Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i9-14901E and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is decisive in most disciplines. Out of 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Core i9-14901E claims 16 wins, while the Core Ultra 7 268V takes a single narrow victory. The largest margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the i9-14901E scores 112736 against 42669, a delta of 164.2%. That result indicates a fundamental throughput advantage in arithmetic-heavy workloads.

Cinebench results reinforce the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i9-14901E posts 25753 versus 10653 for the Ultra 7 268V, a 141.7% advantage. Single-core Cinebench R23 also favors the desktop part, with 3635 versus 1921, a 89.2% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 10816 against 6887, a 57% delta, and the R20 single-core result matches that same 57% gap at 1526 versus 972. Even the R15 tests, which use shorter workloads, show a 60.6% multi-core gap (2595 versus 1616) and a 24.9% single-core gap (366 versus 293).

PassMark workloads tell a similar story. Data compression scores 288777 for the i9-14901E against 181443 for the Ultra 7 268V, a 59.2% delta. Data encryption shows 18571 versus 13779, a 34.8% lead. Extended instructions land at 17249 versus 15323, a more modest 12.6% advantage. Floating point math reaches 81089 versus 57628, a 40.7% gap. Multithread performance sits at 30298 versus 19297, a 57% delta. Physics scores 3041 versus 1617, an 88.1% margin. Random string sorting favors the i9-14901E at 39138 versus 22416, a 74.6% delta.

The single PassMark test won by the Ultra 7 268V is find prime numbers, where it scores 192 against 189, a 1.6% edge. That is a narrow result and the only recorded case where the mobile chip leads. In single-thread PassMark, the i9-14901E still wins, 4354 versus 4051, but the 7.5% margin is the smallest of its victories outside the prime number test.

Average benchmark scores place the two parts far apart. The i9-14901E records an average of 37911, while the Ultra 7 268V averages 20897. The percentile ranking reflects that: the i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Ultra 7 268V sits at the 74th. The nearest rivals for the i9-14901E include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 (-0.1%), the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 (0.2%), and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 (0.3%). The Ultra 7 268V, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE at 20900, the Intel Core i5-12600T at 20917 (-0.1%), the AMD EPYC 7J13 at 20845 (0.2%), and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U at 20826 (0.3%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design lineages. The Intel Core i9-14901E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R update. Its process node is listed as 10 nm, fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V belongs to Core Ultra Series 2, using Lunar Lake architecture, and is fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm node. Die size for the Ultra 7 268V is not recorded.

Core counts match at 8 cores each, but thread counts differ. The i9-14901E supports 16 threads, meaning simultaneous multithreading is enabled. The Ultra 7 268V supports only 8 threads, one per core. That difference directly explains much of the multi-core benchmark gap, especially in Cinebench R23 where the i9-14901E leads by 141.7%.

Cache hierarchies also differ significantly. The i9-14901E uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 268V uses 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3. Despite having a larger per-core L1 and L2, the Lunar Lake part has a much smaller shared L3 pool, which may limit data residency for large working sets.

Clock speeds separate the two as well. The i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Ultra 7 268V has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power is also distinct: the desktop chip carries a 65 W TDP, while the mobile chip is rated at 17 W. That power envelope difference is substantial and reflects the intended usage context.

Memory support diverges. The i9-14901E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 268V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory is supported on the i9-14901E but not on the Ultra 7 268V. PCIe lanes also differ: the i9-14901E provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra 7 268V provides Gen 5 with 4 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 268V uses Arc 140V. Sockets are incompatible: the desktop chip uses Intel Socket 1700, and the mobile chip uses Intel BGA 2833. Market segments reflect that: the i9-14901E is classified as Desktop, and the Ultra 7 268V is classified as Mobile. Release dates are close, with the i9-14901E listed as 2024-06-30 and the Ultra 7 268V as 2024-09-23.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901E wins across nearly every measured workload. Its strongest relative advantages appear in integer math (164.2% over the Ultra 7 268V) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (141.7%). Those results point to heavy parallel number crunching as the clearest strength. The physics test also shows a large gap at 88.1%, and random string sorting at 74.6% indicates strong memory and core scaling behavior.

The i9-14901E also holds a comfortable lead in floating point math at 40.7%, data compression at 59.2%, and data encryption at 34.8%. Multi-threaded PassMark comes in at 57% ahead. Even in single-thread workloads, where mobile parts often narrow the gap, the i9-14901E leads by 7.5% in PassMark single-thread and by 89.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core. The single-core Cinebench result is notable because it shows the desktop chip's boost clock advantage translating directly into rendering performance.

The Ultra 7 268V wins only the PassMark find prime numbers test, with a 1.6% margin. That workload is known to be sensitive to certain instruction sequences and memory latency patterns, but the advantage is small. In the broader picture, the Ultra 7 268V does not win any rendering, compression, encryption, or math tests.

The average benchmark score gap is stark. At 37911 versus 20897, the i9-14901E delivers roughly 81% higher average performance. The percentile difference, 86th versus 74th, places the two chips in different performance tiers among all recorded CPUs. The nearest rival comparison reinforces this: the i9-14901E trades places with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X within fractions of a percent, while the Ultra 7 268V sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE and the Intel Core i5-12600T.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core i9-14901E is the stronger processor in nearly all performance categories. Any workload that relies on multi-threaded throughput, integer math, compression, encryption, or physics simulation will see substantially higher scores on the i9-14901E. The 16-thread configuration, larger 36 MB L3 cache, and higher 5.60 GHz boost clock combine to deliver results that the Ultra 7 268V cannot match in these tests.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V is not without a role. Its 17 W TDP and 3 nm TSMC process indicate a design focused on power efficiency and mobility. The BGA 2833 socket and Mobile market segment confirm that this is a laptop-class part. For users selecting a processor for a desktop system with Socket 1700 and a 65 W envelope, the i9-14901E is the appropriate choice based on the benchmark record.

The single win for the Ultra 7 268V in find prime numbers does not alter the overall assessment. A 1.6% margin in one specialized test is not enough to offset losses of 57% to 164.2% in major workloads. The average score of 20897 places the Ultra 7 268V in a different performance class entirely, closer to the Intel Core i5-12600T than to the i9-14901E's rivals.

For any application where the CPU's raw compute output is the limiting factor, the i9-14901E is the clear pick. For a low-power mobile platform where the 17 W envelope and integrated Arc 140V graphics are relevant, the Ultra 7 268V exists to serve that narrower purpose. The benchmark data does not suggest any scenario where the Ultra 7 268V outperforms the i9-14901E in the recorded tests, apart from the isolated prime number result.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E averages 37911, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V averages 20897.

Q: How many threads does each processor support?

A: The i9-14901E supports 16 threads across 8 cores, while the Ultra 7 268V supports 8 threads across 8 cores.

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

A: The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the i9-14901E scores 112736 versus 42669, a 164.2% difference.

Q: Did the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it won the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 192 versus 189, a 1.6% advantage.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The i9-14901E has a 65 W TDP, and the Ultra 7 268V has a 17 W TDP.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No, the i9-14901E uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 7 268V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i9-14901E | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | Depends on motherboard |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 4 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc 140V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-09-23 |