Intel Core i9-14900HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900HX dominates the comparison through sheer core count and clock speed. The data shows a 24-core, 32-thread configuration with a 5.80 GHz boost clock, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.50 GHz boost. The HX variant posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30055, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 15616, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4574. Its single-core results are similarly strong: 2181.5 in Cinebench R23, 2204 in Cinebench R20, and 310.5 in Cinebench R15.

The benchmark database records no individual test scores for the 14901TE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it holds the 50th percentile among all CPUs. The 14900HX, by contrast, sits at the 91st percentile with an average benchmark score of 56004. The nearest rivals for the 14900HX include the Intel Core 7 253PQE with an average score of 55919 (0.2% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 with 56273 (minus 0.5%), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 with 56306 (minus 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX with 56555 (minus 1%). The 14900HX effectively trades blows with those processors, sitting within 1% of each. The 14901TE has no rival data recorded, so direct head-to-head metrics cannot be derived from the database.

Because the head-to-head benchmark array is empty and the 14901TE has no recorded scores, the measurable wins all belong to the 14900HX. Its Geekbench multi-core score of 17511 and single-core score of 2330 are the only such figures available in the pack. PassMark results reinforce the pattern: 43778 in multi-thread, 4175 in single-thread, 157375 in integer math, 112273 in floating point math, 539965 in data compression, 32619 in data encryption, 31247 in extended instructions, 60861 in random string sorting, and 193 in find prime numbers. The 14901TE has no equivalent entries, meaning any comparison of these workloads shows the 14900HX ahead by default.

The 14900HX also delivers a physics score of 2638 in PassMark, which is the only physics result in the pack. Its percentile placement at 91 versus the 14901TE at 50 indicates a substantial gap in overall database ranking. The 14900HX outperforms its nearest rivals by a narrow margin, but the 14901TE lacks the data to place it near any comparable processor. The recorded numbers show the 14900HX as the only processor with measurable benchmark output.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture, the 10 nm process node, a 257 mm² die size, and the Intel foundry. Each uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support matches as well: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, and ECC memory support. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770 and use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The core counts diverge sharply. The 14900HX carries 24 cores and 32 threads, while the 14901TE carries 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, 2.20 GHz for the HX and 2.30 GHz for the TE, but boost clocks differ by 0.30 GHz in favor of the HX at 5.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. Thermal design power also differs: 55 W for the HX and 45 W for the TE. The HX has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the TE does not.

Socket and market segment separate the two. The 14900HX uses Intel BGA 1964 and targets the mobile segment. The 14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The codenames reflect this: Raptor Lake-HX for the mobile part and Raptor Lake-R for the desktop part. The generation entries list Raptor Lake-HX Refresh for the HX and Raptor Lake Refresh for the TE.

Release dates differ by roughly six months. The 14900HX launched on 2024-01-07, and the 14901TE launched on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as active production parts. Part numbers differ: SRMXF for the HX and Q49CSRNJJ for the TE. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

The 14901TE has no benchmark records, no average score, and no nearest rivals in the database. Its percentile of 50 suggests a mid-pack standing, but without scores, the architectural similarities do not translate into measured performance equivalence. The HX, by contrast, has a full suite of results and a 91st percentile ranking. The shared cache hierarchy and process node mean the underlying design is the same, but the mobile part uses a much wider core configuration.

The Verdict

The data points clearly to the Intel Core i9-14900HX as the higher-performing part. Every recorded benchmark score belongs to it, and its 91st percentile ranking versus the 50th percentile of the 14901TE shows a wide gap in the database's overall CPU hierarchy. The 14900HX delivers 30055 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 17511 in Geekbench multi-core, and 43778 in PassMark multi-thread. The 14901TE has no recorded scores to compare.

The 14901TE is a desktop processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost, and a 45 W TDP. It supports the same memory types and cache sizes as the HX, but its core count is one-third of the HX's 24 cores. The HX also has a higher boost clock, 5.80 GHz, and an unlocked multiplier. The TE is locked, which limits overclocking flexibility.

For users selecting a processor strictly from the recorded data, the 14900HX is the choice for any workload that benefits from multi-core throughput. Its nearest rivals all sit within 1% in average score: the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at minus 0.5%, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at minus 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at minus 1%. That places the HX in competitive company, but the 14901TE has no such context because no scores exist for it.

The TDP difference matters for platform consideration. The HX draws 55 W versus 45 W for the TE, but the HX is a mobile BGA part while the TE is a desktop LGA 1700 part. Socket compatibility alone separates them in practical use. The mobile segment of the HX and the desktop segment of the TE mean they are not interchangeable. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the 14900HX has the measurable performance advantage, and the 14901TE cannot be assessed beyond its architectural specifications.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 30055 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i9-14900HX and the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz. That is a 0.30 GHz difference in favor of the HX.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i9-14901TE does not.

Q: How do their percentile rankings compare?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX ranks at the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i9-14901TE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins in every measurable category because the database contains no benchmark scores for the 14901TE. The HX records 4574 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 310.5 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 15616 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 2204 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 30055 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, and 2181.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core. Geekbench results add 17511 multi-core and 2330 single-core. PassMark data covers 539965 in data compression, 32619 in data encryption, 31247 in extended instructions, 193 in find prime numbers, 112273 in floating point math, 157375 in integer math, 43778 in multi-thread, 2638 in physics, 60861 in random string sorting, and 4175 in single-thread.

The 14901TE has no scores in any of those tests, so it cannot claim a win in any workload. Its 45 W TDP and 8-core configuration suggest lower power draw and fewer threads, but the database records no performance output to support a specific use case. The HX, with 24 cores and a 5.80 GHz boost, is the only part with data supporting multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads alike.

The nearest rival data for the HX shows it performs within 1% of the Intel Core 7 253PQE, AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX. That context positions the HX as a competitive high-end part. The TE has no rival comparisons, leaving its standing undefined.

For mobile platforms, the HX is the sole option because it uses Intel BGA 1964 and targets the mobile segment. For desktop platforms, the TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The HX also offers an unlocked multiplier, which the TE lacks. The TE's locked multiplier and lower TDP make it a more constrained desktop part on paper, but without benchmark data, no performance conclusion can be drawn.

The recorded data splits cleanly: the 14900HX wins all benchmark categories, holds the higher percentile, and has the higher boost clock. The 14901TE wins only in base clock (2.30 GHz versus 2.20 GHz) and lower TDP (45 W versus 55 W), neither of which is a benchmark result. The HX is the processor with documented performance, and the TE remains a specification-only entry in the database.