Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core i9-14901E wins every single benchmark in the comparison, taking all 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 3 201E does not secure a single win. The closest margin comes in PassMark single-thread performance, where the i9-14901E scores 4354 against 3482 for the Core 3 201E, a 20% advantage. That is the narrowest gap anywhere in the dataset.

Multi-core workloads show a far wider separation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-14901E scores 25753, while the Core 3 201E scores 12613, a 51% deficit for the smaller chip. The same 51% delta appears across Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, with scores of 2595 versus 1271 and 10816 versus 5297 respectively. This consistent 51% margin indicates a structural performance gap, not a workload-specific quirk.

Single-core Cinebench results tell a similar story. The i9-14901E posts 3635 in Cinebench R23 single-core, exactly 51% ahead of the Core 3 201E's 1780. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 366 versus 179, a 51.1% difference. The i9-14901E's higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz against 4.80 GHz explains part of this, but the consistent percentage across all three Cinebench versions points to a fundamental throughput advantage.

PassMark workloads reveal the largest deltas. Integer math shows the i9-14901E at 112736 versus 43894, a 61.1% lead. Floating-point math delivers 81089 against 33260, a 59% gap. Physics testing shows 3041 versus 1141, a 62.5% difference. Prime number finding produces the most extreme separation: 189 versus 57, meaning the i9-14901E is 69.8% faster. Data encryption shows 18571 against 8931, a 51.9% margin.

The smaller deltas appear in extended instructions and data compression. Extended instructions score 17249 for the i9-14901E against 11035 for the Core 3 201E, a 36% gap. Data compression shows 288777 versus 164160, a 43.2% difference. Random string sorting completes the picture with 39138 versus 17783, a 54.6% margin. Across all 17 tests, the average benchmark score for the i9-14901E is 37911, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E wins all multi-core benchmarks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core it scores 25753 versus 12613 for the Core 3 201E, a 51% advantage. PassMark multithread scores show 30298 versus 14839, also a 51% gap.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The i9-14901E leads by 20% in PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 4354 against 3482. Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger 51% gap, with 3635 versus 1780.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The i9-14901E doubles both core count and thread count.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each chip?

A: The i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz. The base clocks are 2.80 GHz for the i9-14901E and 3.60 GHz for the Core 3 201E.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes. Both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

Q: How do the CPUs compare in the database's overall ranking?

A: The i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile. The i9-14901E's average benchmark score of 37911 places it near the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904), while the Core 3 201E's 19056 average sits next to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047).

Where Each One Wins

The data shows no workload category where the Intel Core 3 201E outperforms the Intel Core i9-14901E. Every recorded test, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark encryption, favors the i9-14901E. The Core 3 201E's closest relative performance appears in single-threaded PassMark work, where the 20% gap is the smallest recorded delta.

For workloads that stress integer math, floating-point calculations, or physics simulation, the i9-14901E delivers its largest advantages. Integer math shows a 61.1% lead, floating-point shows 59%, and physics shows 62.5%. These are the clearest areas of dominance. Prime number finding, a heavily integer-bound workload, shows the biggest gap at 69.8%.

Data compression and extended instructions are the i9-14901E's smallest leads in percentage terms, at 43.2% and 36% respectively. Even in these relatively closer tests, the Core 3 201E trails by more than a third. The Core 3 201E's only relative strength is that its single-thread PassMark score of 3482 comes within 20% of the i9-14901E's 4354, which is the narrowest margin in the entire comparison.

The i9-14901E also wins on efficiency of execution per core. Despite having double the cores, its multi-core scores are more than double the Core 3 201E's in several tests. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 25753 versus 12613, which is roughly 2.04 times higher. PassMark multithread shows 30298 versus 14839, roughly 2.04 times higher. This indicates the i9-14901E's additional cores scale nearly perfectly in these workloads.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in nearly every core specification. The Intel Core i9-14901E uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: the Core 3 201E runs at 3.60 GHz, while the i9-14901E runs at 2.80 GHz. Boost clocks show the opposite relationship, with the i9-14901E reaching 5.60 GHz against the Core 3 201E's 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 5 watts, with the i9-14901E rated at 65 W and the Core 3 201E at 60 W. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The i9-14901E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake-R codename and Raptor Lake architecture. The Core 3 201E carries a Bartlett Lake codename with no listed series name. Both are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

Cache configurations diverge substantially. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache differs: the i9-14901E has 2 MB per core, while the Core 3 201E has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache shows the largest difference, with the i9-14901E offering 36 MB shared against 12 MB shared for the Core 3 201E. Die size also differs, with the i9-14901E measuring 257 mm² and the Core 3 201E measuring 163 mm².

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 3 201E at 76.8 GB/s; no figure appears for the i9-14901E in the database. Both CPUs support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, both support ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i9-14901E.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with a Raptor Lake-R codename, placing it in the Core 14th Gen family as part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation label. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's foundry.

The core topology differs beyond the raw count. The i9-14901E's 8 cores with 2 MB of L2 per core and 36 MB of shared L3 create a larger aggregate cache footprint. The Core 3 201E's 4 cores carry 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The i9-14901E's L3 cache is exactly three times larger, which supports its substantially better multi-core performance in cache-sensitive workloads like Cinebench.

The die size difference reflects the architectural gap. The i9-14901E measures 257 mm², while the Core 3 201E measures 163 mm². This 94 mm² difference accommodates the additional cores, larger L2 and L3 caches, and the more capable UHD Graphics 770 unit. The i9-14901E also carries a higher boost clock by 0.80 GHz, which contributes to its single-thread advantages.

Both processors share several architectural traits: 80 KB of L1 per core, dual-channel memory support, ECC memory capability, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and a locked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the i9-14901E appearing on 2024-06-30 and the Core 3 201E arriving on 2025-01-12. The i9-14901E's part number is Q49ESRNJH, while the Core 3 201E's part number is SRVTR.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear choice. The Intel Core i9-14901E outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E in every recorded workload, with margins ranging from 20% in PassMark single-thread to 69.8% in prime number finding. The i9-14901E's average benchmark score of 37911 places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201E's 19056 average sits at the 73rd percentile. A user selecting for maximum performance on any of the tested workloads should choose the i9-14901E.

The i9-14901E's advantages are most pronounced in multi-threaded and math-heavy tasks. Its 8 cores and 16 threads against 4 cores and 8 threads, combined with 36 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB, produce consistent 51% leads in Cinebench multi-core tests and larger leads in integer math (61.1%), physics (62.5%), and floating-point (59%) workloads. The 5.60 GHz boost clock against 4.80 GHz also secures single-core leadership across both Cinebench and PassMark tests.

The Core 3 201E's narrower 20% deficit in PassMark single-thread performance represents its best relative showing. For tasks that rely primarily on single-threaded PassMark-style execution, the Core 3 201E comes closest to matching the i9-14901E. However, even that closest margin leaves the Core 3 201E trailing by a significant amount.

The i9-14901E also holds advantages in cache capacity, integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730), and L2 per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB). Its 65 W TDP is only 5 W higher than the Core 3 201E's 60 W, making the additional performance available without a substantial power requirement increase. Both CPUs share the same socket, memory support, ECC capability, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, so platform integration costs are similar.

The Core 3 201E remains a viable option for scenarios where the recorded benchmark gaps do not matter, such as workloads that do not appear in the database. But based strictly on the measured data, the i9-14901E wins every comparison, and the Core 3 201E has no category where it leads. The verdict is unambiguous: the i9-14901E is the superior processor across all tested metrics.