Intel Core i9-14901KE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

Intel Core i9-14901KE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 7 265, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the current dataset. The i9-14901KE therefore has no wins in the head-to-head comparison, while the Ultra 7 265 has all recorded wins. The Ultra 7 265 sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs tested, with an average benchmark score of 64,640. The i9-14901KE holds a 50th percentile ranking with no average score, indicating that direct performance comparison relies entirely on the Ultra 7 265’s recorded measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins every benchmark category where data exists. The i9-14901KE cannot claim a single win in the recorded dataset because no benchmark scores are associated with it. The Ultra 7 265’s recorded wins span Cinebench rendering tests, PassMark computational workloads, and synthetic multithreaded and single-threaded tests. In Cinebench R23, the Ultra 7 265 records a multi-core score of 42,216 and a single-core score of 5,960. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 6,268 multi-core and 884 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 4,255 multi-core and 600 single-core. PassMark tests show a multithread score of 49,682, a single-thread score of 4,689, and a physics score of 2,923. The i9-14901KE, by contrast, has no benchmark entries, so the data provides no basis for any win in its favor.

The Ultra 7 265 also wins in the PassMark specialized workloads. Integer math scores 134,773, floating point math scores 172,776, and extended instructions score 41,478. Data compression scores 522,983, data encryption scores 40,456, and random string sorting scores 63,833. Find prime numbers scores 418. The i9-14901KE has no corresponding entries. The data therefore shows a complete sweep for the Ultra 7 265 across every measured workload, but only because the i9-14901KE has no measurements at all.

The Verdict

Users selecting between these two processors should rely on the measured data, which is one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is the only one of the two with recorded performance, and it delivers strong results across rendering and computational tasks. Its average benchmark score of 64,640 places it within 0.3% of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, which scores 64,438. It trails the AMD EPYC 4464P by 0.3%, as that chip scores 64,823. It sits 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7343, which scores 64,202, and 0.7% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9124, which scores 65,104. The i9-14901KE has no benchmark score, so the recorded data cannot support its selection over the Ultra 7 265.

The Core Ultra 7 265 also differs in platform characteristics. It uses the Intel Socket 1851, while the i9-14901KE uses the Intel Socket 1700. The Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads, a base clock of 2.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 3.80 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The data shows that the Ultra 7 265 is the only chip with a verified performance profile, and its 93rd percentile ranking confirms strong standing among all CPUs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list is empty in the database, so the comparison must be drawn from the Ultra 7 265’s standalone benchmark entries. The i9-14901KE has no scores, so every measured advantage belongs to the Ultra 7 265. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 265 scores 42,216, which is a strong result for heavily threaded workloads. Its single-core score of 5,960 in the same test shows capable single-thread performance. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6,268 and single-core score of 884 follow the same pattern. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 4,255 and single-core scores 600.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The multithread score of 49,682 and single-thread score of 4,689 indicate balanced performance across parallel and sequential tasks. The physics score of 2,923 and the integer math score of 134,773 are notable for compute-heavy applications. Floating point math reaches 172,776, while extended instructions score 41,478. Data compression scores 522,983, which is the highest single value among the recorded tests, and data encryption scores 40,456. Random string sorting scores 63,833 and find prime numbers scores 418. The i9-14901KE has no recorded scores, so the data cannot show any win for it, nor can it show a margin in either direction.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64,640. The Intel Core i9-14901KE has no average benchmark score in the database.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 265 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 0.3% lower than the AMD EPYC 4464P, 0.3% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F, 0.7% higher than the AMD EPYC 7343, and 0.7% lower than the AMD EPYC 9124.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 ranks at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. The Core i9-14901KE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125. The Core Ultra 7 265 has a TDP of 65.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename and belongs to the Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) generation. The process nodes differ as well. The i9-14901KE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s foundry. The Ultra 7 265 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC’s foundry. The Ultra 7 265 has 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm², while the i9-14901KE has no transistor count recorded and a die size of 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies also differ. The i9-14901KE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7 265 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 265 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU. The i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Ultra 7 265 is locked. The Ultra 7 265 has a launch MSRP of $394. The i9-14901KE has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors support PCIe Gen 5, but the i9-14901KE provides 16 lanes from the CPU while the Ultra 7 265 provides 20 lanes.

Specification Differences

The socket types are different. The Core i9-14901KE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265 uses Intel Socket 1851. Core and thread counts differ significantly. The i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ, with the i9-14901KE at 3.80 GHz and the Ultra 7 265 at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks differ, with the i9-14901KE at 5.80 GHz and the Ultra 7 265 at 5.30 GHz. TDP values differ, with the i9-14901KE at 125 and the Ultra 7 265 at 65.

Memory support differs. The i9-14901KE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 265 supports DDR5 only. The Ultra 7 265 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i9-14901KE has no memory bandwidth recorded. ECC memory support differs as well. The i9-14901KE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 7 265 does not. PCIe lane counts differ. The i9-14901KE provides 16 CPU PCIe lanes, while the Ultra 7 265 provides 20 CPU PCIe lanes. The release dates differ. The i9-14901KE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 7 265 was released on 2025-01-06. The part numbers also differ: Q49DSRNJC for the i9-14901KE and SRQCX for the Ultra 7 265.