Core i7-14700T vs Core Ultra 5 235T
Core i7-14700T
Core Ultra 5 235T
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14700T
Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 5 235T
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14700T | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($247) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm) | ✨ Modern (Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) / 3 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14700T | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+58%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($384) | ✅ More affordable ($247) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-14700T and Core Ultra 5 235T
Core i7-14700T
The Core i7-14700T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 20 cores and 28 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 31,604 points. Launch price was $384.
Core Ultra 5 235T
The Core Ultra 5 235T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2025 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 14 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 3 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1851. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-6400. Passmark benchmark score: 32,053 points. Launch price was $247.
Processing Power
The Core i7-14700T packs 20 cores / 28 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235T offers 14 cores / 14 threads — the Core i7-14700T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-14700T versus 5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 235T — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-14700T (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 235T uses Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) (3 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14700T scores 31,604 against the Core Ultra 5 235T's 32,053 — a 1.4% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,723 vs 2,760, a 1.3% lead for the Core Ultra 5 235T that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 18,390 vs 12,900 (35.1% advantage for the Core i7-14700T). L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14700T vs 24 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 235T.
| Feature | Core i7-14700T | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 20 / 28+43% | 14 / 14 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz+4% | 5 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.3 GHz | 2.2 GHz+69% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB (total)+38% | 24 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core)+50% |
| Process | Intel 7 nm | 3 nm-57% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Arrow Lake-S (2024−2025) |
| PassMark | 31,604 | 32,053+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,723 | 2,760+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 18,390+43% | 12,900 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14700T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 235T uses LGA1851 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 20 (Core i7-14700T) vs 24 (Core Ultra 5 235T) — the Core Ultra 5 235T offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Z790,B760,H770,Z690,B660,H610 (Core i7-14700T) and Z890,B860 (Core Ultra 5 235T).
| Feature | Core i7-14700T | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0 | PCIe 5.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-6400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB | 192 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14700T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core Ultra 5 235T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD 770 (Core i7-14700T) and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU (Core Ultra 5 235T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14700T targets Productivity, Core Ultra 5 235T targets Mainstream Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i7-14700T rivals Ryzen 7 7700.
| Feature | Core i7-14700T | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Productivity | Mainstream Desktop |
Value Analysis
The Core i7-14700T launched at $384 MSRP, while the Core Ultra 5 235T debuted at $247. At current prices ($384 vs $247), the Core Ultra 5 235T is $137 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i7-14700T delivers 82.3 pts/$ vs 129.8 pts/$ for the Core Ultra 5 235T — making the Core Ultra 5 235T the 44.8% better value option.
| Feature | Core i7-14700T | Core Ultra 5 235T |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $384 | $247-36% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $384 | $247-36% |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.3 | 129.8+58% |
| Release Date | 2024 | 2025 |
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