Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Processor U302L occupy opposite ends of the performance spectrum. The i7-14701TE is a desktop-class part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the U302L is a mobile processor with 5 cores and 6 threads. The benchmark data confirms this split: the i7-14701TE records a full suite of scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests, while the U302L has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This means every measurable performance comparison defaults to the i7-14701TE, which holds the advantage in all scenarios where data exists.

The i7-14701TE achieves a percentile rank of 78 among all CPUs, placing it in the upper quarter of the database. The U302L sits at the 50th percentile, indicating a median position. The i7-14701TE also carries an average benchmark score of 26013, whereas the U302L has an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded test data. For workloads like multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, or data compression, the i7-14701TE is the only one with measurable wins. The U302L, by contrast, has no documented victories in any benchmark category.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and use a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, while the U302L uses Raptor Lake-PS. The i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. The U302L is simply labeled Intel Processor (Raptor Lake), with no series designation.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i7-14701TE packs 8 cores and 16 threads, while the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Cache layouts also diverge. Both share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: the i7-14701TE has 2 MB per core, while the U302L has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator, with the i7-14701TE offering 33 MB shared versus 10 MB shared on the U302L.

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU. Memory support is identical in type, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, but ECC memory is supported only on the i7-14701TE. The PCIe implementation differs: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The U302L also has a smaller die size footprint, as the database lists no die size for it, while the i7-14701TE measures 257 mm².

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, meaning there are no direct paired tests between these two processors. However, the i7-14701TE has its own extensive benchmark results, and these can be interpreted as the only available performance data. The U302L has no recorded scores, so the comparison is one-sided.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14701TE scores 17035, while single-core scores 2405. In Cinebench R20, multi-core reaches 7154 and single-core 1010. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core. Passmark results for the i7-14701TE include a multi-thread score of 20042, a single-thread score of 2637, integer math at 65792, floating-point math at 50219, data compression at 220520, data encryption at 11699, extended instructions at 14354, find prime numbers at 143, physics at 1860, and random string sorting at 22760.

Since the U302L has no benchmark entries, the database records no wins for either processor in the head-to-head table. The i7-14701TE's scores stand as the sole reference points. Its nearest rivals, according to the database, are AMD processors: the Ryzen AI 5 340 with an average score of 25981 (0.1% difference), the Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (-0.4%), the Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5%), and the Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (-0.7%). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating the i7-14701TE sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 1.20 GHz for the U302L. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 2.40 GHz, respectively. Thermal design power is 45 W for the i7-14701TE and 15 W for the U302L.

Both use Intel Socket 1700, but the market segments differ: desktop for the i7-14701TE, mobile for the U302L. The i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the U302L has no recorded die size. L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the i7-14701TE versus 1.25 MB per core on the U302L. L3 cache is 33 MB shared versus 10 MB shared. ECC memory support is present on the i7-14701TE but absent on the U302L. PCIe generation and lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i7-14701TE, Gen 4 with 8 lanes for the U302L.

Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE and UHD Graphics 80EU on the U302L. Release dates differ by about three months: the U302L launched on 2024-04-07, while the i7-14701TE launched on 2024-06-30. The U302L has a launch MSRP of $285, while the i7-14701TE has no listed launch MSRP. Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i7-14701TE part number is Q49GSRNJL, and the U302L part number is SRPKGQ5CX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz. The base clocks are 2.10 GHz and 1.20 GHz, respectively.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The i7-14701TE is rated at 45 W, while the U302L is rated at 15 W. This makes the U302L a lower-power mobile part.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. However, ECC memory is supported only on the i7-14701TE.

Q: What are the integrated graphics on each?

A: The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU.

Q: Which processor has a higher database percentile rank?

A: The i7-14701TE ranks at the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the U302L ranks at the 50th percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by use case. The Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only one of the two with any recorded benchmark performance. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, 5.20 GHz boost clock, and 33 MB L3 cache position it for heavy multi-threaded workloads. Its average benchmark score of 26013, combined with its 78th percentile rank, places it among competitive desktop parts. The nearest rivals in the database, all AMD Ryzen 5 series processors, show deltas under 1%, meaning the i7-14701TE trades blows with those chips in overall average score.

The Intel Processor U302L, with 5 cores and 6 threads, a 2.40 GHz boost clock, and 10 MB L3 cache, offers no benchmark data to evaluate. Its 50th percentile rank and 15 W TDP suggest a low-power mobile processor aimed at efficiency rather than raw performance. The lack of ECC support, PCIe Gen 4 instead of Gen 5, and a 10 MB L3 cache further indicate a more modest feature set.

For users needing multi-core throughput, the i7-14701TE is the only candidate with measurable results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 and Passmark multi-thread score of 20042 demonstrate solid capability. For those prioritizing low power consumption in a mobile form factor, the U302L fits that profile with its 15 W TDP, but no performance data exists to validate its capabilities. The database records no head-to-head wins for either processor, so the verdict rests entirely on the i7-14701TE's recorded scores and the U302L's absence of them.