Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear performance leader in this comparison, winning all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The database shows the Core i9-14901E holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 236V sits at the 75th percentile. The average benchmark score of 37911 for the Core i9-14901E versus 21952 for the Core Ultra 5 236V reflects a substantial overall gap.

The Core i9-14901E is the choice for desktop users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, particularly in integer-heavy workloads and physics simulations. Its 8 cores with 16 threads, combined with a 5.60 GHz boost clock, give it a decisive edge in every recorded test. The Core Ultra 5 236V, with 8 threads and a 4.70 GHz boost clock, targets a completely different segment: mobile devices where the 17 W TDP and compact BGA 2833 socket matter more than raw compute. The data shows this is not a contest of equals, it is a desktop part versus a mobile part, and the desktop part wins every measurable performance category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 threads. Both have 8 cores, but the Core i9-14901E supports simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How large is the cache difference?

A: The Core Ultra 5 236V has a larger L1 cache at 192 KB per core and a larger L2 cache at 2.5 MB per core, compared to 80 KB and 2 MB per core on the Core i9-14901E. However, the Core i9-14901E has a much larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB versus 8 MB on the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 5 236V uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core i9-14901E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The die size for the Core i9-14901E is 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The Core i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC support. The Core Ultra 5 236V's memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard, with no ECC support.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Core i9-14901E has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What are the integrated graphics options?

A: The Core i9-14901E includes Intel UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 236V includes Arc 130V graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct architectural generations from Intel. The Core i9-14901E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The die size measures 257 mm². This is a desktop-oriented design with an Intel Socket 1700.

The Core Ultra 5 236V uses Lunar Lake architecture with the same Lunar Lake codename, part of the Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) generation. It is manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process node. No die size is recorded in the database. This is a mobile-oriented design with an Intel BGA 2833 socket.

The cache hierarchy differs notably between the two. 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 236V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the Lunar Lake part do not compensate for the much smaller L3 in aggregate capacity.

Both processors have 8 cores, but the Core i9-14901E doubles the thread count to 16 through hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 5 236V operates with 8 threads. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are listed as Active in production status.

The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901E versus Arc 130V on the Core Ultra 5 236V. The Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 236V does not. PCIe lane allocation also diverges, with 16 lanes on the desktop part and 4 lanes on the mobile part, both Gen 5.

Specification Differences

The core frequency specifications show a clear separation. The Core i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 236V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power differs dramatically: 65 W for the Core i9-14901E versus 17 W for the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Thread count: 16 versus 8. Socket type: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833. Process node: 10 nm (Intel) versus 3 nm (TSMC). L1 cache per core: 80 KB versus 192 KB. L2 cache per core: 2 MB versus 2.5 MB. L3 cache shared: 36 MB versus 8 MB. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 with ECC versus unknown, motherboard-dependent without ECC. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 4, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 130V. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates: 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901E and 2024-09-23 for the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core i9-14901E wins all 17 recorded benchmarks. The most decisive victory comes in PassMark integer math, where the Core i9-14901E scores 112736 against 38765 for the Core Ultra 5 236V, a 190.8% advantage. This workload reflects the combination of higher clock speeds, hyperthreading, and larger L3 cache.

Physics simulation shows a 102.3% delta, with scores of 3041 versus 1503. Random string sorting yields an 81% advantage, 39138 versus 21628. The PassMark multithread test shows a 64.9% lead, 30298 versus 18375. Cinebench R23 multicore also shows a 64.8% delta, 25753 versus 15628. Cinebench R20 multicore shows the same 64.8% pattern, 10816 versus 6563. Cinebench R15 multicore follows with 2595 versus 1575.

Single-core tests show a smaller but still consistent gap. Cinebench R23 single-core gives the Core i9-14901E a 64.8% lead, 3635 versus 2206. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1526 versus 926, also 64.8%. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 366 versus 222, a 64.9% delta. PassMark single-thread results are closer, 4354 versus 3893, an 11.8% advantage.

Data compression shows a 63.6% lead, 288777 versus 176554. Floating point math shows a 53.7% advantage, 81089 versus 52774. Data encryption shows a 42.3% delta, 18571 versus 13049. Extended instructions show an 11.6% lead, 17249 versus 15451. Find prime numbers shows a 10.5% advantage, 189 versus 171.

The narrowest wins for the Core i9-14901E are in single-thread performance, extended instructions, and prime number finding, all below 12%. The widest wins are in integer math and physics, both above 100%.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901E wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its largest advantages appear in integer math, physics, and random string sorting, workloads that benefit from high thread counts and substantial L3 cache. The 190.8% lead in integer math indicates that this processor is particularly well suited for compilation, data processing, and other integer-heavy desktop tasks. The 102.3% physics advantage suggests strong performance in simulation workloads that scale with parallel execution.

The Core Ultra 5 236V does not win any benchmark, but its design priorities are visible in the data. Its 17 W TDP is a fraction of the 65 W TDP of the Core i9-14901E, making it appropriate for thin-and-light mobile systems where power draw and heat dissipation are primary constraints. The 3 nm TSMC process and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches indicate a focus on efficiency per watt rather than raw throughput. The Arc 130V integrated graphics also suggests a stronger iGPU solution for mobile use, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in this comparison.

The closest contest between the two appears in single-threaded workloads. The 11.8% PassMark single-thread delta and the 10.5% prime number delta show that the Lunar Lake architecture narrows the gap when only one core is active. Still, the Core i9-14901E's higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 4.70 GHz consistently prevails.

For desktop builders, the Core i9-14901E is the only sensible choice from this comparison. It delivers 64.8% higher Cinebench R23 multicore scores and 190.8% higher integer math scores. For mobile system designers, the Core Ultra 5 236V offers 8 cores in a 17 W package with a compact BGA socket, but the performance data shows it cannot match the desktop part in any compute category. The two parts serve different markets, and the benchmark results reflect that split clearly.