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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 251TE offers triple the core count and double the thread count.

Q: How do their boost clock speeds compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is slightly higher than the Intel Core 7 251TE's boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The base clocks differ more substantially, with the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 7 251TE.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory types with dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the process node for both chips?

A: Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake-R.

Q: How do their integrated graphics compare?

A: Both processors integrate the UHD Graphics 770. The PCIe implementation is also identical, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes (CPU only) on both parts.

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Intel Core 7 251TE was released on 2025-01-12. The Core 7 251TE is the newer product by roughly six months.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Core i9-14901TE are both 10 nm Intel designs on the LGA 1700 socket, but they come from different architectural families. The Core 7 251TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. This architectural split explains the large discrepancy in core counts: the Bartlett Lake part scales to 24 cores and 32 threads, whereas the Raptor Lake-R part tops out at 8 cores and 16 threads.

The die sizes reflect this difference. The Core 7 251TE measures 215 mm², while the i9-14901TE measures 257 mm². Despite having three times the cores, the Bartlett Lake die is smaller, indicating a different core layout and possibly a different mix of performance and efficiency cores. The L2 cache configuration also differs: the Core 7 251TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the i9-14901TE has 2 MB per core. Both share 36 MB of L3 cache, and both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

The i9-14901TE carries the Core 14th Gen series label, while the Core 7 251TE is simply branded as part of the Core 7 family. Both parts use the same integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), the same PCIe lanes (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), and the same memory support (DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel). ECC memory support is present on both. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are listed for the desktop market segment with active production status.

The base clock difference is significant. The i9-14901TE starts at 2.30 GHz, while the Core 7 251TE starts at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks are close, with the i9-14901TE at 5.50 GHz and the Core 7 251TE at 5.40 GHz. The lower base clock on the 24-core chip likely reflects thermal and power management across a much larger core count, despite both parts having a 45 TDP rating.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE is clearly positioned for heavily threaded workloads. With 24 cores and 32 threads, it has the raw parallel throughput advantage. The benchmark data shows it scores 25,518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10,717 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 2,572 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The PassMark multithread score of 30,022 and integer math score of 125,739 further confirm its strength in parallel compute tasks such as rendering, data compression, and scientific simulations.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so its wins cannot be quantified directly. However, the specification data indicates it should be competitive in single-threaded performance. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is higher than the Core 7 251TE's 5.40 GHz, and its larger per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 1.25 MB) can help reduce memory latency for single-threaded code. The i9-14901TE also has a much higher base clock of 2.30 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, which benefits lightly threaded tasks that do not reach boost frequencies.

For workloads that rely on fewer cores, such as legacy applications, single-threaded database queries, or lightly threaded compilers, the i9-14901TE's higher clock speeds and larger per-core cache give it a theoretical edge. The Core 7 251TE dominates any task that can scale across many threads. The data shows the Core 7 251TE achieves a percentile rank of 88 against all CPUs, while the i9-14901TE sits at percentile 50, though that figure reflects the absence of benchmark data rather than a direct measurement.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights the fields where the two processors differ.

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

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

| Series | None listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 24 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.40 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Die size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not listed |

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

| Launch MSRP | $384 | None listed |

| Part number | SRQAXQ5ZG | Q49CSRNJJ |

Both processors share the same socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L3 cache (36 MB shared), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support, PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and TDP (45). Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no standalone benchmark scores recorded. This means a direct numerical comparison of the two parts cannot be constructed from the available data. The Core 7 251TE has a full benchmark suite, while the i9-14901TE has none.

The Core 7 251TE's recorded scores can be examined on their own. In Cinebench R23, it scores 3,602 in single-core and 25,518 in multi-core. The multi-core result is roughly seven times the single-core result, which reflects the scaling across 24 cores and 32 threads. In Cinebench R20, the numbers are 1,512 single-core and 10,717 multi-core. Cinebench R15 shows 362 single-core and 2,572 multi-core.

PassMark results for the Core 7 251TE cover a broader range of workloads. The multithread score is 30,022, while the single-thread score is 3,568. Integer math scores 125,739, and floating point math scores 85,607. Data compression scores 334,399, while data encryption scores 22,176. Extended instructions score 16,974. The physics score is 1,938, and random string sorting scores 39,643. Finding prime numbers scores 140.

The average benchmark score for the Core 7 251TE is 41,650, placing it at the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with an average score of 41,621 (0.1% lower), the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 41,576 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i7-12850HX at 41,779 (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i7-14700T at 41,914 (0.6% higher). These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the Core 7 251TE sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

The i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile of 50 reflects the lack of measured data rather than any actual performance level. The specification sheet shows a lower core count but higher clocks, so its behavior in the same benchmarks would presumably differ substantially from the Core 7 251TE, but no recorded measurements confirm that.

The largest recorded wins for the Core 7 251TE are in throughput-oriented tests. Data compression at 334,399 and integer math at 125,739 are the highest raw scores in its suite. These results indicate strong performance in tasks that use the full core count. The single-thread scores, while lower in absolute terms, place it firmly in the upper range of desktop processors based on the 88th percentile ranking.