i7-14700 vs Ultra 7 165H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 165H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.52
Core i7-14700
2024
20 cores / 28 threads, 65 Watt
27.11
+64.1%

Core i7-14700 outperforms Core Ultra 7 165H by an impressive 64% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking393178
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data58.13
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Hno data
Power efficiency55.8439.47
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$460$384

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)20 (Icosa-Core)
Threads2228
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.4 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size96 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency2.3 GHz1.6 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported44

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700.

PCIe version5.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes816
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 165H 16.52
i7-14700 27.11
+64.1%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 165H 26238
i7-14700 43060
+64.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.52 27.11
Physical cores 16 20
Threads 22 28
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 65 Watt

Ultra 7 165H has 132.1% lower power consumption.

i7-14700, on the other hand, has a 64.1% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 27.3% more threads.

The Core i7-14700 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 165H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 165H is a notebook processor while Core i7-14700 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 165H and Core i7-14700, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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