Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX, which wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The sole exception is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE leads by 9.9% (2405 versus 2187.5). That single-core result is notable because it is the only test in the entire database comparison where the older part takes the lead, and it suggests that the i7-14701TE's architectural lineage still delivers competitive per-thread performance in one specific workload.

Every other comparison shows the Core Ultra 9 285HX with a substantial margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ultra 9 scores 5656.5 against 1716, a 69.7% advantage. The R20 multicore test shows a 64.6% gap (20236 versus 7154), and R23 multicore shows a 53.2% gap (36429.5 versus 17035). These deltas grow even larger in the PassMark suite. Data encryption shows the widest margin at 75.9% (48567 versus 11699). Floating point math follows at 74.2% (194998 versus 50219), and extended instructions at 70.8% (49148 versus 14354). Random string sorting shows a 70.5% difference (77196 versus 22760), while data compression sits at 65.1% (631885 versus 220520).

The multithread PassMark test records a 64.8% lead for the Ultra 9 (56902 versus 20042). Prime number finding shows a 68.9% gap (460 versus 143). Integer math trails at 57.6% (155076 versus 65792). Physics testing shows the narrowest PassMark difference at 46.5% (3476 versus 1860). Single-thread PassMark shows a 42.9% gap (4618 versus 2637), which is smaller than the multicore margins but still a clear win for the Ultra 9. The R15 single-core test shows a 25.2% gap (323.5 versus 242), and R20 single-core shows 64.6% (2856 versus 1010), which is identical to the R20 multicore delta, indicating that clock-for-clock the Ultra 9 also dominates in that generation of the Cinebench suite.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra 9 is 76155, compared to 26013 for the i7-14701TE. That is roughly three times the overall score, which aligns with the pattern seen across individual tests. The percentile ranking also separates the two clearly: the Ultra 9 sits at the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

The nearest rival data confirms the tier difference. The i7-14701TE's closest competitors are AMD Ryzen 5 and Ryzen AI parts with average scores between 25880 and 26187, all within 0.7% of its 26013 average. The Ultra 9's nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX (76212, 0.1% behind), AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P (76492, 0.4% behind), AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX (76513, 0.5% behind), and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D (75779, 0.5% ahead). The database places the Ultra 9 in the company of desktop high-end and workstation processors, while the i7-14701TE competes with mainstream mobile and desktop parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing and design approaches. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is built on Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-HX, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The die sizes are close: 257 mm² for the i7-14701TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra 9, but the transistor count differs dramatically. The Ultra 9 lists 17,800 million transistors, while the i7-14701TE does not record a transistor count in the database.

Core and thread counts separate the two even more sharply. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 9 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Ultra 9 does not use simultaneous multithreading, which explains why its thread count equals its core count, while the i7-14701TE doubles its threads through Hyper-Threading. The base clock for the i7-14701TE is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 9 starts at 2.80 GHz base and boosts to 5.50 GHz. The Ultra 9 also has a higher TDP at 55, compared to 45 for the i7-14701TE.

Cache organization differs as well. The i7-14701TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 9 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The L1 and L2 per-core figures are both larger on the Ultra 9, while the shared L3 difference is only 3 MB.

Memory support also differs. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and it supports ECC memory. The Ultra 9 supports DDR5 only, also dual-channel, and also supports ECC memory. The Ultra 9 records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE does not list a bandwidth figure. PCIe support differs: the i7-14701TE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 9 has Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are different as well. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 9 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The i7-14701TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2114. The i7-14701TE has a locked multiplier; the Ultra 9 has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are separated by about six months: the i7-14701TE released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 9 released on 2025-01-12. Both parts are still listed as active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins exactly one recorded benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 9.9% margin (2405 versus 2187.5). That result indicates that for a specific single-threaded rendering workload, the older Raptor Lake part can outpace the newer Arrow Lake part. The database shows no other test where the i7-14701TE takes the lead, so this is an isolated but real advantage.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins every other comparison. The largest margins come in data encryption (75.9%), floating point math (74.2%), extended instructions (70.8%), random string sorting (70.5%), and Cinebench R15 multicore (69.7%). These are all heavily parallel workloads, and the 24-core count explains the consistent dominance. The smallest Ultra 9 margins are in PassMark physics (46.5%) and PassMark single-thread (42.9%), which are still large enough to be decisive.

The use-case split follows the core count. The i7-14701TE is a lower-power desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, suitable for tasks that favor its single-core performance in Cinebench R23 specifically. The Ultra 9 is a high-end mobile part with 24 cores, no multithreading, a higher TDP, and memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which positions it for multithreaded rendering, encryption, compression, and instruction-heavy workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 56902 versus 20042 shows the Ultra 9 is roughly 2.8 times as capable in parallel integer work, and the data compression score of 631885 versus 220520 shows a similar ratio.

The physics score difference (3476 versus 1860) is the smallest relative gap among the PassMark tests, but it still represents a 46.5% lead for the Ultra 9. The single-thread PassMark gap of 42.9% (4618 versus 2637) is notable because it is much larger than the Cinebench R23 single-core result, which favors the i7-14701TE. This suggests that the two single-thread benchmarks measure different aspects of performance, and each part has a distinct strength depending on the test methodology.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has an average benchmark score of 76155, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average of 26013.

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

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 2405 versus 2187.5 for the Ultra 9, a 9.9% margin.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 9 has 24 cores and 24 threads, with no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Ultra 9 records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The i7-14701TE does not list a bandwidth figure, but it supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 9 supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Ultra 9 has 36 MB of shared L3, while the i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The i7-14701TE uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Ultra 9 uses TSMC's 3 nm process.

The Verdict

The data clearly indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is the significantly stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with margins that reach as high as 75.9% in data encryption and 74.2% in floating point math. Its 95th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the 78th percentile for the i7-14701TE, confirms that it belongs to a different performance tier.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the correct choice only if the workload specifically relies on Cinebench R23 single-core performance, where it leads by 9.9%. For any other task, the Ultra 9 delivers a substantial advantage. The Ultra 9 also offers 24 cores versus 8, a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz), a larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 33 MB), and double the PCIe lanes (20 versus 16). Its 3 nm TSMC process and 17,800 million transistors represent a newer manufacturing approach than the 10 nm Intel process used for the i7-14701TE.

The i7-14701TE is a desktop part with a 45 TDP and a locked multiplier, while the Ultra 9 is a mobile part with a 55 TDP and an unlocked multiplier. The Ultra 9 also has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s. The only recorded advantage for the i7-14701TE is the single Cinebench R23 single-core result, and that does not offset the consistent dominance of the Ultra 9 across all other benchmarks. The database verdict is straightforward: the Ultra 9 285HX is the superior processor for essentially all recorded workloads, and the i7-14701TE should be considered only for the narrow single-core scenario where it wins.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701TE | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |

|----------------|----------------------|--------------------------|

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 55 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake-HX |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-12 |