Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Processor N250 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Processor N250 occupy very different performance tiers. Direct head-to-head benchmark data is not available for these two processors, so the comparison relies on the recorded performance metrics for the Core i7-14701TE and the architectural positioning of the N250.

The Core i7-14701TE delivers substantial multi-threaded performance. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17,035 points in the multi-core test and 2,405 points in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 7,154 multi-core and 1,010 single-core, while the older R15 test records 1,716 multi-core and 242 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 78th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

PassMark results reinforce this picture. The multi-thread score of 20,042 and single-thread score of 2,637 indicate a processor capable of both heavy parallel workloads and responsive single-threaded tasks. The integer math test records 65,792, while floating-point math reaches 50,219. Data compression scores 220,520, which shows strong throughput for archiving and database-style operations. Encryption work scores 11,699, extended instruction workloads score 14,354, and the prime number search test records 143. Physics processing scores 1,860, and random string sorting scores 22,760.

The average benchmark score for the Core i7-14701TE is 26,013. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25,981, a delta of 0.1 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 26,106, putting the Intel chip 0.4 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25,880, which the Core i7 leads by 0.5 percent. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26,187, placing the Intel part 0.7 percent behind. These narrow margins show the Core i7-14701TE sits squarely in a competitive mid-range performance band.

The Intel Processor N250 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and it holds the 50th percentile among all CPUs, which is the median position. Without direct measurements, the performance gap between the two parts must be inferred from their specifications. The N250 uses 4 cores and 4 threads, matching the thread count of a single Core i7-14701TE performance core pair. The Core i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, a doubled core count and quadrupled thread count.

Clock speeds reinforce the separation. The Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz. The base clock difference is extreme: 2.10 GHz for the Core i7 versus 0.10 GHz for the N250. The N250 base clock of 0.10 GHz is an unusually low figure, indicating a design focused on minimal idle power rather than sustained throughput.

The Core i7-14701TE also carries a 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the N250 has 6 MB shared L3. The L1 cache structure differs as well: 80 KB per core for the Core i7 and 96 KB per core for the N250. The L2 configuration is 2 MB per core on the Core i7, while the N250 uses 2 MB shared across all cores.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger processor by every measurable performance metric. It delivers 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and a 33 MB L3 cache. The 78th percentile ranking confirms it as a well-above-average desktop CPU. The N250, with 4 cores and 4 threads, a 3.80 GHz boost clock, and 6 MB L3 cache, sits at the 50th percentile. Its lack of recorded benchmark scores makes direct comparison impossible, but the specification gap is decisive.

The Core i7-14701TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, includes ECC memory support, and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output. This processor is designed for systems where multi-threaded throughput matters, such as content creation, compilation, and simulation work.

The Intel Processor N250 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1264 with a 6 W TDP. It supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory, but only in single-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes. The integrated UHD Graphics 730 handles display duties. The 6 W TDP makes it suitable for fanless or passively cooled designs where power draw is the primary constraint.

Users who need raw compute should choose the Core i7-14701TE. Users who need an ultra-low-power mobile processor for basic tasks should choose the N250. There is no overlap in intended use cases.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor N250 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The N250 boosts to 3.80 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3 cache. The N250 has 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core i7-14701TE has a 45 W TDP. The N250 has a 6 W TDP.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The N250 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the N250?

A: The N250 has 38.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and a single-channel memory bus. The Core i7-14701TE uses a dual-channel bus with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

The Core i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The N250 uses 4 cores and 4 threads.

Base clocks: 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14701TE versus 0.10 GHz for the N250. Boost clocks: 5.20 GHz versus 3.80 GHz.

TDP: 45 W for the Core i7-14701TE versus 6 W for the N250.

Sockets: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i7-14701TE versus Intel BGA 1264 for the N250.

Memory support: the Core i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the N250 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5. The memory bus is dual-channel on the Core i7 and single-channel on the N250. The N250 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the Core i7 has no bandwidth figure in the database.

ECC memory: supported on the Core i7-14701TE, not supported on the N250.

PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes on the Core i7-14701TE versus Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes on the N250.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701TE versus UHD Graphics 730 on the N250.

Market segment: Desktop for the Core i7-14701TE versus Mobile for the N250.

Release dates: the Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the N250 was released on 2025-01-06.

Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Its generation is listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The N250 uses the Twin Lake architecture with the Twin Lake codename, listed under the Intel Processor generation with an Alder Lake-N lineage.

Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the N250.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The Core 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 N250 has 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of shared L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 advantage goes to the N250, but the shared L2 and total L3 figures favor the Core i7 by wide margins.

The Core i7-14701TE uses a dual-channel memory bus and supports ECC. The N250 uses a single-channel bus, supports LPDDR5 in addition to DDR4 and DDR5, and does not support ECC. The N250's memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs by generation and lane count. The Core i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the N250 provides Gen 3 with 9 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics units differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701TE and UHD Graphics 730 on the N250.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14701TE wins in every compute-heavy category. Its 8 cores and 16 threads handle multi-threaded workloads with double the core count and quadruple the thread count of the N250. The 5.20 GHz boost clock provides strong single-thread responsiveness. The 33 MB L3 cache reduces memory latency for repeated data access patterns. The dual-channel memory bus and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity support high-bandwidth peripherals and fast storage. ECC memory support makes it suitable for error-sensitive workloads such as data processing and server-style applications. The 45 W TDP allows sustained performance in desktop systems with adequate cooling.

The N250 wins in power efficiency and platform flexibility. Its 6 W TDP is a fraction of the Core i7-14701TE's 45 W figure, enabling fanless designs and long battery life in mobile devices. The support for LPDDR5 memory, in addition to DDR4 and DDR5, gives system designers more memory options. The single-channel bus and 38.4 GB/s bandwidth are modest, but adequate for basic productivity tasks. The 0.10 GHz base clock indicates an aggressive low-power idle state. The 96 KB per-core L1 cache is larger than the Core i7's 80 KB per core, which can help latency-sensitive single-threaded code within the limits of the 4-core design. The 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, meaning it is neither a standout performer nor a bottom-tier part.

The specification sheets make the intended markets clear. The Core i7-14701TE is a desktop processor for users who need multi-threaded throughput, high clock speeds, and expandable memory bandwidth. The N250 is a mobile processor for users who prioritize low power draw, silent operation, and flexible memory support over raw performance. The recorded data contains no benchmark results for the N250, so its actual performance cannot be quantified, but the architecture differences show a design optimized for efficiency rather than compute density.