i7-14701TE vs Xeon 678X

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Aggregate performance score

Xeon 678X
2026, $3,749
48 cores / 96 threads, 300 Watt
52.59
+235%

Xeon 678X outperforms Core i7-14701TE by a whopping 235% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking47520
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation13.15no data
Market segmentServerDesktop processor
Power efficiency7.4014.74
DesignerIntelIntel
ManufacturerIntelIntel
Architecture codenameGranite Rapids (2024−2026)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
Release date2 February 2026 (recently)July 2024 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$3,749no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Performance to price scatter graph

Detailed specifications

Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE 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 cores48 (Octatetraconta-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Performance-cores48no data
Threads9616
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.9 GHz5.2 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/sno data
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache192 MB (shared)33 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 3 nm10 nm
Die size2x 598 mm2257 mm2
Maximum case temperature (TCase)82 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE 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
SocketFCLGA47101700
Power consumption (TDP)300 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost+-

Security technologies

Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5(6400MT/s)MRDIMM(8000MT/s)DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size4 TBno data
Max memory channels8no data
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Xeon 678X and Core i7-14701TE.

PCIe version5.05.0
PCI Express lanes12820

Synthetic benchmarks

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.

Xeon 678X 52.59
+235%
i7-14701TE 15.71

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. Other than that, Passmark measures multi-core performance.

Xeon 678X 92125
+235%
Samples: 1
i7-14701TE 27519
Samples: 1

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 52.59 15.71
Physical cores 48 8
Threads 96 16
Power consumption (TDP) 300 Watt 45 Watt

Xeon 678X has a 234.8% higher aggregate performance score, and 500% more physical cores and 500% more threads.

i7-14701TE, on the other hand, has 566.7% lower power consumption.

The Intel Xeon 678X is our recommended choice as it beats the Intel Core i7-14701TE in performance tests.

Be aware that Xeon 678X is a server/workstation processor while Core i7-14701TE is a desktop one.

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