Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core i9-14901E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA?

A: The Core i9-14901E uses 8 cores with 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 5 has more physical cores, but the Core i9-14901E supports simultaneous multithreading, giving it more threads per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA reaches 5.00 GHz. The base clocks are 2.80 GHz for the Core i9-14901E and 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Q: What are the manufacturing process differences between these two chips?

A: The Core i9-14901E is built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm², fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process from TSMC with a die size of 243 mm² and contains 17,800 million transistors.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core i9-14901E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What are the differences in integrated graphics?

A: The Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. They are different graphics architectures and neither is described as a high-end solution in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901E has ECC memory support enabled, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA does not support ECC memory.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear split between these two Intel desktop processors. The Core i9-14901E delivers a full set of benchmark scores, placing it at the 86th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 37,911. In contrast, the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero. The measured data indicates that the Core i9-14901E is the only one of the two with validated performance results.

For workloads that rely on measured multi-threaded throughput, the Core i9-14901E is the option with recorded data. Its 16 threads and 36 MB of shared L3 cache position it for tasks that scale with thread count. The Core Ultra 5 235TA, while having 14 physical cores, provides no benchmark evidence in the database to support a performance claim.

For users prioritizing ECC memory support, the Core i9-14901E is the choice, as the Core Ultra 5 235TA lacks this feature. The Core i9-14901E also offers broader memory compatibility with both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235TA is limited to DDR5.

For those focused on the newest manufacturing technology, the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, which is a smaller node than the 10 nm process used by the Core i9-14901E. The Core Ultra 5 235TA also has a higher PCIe lane count with 20 lanes compared to 16 lanes on the Core i9-14901E.

The data does not favor the Core Ultra 5 235TA in any measured performance category, simply because no measurements exist for it. The Core i9-14901E has the advantage of verified scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests. The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Core i9-14901E is the processor with proven performance, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA remains unmeasured.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison between these two processors is empty in the database. There are no direct test scores recorded for the Core Ultra 5 235TA, and therefore no wins are registered for either side. Both winsA and winsB are zero.

The Core i9-14901E, however, has a substantial set of individual benchmark results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25,753, and in single-core, it scores 3,635. The Cinebench R20 results are 10,816 for multi-core and 1,526 for single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2,595 multi-core and 366 single-core.

Passmark results for the Core i9-14901E include a multi-thread score of 30,298 and a single-thread score of 4,354. The data compression test yields 288,777, while data encryption scores 18,571. Extended instructions register 17,249, and finding prime numbers scores 189. Floating point math produces 81,089, and integer math reaches 112,736. Physics scores 3,041, and random string sorting scores 39,138.

Since the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark entries, the database cannot produce a direct comparison. The only measurable conclusion is that the Core i9-14901E has verified performance data, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA does not. The nearest rivals for the Core i9-14901E are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37,904 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X with 37,943 and a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 211E with 37,829 and a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 with 37,804 and a delta of 0.3 percent. These deltas are negligible, placing the Core i9-14901E in a tight cluster of comparable average scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several core specifications. The Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.80 GHz for the Core i9-14901E and 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Boost clocks are 5.60 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. Both have a 65 W TDP.

The socket types are different. The Core i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core i9-14901E is a Raptor Lake Refresh part from the Core 14th Gen series, and the Core Ultra 5 235TA is an Arrow Lake part from the Core Ultra Series 2.

The process nodes also differ. The Core i9-14901E is fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235TA is fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and a transistor count of 17,800 million. The Core i9-14901E has no transistor count listed.

Cache configurations differ. The Core i9-14901E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs as well. The Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901E has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Core i9-14901E but not on the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

PCIe lanes are 16 for the Core i9-14901E and 20 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA, both Gen 5. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901E and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU on the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Both are locked multipliers. The release dates are 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901E and 2025-07-28 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a launch MSRP of $269.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between the two is significant. The Core i9-14901E is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core i9 generation with a Raptor Lake Refresh label. The Core Ultra 5 235TA is built on Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Ultra 5 generation.

The manufacturing approach is fundamentally different. The Core i9-14901E uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses a 3 nm process at TSMC, the first clear sign of a foundry shift for this product line. The die size is slightly smaller on the Core Ultra 5 235TA at 243 mm² versus 257 mm², despite the Core Ultra 5 having more cores.

Core organization differs as well. The Core i9-14901E relies on 8 cores with hyperthreading to reach 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores but only 14 threads, indicating no simultaneous multithreading. The L1 cache on the Core Ultra 5 235TA is 192 KB per core, more than double the 80 KB per core on the Core i9-14901E. The L2 cache is also larger per core at 3 MB versus 2 MB. However, the shared L3 cache is smaller on the Core Ultra 5 235TA at 24 MB compared to 36 MB on the Core i9-14901E.

The integrated graphics differ architecturally. The Core i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770, part of the Raptor Lake generation. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU, which belongs to a newer graphics architecture within the Arrow Lake generation.

Memory architecture also diverges. The Core i9-14901E retains support for DDR4 alongside DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA is DDR5-only. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a specified memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which is not listed for the Core i9-14901E. ECC support is present on the Core i9-14901E and absent on the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

PCIe capabilities differ by lane count, with the Core i9-14901E providing 16 Gen 5 lanes and the Core Ultra 5 235TA providing 20 Gen 5 lanes. The part numbers are distinct, Q49ESRNJH for the Core i9-14901E and SRWPP for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 5 235TA is $269, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i9-14901E.