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

The Verdict

The data in the database places the Intel Core i9-14900KS in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 81127. This places it alongside the Intel Xeon w5-3535X, which scores 81115, and the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX, which scores 81103, both with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 trails by 0.5 percent with a score of 80762, and the Intel Xeon 638 also trails by 0.5 percent with a score of 80723. These are the closest rivals recorded, and the i9-14900KS matches or slightly exceeds all of them in aggregate performance.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile position with an average benchmark score of zero. The database contains no recorded benchmark results for this processor, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly to the i9-14900KS. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, with a TDP of 45 watts. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads, a base clock of 3.20 GHz, and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz, with a TDP of 150 watts.

For workloads that appear in the measured benchmarks, the i9-14900KS is the only one of the two with data supporting any conclusion. The recorded scores show strong multi-core and single-core results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The i9-14901TE is a lower-power part, and the available facts confirm it has fewer cores, a lower base clock, and a lower boost clock. No benchmark scores exist for it, so any selection must rely on the architectural and power differences documented in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series and use the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. They share the same 10 nm process node from Intel, the same 257 mm² die size, and the same Intel Socket 1700. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, and both include ECC memory support. Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support is also the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core counts differ sharply. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache hierarchy is identical on a per-core basis: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Because the i9-14900KS has three times the cores, its total L2 capacity is larger, although the database does not record a total L2 figure. The shared L3 is the same 36 MB on both parts.

Clock speeds also differ. The i9-14900KS has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz. The i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The difference in boost clock is 0.7 GHz, and the difference in base clock is 0.9 GHz. The TDP gap is substantial: 150 watts versus 45 watts. This indicates the i9-14901TE is designed for a much lower power envelope, while the i9-14900KS is a high-power, high-clock part.

The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it allows clock adjustment. The i9-14901TE has a locked multiplier. The i9-14900KS has a launch MSRP of $689. The i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP. The i9-14900KS was released on 2024-03-13, and the i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status, and both are Desktop market segment parts.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14900KS wins in every category where benchmark data exists. Its recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 50995, and its single-core score is 7199. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 21417, and the single-core score is 3023. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 5140, and the single-core score is 725. Geekbench multi-core is 23931, and single-core is 2692. These numbers indicate strong performance in rendering, encoding, and general productivity workloads.

Passmark results reinforce this pattern. The i9-14900KS scores 803368 in data compression, 47717 in data encryption, 45524 in extended instructions, 153975 in floating point math, 212644 in integer math, and 60012 in multithread. The single-thread Passmark score is 4815. The physics score is 3381, and random string sorting is 89789. The find prime numbers score is 244. These cover a wide range of computational tasks, from memory-bound operations to arithmetic-heavy code.

The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. In the database, its wins field is zero, and the head-to-head benchmark list is empty. The only meaningful comparison available is architectural. The i9-14901TE uses 45 watts, which is 105 watts less than the i9-14900KS. For systems with strict power limits or thermal constraints, the i9-14901TE may be preferable, but the database provides no measured performance to confirm that trade-off. The i9-14900KS is the only part with evidence of capability in the recorded tests.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14900KS compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The i9-14900KS has an average benchmark score of 81127, which is 12 points above the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115 and 24 points above the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103, both with a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and Intel Xeon 638 both sit 0.5 percent behind, with scores of 80762 and 80723 respectively.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the i9-14901TE. Its average benchmark score is zero, and its percentile rank is 50. This means no measured performance data exists for it in the database.

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

A: The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i9-14900KS has triple the core count and double the thread count of the i9-14901TE.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The i9-14900KS has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz. The i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i9-14900KS is faster in both metrics, with a 0.9 GHz higher base clock and a 0.7 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Is there a difference in power consumption?

A: Yes. The i9-14900KS has a TDP of 150 watts, while the i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The i9-14901TE consumes 105 watts less at its rated TDP.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both include ECC memory support and integrated UHD Graphics 770.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the wins fields are zero for both. This means there are no direct measured comparisons available.

The i9-14900KS has a full set of standalone benchmarks. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995 is a strong result for heavily threaded workloads. The single-core score of 7199 indicates high per-thread performance as well. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 21417 and single-core is 3023. In Cinebench R15, multi-core is 5140 and single-core is 725. These scores, taken together, show consistent strength across generations of the Cinebench test.

Geekbench results follow the same pattern. The multi-core score is 23931, and the single-core score is 2692. Passmark tests add more detail. Data compression at 803368 is the highest recorded score across all Passmark tests for this processor. Integer math at 212644 and floating point math at 153975 both show strong arithmetic capability. Extended instructions score 45524, and data encryption scores 47717. Multithread performance is 60012, while single-thread performance is 4815. Random string sorting is 89789, physics is 3381, and find prime numbers is 244.

The i9-14901TE has no scores in any of these tests. Without recorded data, the only available statements about its performance come from its specifications. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.30 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The cache layout is the same per core as the i9-14900KS, with 80 KB L1, 2 MB L2, and 36 MB shared L3. The TDP of 45 watts is one-third of the i9-14900KS rating.

The nearest rival comparison applies only to the i9-14900KS. The Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX match it within 0 percent delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and Intel Xeon 638 trail by 0.5 percent. These deltas indicate that the i9-14900KS sits at the top of a tight cluster of high-performance processors. No such comparison exists for the i9-14901TE, as its rival list is empty.

The percentile data confirms the divide. The i9-14900KS ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i9-14901TE ranks in the 50th percentile, but this figure is based on no measured scores, so it reflects the lack of data rather than a tested outcome. The i9-14900KS also holds a launch MSRP of $689, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

The i9-14900KS has an unlocked multiplier, and the i9-14901TE is locked. Both use the same 10 nm process, the same 257 mm² die, and the same Raptor Lake architecture. The release dates differ by roughly three months, with the i9-14900KS appearing on 2024-03-13 and the i9-14901TE on 2024-06-30. Both are active products in the desktop segment, and both use the same socket, memory support, integrated graphics, and PCIe configuration.

In the absence of head-to-head results, the i9-14900KS is the only processor with measurable wins. Its benchmark scores cover multi-core rendering, single-core responsiveness, data compression, encryption, mathematical operations, and memory-bound sorting tasks. The i9-14901TE cannot be credited with any measured win because no test data exists. The architectural facts show it is a lower-power, lower-clock, fewer-core part, but the database does not record how those specifications translate into real performance.