Intel Core i7-14701TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear overall winner, but the individual test results reveal important nuances. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes a single victory.

The most decisive margins appear in the PassMark suite. In data encryption, the Core Ultra 9 285H scores 26140 against the i7-14701TE's 11699, a 55.2% advantage. Prime number finding shows a similar gap, with the Ultra 9 at 330 versus 143, a 56.7% lead. Floating point math also favors the Ultra 9 heavily: 109190 versus 50219, a 54% margin. Extended instructions tests show the Ultra 9 at 26794 against 14354, a 46.4% lead. Data compression results are also lopsided, with the Ultra 9 scoring 335859 versus 220520, a 34.3% advantage.

Cinebench multicore results reinforce this pattern. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ultra 9 scores 3177.5 against 1716, a 46% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows the Ultra 9 at 12201 versus 7154, a 41.4% margin. The gap narrows in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the Ultra 9 scores 20781.5 versus 17035, an 18% advantage. PassMark multithread testing shows the Ultra 9 at 34171 against 20042, a 41.3% lead.

Single-core results are more mixed. The Core Ultra 9 285H wins Cinebench R15 singlecore with 313 against 242, a 22.7% margin, and Cinebench R20 singlecore with 1722 against 1010, a 41.3% lead. PassMark single thread also favors the Ultra 9 at 4415 versus 2637, a 40.3% margin. However, in Cinebench R23 singlecore, the i7-14701TE takes the win with 2405 against 2129.5, a 12.9% advantage. This single result indicates that the older architecture still holds an edge in at least one specific single-threaded workload.

Other PassMark tests show consistent Ultra 9 dominance. Integer math scores 85922 versus 65792, a 23.4% lead. Physics tests show 2513 versus 1860, a 26% margin. Random string sorting shows 40931 versus 22760, a 44.4% difference.

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall gap. The Core Ultra 9 285H averages 38312 across all recorded tests, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013. The Ultra 9 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an average benchmark score of 38312, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. The Ultra 9 also holds a higher percentile rank at 86 versus 78.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 9 285H win every single-core test?

A: No. The Core Ultra 9 285H wins Cinebench R15 singlecore and Cinebench R20 singlecore, but the Intel Core i7-14701TE wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a 12.9% margin.

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

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the Core Ultra 9 285H leads by 55.2%. PassMark find prime numbers shows a similar 56.7% advantage.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for the i7-14701TE.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory according to the recorded data.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: The i7-14701TE sits closest to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with a 0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at -0.4%, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at -0.7%. The Core Ultra 9 285H sits closest to the Intel Core 9 270H at -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 0.1%, the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 0.2%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-H, part of the Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake-H) generation.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. The i7-14701TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 9 285H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. No die size is recorded for the Ultra 9.

Core counts differ substantially. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. This means the Ultra 9 has double the physical cores but no hyperthreading, yielding equal thread counts.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The 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 Core Ultra 9 285H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support varies. The i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 9 285H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Ultra 9 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Integrated graphics differ. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses Arc Graphics 140T. PCIe support also differs: the i7-14701TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 9 provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The market segments differ. The i7-14701TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285H is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2049.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 8 (i7-14701TE) versus 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Threads: 16 (i7-14701TE) versus 16 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Base clock: 2.10 GHz (i7-14701TE) versus 2.90 GHz (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Boost clock: 5.20 GHz (i7-14701TE) versus 5.40 GHz (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (i7-14701TE) versus Intel BGA 2049 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (i7-14701TE) versus Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Process node: 10 nm (i7-14701TE) versus 3 nm (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Foundry: Intel (i7-14701TE) versus TSMC (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Die size: 257 mm² (i7-14701TE) versus not recorded (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core (i7-14701TE) versus 192 KB per core (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core (i7-14701TE) versus 3 MB per core (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• L3 cache: 33 MB shared (i7-14701TE) versus 24 MB shared (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 (i7-14701TE) versus DDR5, LPDDR5X (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded (i7-14701TE) versus 102.4 GB/s (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only (i7-14701TE) versus Gen 5, 8 lanes CPU only (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 (i7-14701TE) versus Arc Graphics 140T (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Market segment: Desktop (i7-14701TE) versus Mobile (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Release date: 2024-06-30 (i7-14701TE) versus 2025-01-12 (Core Ultra 9 285H)
• Part number: Q49GSRNJL (i7-14701TE) versus SRQAL (Core Ultra 9 285H)

Both processors share a 45 W TDP, ECC memory support, dual-channel memory buses, locked multipliers, and active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins in nearly every recorded category. Its 16 physical cores provide substantial multicore advantages across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests. The PassMark suite favors it heavily in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread tests. It also holds a significant edge in Cinebench R15 and R20 singlecore tests.

The single win for the Intel Core i7-14701TE comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 12.9% higher. This suggests that for workloads specifically tuned to that test's characteristics, the Raptor Lake architecture can still outperform the newer Arrow Lake design. The i7-14701TE also carries a larger 33 MB L3 cache versus 24 MB on the Ultra 9, which may benefit certain cache-sensitive tasks, although the benchmark data does not isolate this factor.

The i7-14701TE also supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, which may be relevant for systems with existing DDR4 infrastructure. The Ultra 9 supports LPDDR5X, which is more common in mobile platforms. The desktop socket of the i7-14701TE allows for standard desktop motherboards, while the Ultra 9's BGA 2049 socket is typically soldered in mobile systems.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is the stronger processor in the vast majority of workloads. Its 16 cores versus 8, higher base and boost clocks, and newer 3 nm process from TSMC all contribute to its dominance. The average benchmark score of 38312 versus 26013 represents a substantial overall performance gap, and its 86th percentile ranking versus 78th confirms its higher standing in the database.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE remains relevant for specific scenarios. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore win shows that Raptor Lake still has strengths in certain single-threaded tasks. The larger 33 MB L3 cache could benefit workloads that rely heavily on shared cache. Its desktop form factor with Socket 1700 makes it suitable for traditional desktop builds, and DDR4 support provides compatibility with older memory platforms.

For users prioritizing maximum performance across multithreaded workloads, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks, the Core Ultra 9 285H is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For users with a specific need for the single workload where the i7-14701TE wins, or for desktop systems where the socket and DDR4 support matter, the i7-14701TE offers a valid alternative. The data shows no scenario where the i7-14701TE outperforms the Ultra 9 outside Cinebench R23 singlecore.