Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 201TE and Intel Core i9-14900HX target entirely different market segments, and the data reflects a massive performance gulf. The i9-14900HX is a high-end mobile processor with an average benchmark score of 56004, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, a 50th percentile ranking, and a zero average score, indicating it is a lower-tier desktop part. The verdict is straightforward: the i9-14900HX is for demanding mobile workloads where multi-core throughput is critical, while the Core 3 201TE is a modest desktop offering for basic tasks. The i9-14900HX holds a 91st percentile rank versus the 50th percentile of the Core 3, and its nearest rivals (Intel Core 7 253PQE at 0.2% delta, AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at -0.5%, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at -0.5%, and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at -1%) show it sits in a tightly contested high-performance bracket. The Core 3 201TE has no rivals listed, reinforcing its position outside the competitive high-end space.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families and use different sockets. The Core 3 201TE is a Bartlett Lake desktop chip on Intel Socket 1700, while the i9-14900HX is a Raptor Lake-HX mobile part on Intel BGA 1964. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, but the die sizes differ substantially: the Core 3 measures 163 mm², whereas the i9-14900HX spans 257 mm². The core counts are the most striking architectural split. The Core 3 offers 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i9-14900HX provides 24 cores and 32 threads, a sixfold core advantage and a fourfold thread advantage. Cache hierarchies diverge accordingly. Both share an 80 KB L1 per core, but the L2 differs: the Core 3 has 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core on the i9-14900HX. Shared L3 is 12 MB on the Core 3 versus 36 MB on the i9-14900HX, a threefold difference. Clock behavior also contrasts sharply. The Core 3 starts at a 2.90 GHz base and boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the i9-14900HX starts lower at 2.20 GHz base but reaches 5.80 GHz boost. The i9-14900HX carries the Raptor Lake architecture name explicitly; the Core 3 lists no architecture field but is codenamed Bartlett Lake. Integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900HX. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, both support ECC memory, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i9-14900HX has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 3 does not. The i9-14900HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 3 lists no series. Production status for both is Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark scores only for the i9-14900HX; the Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries. Consequently, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided but still informative. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9-14900HX scores 4574, and in single-core it records 310.5. Cinebench R20 results show 15616 multicore and 2204 single-core. Cinebench R23 delivers 30055 multicore and 2181.5 single-core. Geekbench results are 17511 multicore and 2330 single-core. PassMark subtests add further detail: data compression scores 539965, data encryption 32619, extended instructions 31247, find prime numbers 193, floating point math 112273, integer math 157375, multithread 43778, physics 2638, random string sorting 60861, and single thread 4175 (reported twice as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread). The Core 3 201TE has zero benchmark scores, so no direct wins can be credited to it. The wins counter shows 0 for both chips, reflecting the absence of head-to-head benchmark entries. The i9-14900HX's average benchmark score of 56004, however, provides a reference point: its nearest rival, the Intel Core 7 253PQE, scores 55919 (0.2% delta), meaning the i9-14900HX is marginally ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 scores 56273 (-0.5%), so the i9-14900HX trails it by half a percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 also scores 56273 (-0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX scores 56555 (-1%), indicating the i9-14900HX sits within a narrow band of high-end competitors.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core i9-14900HX |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 24 |

| Threads | 8 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 55 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | null |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | null |

| Multiplier Unlocked | false | true |

| Part Number | SRPKDQ5CK | SRMXF |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 91 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 56004 |

The memory bandwidth field is recorded only for the Core 3 at 76.8 GB/s; the i9-14900HX lists no value. The launch MSRP of $134 applies only to the Core 3; the i9-14900HX has none listed. The release dates differ by roughly a year, with the i9-14900HX launching in January 2024 and the Core 3 in January 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How does the boost clock compare?

A: The i9-14900HX boosts to 5.80 GHz, which is higher than the Core 3's 4.60 GHz boost. The Core 3 has a higher base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.20 GHz on the i9-14900HX.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: No. The Core 3 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i9-14900HX uses Intel BGA 1964.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Core 3 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the i9-14900HX has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 3 and the i9-14900HX list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which chip has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The i9-14900HX has an average benchmark score of 56004, while the Core 3 has a score of 0 in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14900HX wins in every measurable performance category based on recorded data. Its 24 cores and 32 threads dominate multi-threaded workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 30055 and Geekbench multicore score of 17511. The 5.80 GHz boost clock supports strong single-thread performance, evidenced by Cinebench R23 single-core of 2181.5 and PassMark single thread of 4175. The 36 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 provide substantial caching headroom for data-heavy tasks. The PassMark data compression score of 539965 and integer math score of 157375 indicate the i9-14900HX excels at computational throughput. Its unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, and its 91st percentile ranking places it among the top CPUs in the database, with nearest rivals within a 1% delta. The i9-14900HX is suited for mobile workstations, heavy content creation, and any workload that scales across many cores.

The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores, so its wins cannot be quantified from the database. Its advantages are structural: it is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, which may offer easier integration into desktop platforms. It has a lower TDP of 45 versus 55, indicating lower power draw. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz is higher than the i9-14900HX's 2.20 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on base frequency. The 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 3, while the i9-14900HX has no listed value, so the Core 3 has a documented memory bandwidth figure. Its launch MSRP of $134 provides a reference point for its positioning, though pricing analysis is not part of this comparison. The Core 3 supports DDR4 and DDR5, ECC memory, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, matching the i9-14900HX on those fronts. For users prioritizing a desktop socket, lower power consumption, and a higher base clock, the Core 3 serves that niche, but the performance data overwhelmingly favors the i9-14900HX across all recorded benchmarks.