Intel Core i9-14901E vs Intel Processor U300L Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E holds every recorded benchmark win in this comparison. The database shows the i9-14901E producing scores across all 17 measured tests, while the Intel Processor U300L has no recorded benchmarks at all. This is not a close contest in any measured category; the i9-14901E dominates the entire benchmark suite.

The i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile among all CPUs in the database, placing it well above the median. The U300L, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile, exactly at the halfway mark of all recorded processors. The i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911, while the U300L has no recorded average score due to the absence of benchmark data.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the i9-14901E provides context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, a delta of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943, which is 0.1 percent behind the i9-14901E. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829, putting it 0.2 percent ahead of the i9-14901E. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, 0.3 percent ahead. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the i9-14901E performs essentially at parity with a tight cluster of modern mid-range and upper-mid-range parts, despite carrying the Core i9 label.

The U300L has no nearest rivals listed in the database, so no comparative performance context exists for it. Its 50th percentile placement, however, indicates it lands in the middle of the field based on the aggregate data available for all CPUs.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture and are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, while the U300L uses Raptor Lake-PS. Both fit the Intel Socket 1700.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads, a classic 8-core, 16-thread arrangement. The U300L has 5 cores and 6 threads, which indicates a hybrid configuration with fewer total threads than cores would suggest if all cores were multithreaded; the data simply records 5 cores and 6 threads. The i9-14901E runs at a 2.80 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.60 GHz. The U300L runs at a 1.20 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.40 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. Both share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache on the i9-14901E is 2 MB per core, while the U300L has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is the largest gap: the i9-14901E has 36 MB shared, while the U300L has 8 MB shared. That is a 28 MB difference in the last-level cache.

The i9-14901E supports ECC memory; the U300L does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The PCI Express connectivity differs: the i9-14901E uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the U300L uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the U300L includes UHD Graphics 48EU. The die size for the i9-14901E is 257 mm²; the U300L has no recorded die size.

Power characteristics are not directly part of the architecture, but the recorded TDP values are 65 for the i9-14901E and 15 for the U300L. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The i9-14901E is classified as a Desktop part, while the U300L is classified as Mobile, even though both use Socket 1700.

The release dates differ by a few months. The U300L was released in April 2024, while the i9-14901E followed in June 2024. Both are currently active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The i9-14901E has a full set of individual benchmark scores, while the U300L has an empty benchmarks array. Without direct comparison data, the analysis relies on the absolute scores recorded for the i9-14901E.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9-14901E scores 2595. Its single-core score in the same test is 366. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10816 and the single-core score is 1526. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score reaches 25753 and the single-core score is 3635.

PassMark tests show a wide spread of results. Data compression scores 288777. Data encryption scores 18571. Extended instructions score 17249. Finding prime numbers scores 189. Floating point math scores 81089. Integer math scores 112736. The multithread score is 30298. Physics scores 3041. Random string sorting scores 39138. Single-thread performance scores 4354, recorded twice under slightly different test names but identical values.

These scores position the i9-14901E as a strong multi-threaded performer. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753, combined with the 3635 single-core score, indicates a processor that handles both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded tasks with competence. The PassMark integer math score of 112736 and floating point math score of 81089 show balanced arithmetic capability. The data compression score of 288777 is by far the highest single value in the suite, suggesting particularly strong performance in compression workloads. The prime number finding score of 189 is the lowest value, which may indicate relatively weaker performance in that specific workload, though without a comparison processor, this remains an absolute observation.

The U300L contributes no numbers to the comparison. Its absence from the benchmark record means the i9-14901E wins every potential head-to-head category by default, but the magnitude of any advantage cannot be calculated from the available data.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear separation between these two processors. The Intel Core i9-14901E delivers a comprehensive benchmark profile with scores across every major workload category, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor U300L has no recorded benchmarks, placing it at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero.

The i9-14901E offers 8 cores and 16 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, 36 MB of shared L3 cache, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and UHD Graphics 770. The U300L offers 5 cores and 6 threads, a 4.40 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of shared L3 cache, no ECC support, PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, and UHD Graphics 48EU. The i9-14901E also has a 65 TDP rating compared to the U300L's 15 TDP, which reflects the different market positioning: desktop versus mobile.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the i9-14901E is the only one of the two with measured evidence of capability. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25753 and PassMark multithread score of 30298 confirm substantial parallel processing strength. For single-threaded responsiveness, the 3635 Cinebench R23 single-core score and 4354 PassMark single-thread score indicate strong per-core performance as well.

The U300L, based on the available data, cannot be recommended for any measured workload because no measured data exists. Its lower core count, smaller cache, slower clocks, and reduced PCIe connectivity suggest it targets lower-power or more space-constrained applications, but the database does not provide benchmark evidence to support specific claims.

Any user selecting between these two parts should rely on the i9-14901E for applications where performance has been demonstrated. The U300L's role in the database is defined by its specifications, not by measured results.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U300L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the U300L boosts to 4.40 GHz. The base clocks are 2.80 GHz for the i9-14901E and 1.20 GHz for the U300L.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The U300L has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Does the U300L support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory support is listed as true for the i9-14901E and false for the U300L.

Q: What PCIe generation does each processor support?

A: The i9-14901E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The U300L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The i9-14901E is at the 86th percentile, while the U300L is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the U300L?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Processor U300L is $107. The i9-14901E has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 8 for the i9-14901E, 5 for the U300L
• Threads: 16 for the i9-14901E, 6 for the U300L
• Base clock: 2.80 GHz for the i9-14901E, 1.20 GHz for the U300L
• Boost clock: 5.60 GHz for the i9-14901E, 4.40 GHz for the U300L
• TDP: 65 for the i9-14901E, 15 for the U300L
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R for the i9-14901E, Raptor Lake-PS for the U300L
• Generation: Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) for the i9-14901E, Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) for the U300L
• Die size: 257 mm² for the i9-14901E, not recorded for the U300L
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core for the i9-14901E, 1.25 MB per core for the U300L
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared for the i9-14901E, 8 MB shared for the U300L
• ECC memory: true for the i9-14901E, false for the U300L
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) for the i9-14901E, Gen 4, 8 lanes (CPU only) for the U300L
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 for the i9-14901E, UHD Graphics 48EU for the U300L
• Market segment: Desktop for the i9-14901E, Mobile for the U300L
• Release date: June 2024 for the i9-14901E, April 2024 for the U300L
• Launch MSRP: not recorded for the i9-14901E, $107 for the U300L
• Part number: Q49ESRNJH for the i9-14901E, SRPEKSRPEM for the U300L

Both processors share the same manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), and locked multiplier status.