-threaded applications.

The i7-14701TE’s wins are limited to this one benchmark, but its lower TDP of 45 W and support for DDR4 memory make it a candidate for systems where power consumption or memory compatibility is a priority. Its desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) also allows for standard desktop motherboards, whereas the Ultra 9’s mobile BGA 2114 socket is typically found in laptops. For users prioritizing raw performance, the Ultra 9 is the clear choice across nearly all recorded tests.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 9 has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 2.70 GHz for the Ultra 9. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 5.40 GHz, respectively. TDP is 45 W for the i7-14701TE and 55 W for the Ultra 9. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 uses Intel BGA 2114. Architecture differs: Raptor Lake for the i7-14701TE, Arrow Lake for the Ultra 9. Process nodes are 10 nm and 3 nm, with the Ultra 9 fabricated by TSMC and the i7-14701TE by Intel. The Ultra 9 has 17,800 million transistors, while the i7-14701TE has no recorded transistor count. Die sizes are 257 mm² for the i7-14701TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra 9.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the i7-14701TE and 192 KB per core for the Ultra 9. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache is 33 MB shared for the i7-14701TE and 36 MB shared for the Ultra 9. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14701TE, while the Ultra 9 supports only DDR5. The Ultra 9 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i7-14701TE has none. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra 9. PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE, 20 lanes for the Ultra 9, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701TE and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Ultra 9. The market segment is desktop for the i7-14701TE and mobile for the Ultra 9. The Ultra 9 has an unlocked multiplier, while the i7-14701TE’s multiplier is locked. Release dates are June 30, 2024 for the i7-14701TE and January 12, 2025 for the Ultra 9.