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

The Verdict

The data in the database indicates a clear split between these two Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors. The Intel Core 3 201E is the only one of the pair with recorded benchmark scores, and it performs at the 73rd percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero. Therefore, any performance comparison must rely solely on the architectural specifications of the i9-14901TE versus the measured results of the Core 3 201E.

For workloads that depend on single-thread speed, the i9-14901TE has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to the Core 3 201E's 4.80 GHz. This suggests the i9-14901TE should be chosen for lightly-threaded tasks. However, the Core 3 201E has a significantly higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, which points to sustained multi-core throughput advantages in the Core 3 201E despite having fewer cores. The i9-14901TE has double the cores and threads (8 cores, 16 threads versus 4 cores, 8 threads) and a larger shared L3 cache (36 MB versus 12 MB), making it the choice for heavily parallel workloads where the database has no measured scores to contradict this expectation.

The Core 3 201E is the only one with verified benchmark results, so users needing confirmed performance data should select it. The i9-14901TE remains a specification-driven option, with its higher boost clock and larger cache hierarchy indicating potential superiority in bursty, single-threaded applications. The Core 3 201E also has a lower launch MSRP of $134, but the i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, the same 10 nm process node, and both are fabricated by Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both include ECC memory support. They also feature identical PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Core 3 201E is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the Core 3 generation. It has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its cache hierarchy consists of 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is 163 mm².

The i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Its cache layout doubles the L2 per core to 2 MB and triples the shared L3 to 36 MB. The die size is larger at 257 mm². The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The i9-14901TE was released earlier, on 2024-06-30, while the Core 3 201E came later on 2025-01-12.

Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The production status for both is Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The i9-14901TE has an empty benchmarks array, and the headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty. Consequently, the only quantitative comparisons come from the Core 3 201E's absolute scores and its nearest rival deltas.

The Core 3 201E scores 12613 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 1780 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5297 multi-core and 747 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 1271 multi-core and 179 single-core. PassMark tests show a single-thread score of 3482 and a multithread score of 14839. Additional PassMark results include 43894 in integer math, 33260 in floating point math, 164160 in data compression, 8931 in data encryption, 11035 in extended instructions, 57 in find prime numbers, 1141 in physics, and 17783 in random string sorting.

The average benchmark score for the Core 3 201E is 19056. Its nearest rival in the database is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS with an average score of 19047, representing a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12400F follows at 19039 with a 0.1 percent delta. The Intel Core i5-1335U scores 18982 with a 0.4 percent delta, and the AMD EPYC 7773X scores 18979 with a 0.4 percent delta. These near-identical averages indicate the Core 3 201E sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Since the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm whether its architectural advantages translate into measured wins. The only inferable comparison is that the i9-14901TE's boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher and its L3 cache is 24 MB larger, but no numbers exist to validate performance outcomes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, which is 0.70 GHz higher than the Core 3 201E's boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, which is three times the 12 MB shared L3 cache of the Intel Core 3 201E.

Q: What is the base clock of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i9-14901TE use Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201E wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12613 and single-core score of 1780 provide concrete evidence of its capabilities. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3482 and multithread score of 14839 establish a baseline. Its higher base clock of 3.60 GHz suggests sustained performance in workloads that do not require boost states. The Core 3 201E also has a smaller die size of 163 mm² compared to the i9-14901TE's 257 mm², which may indicate lower manufacturing complexity.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins on paper in several specification categories. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the Core 3 201E by 0.70 GHz, giving it an advantage in single-threaded, bursty workloads where maximum frequency matters. Its 8 cores and 16 threads double the thread count of the Core 3 201E, which should benefit heavily parallel rendering, compilation, and server-style workloads. Its L2 cache of 2 MB per core and L3 cache of 36 MB shared provide a much larger data buffer. The i9-14901TE also has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus the Core 3 201E's 60 watts, suggesting it may sustain high clocks under power limits. Its integrated UHD Graphics 770 is a higher-tier iGPU than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 3 201E.

For users prioritizing confirmed performance numbers, the Core 3 201E is the only choice with data. For users who trust architectural specifications, the i9-14901TE offers a larger core count, more cache, and a higher boost frequency, but the database records no scores to verify those advantages.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 4 (Core 3 201E) versus 8 (i9-14901TE)
• Threads: 8 versus 16
• Base Clock: 3.60 GHz versus 2.30 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz
• TDP: 60 watts versus 45 watts
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Architecture: null versus Raptor Lake
• Die Size: 163 mm² versus 257 mm²
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus null
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770
• Release Date: 2025-01-12 versus 2024-06-30
• Launch MSRP: $134 versus null
• Part Number: SRVTR versus Q49CSRNJJ
• Benchmarks: populated versus empty
• Percentile Vs All CPUs: 73 versus 50
• Average Benchmark Score: 19056 versus 0
• Nearest Rivals: four entries versus none

Fields that are identical include the manufacturer (Intel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC memory (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), multiplier unlocked (false), and socket (Intel Socket 1700).