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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head comparison scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i9-14900KS. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark entries, while the i9-14900KS carries a full suite of results. This absence of data for the Core 3 means a direct per-test comparison is impossible; instead, the analysis must rely on the i9-14900KS's absolute scores and its position relative to its nearest rivals.

For the i9-14900KS, the recorded data shows dominant performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 50995, while the single-core score sits at 7199. The Cinebench R20 results show 21417 for multicore and 3023 for single-core, and the older Cinebench R15 test records 5140 multicore and 725 single-core. Geekbench reports a multicore score of 23931 and a single-core score of 2692.

The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. The multithread score is 60012, with integer math at 212644 and floating point math at 153975. Data compression scores 803368, while data encryption reaches 47717. Extended instructions hit 45524, find prime numbers scores 244, physics scores 3381, and random string sorting reaches 89789. The single-thread PassMark score is 4815, recorded under two test names with identical values.

The i9-14900KS holds a percentile rank of 96 among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score is 81127. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered: the Intel Xeon w5-3535X averages 81115 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX averages 81103 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 averages 80762 (0.5% delta), and the Intel Xeon 638 averages 80723 (0.5% delta). This indicates the i9-14900KS sits at the top of a narrow performance band, with its closest competitors within half a percent of its average score.

Because the Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores, there are no wins for either processor in a head-to-head context. The data shows a complete asymmetry: one chip is fully characterized, the other entirely unmeasured. The only quantitative statement possible is that the i9-14900KS delivers a specific set of recorded results, while the Core 3 201TE delivers none in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the i9-14900KS as the high-performance option, with scores that rank it in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 and single-core score of 7199 establish it as a top-tier desktop processor. The Core 3 201TE, with no benchmarks, cannot be positioned relative to any workload in the database.

The i9-14900KS is appropriate for workloads that demand maximum multi-threading. Its 24 cores and 32 threads, paired with a 6.20 GHz boost clock, produce scores that exceed nearly all other recorded processors. The PassMark multithread score of 60012 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 50995 confirm heavy parallel workloads benefit most from this chip.

The Core 3 201TE, with 4 cores and 8 threads, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and a 45 W TDP, is a lower-power part. Its absence from the benchmark suite means the database cannot verify any performance claims. Its intended role, based on specifications, is a compact desktop processor for basic tasks, but no measured data supports that assumption.

The percentile difference is stark: the i9-14900KS sits at 96, the Core 3 201TE at 50. The average benchmark score for the i9-14900KS is 81127, while the Core 3 201TE records 0. Users seeking measured performance should select the i9-14900KS. Users prioritizing the Core 3 201TE's lower power envelope and smaller die size (163 mm² versus 257 mm²) will find no benchmark evidence of its capability.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14900KS have a higher boost clock than the Core 3 201TE?

A: Yes. The i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor in the database?

A: The i9-14900KS ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Does the Core 3 201TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Core 3 201TE, while the i9-14900KS has a full suite of results.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the i9-14900KS?

A: The average benchmark score is 81127. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, averages 81115, a 0% delta.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support as true.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, thermal design power, cache layout, die size, integrated graphics, release date, launch MSRP, and multiplier unlock status.

The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, a base clock of 2.90 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its TDP is 45 W. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 3.20 GHz, and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz. Its TDP is 150 W.

The Core 3 201TE has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 12 MB shared. The i9-14900KS has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and an L3 cache of 36 MB shared.

The die size differs: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE versus 257 mm² for the i9-14900KS. The integrated graphics differ too: the Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, the i9-14900KS uses UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates differ. The Core 3 201TE released on 2025-01-12, the i9-14900KS on 2024-03-13. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 201TE is $134. The i9-14900KS has a launch MSRP of $689. The multiplier is locked on the Core 3 201TE and unlocked on the i9-14900KS.

Both processors use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5, have dual-channel memory buses, and use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node at Intel foundries. Both have active production status and target the desktop market segment.

Architecture Differences

The processors come from different architectural families. The Core 3 201TE uses the codename Bartlett Lake, with a generation listed as "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)". The i9-14900KS uses the codename Raptor Lake-R, with a generation listed as "Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" and an architecture of Raptor Lake.

The process node is identical: 10 nm, from Intel. The foundry is Intel for both. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor.

The cache hierarchy differs beyond the total L3 size. The Core 3 201TE allocates 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the i9-14900KS allocates 2 MB per core. The L1 cache per core is the same at 80 KB. The L3 cache is shared at 12 MB for the Core 3 201TE and 36 MB for the i9-14900KS.

The memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 3 201TE at 76.8 GB/s. The i9-14900KS has no memory bandwidth figure listed. Both support DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory buses and ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201TE versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900KS. The PCIe configuration is the same: Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only).

The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, indicating overclocking support. The Core 3 201TE has a locked multiplier. The part numbers differ: SRPKDQ5CK for the Core 3 201TE, SRN7R for the i9-14900KS.

The series field is null for the Core 3 201TE and "Core 14th Gen" for the i9-14900KS. The architecture field is null for the Core 3 201TE. These differences in architecture and cache allocation explain the core count disparity: the i9-14900KS uses a larger die with more per-core L2, while the Core 3 201TE uses a smaller die with less per-core cache.