Intel Core i7-14701TE vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents an unusual comparison. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has a full suite of recorded benchmark results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning the head-to-head benchmark table is empty and neither processor claims a verified win in any shared test.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE demonstrates its strengths primarily in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17035 points indicates strong parallel processing capability for a 45 W part. The single-core Cinebench R23 result of 2405 points shows solid per-thread performance, which matters for lightly threaded applications. PassMark results further detail the Intel part's profile: integer math at 65792, floating point math at 50219, and extended instructions at 14354. The data compression score of 220520 and random string sorting at 22760 suggest strong memory and cache handling for data-intensive tasks.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark cannot be evaluated on any benchmark because the database contains zero scores for this processor. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs, but that ranking carries no testable weight without actual measurements. The RTX Spark's strengths must be inferred from architectural characteristics alone, not from performance data.

The Intel processor's average benchmark score of 26013 places it at the 78th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at 26106 (0.4% higher), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at 26187 (0.7% higher). These deltas are all within one percentage point, indicating the Core i7-14701TE sits in a tightly competitive cluster of mid-range processors.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially in their fundamental design. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process and measures 257 mm². The NVIDIA RTX Spark uses the N1X codename with the Spark (GB10) generation designation, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a 208 mm² die size.

Core counts differ significantly. The Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, using hyper-threading to double its thread count. The NVIDIA part provides 20 cores and 20 threads, with no thread-doubling capability. The RTX Spark has more physical cores, but the Intel processor can present 16 logical threads versus the NVIDIA's 20, a smaller effective difference than the core counts suggest.

Clock speeds favor Intel. The Core i7-14701TE runs at a 2.10 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The RTX Spark runs at 1.70 GHz base and boosts to 4.00 GHz. The Intel part's 1.20 GHz boost advantage and 0.40 GHz base advantage give it a substantial clock-rate edge, though the NVIDIA part's smaller 3 nm process could allow different efficiency characteristics.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The NVIDIA part provides 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip's 33 MB L3 is over four times larger, which benefits repeated data access patterns in multi-threaded workloads. The NVIDIA chip's larger L1 per core may help with single-thread data locality.

Memory support marks another major split. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus and includes ECC memory capability. The NVIDIA RTX Spark supports only LPDDR5X through a quad-channel memory bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. The Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database, so no direct comparison is possible. The NVIDIA part's quad-channel LPDDR5X configuration suggests a wide memory path designed for bandwidth-hungry workloads.

PCIe connectivity exists only on the Intel side: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The NVIDIA part lists PCIe as N/A. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Intel part using UHD Graphics 770 and the NVIDIA part using a GB20B "Blackwell" integrated GPU. The Intel processor uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the NVIDIA part's socket is not recorded.

The Intel part is a desktop segment processor, released on 2024-06-30, and currently listed as Active production. The NVIDIA part targets the mobile segment, is listed as unreleased with a release date of 2025-12-31, and has no production status beyond unreleased. The Intel part is manufactured by Intel, while the NVIDIA part's manufacturer is listed as Unknown despite the product name carrying the NVIDIA brand. The NVIDIA part's process node advantage, 3 nm versus 10 nm, represents a significant fabrication difference.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one processor for performance conclusions: the Intel Core i7-14701TE. It has a complete benchmark suite, a 78th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 26013. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking that cannot be validated through any measured test.

For users selecting between these two based on the database, the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the only option with verifiable performance metrics. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of L3 cache provides a documented performance profile across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The 45 W TDP indicates an efficient desktop part, and the active production status means it is currently available.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark, with 20 cores and 20 threads on a 3 nm TSMC process, remains unmeasurable in this database. Its mobile market segment, unreleased status, and zero benchmark scores mean no performance claims can be made from the recorded data. The 38 W TDP suggests a low-power mobile design, and the 273.1 GB/s memory bandwidth with quad-channel LPDDR5X indicates a memory architecture built for bandwidth, but these are specifications, not measured results.

The nearest rival data for the Intel processor shows it within 0.7% of four AMD processors: the Ryzen AI 5 340, Ryzen 5 8640HS, Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and Ryzen 5 8540U. This places the Core i7-14701TE in a competitive mid-range tier where the differences between chips are minimal. The data does not show a clear winner among these alternatives.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the NVIDIA RTX Spark boosts to 4.00 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, and the NVIDIA RTX Spark has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the NVIDIA RTX Spark support ECC memory?

A: No, the NVIDIA RTX Spark does not support ECC memory, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE does support ECC.

Q: What is the Intel Core i7-14701TE's Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 2405 in Cinebench R23 singlecore.

Q: What is the production status of the NVIDIA RTX Spark?

A: The NVIDIA RTX Spark is listed as unreleased with a release date of 2025-12-31, and its market segment is Mobile.

Q: How does the Intel Core i7-14701TE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013, which is 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 0.4% below the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, 0.5% above the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and 0.7% below the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty. No shared tests exist between the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the NVIDIA RTX Spark, because the NVIDIA part has zero recorded benchmark scores across all test suites. This prevents any direct numerical comparison between the two processors.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE's complete benchmark record provides the only available performance data. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1716 multicore and 242 singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7154 multicore and 1010 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 17035 multicore and 2405 singlecore. The progression across R15, R20, and R23 shows consistent scaling in multi-threaded workloads as the test suite becomes more demanding.

PassMark results for the Intel part cover a range of specialized workloads. The multithread score is 20042, and the single-thread score is 2637. Physics processing scores 1860. Find prime numbers scores 143. Data encryption scores 11699. Data compression scores 220520. Floating point math scores 50219, and integer math scores 65792. Random string sorting scores 22760. Extended instructions score 14354.

The largest single score is data compression at 220520, which indicates strong memory subsystem performance. The smallest score is find prime numbers at 143, which reflects integer-heavy branch prediction and arithmetic throughput. The relationship between these scores shows a processor well balanced for general desktop workloads, with particularly strong data movement and compression capabilities.

The NVIDIA RTX Spark cannot be placed in any of these comparisons. Its average benchmark score of 0 and empty benchmark array mean the database contains no measurements for this processor. The percentile ranking of 50 exists without supporting data, which makes it non-comparable to the Intel part's 78th percentile ranking backed by 17 recorded benchmark scores.

The only objective comparison available comes from architectural specifications. The Intel part has a 5.20 GHz boost clock versus 4.00 GHz for the NVIDIA part. The Intel part has 33 MB of L3 cache versus 8 MB for the NVIDIA part. The NVIDIA part has 20 cores versus 8 for the Intel part, and a 3 nm process versus 10 nm. The NVIDIA part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s, while the Intel part's memory bandwidth is not recorded. These specification differences cannot substitute for actual benchmark results, and the database provides no head-to-head measurements to resolve which architecture performs better in any given workload.