Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E and Intel Core i9-14901TE share the same core architecture, but the benchmark database contains a complete set of measurements for the 14901E and no recorded scores for the 14901TE. The 14901E posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and a single-core score of 3635. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 10816 and the single-core result is 1526. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2595 multi-core and 366 single-core.

PassMark results for the 14901E cover a broad range of workloads. The multithread score is 30298, while the single-thread score is 4354. Integer math reaches 112736, floating point math reaches 81089, and extended instructions score 17249. Data compression scores 288777, data encryption scores 18571, and random string sorting scores 39138. The find prime numbers test returns 189, and the physics test returns 3041.

Because the 14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores, direct head-to-head comparisons are impossible from the database. The 14901E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911. Its closest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with 37943 and a delta of negative 0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 211E with 37829 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with 37804 and a delta of 0.3 percent. These deltas indicate the 14901E performs within a narrow band of these competitors, slightly behind the Ryzen 7 9700X and slightly ahead of the Core 5 211E and the Ryzen AI Embedded P132.

The 14901TE holds the 50th percentile rank, but with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed, the database treats it as unmeasured. Any performance comparison between the two parts must rely on architectural differences rather than recorded test results.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. They are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². Each chip delivers 8 cores and 16 threads. The cache layout is identical: 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support. Each uses Intel Socket 1700 and integrates UHD Graphics 770. Both have Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The primary architectural difference lies in clock speeds. The 14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The 14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The 14901E runs at a higher base frequency by 0.50 GHz and a higher boost frequency by 0.10 GHz. This clock advantage translates directly into higher potential throughput for the 14901E in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, assuming identical thermal and power conditions.

Thermal design power differs as well. The 14901E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the 14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The lower TDP of the 14901TE indicates a more power-constrained design, which likely explains the reduced clock speeds. The 14901TE trades peak performance for lower power draw, making it suited for environments where heat dissipation and energy consumption are limiting factors. The 14901E uses the additional thermal headroom to sustain higher clocks across all cores.

Both chips were released on the same date, 2024-06-30, and both have active production status. They share the same market segment, desktop, and the same generation label, Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The part numbers differ: Q49ESRNJH for the 14901E and Q49CSRNJJ for the 14901TE. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core i9-14901E for any workload where raw processing speed matters. Its higher base and boost clocks, combined with a 65 watt TDP, indicate it can maintain higher sustained performance than the 14901TE. The 14901E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4354, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 37911 puts it in the same performance class as the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X and the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, with no benchmark scores in the database, cannot be quantified in terms of actual performance. Its 50th percentile rank is a placeholder rather than a measured result. The 45 watt TDP and lower clocks suggest a design aimed at power-sensitive deployments, but the absence of test data means no performance claims can be made from the database. The 14901TE is the appropriate selection only when the 65 watt power envelope of the 14901E is unacceptable. The 14901E is the correct choice for users who need the highest possible throughput and can accommodate the higher TDP.

The 14901E also offers a clear advantage in single-thread performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3635 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4354. These results indicate strong responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. The 14901TE, by virtue of its lower boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.60 GHz, would be expected to trail in such workloads, though the exact margin is unmeasured.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiating factor. Both support the same memory types, PCIe lanes, and integrated graphics. The decision rests entirely on clock speeds and TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in four recorded specification fields: base clock, boost clock, TDP, and part number.

| Field | Intel Core i9-14901E | Intel Core i9-14901TE |

|---|---|---|

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 2.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Part Number | Q49ESRNJH | Q49CSRNJJ |

All other specifications are identical. Both have 8 cores, 16 threads, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 36 MB L3 shared, DDR4 and DDR5 support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, desktop market segment, active production status, and a release date of 2024-06-30.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz.

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

A: The 14901E boosts up to 5.60 GHz, and the 14901TE boosts up to 5.50 GHz, a difference of 0.10 GHz.

Q: How do the TDP values compare?

A: The 14901E has a TDP of 65 watts, and the 14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Are the cache sizes the same?

A: Yes, both have 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the 14901TE?

A: No, the database lists no benchmark scores for the 14901TE, while the 14901E has a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results.