Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PE and the Intel Core i9-14901TE present an unusual comparison because the database contains a full benchmark profile for only one of them. The Core 7 253PE has 17 recorded benchmark results, while the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores in our measurements. The head-to-head comparison table is empty, and the win tally shows zero for both parts. This means any direct score comparison is impossible from the recorded data. What can be analyzed is the Core 7 253PE's absolute performance and its position against other CPUs in the database.

The Core 7 253PE posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24880 and a single-core score of 3512. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 10449 multicore and 1475 single-core, while in the older R15 test it scores 2507 multicore and 354 single-core. PassMark results are equally extensive: multithread 29271, single-thread 3955, integer math 114158, floating point math 80870, extended instructions 21806, data compression 339133, data encryption 18385, find prime numbers 138, random string sorting 32777, and physics 1845. Its average benchmark score is 40557, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Because the i9-14901TE lacks any benchmark entries, its average score is 0 and its percentile is 50. The percentile field for the i9-14901TE indicates a mid-table position, but that value cannot be cross-checked against actual recorded scores. The Core 7 253PE, by contrast, has a percentile of 87, meaning it sits above roughly 87 percent of all CPUs tracked. The nearest rivals to the Core 7 253PE confirm its standing. The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40585, which is 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H averages 40518, 0.1 percent higher. The Intel Xeon 6357P averages 40630, 0.2 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H averages 40431, 0.3 percent lower. These four rivals bracket the Core 7 253PE within a narrow 0.5 percent band, showing that its aggregate performance is tightly clustered with those parts.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, are fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel, and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. Both also expose PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, support ECC memory, and ship with locked multipliers. The differences begin with core counts. The Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 2-core and 4-thread advantage for the Core 7 253PE. Base clocks differ as well: the Core 7 253PE runs at 2.50 GHz base, the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz. Both parts boost to 5.50 GHz, so the peak frequency is identical, but the Core 7 253PE starts from a higher base.

Cache configurations also diverge. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache differs. The Core 7 253PE has 33 MB of shared L3, while the i9-14901TE has 36 MB. That gives the i9-14901TE a 3 MB L3 advantage despite having fewer cores. Memory bandwidth is another differentiator: the Core 7 253PE is rated at 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14901TE has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 253PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. TDP ratings also separate them: the Core 7 253PE has a 65 W TDP, the i9-14901TE has a 45 W TDP. The i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename, while the Core 7 253PE is listed under Bartlett Lake with no explicit architecture field. The i9-14901TE has a reported die size of 257 mm², while the Core 7 253PE has no die size recorded. Release timing also differs: the Core 7 253PE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

Without benchmark scores for the i9-14901TE, the win breakdown is one-sided by data availability. The Core 7 253PE wins every category where a measurement exists, simply because it is the only part with recorded numbers. That said, the architecture data provides a qualitative picture for workloads where the i9-14901TE might hold an edge. The i9-14901TE has a larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB versus 33 MB, which can benefit workloads with large working sets that fit into cache. Its 45 W TDP suggests lower power draw, which matters in thermally constrained systems. The UHD Graphics 770 is a higher-tier integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730, so the i9-14901TE likely offers stronger iGPU performance, although no benchmark data confirms this.

The Core 7 253PE counters with more cores and threads, which directly favors heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, and compilation. Its higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 2.30 GHz may improve lightly threaded responsiveness at lower load levels, even though both boost to the same 5.50 GHz ceiling. The Core 7 253PE also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, which is useful for memory-intensive tasks. For multi-core throughput, the Core 7 253PE is the clear choice from the available data. For cache-sensitive single-threaded or lightly threaded tasks, the i9-14901TE's larger L3 could theoretically help, but the absence of benchmarks means that remains speculation.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks of both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core 7 253PE and the Intel Core i9-14901TE boost to 5.50 GHz. Their base clocks differ: 2.50 GHz for the Core 7 253PE and 2.30 GHz for the i9-14901TE.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 253PE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, which is 3 MB less.

Q: Which CPU has better recorded benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE is the only one with recorded benchmark scores. Its average benchmark score is 40557, placing it in the 87th percentile. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 0.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory and expansion?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, and both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. Both also support ECC memory. The Core 7 253PE additionally has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i9-14901TE has none listed.

Q: What are the TDP ratings?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has a TDP of 65 W. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core 7 253PE as the stronger choice for anyone prioritizing multi-threaded performance, given its 10-core, 20-thread configuration, higher base clock, and extensive benchmark scores that place it in the 87th percentile. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24880 and PassMark multithread score of 29271 quantify a level of throughput that the i9-14901TE cannot match in the database because no scores exist for it. The Core 7 253PE also carries a launch MSRP of $384, which is the only pricing information available in the records.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE is the better candidate for a different set of priorities, based strictly on architecture fields. Its 36 MB L3 cache is larger, its 45 W TDP is lower, and its UHD Graphics 770 is a more capable integrated GPU than the UHD Graphics 730. Those attributes suit low-power systems, cache-sensitive workloads, and builds that rely on the iGPU. However, the complete absence of benchmark results for the i9-14901TE means its actual performance is unverified in the database. The 50th percentile value assigned to it is not backed by any recorded test scores.

For users who need proven multi-core muscle, the Core 7 253PE is the only part with data to support it. For users who value lower power consumption and a larger cache, the i9-14901TE has the specifications, but no measured confirmation. The database cannot resolve the comparison beyond that.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PE | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

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

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Architecture | (not listed) | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | (not listed) | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | (not listed) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | (not listed) |

| Part Number | SA4QE | Q49CSRNJJ |