Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E and Intel Processor 300T sit at opposite ends of the desktop performance spectrum, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that divide clearly. The i9-14901E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753, while the Processor 300T has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. That absence of data means every head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the i9-14901E's measured results.

The i9-14901E posts a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10816 and a single-core score of 1526. In Cinebench R15, it reaches 2595 multi-core and 366 single-core. These scores place the processor in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37911 across all tests.

The nearest rival data shows how tightly grouped the i9-14901E's overall performance is against contemporary competition. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 records an average score of 37904, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943, sitting 0.1 percent ahead. The Intel Core 5 211E posts 37829, 0.2 percent behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, 0.3 percent behind. The i9-14901E effectively trades blows with these processors within a 0.3 percent band, an exceptionally tight cluster for such different architectures.

PassMark results for the i9-14901E show strength across varied workloads. Integer math scores 112736, floating point math scores 81089, and extended instructions score 17249. Data compression hits 288777, while data encryption scores 18571. Find prime numbers scores 189, random string sorting scores 39138, and the multithread test scores 30298. Physics scores 3041, and single-thread performance scores 4354.

The Processor 300T holds a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, but with zero recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 0, there is no measured data to contrast directly. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head testing, and no benchmark entries exist for the 300T to compare against the i9-14901E's extensive test results.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and the 10 nm Intel process node, but they diverge sharply in configuration. The Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i9 generation under the Raptor Lake Refresh family. The Intel Processor 300T uses the Raptor Lake-S codename and belongs to the Intel Processor generation under the Raptor Lake family.

The core counts establish the primary performance gap. The i9-14901E provides 8 cores and 16 threads, a configuration suited to heavily threaded workloads. The Processor 300T provides 2 cores and 4 threads, a minimal setup aimed at basic tasks. Thread counts mirror core counts exactly: 16 threads for the i9-14901E and 4 threads for the 300T.

Clock speeds tell a similar story. The i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, offering a wide frequency range for demanding single-threaded work. The Processor 300T has a base clock of 3.40 GHz but no recorded boost clock, meaning its maximum frequency is not captured in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both processors allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core. L2 cache per core reaches 2 MB on the i9-14901E versus 1.25 MB on the 300T. Shared L3 cache totals 36 MB on the i9-14901E versus 6 MB on the 300T, a sixfold difference that affects how much data can be kept close to the cores.

Die size also differs. The i9-14901E measures 257 mm², while the Processor 300T measures 163 mm². Both use the same 10 nm process and Intel as the foundry.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory support, however, separates them. The i9-14901E supports ECC memory, while the Processor 300T does not. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901E ships with UHD Graphics 770, while the Processor 300T ships with UHD Graphics 710. Both target the desktop market segment and remain in active production.

Power envelopes reflect the performance gap. The i9-14901E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Processor 300T has a TDP of 35 watts. Release dates also differ: the i9-14901E launched on 2024-06-30, while the Processor 300T launched earlier on 2024-01-07. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i9-14901E carries part number Q49ESRNJH, and the 300T carries part number SRN3K.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core i9-14901E perform in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The i9-14901E scores 25753 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10816 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 2595 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. PassMark multithread testing records a score of 30298.

Q: What single-core performance does the i9-14901E achieve?

A: Single-core scores include 3635 in Cinebench R23, 1526 in Cinebench R20, and 366 in Cinebench R15. PassMark single-thread testing records 4354.

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

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Processor 300T, and its average benchmark score is 0. Its percentile ranking of 50 is based on other database criteria, not measured test 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 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The i9-14901E additionally supports ECC memory, while the Processor 300T does not.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Processor 300T includes UHD Graphics 710.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core count: 8 for the i9-14901E versus 2 for the 300T. Thread count: 16 versus 4. Base clock: 2.80 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: 5.60 GHz for the i9-14901E, with no boost clock recorded for the 300T. TDP: 65 watts versus 35 watts.

Cache specifications diverge in L2 and L3. L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the i9-14901E and 1.25 MB on the 300T. Shared L3 cache is 36 MB on the i9-14901E and 6 MB on the 300T. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Die size differs: 257 mm² for the i9-14901E versus 163 mm² for the 300T. ECC memory support is present on the i9-14901E and absent on the 300T. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 710.

Generation and codename differ. The i9-14901E belongs to Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) with codename Raptor Lake-R. The 300T belongs to Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) with codename Raptor Lake-S.

Release dates differ: 2024-06-30 for the i9-14901E and 2024-01-07 for the 300T. The Processor 300T has a launch MSRP of $82, while the i9-14901E has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers differ: Q49ESRNJH for the i9-14901E and SRN3K for the 300T.

Identical specifications include socket (Intel Socket 1700), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), market segment (desktop), production status (active), and multiplier state (locked).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every workload category where measured data exists. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.60 GHz boost clock delivers high multi-threaded throughput, as shown by the 25753 Cinebench R23 multi-core score and the 30298 PassMark multithread score. The 36 MB shared L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache support data-heavy workloads like compression, where it scores 288777 in PassMark data compression. Integer math at 112736 and floating point math at 81089 indicate strong computational throughput for both integer-heavy and floating-point-heavy tasks.

The 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs places the i9-14901E in the upper tier of desktop processors. Its nearest rivals all score within 0.3 percent of its average, meaning it competes directly with the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X, the Intel Core 5 211E, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132. The i9-14901E also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the 300T, which may matter for stability-sensitive workloads.

The Intel Processor 300T wins in efficiency-oriented metrics. Its 35 watt TDP is lower than the i9-14901E's 65 watts, and its 2-core, 4-thread layout with a 3.40 GHz base clock consumes less power by design. The 163 mm² die size is smaller than the 257 mm² i9-14901E, and the 6 MB shared L3 cache reflects a lighter cache hierarchy appropriate for basic desktop duties. The 300T also carries a launch MSRP of $82, though pricing comparisons fall outside the recorded performance data.

The 300T's UHD Graphics 710 provides integrated display output, as does the i9-14901E's UHD Graphics 770. The 770 tier is higher in the integrated graphics lineup, which may offer better media or display capabilities, though no specific graphics benchmarks are recorded for either processor.

For workloads that fit within 2 cores and 4 threads, the 300T's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz could offer competitive responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks, but the absence of a recorded boost clock and zero benchmark scores leave that unverified. The i9-14901E's 5.60 GHz boost clock gives it a clear frequency advantage in single-threaded scenarios, confirmed by its 4354 PassMark single-thread score.

The database records no head-to-head benchmark wins for either processor, and the 300T has no measured scores to claim any workload victory. The i9-14901E's extensive benchmark results establish it as the performance leader across every tested category. The 300T's advantages lie in lower TDP, smaller die size, earlier release date, and a launch MSRP, all factors outside the benchmark score comparisons.