Intel Core 7 251E vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the Intel Core 7 251E and the Intel Core i9-14901E is unusual because the database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark entries, while the Core i9-14901E has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. This means the analysis relies on the recorded data for the i9-14901E and the architectural specifications for both parts.

The Core i9-14901E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and a single-core score of 3635. In Cinebench R20, it records 10816 multi-core and 1526 single-core. The R15 results show 2595 multi-core and 366 single-core. These figures place the chip in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911.

The Core 7 251E sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of benchmark data rather than actual performance. No wins can be assigned to either processor in a direct comparison because the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The wins counter shows 0 for both parts.

For the i9-14901E, the nearest rivals in the database show how tightly grouped its performance is. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 posts an average score of 37904, a delta of 0%. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, 0.3% lower. These deltas indicate the i9-14901E lands within a narrow performance band among these four alternatives.

The Core 7 251E has no nearest rivals listed, so its competitive positioning cannot be quantified from the database. The data shows a clear asymmetry: one processor has extensive measured results, the other has none.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901E wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with benchmark results. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 indicates strong parallel workload capability. The single-core score of 3635 shows solid per-thread performance. In PassMark tests, the processor scores 112736 in integer math, 81089 in floating point math, and 30298 in multi-thread. Data compression reaches 288777, data encryption reaches 18571, and extended instructions score 17249. Random string sorting records 39138, physics scores 3041, and finding prime numbers scores 189. Single-thread performance in PassMark is 4354.

The Core 7 251E cannot be said to win any workload category based on measured data. Its specifications suggest it would compete in heavily multi-threaded scenarios, given its 24 cores and 32 threads, but the database contains no scores to confirm this. The i9-14901E, with 8 cores and 16 threads, has measured results that place it at the 86th percentile, well above the 251E's 50th percentile standing.

For users sorting by recorded performance, the i9-14901E is the only option with evidence. The 251E remains an unmeasured entry in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several foundational traits. Both use Intel Socket 1700, both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, and both have a die size of 257 mm². Cache configurations are identical: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support covers DDR4 and DDR5 on both, with dual-channel buses. Both support ECC memory, use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and integrate UHD Graphics 770. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core counts differ sharply. The Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. This represents a 3x difference in core count and a 2x difference in thread count. The base clock also differs: the 251E runs at 2.10 GHz, the i9-14901E at 2.80 GHz. Both boost to 5.60 GHz.

The codenames point to different design lineages. The 251E uses Bartlett Lake, while the i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The i9-14901E is explicitly in the Core 14th Gen series, whereas the 251E is listed under Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) with no series field. Memory bandwidth is listed as 89.6 GB/s for the 251E, while the i9-14901E has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Release timing differs by roughly six months. The i9-14901E was released on 2024-06-30, and the 251E on 2025-01-12. The i9-14901E has a launch MSRP of $384; the 251E has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers also differ: SRQDUQ657 for the 251E, Q49ESRNJH for the i9-14901E.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors have the same boost clock?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 251E and the Core i9-14901E boost to 5.60 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the 251E at 2.10 GHz and the i9-14901E at 2.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile?

A: The Core i9-14901E is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911. The Core 7 251E is in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting no recorded benchmark data.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Core 7 251E lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901E has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700. They also share the same 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: Both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for anyone selecting between these two processors based on measured performance: the Intel Core i9-14901E. It holds the 86th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 37911, while the Core 7 251E sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded scores. The i9-14901E has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results demonstrating its capability across single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The Core 7 251E offers a larger core count, 24 versus 8, and more threads, 32 versus 16, which could benefit highly parallel workloads if its performance scales accordingly. However, the database contains no evidence of that scaling. The 251E also has a lower base clock, 2.10 GHz versus 2.80 GHz, though both share the same 5.60 GHz boost.

Architecturally, the two are similar in cache, process node, socket, memory support, and integrated graphics. The deciding factors are the core count advantage of the 251E and the verified benchmark dominance of the i9-14901E. The i9-14901E also carries a launch MSRP of $384, while the 251E has no listed launch MSRP.

For workloads where measured results matter, the i9-14901E is the defensible pick. For scenarios where core count might translate into throughput, the 251E remains an option, but only as an unverified one.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 251E | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 24 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | null | Raptor Lake |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | null |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | null | $384 |

| Part number | SRQDUQ657 | Q49ESRNJH |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 86 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 37911 |

The table highlights where the two diverge. Shared traits, including socket, process node, die size, L1/L2/L3 cache, memory support, ECC support, PCIe lanes, integrated graphics, and unlocked multiplier status, are identical and not repeated in this comparison. The i9-14901E leads in clock speed and measured performance, while the 251E leads in core and thread counts.