Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the Intel Core 7 250H and the Intel Core i9-14901KE presents an unusual situation: the database contains a complete set of benchmark results for the Core 7 250H, while no recorded measurements exist for the Core i9-14901KE. Consequently, no head-to-head benchmark entries are available, and neither processor records a win in direct comparison tests.

The Core 7 250H delivers a comprehensive performance profile across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23, the processor scores 16561 points in multi-core and 1931 points in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 9697 multi-core and 1368 single-core, while Cinebench R15 records 3147 multi-core and 298 single-core. These scores place the Core 7 250H at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

PassMark results for the Core 7 250H further characterize its capabilities. The multithread score reaches 27030, with single-thread performance at 4148. Integer math completes at 99100, floating-point math at 65094, and extended instructions at 17318. Data compression scores 303269, data encryption scores 18206, and random string sorting reaches 34136. The physics test registers 1824, while the find prime numbers test records 106.

The average benchmark score for the Core 7 250H is 35728. Its nearest rivals confirm its competitive standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 records an average score of 35719, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core Ultra 9 185H scores 35670, which is 0.2 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 scores 35802, putting it 0.2 percent ahead, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X scores 35909, 0.5 percent ahead. The Core 7 250H sits within a tight 0.5 percent band of these four comparable processors.

Because the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmarks, no exact score deltas can be calculated between the two processors. The database indicates a 50th percentile ranking for the Core i9-14901KE, but this figure carries no supporting measurement data. Any direct numerical comparison between the two chips remains impossible from recorded results alone.

# FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901KE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The Core i9-14901KE has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and no nearest rivals listed. The Core 7 250H, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark results.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two processors?

A: The Core 7 250H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: How do their cache configurations differ?

A: Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs: the Core 7 250H has 24 MB, while the Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 250H does not list ECC memory support.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes. Both the Core 7 250H and the Core i9-14901KE are fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel.

# Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation designation, and both are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The Core 7 250H carries the Raptor Lake-H codename, while the Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 7 250H uses 14 cores and 20 threads, indicating a hybrid arrangement typical of Raptor Lake-H mobile parts. The Core i9-14901KE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, a configuration consistent with a desktop Raptor Lake-R part.

Cache hierarchies share the same per-core L1 and L2 allocations: 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is larger on the Core i9-14901KE at 36 MB, compared to 24 MB on the Core 7 250H. The die size for the Core i9-14901KE is listed at 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 7 250H.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 7 250H offers PCIe Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes, while the Core i9-14901KE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU, while the Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770.

ECC memory support is exclusive to the Core i9-14901KE. The Core 7 250H does not support ECC. The multiplier is unlocked on the Core i9-14901KE, while the Core 7 250H has a locked multiplier. The Core 7 250H is a mobile part with a 45 W TDP, and the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop part with a 125 W TDP.

# The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one side of this comparison with full benchmark evidence. The Core 7 250H has 17 benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark suites, an average score of 35728, and an 85th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals cluster within 0.5 percent, confirming that the Core 7 250H performs at a level consistent with established mid-high range processors.

The Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark results, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. Without recorded measurements, the database cannot substantiate any performance claim for this processor.

The architecture differences are clear. The Core i9-14901KE has a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz), more L3 cache (36 MB versus 24 MB), double the PCIe lanes (16 versus 8), a larger TDP envelope (125 W versus 45 W), ECC support, and an unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 250H counters with more cores (14 versus 8), more threads (20 versus 16), and a lower TDP suited to mobile platforms.

For a desktop workstation needing ECC memory, high per-core clocks, and extensive PCIe connectivity, the Core i9-14901KE presents the relevant feature set. For a mobile platform requiring more parallel threads and lower power draw, the Core 7 250H is the applicable choice. Benchmark validation for the Core i9-14901KE is absent, so performance comparisons must rely on the Core 7 250H's documented results alone.

# Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields:

• Cores: Core 7 250H has 14 cores; Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores.
• Threads: Core 7 250H has 20 threads; Core i9-14901KE has 16 threads.
• Base clock: Core 7 250H runs at 2.50 GHz; Core i9-14901KE runs at 3.80 GHz.
• Boost clock: Core 7 250H reaches 5.40 GHz; Core i9-14901KE reaches 5.80 GHz.
• TDP: Core 7 250H is rated at 45 W; Core i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W.
• Socket: Core 7 250H uses Intel BGA 1744; Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700.
• L3 cache: Core 7 250H has 24 MB shared; Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared.
• Die size: Core i9-14901KE measures 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for Core 7 250H.
• PCIe: Core 7 250H offers Gen 5 with 8 CPU-only lanes; Core i9-14901KE offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes.
• Integrated graphics: Core 7 250H uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU; Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770.
• ECC memory: Supported on Core i9-14901KE; not supported on Core 7 250H.
• Multiplier: Locked on Core 7 250H; unlocked on Core i9-14901KE.
• Market segment: Core 7 250H is mobile; Core i9-14901KE is desktop.
• Release date: Core 7 250H released on 2024-12-17; Core i9-14901KE released on 2024-06-30.
• Launch MSRP: Core 7 250H has a launch MSRP of $502; Core i9-14901KE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Shared specifications include the Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake Refresh generation, 10 nm process node, Intel as foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, and a dual-channel memory bus.

# Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 250H wins on parallel workload capacity. Its 14 cores and 20 threads outnumber the 8 cores and 16 threads of the Core i9-14901KE. Its recorded multithread score of 27030 in PassMark and Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561 demonstrate capable multi-threaded execution. The mobile form factor, with a 45 W TDP and Intel BGA 1744 socket, makes it suitable for laptop platforms.

The Core i9-14901KE wins on clock speed and platform features. The 3.80 GHz base and 5.80 GHz boost clocks exceed the Core 7 250H's 2.50 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost. The 36 MB L3 cache doubles the advantage in shared cache capacity over the 24 MB L3 on the Core 7 250H. The desktop part provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, double the 8 lanes of the mobile chip, and supports ECC memory, which the mobile chip does not. The unlocked multiplier permits overclocking, while the Core 7 250H's multiplier remains locked.

The Core i9-14901KE also leads in single-core frequency headroom and memory integrity features. Its higher boost clock suggests stronger single-thread peak performance, though no benchmark data confirms this. The 125 W TDP indicates a higher power ceiling for sustained desktop workloads. The release date of 2024-06-30 places it earlier in the market than the Core 7 250H, which arrived on 2024-12-17.

For mobile users prioritizing thread count, integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, and lower power consumption, the Core 7 250H aligns with those needs. For desktop users prioritizing clock speed, cache capacity, ECC support, PCIe lane count, and overclocking, the Core i9-14901KE matches those requirements. The absence of benchmark data for the Core i9-14901KE means its actual performance remains unverified in the database, while the Core 7 250H's performance is fully documented.