Intel Core 3 304 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core 3 304 as a mobile processor built on the 3 nm node with 5 cores and 5 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is a desktop part on the 10 nm node with 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 3 304 carries a full benchmark suite in the database, delivering an average score of 13745 and ranking in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and sits in the 50th percentile. For any workload where measured performance matters, the database shows only the Core 3 304 with usable data. The Core i9-14901TE offers more cores, more threads, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.30 GHz, and a larger 36 MB shared L3 cache, but none of that is reflected in benchmark results. The data alone supports choosing the Core 3 304 for measured multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads; the Core i9-14901TE can only be assessed on its specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core 3 304 has an average benchmark score of 13745. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmark entries.

Q: How does the Core 3 304 compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Core 3 304 sits 0.3% below the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX (average score 13786), 0.9% below the Intel Core i7-8750H (average score 13868), and 1.4% below the AMD EPYC 7443 (average score 13936). It is 1.1% above the Intel Core 5 120UL (average score 13594).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Core 3 304 has 5 cores and 5 threads. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Core 3 304 does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; no bandwidth figure is recorded for it.

Q: What are the process nodes for the two chips?

A: The Core 3 304 uses a 3 nm process node. The Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process node.

Architecture Differences

The Core 3 304 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture, and is part of the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The process nodes differ sharply: the Core 3 304 is built on 3 nm, while the Core i9-14901TE uses 10 nm. Both are manufactured by Intel. The Core i9-14901TE has a recorded die size of 257 mm²; the Core 3 304 has no die size entry.

Cache layouts differ fundamentally. The Core 3 304 carries 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901TE lists L1 cache as 80 KB per core, L2 cache as 2 MB per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L2 design on the i9-14901TE scales with its 8 cores, while the Core 3 304 uses a smaller aggregate L2. The L3 difference is substantial: 6 MB shared versus 36 MB shared.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Core 3 304 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X on a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus, with no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported on the Core i9-14901TE but not on the Core 3 304. PCIe capabilities differ by generation and lane count: the Core 3 304 provides Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, while the Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 304 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Market segments are split: the Core 3 304 is a mobile part, while the Core i9-14901TE is a desktop part, and the sockets reflect that (Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1700).

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: 1.50 GHz on the Core 3 304 versus 2.30 GHz on the Core i9-14901TE. The boost clock differs: 4.30 GHz on the Core 3 304 versus 5.50 GHz on the Core i9-14901TE. TDP is not equal: 15 W for the Core 3 304 versus 45 W for the Core i9-14901TE.

Core and thread counts differ: 5 cores and 5 threads on the Core 3 304, versus 8 cores and 16 threads on the Core i9-14901TE. The Core 3 304 has no series designation, while the Core i9-14901TE is in the Core 14th Gen series.

Cache figures differ across all levels. L1: 192 KB total on the Core 3 304 versus 80 KB per core on the Core i9-14901TE. L2: 2.5 MB total on the Core 3 304 versus 2 MB per core on the Core i9-14901TE. L3: 6 MB shared on the Core 3 304 versus 36 MB shared on the Core i9-14901TE.

Memory support differs: DDR5 and LPDDR5X on the Core 3 304, versus DDR4 and DDR5 on the Core i9-14901TE. The memory bus is single-channel on the Core 3 304 and dual-channel on the Core i9-14901TE. The Core 3 304 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s; the Core i9-14901TE has none recorded. ECC support is false on the Core 3 304 and true on the Core i9-14901TE.

PCIe differs: Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes on the Core 3 304, versus Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes on the Core i9-14901TE. Integrated graphics differ: Intel Xe3 Graphics (1 Xe) on the Core 3 304, versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901TE. The market segment is Mobile for the Core 3 304 and Desktop for the Core i9-14901TE. Release dates differ: 2026-04-15 for the Core 3 304 versus 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901TE. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 304 is $309; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i9-14901TE. Both processors have locked multipliers. The process node is 3 nm for the Core 3 304 and 10 nm for the Core i9-14901TE. The Core i9-14901TE has a recorded die size of 257 mm²; the Core 3 304 does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the Core 3 304 and the Core i9-14901TE. The Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores at all. The Core 3 304, however, has a full set of recorded results that can be interpreted against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 3 304 scores 5263. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 1765. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 4160, and R20 single-core is 587. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 849, and R15 single-core is 264. These numbers indicate a processor whose single-thread performance is more competitive than its multi-thread output, consistent with a 5-core, 5-thread mobile part.

PassMark results for the Core 3 304 show 3614 in single-thread tests and 11625 in multithread tests. Integer math scores 24640, floating point math scores 29722, and extended instructions score 9686. Data compression scores 114775, data encryption scores 8501, and random string sorting scores 13659. Find prime numbers scores 68, and physics scores 868. The single-thread figure of 3614 places it above many older desktop parts in the database, while the multithread figure of 11625 reflects the limited thread count.

The average benchmark score of 13745 places the Core 3 304 in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3975WX, averages 13786, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i7-8750H averages 13868, 0.9% higher. The AMD EPYC 7443 averages 13936, 1.4% higher. The Intel Core 5 120UL averages 13594, which is 1.1% lower than the Core 3 304. The Core 3 304 therefore sits in a tight cluster, slightly below three high-core-count parts but slightly above a comparable Intel mobile chip.

Because the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks, no measured comparison is possible. The specification sheet suggests a different class of part: 8 cores, 16 threads, 5.50 GHz boost, 36 MB L3, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes. The Core 3 304 counters with a smaller 15 W TDP, a 3 nm node, LPDDR5X support, and a newer release date. The data does not provide a single measured workload where the two can be compared directly. The only benchmark evidence in the database belongs to the Core 3 304, and that evidence shows a processor performing near the 68th percentile, within 1.4% of its nearest rivals in average score.