Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison
Intel Core 3 201E
Core i9-14900
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i9-14900
The Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i9-14900 are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but the benchmark data shows a complete and absolute performance hierarchy. The Core i9-14900 wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, 17 wins to 0 for the Core 3 201E. The Core i9-14900 also holds a significantly higher percentile ranking at 92 compared to the Core 3 201E's 73. The only advantages the Core 3 201E can claim are indirect: a lower launch MSRP of $134 versus $549, a lower 60 W TDP versus 65 W, and a smaller die size of 163 mm² versus 257 mm².
Where Each One Wins
The benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14900 wins in every recorded workload category. The Core 3 201E does not win a single test, making the use-case split entirely one-sided.
For multi-core and heavily threaded workloads, the Core i9-14900 dominates. Its 24 cores and 32 threads produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070, which is 59.4% higher than the Core 3 201E's 12613. In PassMark multithread testing, the Core i9-14900 scores 44578 versus 14839, a 66.7% advantage. Data compression and encryption workloads show the same pattern: the Core i9-14900 scores 550271 in PassMark data compression (70.2% ahead) and 33540 in data encryption (73.4% ahead).
The single-core picture is closer but still favors the Core i9-14900. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i9-14900 scores 2212 versus 1780, a 19.5% lead. PassMark single-thread testing shows the same 19.5% delta, with scores of 4323 versus 3482. This means the Core i9-14900 holds a moderate but consistent single-thread advantage, not just a massive multi-core one.
The Core 3 201E's role in this comparison is as the lower-power, lower-cost baseline. It shares the same socket and memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), but its 4 cores and 8 threads cap its performance ceiling. For tasks where the workload is light and power draw matters more than throughput, the Core 3 201E's 60 W TDP is 5 W lower than the Core i9-14900's 65 W, a modest efficiency edge. The database shows no test where the Core 3 201E comes out on top, so its "win" is limited to the specification sheet, not the benchmark scores.
FAQ
Q: Which processor wins the head-to-head benchmarks?
A: The Intel Core i9-14900 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Core 3 201E has zero wins in the database.
Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap?
A: The Core i9-14900 leads by 59.4% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (31070 versus 12613) and by 66.7% in PassMark multithread (44578 versus 14839). The largest multi-core delta is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i9-14900 leads by 74.9%.
Q: Is the single-core performance difference smaller?
A: Yes. The single-core gap is the smallest of any category. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i9-14900 scores 2212 against 1780, a 19.5% lead. PassMark single-thread shows the same 19.5% delta (4323 versus 3482). The Cinebench R15 single-core gap is larger at 43.2%, though the absolute scores are much lower (315 versus 179).
Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?
A: The Core i9-14900 has an average benchmark score of 58115, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. The Core i9-14900 sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, and the Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile.
Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor?
A: The Core 3 201E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with a delta of 0%, followed by the Intel Core i5-12400F at 0.1%. The Core i9-14900's nearest rival is the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at -0.4%, followed by the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at -0.5%.
Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe?
A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both also support ECC memory. The Core 3 201E has a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i9-14900 has no memory bandwidth figure recorded.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest margins appear in integer-heavy and math-heavy workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Core i9-14900 scores 175010 versus 43894, a 74.9% lead, the biggest delta in the entire comparison. PassMark floating point math follows closely: 120262 versus 33260, a 72.3% lead. These are the workloads where the Core i9-14900's 24 cores and 32 threads provide the most dramatic separation.
Cinebench multi-core results show consistent 59% to 74% leads for the Core i9-14900. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i9-14900 scores 4793 against 1271, a 73.5% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 15910 versus 5297, a 66.7% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core, the most modern of the three, shows 31070 versus 12613, a 59.4% lead. The multi-core deltas range from 59.4% to 73.5%, with the largest gap in the oldest test version.
Data-centric workloads show similar dominance. PassMark data compression scores 550271 for the Core i9-14900 versus 164160, a 70.2% lead. PassMark data encryption scores 33540 versus 8931, a 73.4% lead. PassMark random string sorting scores 61060 versus 17783, a 70.9% lead. The Core i9-14900 also leads in PassMark extended instructions by 64% (30624 versus 11035) and in PassMark find prime numbers by 69.7% (188 versus 57).
The physics test shows the smallest multi-core-type gap. PassMark physics scores 2486 for the Core i9-14900 versus 1141, a 54.1% lead. This is still a substantial margin, but it is the smallest among the multithreaded tests. The single-thread tests show the smallest overall gaps at 19.5% in both Cinebench R23 single-core and PassMark single-thread. Cinebench R20 single-core shows a 66.7% lead (2245 versus 747), and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 43.2% lead (315 versus 179).
The data confirms that the Core i9-14900 does not just win by a small margin in some tests and a large margin in others; it wins every test by at least 19.5%, and most tests by more than 59%.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. This 6x core count difference is the primary driver of the multi-core benchmark results.
Clock speeds also differ in an interesting way. The Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i9-14900 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz but a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Core i9-14900's boost clock is 1.00 GHz higher, which contributes to its single-core wins, while its lower base clock reflects the power management needed to run 24 cores.
Cache configurations differ substantially. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201E versus 2 MB per core on the Core i9-14900. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201E versus 36 MB shared on the Core i9-14900, a threefold difference in shared cache.
Other specification differences include TDP (60 W versus 65 W), die size (163 mm² versus 257 mm²), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770), launch MSRP ($134 versus $549), and part number (SRVTR versus SRN3V). The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i9-14900 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Core i9-14900 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core 3 201E has no series listed. The Core i9-14900 has a generation of "Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" and the Core 3 201E has a generation of "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)". The release dates differ, with the Core i9-14900 released earlier in 2024 and the Core 3 201E released later in 2025.
Architecture Differences
Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. Both support ECC memory and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
The architecture names differ. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, and its generation is listed as "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)". The Core i9-14900 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with the Raptor Lake architecture, and its generation is listed as "Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". The Core i9-14900's series is "Core 14th Gen", while the Core 3 201E has no series listed.
The die sizes reflect the architectural scale difference: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E versus 257 mm² for the Core i9-14900. The larger die on the Core i9-14900 houses the additional cores, threads, and cache. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 3 201E using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core i9-14900 using UHD Graphics 770.
The cache architecture shares the same per-core L1 size of 80 KB, but the L2 and L3 scales differ. The Core i9-14900's 2 MB per-core L2 and 36 MB shared L3 provide a significantly larger data footprint for workloads that benefit from cache locality. The Core 3 201E's 1.25 MB per-core L2 and 12 MB shared L3 are smaller but proportional to its 4-core design.
The Verdict
The benchmark data points to a single conclusion: the Intel Core i9-14900 is the superior processor in every measured workload. With 24 cores, 32 threads, and a 5.80 GHz boost clock, it delivers between 19.5% and 74.9% higher scores than the Core 3 201E across all 17 head-to-head tests. Its 92nd percentile ranking versus the Core 3 201E's 73rd percentile confirms its position in the broader CPU landscape.
The Core 3 201E is the choice only when the requirements are minimal and the budget is fixed. Its 4 cores and 8 threads are sufficient for basic desktop workloads, and its 60 W TDP is 5 W lower than the Core i9-14900's 65 W. Its launch MSRP of $134 is substantially lower than the Core i9-14900's $549. The database shows no benchmark where the Core 3 201E matches or exceeds the Core i9-14900, so any user needing multi-core throughput, data compression, encryption, or high single-thread performance must select the Core i9-14900.
The Core i9-14900's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at -0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at -0.5%, both of which are close to its average score of 58115. The Core 3 201E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 0% delta, with an average score of 19047. These rival comparisons place the Core i9-14900 in the high-end desktop and workstation tier, while the Core 3 201E sits in the entry-level desktop tier.
For users who prioritize raw performance, the Core i9-14900 is the only option in this comparison. For users who prioritize low power consumption and low launch price, the Core 3 201E offers those specification advantages, but the performance data shows a complete sweep by the Core i9-14900.