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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for this pair, and the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores or average score. The Intel Core i9-14900T, by contrast, has a comprehensive set of measurements across Cinebench and Passmark suites. In Cinebench R23, the i9-14900T records a multicore score of 30803 and a singlecore score of 4348. In Cinebench R20, it scores 12937 multicore and 1826 singlecore, while Cinebench R15 shows 3104 multicore and 438 singlecore. Passmark results include a multithread score of 36239, single thread score of 4016, integer math of 138149, floating point math of 92699, data compression of 436066, data encryption of 27062, extended instructions of 23660, find prime numbers of 164, physics of 2245, and random string sorting of 49484. The average benchmark score for the i9-14900T is 51015, placing it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of 0, which indicates no measured performance data exists for it. Direct wins cannot be assigned to either processor in head-to-head comparisons because the measurements are absent for the 14901TE.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, codename Raptor Lake-R, and belong to the Core 14th Gen series with the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both use a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The socket is identical: Intel Socket 1700. However, the core configurations differ substantially. The i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds also diverge: the i9-14900T runs at 1.10 GHz, whereas the i9-14901TE runs at 2.30 GHz. Both have a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with the i9-14900T rated at 35 watts and the i9-14901TE at 45 watts. Cache layouts are identical per core: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support matches as well, with DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only for both. Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i9-14900T carries the part number SRN3U and was released on 2024-01-07, while the i9-14901TE carries part number Q49CSRNJJ and was released on 2024-06-30. The i9-14900T has a launch MSRP of $549; the i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Are the boost clocks the same?

A: Yes, both processors boost to 5.50 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the i9-14900T at 1.10 GHz and the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each?

A: The i9-14900T has a TDP of 35 watts, and the i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory.

Q: How do the benchmark scores compare?

A: The i9-14900T has an average benchmark score of 51015 and ranks at the 90th percentile. The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 0, ranking at the 50th percentile.

Q: Are the integrated graphics identical?

A: Yes, both processors use UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: the i9-14900T has 24 cores versus 8 cores for the i9-14901TE. Thread count: 32 versus 16. Base clock: 1.10 GHz versus 2.30 GHz. TDP: 35 watts versus 45 watts. Release date: 2024-01-07 versus 2024-06-30. Part number: SRN3U versus Q49CSRNJJ. Launch MSRP: $549 for the i9-14900T, with no recorded value for the i9-14901TE. Benchmark availability: the i9-14900T has 16 recorded benchmark scores, while the i9-14901TE has none. Average benchmark score: 51015 versus 0. Percentile vs all CPUs: 90 versus 50. Nearest rivals exist only for the i9-14900T, including the Intel Core i7-13850HX with an average score of 50761 and a delta of 0.5%, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T with an average score of 51310 and a delta of -0.6%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT with an average score of 50718 and a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 with an average score of 50448 and a delta of 1.1%. The i9-14901TE has no nearest rivals recorded. All other specifications, including cache hierarchy, memory support, PCIe lanes, integrated graphics, socket, architecture, process node, die size, ECC support, and multiplier state, are identical between the two.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates a clear distinction between these two processors. The Intel Core i9-14900T delivers measured performance across every benchmark category, with an average score of 51015 and a 90th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals cluster closely: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T is 0.6% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT is 0.6% behind, the Intel Core i7-13850HX is 0.5% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 is 1.1% behind. These small deltas place the i9-14900T in a tightly competitive performance band. The i9-14901TE has no benchmark results, no average score, and no rival comparisons, so the database offers no evidence of its performance characteristics. The i9-14900T also leads in core and thread counts, with 24 cores and 32 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads, and it carries a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 45 watts. The i9-14901TE has a higher base clock of 2.30 GHz versus 1.10 GHz, but both share the same 5.50 GHz boost clock. For any workload where multicore throughput matters, the i9-14900T is the only option with substantiated results. The i9-14901TE may appeal in scenarios where the higher base clock is relevant, but without recorded measurements, its actual capability cannot be assessed from the database. The i9-14900T is the processor with verified data, a higher percentile ranking, and a substantially larger core count. The i9-14901TE remains an unmeasured entry with no performance claims in the database.