Intel Core i7-14700HX vs Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
70.5Single-core74.6
66.1Multi-core61.3
28.9Efficiencyspec-based81.4
40.2iGPU88.3
74.4Platformspec-based56.4
9 spec wins — Intel Core i7-14700HX7 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra X9 388H wins this laptop processor face-off, 69.6 to 60.3, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+48) and single-core (+4). Intel Core i7-14700HX still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-14700HX
- Stronger multi-core score: 66 vs 61
- 100% higher Performance cores: 8 vs 4
- 100% higher Max memory: 192 GB vs 96 GB
- 96% higher Max TDP: 157 W vs 80 W
- 83% higher L3 cache: 33 MB vs 18 MB
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
- Stronger single-core score: 75 vs 71
- Stronger iGPU score: 88 vs 40
- 774% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 6,501 vs 744
- 80% lower process: 2 nm vs 10 nm
- 55% lower Base TDP: 25 W vs 55 W
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Process | 10 nm | 2 nm+80% |
| Base TDP | 55 W | 25 W+55% |
| Max TDP | 157 W+96% | 80 W |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 20+25% | 16 |
| Performance cores | 8+100% | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | 12 | 12 |
| Threads | 28+75% | 16 |
| Base clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHz+8% | 5.1 GHz |
| L3 cache | 33 MB+83% | 18 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Arc B390 |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 2,500 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200 | LPDDR5X |
| Max memory | 192 GB+100% | 96 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-14700HX | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,850Top 30% | 3,038+7%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,800Top 18% | 17,395+4%Top 15% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 2,100Top 14% | 2,201+5%Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 27,500+45%Top 11% | 18,911Top 19% |
| PassMark | 36,414Top 15% | 36,409Top 16% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 744Bottom 27% | 6,501+774%Top 3% |
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