Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

Intel Core i7-14701TE and Intel Processor N150 occupy opposite ends of Intel’s current desktop and mobile lineup. The Core i7-14701TE is a 45 W desktop part built on Raptor Lake with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Processor N150 is a 6 W mobile chip using the Twin Lake architecture with 4 cores and 4 threads. The recorded data shows a complete sweep: the Core i7-14701TE wins all four shared benchmark comparisons, with advantages ranging from 58% in single-core Cinebench R15 to 557.6% in multi-core Cinebench R23. The database places the Core i7 at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the N150 sits at the 28th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins every benchmark where both processors have recorded scores. The head-to-head results are unambiguous: four wins for the Core i7, zero for the N150. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7 scores 17035 against 2590.5, a 557.6% advantage. This indicates the Core i7 is designed for sustained parallel workloads, such as rendering, compilation, or any task that can use its 16 threads. The smallest margin is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core i7 scores 242 versus 153.15, a 58% lead. Even in lightly threaded work, the Core i7 holds a decisive edge.

The Intel Processor N150 has no winning category in the direct comparison. Its only recorded benchmarks are the four Cinebench tests, and it loses all of them. However, its role is defined by its 6 W TDP and its single-channel memory bus, which the Core i7 does not offer in the same configuration. The N150 is a low-power mobile part, and its benchmark scores reflect that positioning. Its average benchmark score of 1025 places it near the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T, Intel Core i3-4340, and AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U, all within a 0.2% delta. The Core i7’s average score of 26013 places it near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U, with deltas under 1%. The data does not show any workload where the N150 outperforms the Core i7.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different architectures and are built for different sockets. The Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and fits Intel Socket 1700. The N150 uses Twin Lake, which is part of the Alder Lake-N generation family, and fits Intel BGA 1264. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, but the die sizes differ: the Core i7 has a 257 mm² die, while the N150 has no recorded die size.

Core counts separate them clearly. The Core i7 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Core i7 therefore offers symmetric multithreading, doubling its thread count, while the N150 does not. Cache layouts also differ. The Core i7 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The N150 provides 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i7’s L3 cache is more than five times larger, which helps explain its multi-core advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core i7 supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5, but only in a single-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core i7 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core i7 uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the N150 uses Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the Core i7 using UHD Graphics 770 and the N150 using UHD Graphics 730.

Clock speeds reflect the power targets. The Core i7 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The N150 has a base clock of 0.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The Core i7’s boost clock is 1.6 GHz higher, and its base clock is substantially higher as well. The TDP figures underline the design intent: 45 W for the Core i7 versus 6 W for the N150. The release dates also differ, with the Core i7 released on 2024-06-30 and the N150 on 2024-11-19.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The shared benchmark set consists of four Cinebench tests: R15 multi-core, R15 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core. The Core i7-14701TE wins all four.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i7 scores 1716 and the N150 scores 422.5, a 306.2% advantage. This is the second-largest margin in the set. The 16 threads of the Core i7 scale well in this renderer, while the N150’s 4 threads limit its throughput.

In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core i7 scores 242 and the N150 scores 153.15, a 58% advantage. This is the smallest margin in the comparison, but still a clear win. The Core i7’s higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 3.60 GHz contributes to this result, though the architecture difference also plays a role.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i7 scores 17035 and the N150 scores 2590.5, a 557.6% advantage. This is the largest delta in the entire head-to-head set. The Core i7’s 33 MB of shared L3 cache and 16 threads allow it to sustain far higher throughput in this longer multi-threaded workload.

In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i7 scores 2405 and the N150 scores 935, a 157.2% advantage. The R23 single-core test is more demanding than R15 single-core, and the Core i7’s lead expands from 58% to 157.2%. This suggests the Core i7 maintains higher sustained single-thread performance under longer load.

Beyond the head-to-head set, the Core i7 has additional recorded benchmarks that the N150 lacks. These include PassMark tests for data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread. The Core i7 also has a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 7154 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1010. The N150 has no recorded scores for any of these tests, so no comparison is possible there.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 against the N150’s 2590.5, a 557.6% advantage.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in Cinebench R15 single-core, where the Core i7-14701TE scores 242 against the N150’s 153.15, a 58% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 in a single-channel configuration.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Processor N150 has an average benchmark score of 1025. The Core i7 sits at the 78th percentile of all CPUs, and the N150 sits at the 28th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification. The Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads, a base clock of 0.10 GHz, and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. TDP is 45 W for the Core i7 and 6 W for the N150.

The socket differs: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7, Intel BGA 1264 for the N150. The architecture is Raptor Lake for the Core i7 and Twin Lake for the N150. The process node is 10 nm for both, and the foundry is Intel for both. The die size is 257 mm² for the Core i7, with no recorded value for the N150.

Cache configurations differ. The Core i7 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i7’s L2 is per core, while the N150’s L2 is shared.

Memory support differs. The Core i7 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and ECC memory. The N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 with a single-channel bus and no ECC. The N150 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Core i7 has no recorded bandwidth. PCIe differs: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i7, Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the N150. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i7 and UHD Graphics 730 for the N150. The market segment is Desktop for the Core i7 and Mobile for the N150. Release dates are 2024-06-30 for the Core i7 and 2024-11-19 for the N150. Both are Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split by use case. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the processor for multi-threaded desktop workloads. Its 16 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 45 W TDP deliver a 557.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core over the N150. Its average benchmark score of 26013 places it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 and AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS. It supports ECC memory, DDR4 and DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It is the only one of the two with recorded PassMark results across a range of workloads, including data compression, integer math, and floating point math.

The Intel Processor N150 is the low-power mobile option. Its 6 W TDP, single-channel memory bus, and 4 threads make it suitable for lightweight tasks. Its average benchmark score of 1025 places it at the 28th percentile, near the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i3-4340. It supports LPDDR5, which the Core i7 does not, and it uses a BGA socket for compact designs. The N150 has no benchmark wins against the Core i7 in the recorded data.

Users requiring sustained multi-core performance, large L3 cache, ECC memory, or high PCIe bandwidth should choose the Core i7-14701TE. Users prioritizing minimal power draw and mobile form factors should choose the Intel Processor N150. The benchmark results do not show any overlap in their performance envelopes.