Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra X7 358H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, which wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Ultra X7 358H delivers the largest margin in passmark_find_prime_numbers, posting a score of 337 against 143 for the Core i7-14701TE, a delta of 57.6 percent in favor of the mobile part. Data encryption follows closely, with the Ultra X7 358H scoring 26046 versus 11699, a 55.1 percent advantage. Floating point math shows a 51.6 percent gap, with the Ultra X7 358H at 103842 and the i7-14701TE at 50219. Extended instructions also favor the newer chip by 47.4 percent, 27274 versus 14354.

The Cinebench suite paints a similar picture in multi-core workloads. In cinebench_r15_multicore, the Ultra X7 358H scores 3027 against 1716, a 43.3 percent lead. The r20 multicore test shows 12011 versus 7154, a 40.4 percent margin. The r23 multicore result is closer, with the Ultra X7 358H at 18747 and the i7-14701TE at 17035, a 9.1 percent difference. PassMark multithread confirms the trend, with 33802 versus 20042, a 40.7 percent gap.

Single-threaded results are more mixed. The Ultra X7 358H wins cinebench_r15_singlecore with 301.5 versus 242, a 19.7 percent margin, and takes cinebench_r20_singlecore by 40.4 percent, 1695 versus 1010. PassMark single thread also favors the Ultra X7 358H, 4124 versus 2637, a 36.1 percent difference. However, the Core i7-14701TE claims its only victory in cinebench_r23_singlecore, scoring 2405 against 2080, a 15.6 percent advantage for the desktop chip.

Other PassMark subtests reinforce the Ultra X7 358H lead. Data compression shows 332508 versus 220520, a 33.7 percent margin. Random string sorting favors the Ultra X7 358H by 43.6 percent, 40357 versus 22760. Integer math shows a smaller 20.9 percent gap, 83147 versus 65792. Physics results give the Ultra X7 358H a 38.4 percent edge, 3021 versus 1860.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra X7 358H is 40967, compared to 26013 for the i7-14701TE. The Ultra X7 358H sits at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the i7-14701TE ranks at the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Ultra X7 358H include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 at 41208 (0.6 percent lower) and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H at 41215 (0.6 percent lower). The i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1 percent higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4 percent higher).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H dominates almost every measured workload category. The largest wins appear in integer-heavy and encryption tasks, where the delta exceeds 50 percent. Prime number finding, a workload sensitive to memory latency and instruction efficiency, shows the biggest single gap at 57.6 percent. Floating point math and extended instruction workloads also show margins above 47 percent, indicating the Ultra X7 358H handles both scalar and vector arithmetic with substantially higher throughput. Multithreaded rendering in Cinebench r15 and r20 shows margins around 40 percent, while the r23 multicore margin narrows to 9.1 percent, suggesting the desktop chip closes some distance in sustained all-core rendering.

The Core i7-14701TE wins only cinebench_r23_singlecore, with a 15.6 percent margin. This result indicates the Raptor Lake desktop part retains a single-thread advantage in that specific rendering workload, despite losing the r15 and r20 single-core tests by 19.7 percent and 40.4 percent respectively. The pattern in single-threaded Cinebench results is inconsistent across versions, which suggests the two chips respond differently to the workload characteristics of each benchmark revision.

For workloads involving compression, encryption, prime number generation, physics simulation, random string sorting, and integer or floating point math, the data consistently favors the Ultra X7 358H. The mobile chip also leads in PassMark multithread by 40.7 percent, confirming strong all-core scaling. The i7-14701TE offers no advantage outside the single r23 single-core test. The average score gap of 14954 points between the two parts, combined with the 9 point percentile difference, places the Ultra X7 358H in a clearly higher performance tier within the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design lineages. The Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core 14th Gen family. The Core Ultra X7 358H uses the Panther Lake codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 3 and the Panther Lake-H generation. The process node differs substantially: the i7-14701TE is built on a 10 nm process, while the Ultra X7 358H uses a 3 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Core counts diverge significantly. The i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra X7 358H provides 16 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra X7 358H therefore has twice the core count but no thread doubling, indicating a different core topology that does not use simultaneous multithreading. Cache hierarchies also differ. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra X7 358H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The desktop chip carries more total L3, while the mobile chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Die size is recorded only for the i7-14701TE at 257 mm². The Ultra X7 358H die size is not listed in the database. Memory support differs as well. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, while the Ultra X7 358H supports LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 153.6 GB/s. The desktop part has no listed memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the i7-14701TE but absent on the Ultra X7 358H. PCIe configuration also varies: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra X7 358H provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra X7 358H uses Arc B390. The desktop part targets the Desktop market segment with an Intel Socket 1700, while the mobile part targets the Mobile segment with an Intel BGA 2540 socket. The production status for both is Active. The i7-14701TE released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra X7 358H released on 2026-01-04. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several recorded specifications. Core count is 8 for the i7-14701TE and 16 for the Ultra X7 358H. Thread count is 16 for both. Base clock is 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 1.90 GHz for the Ultra X7 358H. Boost clock is 5.20 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 4.80 GHz for the Ultra X7 358H. TDP is 45 W for the desktop part and 25 W for the mobile part. Socket is Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2540. Process node is 10 nm versus 3 nm. L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache is 33 MB shared versus 18 MB shared.

Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the i7-14701TE, while the Ultra X7 358H supports LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Ultra X7 358H at 153.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra X7 358H. PCIe lanes are 16 for the i7-14701TE and 4 for the Ultra X7 358H, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the desktop part and Arc B390 for the mobile part. Market segment is Desktop versus Mobile. Release date is 2024-06-30 for the i7-14701TE and 2026-01-04 for the Ultra X7 358H. Part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE and SA4RAQ9ET for the Ultra X7 358H. The Ultra X7 358H has no recorded die size, while the i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm².

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has an average benchmark score of 40967, compared to 26013 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins 1, specifically cinebench_cinebench_r23_singlecore.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H scores 337 against 143 for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, a 57.6 percent difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H wins cinebench_r15_singlecore with 301.5 versus 242 (19.7 percent) and cinebench_r20_singlecore with 1695 versus 1010 (40.4 percent). The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins cinebench_r23_singlecore with 2405 versus 2080 (15.6 percent).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

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 X7 358H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.