Core i7-14701TE vs Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Core i7-14701TE
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14701TE
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Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-14701TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($390) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-14701TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($390) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i7-14701TE and Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
Core i7-14701TE
The Core i7-14701TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,519 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS
The Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 13 June 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 4 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7/FP8. Thermal design power (TDP): 8 MB + 16 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 27,318 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
Both the Core i7-14701TE and Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE versus 5.2 GHz on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.1 GHz vs 4 GHz). The Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-14701TE scores 27,519 against the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS's 27,318 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-14701TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,781 vs 2,605, a 6.5% lead for the Core i7-14701TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701TE vs 16 MB on the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS.
| Feature | Core i7-14701TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.2 GHz | 5.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.1 GHz | 4 GHz+90% |
| L3 Cache | 33 MB (total)+106% | 16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 8 MB+300% |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) | Phoenix-HS (Zen 4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 27,519 | 27,318 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 16,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,781+7% | 2,605 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 10,348 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-14701TE uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS uses FP7/FP8 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. The Core i7-14701TE supports up to 192 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: Intel 600 Series,Intel 700 Series (Core i7-14701TE) and SoC (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS).
| Feature | Core i7-14701TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 | FP7/FP8 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+25% | PCIe 4.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR5-5600 | DDR5-5600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 192 GB+200% | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ✅ | ✅ |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 20 |
Advanced Features
Only the Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-14701TE) vs Yes (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-14701TE) and Radeon 780M (Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-14701TE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i7-14701TE rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.
| Feature | Core i7-14701TE | Ryzen 9 PRO 7940HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 770 | Radeon 780M |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | Yes |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | Yes |
| Target Use | Embedded/Industrial | — |
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