Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear split between the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. The i7-14701TE wins 10 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Ultra 9 288V takes 7. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story.

The largest win for the i7-14701TE comes in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 17035 against 10178 for the Ultra 9 288V, a massive 67.4% advantage. This is the single most decisive result in the entire comparison. The i7-14701TE also leads by 49.5% in Passmark integer math (65792 versus 44019) and by 23.3% in Cinebench R23 single-core (2405 versus 1950). Data compression favors the i7-14701TE by 18.2% (220520 versus 186521), and physics simulation shows a 13.6% edge (1860 versus 1637).

The Ultra 9 288V counters with equally striking wins in other areas. Passmark single-thread shows the Ultra 9 288V at 4274 versus 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 38.3% advantage. Prime number finding favors the Ultra 9 288V by 26.7% (195 versus 143). Data encryption goes to the Ultra 9 288V by 17.3% (14141 versus 11699), and floating-point math shows a 15.6% edge (59536 versus 50219). Extended instructions also favor the Ultra 9 288V by 8.1% (15613 versus 14354).

The closer contests are revealing. Cinebench R15 multi-core goes to the i7-14701TE by 8.4% (1716 versus 1583), while R20 multi-core is nearly even at 1.2% (7154 versus 7069). Passmark multithread also lands at 1.2% (20042 versus 19810). Random string sorting is the tightest race at 0.6% (22760 versus 22622). The i7-14701TE edges out Cinebench R20 single-core by 1.3% (1010 versus 997), but the Ultra 9 288V dominates Cinebench R15 single-core by 19.7% (301.5 versus 242).

The data indicates that the i7-14701TE excels in sustained multi-threaded workloads and integer-heavy tasks, while the Ultra 9 288V shows its strength in single-thread responsiveness, encryption, and floating-point operations. The average benchmark score for the i7-14701TE sits at 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Ultra 9 288V averages 23219, good for the 76th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-14701TE 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 8540U at -0.7%. The Ultra 9 288V's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-11900F at -0.2%, the AMD EPYC 4124P at 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H at -0.2%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE. It leads in Cinebench R23 multi-core by 67.4% (17035 versus 10178), in Cinebench R15 multi-core by 8.4% (1716 versus 1583), and in Cinebench R20 multi-core by 1.2% (7154 versus 7069).

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded tests?

A: It depends on the test. The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins Passmark single-thread by 38.3% (4274 versus 2637) and Cinebench R15 single-core by 19.7% (301.5 versus 242). The i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 23.3% (2405 versus 1950) and Cinebench R20 single-core by 1.3% (1010 versus 997).

Q: How do the two processors compare in encryption workloads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V leads in Passmark data encryption by 17.3%, scoring 14141 against 11699 for the i7-14701TE.

Q: Which processor has the better floating-point performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V. Passmark floating-point math shows a 15.6% advantage, with the Ultra 9 288V scoring 59536 versus 50219 for the i7-14701TE.

Q: What are the overall benchmark averages for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V averages 23219. The i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, and the Ultra 9 288V sits in the 76th percentile.

Q: Which processor performs better in integer math?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE. Passmark integer math shows a 49.5% advantage, with the i7-14701TE scoring 65792 versus 44019 for the Ultra 9 288V.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i7-14701TE as the stronger overall processor for multi-threaded workloads. Its 67.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 49.5% lead in integer math, and 18.2% lead in data compression make it the clear choice for rendering, compilation, and heavy computational tasks. The 78th percentile ranking and average score of 26013 reinforce this position.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V, with its 38.3% lead in Passmark single-thread and 17.3% lead in encryption, appears better suited for latency-sensitive single-threaded applications and security-related workloads. Its 76th percentile ranking and average score of 23219 place it slightly behind in overall throughput.

The data suggests that the i7-14701TE is the more versatile processor for desktop users who need sustained multi-core performance. The Ultra 9 288V, with its 3 nm process and mobile segment designation, seems optimized for efficiency and single-thread responsiveness. The power envelope difference, 45 W for the i7-14701TE versus 30 W for the Ultra 9 288V, aligns with this interpretation.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several fundamental specifications. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 9 288V has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

The i7-14701TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 288V uses Intel BGA 2833. The i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 W, and the Ultra 9 288V has a TDP of 30 W. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 9 288V supports LPDDR5X. The Ultra 9 288V has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s; no comparable figure is recorded for the i7-14701TE.

ECC memory support differs: the i7-14701TE supports ECC, while the Ultra 9 288V does not. PCIe lanes also differ, with the i7-14701TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Ultra 9 288V offering Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 9 288V uses Arc 140V. The i7-14701TE targets the desktop market segment, and the Ultra 9 288V targets mobile.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i7-14701TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The die size is 257 mm². The Ultra 9 288V uses Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It uses a 3 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. No die size is recorded for the Ultra 9 288V.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 9 288V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

The release dates differ by about three months. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 9 288V was released on 2024-09-23. Both processors have locked multipliers and are currently marked as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins in multi-threaded rendering workloads, as shown by its 67.4% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 8.4% lead in R15 multi-core. It also dominates integer math with a 49.5% advantage, making it suitable for CPU-bound productivity tasks. Data compression favors the i7-14701TE by 18.2%, and physics simulation shows a 13.6% edge. The i7-14701TE also takes Cinebench R23 single-core by 23.3%, indicating that its high boost clock of 5.20 GHz translates into real single-thread performance in that specific test.

The Intel Core Ultra 9 288V wins in Passmark single-thread by 38.3%, suggesting strong performance for responsive, latency-sensitive applications. Its 17.3% lead in data encryption points to advantages in security and cryptographic workloads. Floating-point math favors the Ultra 9 288V by 15.6%, which could benefit scientific computing and numerical analysis. Prime number finding shows a 26.7% edge for the Ultra 9 288V, and extended instructions favor it by 8.1%. The Ultra 9 288V also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 19.7%.

The use-case split is clear. The i7-14701TE suits desktop environments where multi-threaded throughput and integer-heavy workloads dominate. The Ultra 9 288V suits mobile platforms where efficiency, single-thread responsiveness, encryption, and floating-point performance take priority. The 30 W TDP of the Ultra 9 288V versus the 45 W TDP of the i7-14701TE reinforces this division.