Intel Core i3-14100T vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Intel Core i3-14100T and Intel Core i9-14901E are both desktop processors from Intel's Core 14th Gen series, sharing the Raptor Lake architecture and the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Despite these commonalities, the data shows two chips with dramatically different performance profiles: the i9-14901E leads in every single recorded benchmark, while the i3-14100T posts a much lower average benchmark score. The following analysis breaks down the recorded measurements, where each processor excels, and which user profile each part serves according to the data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across all 17 recorded tests. The most decisive margin appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the i9-14901E scores 189 versus 56 for the i3-14100T, a delta of -70.4%. This workload, which stresses integer-heavy calculation loops, reveals the raw computational advantage of the higher-core-count part.

Multi-threaded rendering workloads show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-14901E records 25753 points against 11612 for the i3-14100T, a -54.9% delta. The same -54.9% gap appears in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2595 vs 1170) and Cinebench R20 multi-core (10816 vs 4877). The PassMark multi-thread test follows this exact trend with scores of 30298 and 13662, also a -54.9% delta. This uniformity across different Cinebench versions and the PassMark multi-thread test indicates a scaling pattern tied directly to the core and thread count difference.

The single-core results tell a different story, with a smaller but still decisive gap. The i9-14901E posts 3635 in Cinebench R23 single-core versus 1639 for the i3-14100T, a -54.9% delta. In PassMark single-thread, the i9-14901E scores 4354 while the i3-14100T scores 3498, a -19.7% delta. The single-thread PassMark gap is notably smaller than the Cinebench single-core gap, suggesting the two tests weight different aspects of single-thread performance.

Integer and floating-point math workloads show some of the largest deltas outside of the prime number test. The i9-14901E records 112736 in PassMark integer math versus 40292 for the i3-14100T, a -64.3% delta. Floating point math shows 81089 versus 31379, a -61.3% delta. The PassMark physics test shows 3041 versus 973, a -68% delta, while random string sorting shows 39138 versus 15579, a -60.2% delta.

Encryption and compression tests round out the picture. PassMark data encryption shows 18571 for the i9-14901E against 7881 for the i3-14100T, a -57.6% delta. Data compression shows 288777 versus 152636, a -47.1% delta. Extended instructions show 17249 versus 10414, a -39.6% delta, which is the second-smallest gap in the entire comparison after the PassMark single-thread test.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the degree of its advantage rather than any reversal. The largest deltas, ranging from -61.3% to -70.4%, appear in integer math, floating point math, physics, random string sorting, and prime number finding. These workloads benefit most from the i9-14901E's additional cores, threads, and larger cache allocation.

The smallest delta in the dataset is the -19.7% gap in PassMark single-thread and single-thread tests. This indicates that in lightly threaded workloads, the i3-14100T is comparatively closer to the i9-14901E than in any other category. The i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz boost clock, while lower than the i9-14901E's 5.60 GHz boost clock, still delivers competitive single-thread performance per clock.

The mid-range deltas, between -39.6% and -57.6%, cover extended instructions, data encryption, data compression, and all three Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests. The extended instructions gap at -39.6% is the second smallest overall, suggesting that SIMD-style workloads see a relatively smaller difference than pure integer or physics workloads.

For the i3-14100T, the strongest relative showing comes in the PassMark single-thread category, where the -19.7% delta keeps it within striking distance of the i9-14901E. Its weakest relative showing is in prime number finding at -70.4%, where the core count and cache differences are most punishing.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split between two very different usage profiles. The Intel Core i9-14901E is the choice for workloads that scale with core count, cache size, and clock speed. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and a 5.60 GHz boost clock, produce the highest scores in every recorded test. The average benchmark score of 37911 and the 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirm its position as a high-end desktop part.

The Intel Core i3-14100T, with 4 cores and 8 threads, 12 MB of shared L3 cache, and a 4.40 GHz boost clock, delivers a 71st percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 17648. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i3-13100F with an average score of 17653 and a 0% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE with an average score of 17614 and a 0.2% delta. This places the i3-14100T in a completely different performance tier from the i9-14901E, whose nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943.

For single-thread-focused tasks, the i3-14100T's -19.7% delta in PassMark single-thread is its best result, but the i9-14901E still leads. For any multi-threaded, math-heavy, or data-intensive workload, the i9-14901E's advantage ranges from roughly 40% to over 70%. The i3-14100T suits systems where the lower TDP of 35 watts and the smaller footprint matter more than peak performance, while the i9-14901E suits systems that demand maximum throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher PassMark single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 4354 in PassMark single-thread, while the Intel Core i3-14100T scores 3498, a delta of -19.7% in favor of the i9-14901E.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest delta is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the i9-14901E scores 189 versus 56 for the i3-14100T, a -70.4% delta.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i9-14901E scores 25753, and the i3-14100T scores 11612, a -54.9% delta in favor of the i9-14901E.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-14100T and the Intel Core i9-14901E list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each processor?

A: The i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, and the i3-14100T has an average benchmark score of 17648.

Q: Which processor has the higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The i9-14901E ranks in the 86th percentile, while the i3-14100T ranks in the 71st percentile.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename, but the silicon differs substantially. The i3-14100T uses a 10 nm process node with a die size of 163 mm², while the i9-14901E uses the same 10 nm process node with a larger die size of 257 mm². Both are manufactured by Intel.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. L2 cache differs, with the i3-14100T carrying 1.25 MB per core and the i9-14901E carrying 2 MB per core. L3 cache shows the largest architectural gap: the i3-14100T has 12 MB shared, and the i9-14901E has 36 MB shared.

Integrated graphics also differ. The i3-14100T includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ by several months. The i3-14100T was released on January 7, 2024, and the i9-14901E was released on June 30, 2024. The i3-14100T has a launch MSRP of $134, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i9-14901E. The part numbers also differ: SRMX0 for the i3-14100T and Q49ESRNJH for the i9-14901E.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show the following differences between the two processors. Core count: 4 for the i3-14100T, 8 for the i9-14901E. Thread count: 8 for the i3-14100T, 16 for the i9-14901E. Base clock: 2.70 GHz for the i3-14100T, 2.80 GHz for the i9-14901E. Boost clock: 4.40 GHz for the i3-14100T, 5.60 GHz for the i9-14901E. TDP: 35 watts for the i3-14100T, 65 watts for the i9-14901E.

Die size: 163 mm² for the i3-14100T, 257 mm² for the i9-14901E. L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core for the i3-14100T, 2 MB per core for the i9-14901E. L3 cache: 12 MB shared for the i3-14100T, 36 MB shared for the i9-14901E. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 for the i3-14100T, UHD Graphics 770 for the i9-14901E.

Release date: January 7, 2024 for the i3-14100T, June 30, 2024 for the i9-14901E. Launch MSRP: $134 for the i3-14100T, none recorded for the i9-14901E. Part number: SRMX0 for the i3-14100T, Q49ESRNJH for the i9-14901E.

The specification fields that match include socket (Intel Socket 1700), architecture (Raptor Lake), codename (Raptor Lake-R), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory support (true for both), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), market segment (desktop), production status (active), and multiplier unlocked (false for both).