Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the performance class of the Intel Core i9-14901E according to the database?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its average benchmark score is 37911, placing it alongside rivals such as the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (scoring 37904, a 0% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (scoring 37943, a -0.1% delta). The Intel Core 5 211E (scoring 37829, a 0.2% delta) and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (scoring 37804, a 0.3% delta) are also within a fraction of a percent.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300 have any benchmark scores recorded?

A: No. The database contains an empty benchmark array for the Intel Processor 300. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded. The Core i9-14901E, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. This gives the Core i9-14901E four times the cores and four times the threads of the Intel Processor 300.

Q: What are the clock speed specifications for the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The Processor 300 starts with a higher base frequency, but the Core i9-14901E's boost capability is substantially higher.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14901E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor 300 does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two processors include?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710. Both are integrated graphics solutions from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i9-14901E and Intel Processor 300 share the same fundamental Raptor Lake architecture and are both built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and are classified as desktop parts with active production status. However, the two chips diverge significantly in their specific implementations.

The Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Processor 300 uses the Raptor Lake-S codename and belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. This distinction in die design is reflected in the physical sizes: the Core i9-14901E has a die size of 257 mm², while the Intel Processor 300 is smaller at 163 mm².

The most substantial architectural difference lies in the core and cache configuration. The Core i9-14901E provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 provides only 2 cores and 4 threads. This is a fourfold difference in parallel execution resources. The cache hierarchy reflects this disparity. Both processors have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core i9-14901E has 2 MB per core, whereas the Intel Processor 300 has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache shows the largest gap, with the Core i9-14901E offering 36 MB shared across all cores, compared to just 6 MB shared on the Intel Processor 300. This 30 MB difference in shared cache is a major factor in the performance gap for multi-threaded and memory-heavy workloads.

The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both are fabricated by Intel. The power specifications differ, with the Core i9-14901E rated at a 65 W TDP and the Intel Processor 300 at 46 W. Both processors use the same PCIe configuration, supporting Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not officially supported on either part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i9-14901E and the Intel Processor 300. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are recorded as 0. This means a direct comparison using identical test runs is not available from the recorded data.

However, the Core i9-14901E has a comprehensive set of individual benchmark scores that can be examined on their own merits. The Cinebench results show strong multi-threaded performance: the R15 multi-core score is 2595, the R20 multi-core score is 10816, and the R23 multi-core score is 25753. Single-core results in Cinebench are 366 for R15, 1526 for R20, and 3635 for R23.

PassMark results further characterize the Core i9-14901E. The multi-thread score is 30298, and the single-thread score is 4354. Specific workload tests include data compression at 288777, data encryption at 18571, extended instructions at 17249, finding prime numbers at 189, floating point math at 81089, integer math at 112736, physics at 3041, and random string sorting at 39138.

The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded scores in any of these tests. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0 with no rivals in the database. This absence of data prevents any quantitative comparison of workload-specific performance. The only available point of reference is the Core i9-14901E's percentile ranking of 86 against all CPUs, while the Intel Processor 300 is ranked at the 50th percentile. These percentile values indicate that the Core i9-14901E sits well above the median processor in the database, while the Intel Processor 300 sits exactly at the median.

The Core i9-14901E's nearest rivals in the database are all close in average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 matches at 37904 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X is 0.1% behind at 37943, the Intel Core 5 211E is 0.2% ahead at 37829, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 is 0.3% ahead at 37804. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Core i9-14901E performs on par with these four competing processors in aggregate. No such comparison exists for the Intel Processor 300.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the comparison is limited by the lack of recorded benchmarks for the Intel Processor 300. The Intel Core i9-14901E delivers a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with 36 MB of L3 cache positions it as a high-end desktop processor. The Intel Processor 300, with its 2 cores and 4 threads, sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark data available.

For workloads that scale with core count and cache size, the Core i9-14901E is the only option with measurable evidence of capability. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 30298 indicate strong parallel processing performance. The single-thread score of 4354 in PassMark and 3635 in Cinebench R23 also show solid per-core efficiency, supported by a 5.60 GHz boost clock.

The Intel Processor 300, by contrast, offers no recorded scores. Its 2-core, 4-thread layout and 6 MB of L3 cache suggest limited multi-threaded capacity, but the database provides no numbers to confirm this. Its base clock of 3.90 GHz is higher than the Core i9-14901E's 2.80 GHz base, which could benefit lightly threaded tasks, but without boost clock data or benchmark results, this remains speculative from the recorded facts.

The ECC memory support on the Core i9-14901E is a distinguishing feature, as the Intel Processor 300 lacks it. The Core i9-14901E also includes the UHD Graphics 770, a more capable integrated solution than the UHD Graphics 710 found on the Intel Processor 300. Both processors share the same socket, memory type support, and PCIe configuration, making them compatible with similar platforms.

From the data available, the Core i9-14901E is the superior processor for any workload where performance matters. Its benchmark results place it among top-tier desktop CPUs, and its architecture provides substantial resources for both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The Intel Processor 300 is a lower-specification part with fewer cores, less cache, and no recorded performance data. The choice between them, based strictly on the database records, favors the Core i9-14901E for anyone requiring verified performance, while the Intel Processor 300 remains an unquantified entry-level option.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i9-14901E | Intel Processor 300 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 2 |

| Threads | 16 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.80 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | None recorded |

| TDP | 65 W | 46 W |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Raptor Lake-S |

| Generation | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $82 |

| Part Number | Q49ESRNJH | SRN3J |

The two processors share identical values for architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 Lanes CPU only), socket (Intel Socket 1700), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlock status (False).