Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison
Intel Core 7 240H
Core i9-14901E
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i9-14901E
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The recorded data shows a decisive result: the Intel Core i9-14901E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 7 240H. There are no contests where the mobile chip takes a single victory. The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the i9-14901E scores 3635 against the 240H's 1719, a 52.7% advantage. That is the widest delta in the entire comparison set.
Multi-threaded workloads also favor the desktop part heavily. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i9-14901E reaches 25753 while the 240H posts 15764, a 38.8% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a similar pattern: 10816 versus 8562, a 20.8% gap. Cinebench R15 multicore is closer, with the i9-14901E at 2595 and the 240H at 2360, a 9.1% difference. The older R15 single-core test shows a 32% gap (366 versus 249).
PassMark workloads repeat the trend. The largest PassMark deficits for the 240H appear in find prime numbers (102 versus 189, a 46% gap) and physics (1723 versus 3041, a 43.3% gap). Floating point math shows a 27.4% gap (58905 versus 81089), and integer math shows a 28.7% gap (80396 versus 112736). Data encryption favors the i9-14901E by 18.4% (18571 versus 15155). The narrowest PassMark gap is extended instructions at 2% (17249 versus 16897), indicating the two chips are nearly equivalent on that specific instruction set workload.
Single-thread PassMark results show a 13.1% edge for the i9-14901E (4354 versus 3782). Multithread PassMark shows a 20.9% gap (30298 versus 23975). Random string sorting favors the desktop chip by 26.2% (39138 versus 28866), and data compression by 5.9% (288777 versus 271774). The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture: the i9-14901E averages 37911, while the 240H averages 31483. The i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, and the 240H at the 82nd percentile.
Architecture Differences
Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node, and both are built by Intel. The 240H carries the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Despite the shared architecture, the two chips are configured for different market segments: the 240H is a mobile part, while the i9-14901E is a desktop part.
Core counts differ. The 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads; the i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The desktop chip achieves its performance lead with fewer cores, relying instead on higher clocks and larger shared cache. The 240H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i9-14901E runs at 2.80 GHz base and 5.60 GHz boost. Both parts have the same per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 2 MB. The L3 cache differs significantly: the 240H has 24 MB shared, while the i9-14901E has 36 MB shared.
The sockets are incompatible. The 240H uses Intel BGA 1744, a soldered mobile socket, while the i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. Power targets also differ: the 240H has a 45 W TDP, and the i9-14901E has a 65 W TDP. The i9-14901E reports a die size of 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the 240H.
Memory support is the same on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The key distinction is ECC memory. The i9-14901E supports ECC memory, while the 240H does not. PCIe connectivity also differs. The 240H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i9-14901E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU, and the i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770. The 240H launched on 2024-12-17 with a launch MSRP of $502. The i9-14901E launched earlier, on 2024-06-30, with no launch MSRP recorded.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, compared to 5.20 GHz for the Intel Core 7 240H.
Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?
A: The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not support ECC memory.
Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?
A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 240H has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two?
A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the Intel Core 7 240H has an average benchmark score of 31483.
Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?
A: The Intel Core i9-14901E provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel Core 7 240H provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).
Specification Differences
| Specification | Intel Core 7 240H | Intel Core i9-14901E |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 10 | 8 |
| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.80 GHz |
| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.60 GHz |
| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |
| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |
| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Raptor Lake-R |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |
| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |
| ECC Memory | No | Yes |
| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |
| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 64EU | UHD Graphics 770 |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2024-06-30 |
| Launch MSRP | $502 | Not recorded |
Fields that match between the two: manufacturer (Intel), threads (16), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), production status (Active), and multiplier lock (unlocked multiplier: false).
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark in this comparison. That makes the use-case split straightforward. For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded rendering, the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 25753 versus 15764 indicates the desktop chip holds a 38.8% advantage. For heavily parallel integer workloads, the PassMark integer math score of 112736 versus 80396 gives the i9-14901E a 28.7% edge. Data compression, a common server or database task, favors the i9-14901E by 5.9% (288777 versus 271774). The ECC memory support on the i9-14901E is another factor for reliability-sensitive environments.
The Intel Core 7 240H has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its role is defined by platform rather than performance. It is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744 with a 45 W TDP, suited for laptops and compact systems where the i9-14901E's desktop Socket 1700 and 65 W TDP cannot be accommodated. The 240H also uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU, which may be adequate for systems without a discrete GPU, whereas the i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770. The 240H's only recorded advantage is architectural in nature: it has 10 cores versus 8, though the benchmark results show the i9-14901E still outperforms it in all measured multi-thread tests. The 240H does carry a launch MSRP of $502, but no comparable price data exists for the i9-14901E.
The Verdict
The data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger processor in every measured workload. Its average benchmark score of 37911 places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the 240H's 31483 places it at the 82nd percentile. The Cinebench R23 single-core gap of 52.7% and the multicore gap of 38.8% are the defining numbers. The i9-14901E also brings ECC memory support, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a larger 36 MB L3 cache.
The Intel Core 7 240H should be selected only when the mobile platform is a requirement. Its BGA 1744 socket and 45 W TDP target a different class of hardware entirely. For any user comparing these two on performance alone, the i9-14901E is the correct choice. The 240H offers no benchmark victory, no clock advantage, and no cache advantage. Its 10-core configuration does not translate into a performance win against the 8-core i9-14901E in any recorded test. The verdict from the database: choose the i9-14901E for performance, choose the 240H only when a mobile form factor is mandatory.