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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K across nearly every benchmark in the comparison. Of the 17 head-to-head tests, the Core Ultra 9 285K wins 16, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes a single victory. The margin of that advantage varies widely by workload, but the overall pattern is unmistakable.

The largest gaps appear in multi-core and throughput-oriented tests. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Core Ultra 9 285K scores 24003 against 7154 for the i7-14701TE, a delta of -70.2% from the perspective of the smaller chip. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows a similar story: 6494 versus 1716, a -73.6% delta. The R23 multi-core test narrows the gap slightly but still leaves the i7-14701TE trailing by -59.9%, with scores of 42522 and 17035 respectively.

PassMark workloads reinforce the multi-core dominance. Data compression favors the Core Ultra 9 285K at 790052 versus 220520, a -72.1% delta. Floating point math shows 224324 against 50219, a -77.6% gap. Integer math delivers 172379 versus 65792, a -61.8% delta. Extended instructions produce a -77% delta, with 62277 versus 14354. Random string sorting sees the widest relative gap among the PassMark tests at -76%, with 94927 versus 22760.

The encryption test shows the most lopsided result in the entire comparison. The Core Ultra 9 285K scores 57745 in data encryption, while the i7-14701TE manages only 11699, a -79.7% delta. Prime number finding follows at -73.6%, with 541 versus 143.

Single-thread performance tells a more nuanced story. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i7-14701TE actually wins, posting 2405 against 2377 for the Core Ultra 9 285K, a narrow 1.2% advantage. That is the only benchmark the i7-14701TE wins. However, other single-thread tests favor the Core Ultra 9 285K by substantial margins. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 359 versus 242, a -32.6% delta. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 3388 versus 1010, a -70.2% delta. PassMark single-thread shows 5087 versus 2637, a -48.2% delta. The R23 single-core result appears anomalous relative to the other single-thread tests, which consistently favor the Core Ultra 9 285K.

Cinebench R20 single-core is notable for matching the multi-core delta exactly at -70.2%. The R15 single-core gap of -32.6% is the smallest single-thread margin after the R23 result, but it still represents a clear win for the Core Ultra 9 285K.

PassMark physics shows a -52.8% delta, with 3938 versus 1860, while PassMark multithread shows 67260 versus 20042, a -70.2% delta matching the R20 multi-core figure.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use fundamentally different design approaches. The Intel Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture, with the Arrow Lake-S codename. It is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

Core counts differ sharply. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it uses hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads, with no hyper-threading on any core. The thread count advantage for the Core Ultra 9 285K is 24 versus 16, a 50% increase in thread count.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The i7-14701TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 9 285K provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The per-core cache figures are larger on the Core Ultra 9 285K, and the shared L3 pool is 3 MB larger.

Clock speeds favor the Core Ultra 9 285K on both ends. The i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285K has a base clock of 3.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The base clock difference is substantial, which contributes to the large multi-core performance gap even before considering core count.

Memory support differs as well. The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 9 285K supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the Core Ultra 9 285K records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i7-14701TE. Both support ECC memory.

PCI Express connectivity favors the Core Ultra 9 285K with 20 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, compared to 16 Gen 5 lanes for the i7-14701TE. Integrated graphics also differ: the i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Socket compatibility is entirely different. The i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285K uses Intel Socket 1851. These are not interchangeable platforms.

Power characteristics differ significantly. The i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45, while the Core Ultra 9 285K has a TDP of 125. The Core Ultra 9 285K also features an unlocked multiplier, while the i7-14701TE is locked.

Release timing shows the i7-14701TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 9 285K launched on 2024-10-23. Both are listed as Active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins only one, Cinebench R23 single-core.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 9 285K scores 42522 against 17035 for the i7-14701TE, a delta of -59.9%. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a -70.2% delta with scores of 24003 and 7154.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 2405 versus 2377 for the Core Ultra 9 285K, a 1.2% advantage. No other test in the head-to-head set favors it.

Q: What is the thread count difference?

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 9 285K provides 24 threads versus 16, a 50% higher thread count.

Q: How do the single-thread results compare across tests?

A: They are inconsistent. The i7-14701TE wins R23 single-core by 1.2%, but loses R15 single-core by -32.6%, R20 single-core by -70.2%, and PassMark single-thread by -48.2%.

Q: What is the largest benchmark delta in the comparison?

A: PassMark data encryption shows the largest gap. The Core Ultra 9 285K scores 57745 versus 11699, a -79.7% delta.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701TE | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 125 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Part number | Q49GSRNJL | SRQD5 |

| Launch MSRP | not recorded | $589 |

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K is the dominant processor in this comparison, winning 16 of 17 tests with deltas ranging from -32.6% to -79.7% in its favor. The only exception is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Intel Core i7-14701TE leads by 1.2%.

The Core Ultra 9 285K also holds advantages across every major specification category that affects performance. It has 3 times the core count, 50% more threads, a higher base clock by 1.60 GHz, a higher boost clock by 0.50 GHz, a smaller process node at 3 nm versus 10 nm, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, 3 MB more shared L3 cache, 4 additional PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a higher memory bandwidth figure of 102.4 GB/s. The i7-14701TE counters with a lower TDP of 45 versus 125, support for DDR4 memory alongside DDR5, and a single benchmark win.

The i7-14701TE places in the 78th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 9 285K places in the 96th percentile. The average benchmark score for the i7-14701TE is 26013, while the Core Ultra 9 285K averages 83807. The nearest rivals for each processor are also in different performance strata. The i7-14701TE sits near AMD Ryzen 5-class parts such as the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with a 0.1% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS with a -0.4% delta. The Core Ultra 9 285K sits near the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus with a -0.2% delta and AMD EPYC server parts, including the AMD EPYC 4584PX with a 0.9% delta and the AMD EPYC 9135 with a 1% delta.

For workloads that depend on sustained multi-threaded throughput, the Core Ultra 9 285K delivers results that are roughly 1.5 to 4 times higher depending on the test. For workloads that depend on raw single-thread speed, the data is mixed but generally favors the Core Ultra 9 285K, with the R23 single-core test as the single counterexample.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K wins in every measured category except one narrow test. Multi-core rendering workloads show its largest advantages: Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers 6494 versus 1716, R20 multi-core delivers 24003 versus 7154, and R23 multi-core delivers 42522 versus 17035. These results indicate substantial superiority in rendering tasks that scale across cores.

The Core Ultra 9 285K also dominates data-heavy workloads. PassMark data compression at 790052 versus 220520 and data encryption at 57745 versus 11699 show strong throughput advantages. Floating point math at 224324 versus 50219 and integer math at 172379 versus 65792 indicate broad computational superiority. Extended instructions at 62277 versus 14354 and random string sorting at 94927 versus 22760 round out the PassMark suite with consistent wins.

Physics simulation results favor the Core Ultra 9 285K by 3938 versus 1860, and PassMark multithread shows 67260 versus 20042. Prime number finding at 541 versus 143 completes the multi-threaded picture.

For single-thread performance, the Core Ultra 9 285K wins in Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R20 single-core, and PassMark single-thread, with the largest single-thread delta at -70.2% in R20 single-core. The i7-14701TE claims only Cinebench R23 single-core, where its 2405 narrowly edges the 2377 of the Core Ultra 9 285K.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE thus wins only in a single specialized scenario: Cinebench R23 single-core rendering. Its lower TDP of 45 may also indicate lower power draw, though no power consumption measurements appear in the recorded data. The i7-14701TE additionally supports DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for platforms already invested in that memory type, and it uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform rather than the newer Socket 1851.

The data does not record any benchmark where the i7-14701TE approaches the Core Ultra 9 285K in multi-threaded or data-intensive workloads. The Core Ultra 9 285K is the appropriate choice for applications that benefit from high core counts, high memory bandwidth, and large cache pools. The i7-14701TE remains viable for scenarios that prioritize its specific single-core R23 result, its lower TDP, or DDR4 compatibility.