Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core i9-14900KS Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i9-14900KS wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE records zero wins. The most consistent margin appears in the Cinebench suite, where the i9-14900KS leads by 66.6% across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-14900KS scores 50995 against 17035 for the i7-14701TE. The single-core Cinebench R23 result shows 7199 versus 2405, a gap of 4794 points.

The Passmark suite reveals larger deltas in specific workloads. Data compression shows the i9-14900KS at 803368 against 220520, a 72.6% advantage. Data encryption widens the gap further to 75.5%, with scores of 47717 and 11699 respectively. Random string sorting follows closely at 74.7%, recording 89789 for the i9-14900KS and 22760 for the i7-14701TE.

The narrowest margins appear in Passmark physics and single-thread tests. Physics shows a 45% delta, with 3381 for the i9-14900KS versus 1860 for the i7-14701TE. Single-thread performance measures 4815 against 2637, a 45.2% difference. Find prime numbers delivers a 41.4% gap, the smallest in the dataset, with 244 versus 143.

Multi-threaded workloads generally cluster around the 66-69% delta range. Passmark multi-thread records 60012 against 20042, a 66.6% difference. Integer math shows 212644 versus 65792, a 69.1% gap. Floating point math follows at 67.4%, with 153975 against 50219. Extended instructions deliver 45524 versus 14354, a 68.5% delta. The consistency of these margins suggests the core count and thread count differences dominate scaling across parallel workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates no workload category where the i7-14701TE takes a lead. Every recorded benchmark, from single-threaded Cinebench R15 to multi-threaded Passmark integer math, favors the i9-14900KS. The i9-14900KS demonstrates its strongest relative performance in data encryption and random string sorting, where the deltas exceed 74%. These tasks scale heavily with thread count and cache capacity, both of which favor the i9-14900KS.

The i7-14701TE posts its best relative showing in find prime numbers and physics, with deltas of 41.4% and 45% respectively. These workloads respond to per-core efficiency rather than raw core count, yet the i9-14900KS still maintains a substantial lead. The i7-14701TE does offer a lower TDP at 45 watts against 150 watts, which positions it for thermally constrained systems, but the benchmark scores do not reflect any performance advantage.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the i9-14900KS leads by 45.2% in Passmark single-thread and 66.6% in Cinebench R15 single-core. The boost clock difference, 6.20 GHz versus 5.20 GHz, correlates with this gap. The i9-14900KS also holds a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Integrated graphics are identical, with UHD Graphics 770 on both chips. PCIe support matches at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i7-14701TE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14900KS provides 24 cores and 32 threads. The i9-14900KS therefore offers triple the core count and double the thread count. Base clocks stand at 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE and 3.20 GHz for the i9-14900KS. Boost clocks reach 5.20 GHz on the i7-14701TE and 6.20 GHz on the i9-14900KS.

Cache hierarchies diverge in the L3 segment. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The i7-14701TE carries 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i9-14900KS carries 36 MB. This 3 MB difference contributes to the i9-14900KS advantage in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and random string sorting.

The i9-14900KS features an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the i7-14701TE multiplier remains locked. The production status for both is listed as Active. Release dates show the i9-14900KS launching on 2024-03-13 and the i7-14701TE on 2024-06-30. The i9-14900KS carries a launch MSRP of $689. The i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Both processors support ECC memory. The i7-14701TE part number is Q49GSRNJL, and the i9-14900KS part number is SRN7R.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The largest delta appears in Passmark data encryption, where the i9-14900KS leads by 75.5% with a score of 47717 against 11699.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket and memory support?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the i7-14701TE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The i9-14900KS also has a higher base clock at 3.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Q: How do the processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The i9-14900KS leads by 45.2% in Passmark single-thread (4815 versus 2637) and by 66.6% in Cinebench R23 single-core (7199 versus 2405).

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-14701TE has 33 MB.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701TE | Intel Core i9-14900KS |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 6.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 150 W |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-03-13 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $689 |

| Part Number | Q49GSRNJL | SRN7R |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 78 | 96 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 26013 | 81127 |

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall performance separation. The i9-14900KS records an average of 81127, placing it at the 96th percentile among all CPUs. The i7-14701TE averages 26013, placing it at the 78th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i9-14900KS include the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103 (0% delta), and the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762 (0.5% delta). The i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 at 25981 (0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 25880 (0.5% delta).