Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL Comparison

The Intel Core i9-14901TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL are two Intel desktop processors with the same 45 TDP. Both are locked, active production parts, and both sit at the 50th percentile in the database's all-CPU distribution. The database records no workload scores for either CPU, so this analysis uses the recorded specification and architecture data to compare the two.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark list for this pairing is empty. The database records 0 wins for the i9-14901TE and 0 wins for the Ultra 5 135HL, and no workload scores are listed for either CPU. Both have an average benchmark score of 0 and a 50th percentile position among all CPUs in the database. No nearest rival comparison records are available for either part. Without recorded benchmark scores, the closest available head-to-head data are the specification values that shape performance potential.

The i9-14901TE holds the recorded advantages in clock speed and shared cache. Its boost clock is 5.50 GHz, while the Ultra 5 135HL boosts to 4.60 GHz. Its shared L3 cache is 36 MB, while the Ultra's shared L3 is 18 MB. The i9 also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Ultra is listed with DDR5 support that depends on the motherboard. On the platform side, the i9 exposes PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra exposes PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. These are not benchmark results, but they are the recorded differences that would influence CPU-bound workload performance.

The Ultra 5 135HL holds the recorded advantages in core count, thread count, and process node. It has 14 cores and 18 threads, compared with 8 cores and 16 threads for the i9. Its process node is 7 nm, while the i9 uses 10 nm. Its per-core L1 cache is 112 KB, against the i9's 80 KB. The Ultra also has a recorded memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while the i9 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Its integrated graphics is Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, while the i9 uses UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

With no benchmark wins recorded, the use-case split is derived from the recorded specifications. The i9-14901TE is positioned for workloads that respond to high clock speed and large shared cache. The 5.50 GHz boost clock is the highest clock figure in this pairing, and the 36 MB shared L3 cache gives it a larger pool of cache for repeated data access. DDR4 support broadens memory compatibility, and ECC support matters for systems that need error correction. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes is a platform-level advantage for high-bandwidth devices.

The Ultra 5 135HL is positioned for parallel work that can use more cores and threads. The 14-core, 18-thread configuration gives it more execution resources than the 8-core, 16-thread i9. The 7 nm process node is the smaller node in this comparison. The 112 KB per-core L1 cache is a per-core advantage over the i9's 80 KB per-core L1. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth figure is a recorded advantage over the i9, which has no memory bandwidth listed. The Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated graphics is a different iGPU option compared with UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The i9-14901TE is a Raptor Lake part, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to Core 14th Gen. The Ultra 5 135HL is a Meteor Lake part, specifically Meteor Lake-PS, and belongs to Core Ultra Series 1. The i9's generation is recorded as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh), while the Ultra's generation is Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS). The i9 uses a 10 nm process and has a die size of 257 mm². The Ultra uses a 7 nm process and has no recorded die size.

The core configurations differ sharply. The i9 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra has 14 cores and 18 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs. The i9 has 80 KB per-core L1, 2 MB per-core L2, and 36 MB shared L3. The Ultra has 112 KB per-core L1, 2 MB per-core L2, and 18 MB shared L3. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The i9 supports DDR4 and DDR5 and has ECC memory support. The Ultra supports DDR5 depending on the motherboard, does not support ECC memory, and lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The i9 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The platform records are distinct. The i9 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra uses Intel Socket 1851. The i9 has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and the Ultra has PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 for the i9, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU for the Ultra. Both are desktop parts with active production status and locked multipliers. The i9's part number is Q49CSRNJJ, and the Ultra's part number is SRN33. Release dates are 2024-06-30 for the i9 and 2024-04-07 for the Ultra.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores and 18 threads. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU can boost higher?

A: The i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Ultra 5 135HL boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The i9-14901TE has ECC memory support. The Ultra 5 135HL does not have ECC memory support.

Q: Are the sockets interchangeable?

A: No. The i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 5 135HL uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: Which integrated GPU does each CPU use?

A: The i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Ultra 5 135HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU.

Q: Is there a recorded benchmark score for either CPU?

A: The database records an average benchmark score of 0 for both CPUs and a 50th percentile ranking for both, with no workload scores in the head-to-head list.

The Verdict

The recorded data does not include benchmark scores, so this verdict is a specification-based assessment. The i9-14901TE is the pick for a system that needs the highest boost clock in the comparison, 36 MB shared L3, DDR4 and DDR5 memory flexibility, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Ultra 5 135HL is the pick for a system that needs more cores and threads, a 7 nm process, 112 KB per-core L1, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated graphics.

Specification Differences

| Field | i9-14901TE | Ultra 5 135HL |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 1 |

| Generation | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS) |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Meteor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Meteor Lake |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 18 |

| Base clock | 2.30 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Process node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| Die size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 112 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 36 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 (depends on motherboard) |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG 128EU |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-04-07 |

| Part number | Q49CSRNJJ | SRN33 |

Fields not listed are identical in the database: 45 TDP, dual-channel memory bus, 2 MB per-core L2, Intel as the manufacturer and foundry, desktop market segment, active production status, locked multiplier, 50th percentile ranking, and average benchmark score of 0.