Intel Core i9-14900T vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core i9-14900T, which takes 13 of the 17 recorded tests. The most decisive victories come in data compression and encryption workloads. In PassMark data compression, the i9-14900T scores 436066 against 288777 for the i9-14901E, a 51% advantage. Data encryption shows a 45.7% gap, with scores of 27062 versus 18571. These are the largest deltas in the entire comparison, indicating that the 14900T's additional cores provide a substantial edge in workloads that scale well with parallel execution.

Extended instruction throughput follows the same pattern. The 14900T scores 23660 in PassMark extended instructions, which is 37.2% ahead of the 14901E's 17249. Random string sorting also favors the 14900T by 26.4%, with scores of 49484 and 39138 respectively. Integer math shows a 22.5% lead for the 14900T (138149 versus 112736), while floating-point math has a narrower but still meaningful 14.3% gap (92699 versus 81089).

The Cinebench suite paints a consistent picture across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 14900T scores 30803 versus 25753 for the 14901E, a 19.6% advantage. The same delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (12937 versus 10816) and Cinebench R15 multi-core (3104 versus 2595). Single-core Cinebench results show nearly identical margins: R23 single-core is 4348 versus 3635 (19.6%), R20 single-core is 1826 versus 1526 (19.7%), and R15 single-core is 438 versus 366 (19.7%). PassMark multithread also lands at 19.6% in favor of the 14900T, with scores of 36239 and 30298.

The i9-14901E claims four wins, and they are concentrated in specific workloads. The largest is PassMark physics, where the 14901E scores 3041 against 2245 for the 14900T, a 26.2% reversal. Prime number finding also goes to the 14901E, scoring 189 versus 164, a 13.2% edge. Single-thread performance is the other area of 14901E strength: PassMark single thread shows 4354 for the 14901E against 4016 for the 14900T, a 7.8% lead in both recorded single-thread entries.

These results indicate that the 14900T dominates in throughput-oriented tasks, while the 14901E shows advantages in physics simulation, prime number calculation, and single-threaded execution. The average benchmark score for the 14900T is 51015, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 14901E averages 37911 and sits in the 86th percentile.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The foundry is Intel for both. They share the same cache hierarchy: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both have ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is identical at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 unit. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configuration is where the two diverge sharply. The 14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the 14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a 16-core and 16-thread difference, which explains the wide multi-threaded gaps in the benchmark data. Clock speeds also differ. The 14900T has a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 14901E starts higher at 2.80 GHz base but boosts only slightly higher to 5.60 GHz. The power envelope is inverted relative to core count: the 14900T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the 14901E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Release timing differs as well. The 14900T launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $549. The 14901E launched later on 2024-06-30 and has no recorded MSRP in the database. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and carry the "Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" generation label. The part numbers are SRN3U for the 14900T and Q49ESRNJH for the 14901E. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The data directs a straightforward choice based on workload type. The 14900T is the stronger processor for any task that uses multiple cores. Its 24 cores and 32 threads deliver a 19.6% to 51% advantage across Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark multithread, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating-point math, and random string sorting. The 19.6% delta repeats across all three Cinebench multi-core versions and PassMark multithread, indicating a consistent scaling pattern rather than a benchmark-specific artifact.

The 14901E wins in four specific areas: physics simulation (26.2% ahead), prime number finding (13.2% ahead), and single-thread performance (7.8% ahead). Its higher base clock of 2.80 GHz versus 1.10 GHz likely contributes to these results, as does its lower core count, which reduces contention in lightly threaded workloads. The 14901E also consumes 65 watts versus 35 watts for the 14900T, a notable difference given the 14900T's higher overall throughput.

For users running render workloads, compression tasks, encryption, or any parallel compute, the 14900T is the clear choice from the recorded data. For users running physics simulations, prime number calculations, or applications that depend heavily on single-thread speed, the 14901E shows a measurable advantage. The 14900T also holds a higher percentile ranking (90th versus 86th) and a higher average benchmark score (51015 versus 37911), placing it above the 14901E in overall standing.

The 14900T's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13850HX (0.5% lower average score), the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T (0.6% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (0.6% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (1.1% lower). The 14901E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (0.1% higher), the Intel Core 5 211E (0.2% lower), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.3% lower). These positioning data confirm that both processors sit in competitive tiers, but the 14900T operates at a higher performance class overall.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark data compression, where the 14900T scores 436066 against 288777, a 51% advantage.

Q: Does the 14901E win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the 14901E wins PassMark physics (3041 versus 2245, a 26.2% lead), PassMark find prime numbers (189 versus 164, a 13.2% lead), and PassMark single thread (4354 versus 4016, a 7.8% lead in both recorded entries).

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The 14900T has a TDP of 35 watts. The 14901E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 14900T and the 14901E have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The 14900T boosts to 5.50 GHz. The 14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher.

Where Each One Wins

The 14900T wins in 13 of the 17 recorded benchmarks. Its wins span every Cinebench test (R15, R20, R23, both single and multi-core), with margins consistently around 19.6% to 19.7%. In PassMark workloads, the 14900T leads in data compression (51%), data encryption (45.7%), extended instructions (37.2%), floating-point math (14.3%), integer math (22.5%), multithread (19.6%), and random string sorting (26.4%). These are all workloads that benefit from the 24-core, 32-thread configuration. The 14900T also has the higher average benchmark score at 51015 and the higher percentile rank at 90.

The 14901E wins in 4 of the 17 benchmarks. PassMark physics is its strongest result, with a 26.2% margin (3041 versus 2245). This suggests the 14901E's higher base clock of 2.80 GHz and lower core count allow for better performance in physics simulation tasks that may not scale linearly with core count. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 13.2% edge (189 versus 164), indicating an advantage in sequential integer operations. PassMark single thread shows a 7.8% lead (4354 versus 4016), confirming that the 14901E delivers faster single-threaded execution despite its lower core count. The 14901E also has a higher boost clock at 5.60 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, which supports its single-thread strength.

The division is clean: the 14900T wins all multi-threaded throughput tests and the 14901E wins the physics, prime number, and single-thread tests. Users who prioritize parallel compute should follow the 14900T's 13 wins. Users who prioritize physics simulation or single-thread speed should follow the 14901E's 4 wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, base clock, boost clock, TDP, release date, launch MSRP, and part number. The 14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the 14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 14900T has a base clock of 1.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The 14900T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the 14901E has a TDP of 65 watts. The 14900T launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $549; the 14901E launched on 2024-06-30 with no recorded MSRP. The part numbers are SRN3U for the 14900T and Q49ESRNJH for the 14901E.

All other recorded specifications are identical. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, and the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are built on the 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus and ECC. Both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, a locked multiplier, Active production status, and the Desktop market segment.