Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235. However, the Core Ultra 5 235 has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries at all. This means all comparative analysis must rely on the Core Ultra 5 235's measured performance and its position relative to other processors in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 235 achieves an average benchmark score of 46,062. This places it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database, indicating that it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered around this score. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46,030, which is 0.1% behind the Core Ultra 5 235. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46,098, putting it 0.1% ahead. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45,970, trailing by 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7303 scores 45,960, also trailing by 0.2%.

Looking at the individual benchmark results for the Core Ultra 5 235, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14,769, while the single-core score is 2,085. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 6,202 and the single-core score is 875. The Cinebench R15 results show a multi-core score of 1,488 and a single-core score of 210. These results demonstrate a processor that scales well across different rendering workloads.

In PassMark tests, the Core Ultra 5 235 delivers a multi-thread score of 37,816 and a single-thread score of 4,516. The floating-point math score is 117,951, while integer math comes in at 87,948. Data compression achieves 390,711, data encryption reaches 29,293, and extended instructions score 32,752. Random string sorting records 48,980, physics scores 2,570, and finding prime numbers scores 371.

Since the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison is asymmetric. The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 235 is a fully characterized processor with strong multi-threaded and single-threaded capabilities, while the Core i9-14901TE cannot be evaluated through measured scores in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and has a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC and has a die size of 243 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235 also has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million, while the Core i9-14901TE has no transistor count listed in the database.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The thread counts are notable: the Core i9-14901TE uses hyper-threading to double its thread count, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235 does not, meaning each of its 14 cores corresponds to one thread.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i9-14901TE therefore has a larger L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 5 235 has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support is another distinguishing factor. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, and it has ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel bus, and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory.

PCI Express capabilities differ as well. The Core i9-14901TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 235 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 235 offers more CPU-attached PCIe lanes.

The integrated graphics are different. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Both processors are locked, meaning their multipliers are not unlocked for overclocking.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. The Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a higher base clock of 3.40 GHz but a lower boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE also has a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to 65 watts for the Core Ultra 5 235.

The sockets are incompatible. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Intel Socket 1851. The release dates also differ, with the Core i9-14901TE released on June 30, 2024, and the Core Ultra 5 235 released on January 6, 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 235 has a clear advantage in measured performance, as it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data. Its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database confirms strong overall performance. The multi-threaded results, such as the Cinebench R23 score of 14,769 and the PassMark multi-thread score of 37,816, indicate that the 14-core configuration handles parallel workloads effectively.

The Core i9-14901TE offers attributes that may be preferable in specific contexts. Its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz suggests potential for fast single-threaded execution, though no benchmark data confirms this. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory provides flexibility in system memory selection. ECC memory support is a feature that can be important for systems requiring error correction, and the Core i9-14901TE includes it while the Core Ultra 5 235 does not.

The Core i9-14901TE also has a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to 65 watts for the Core Ultra 5 235. This indicates a lower power envelope, which can be relevant for thermal-constrained or power-sensitive builds. Its larger L3 cache of 36 MB versus 24 MB may benefit workloads with large working sets, though the Core Ultra 5 235 compensates with larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

The Core Ultra 5 235 wins on process technology, using a 3 nm node from TSMC compared to Intel's 10 nm node for the Core i9-14901TE. The newer node typically enables higher efficiency and density, and the Core Ultra 5 235's higher base clock of 3.40 GHz supports this. The Core Ultra 5 235 also has a higher memory bandwidth figure of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901TE has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Core i9-14901TE has 8, Core Ultra 5 235 has 14
• Threads: Core i9-14901TE has 16, Core Ultra 5 235 has 14
• Base clock: 2.30 GHz versus 3.40 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz
• TDP: 45 watts versus 65 watts
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851
• Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Arrow Lake
• Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC
• Transistors: not listed versus 17,800 million
• Die size: 257 mm² versus 243 mm²
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared versus 24 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only
• Memory bandwidth: not listed versus 102.4 GB/s
• ECC memory: supported versus not supported
• PCIe lanes: 16 versus 20
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU
• Release date: June 30, 2024 versus January 6, 2025
• Launch MSRP: not listed versus $257 (stated once as launch MSRP)
• Part number: Q49CSRNJJ versus SRQAS

Both processors share the same manufacturer, Intel, both are desktop market segment parts, both are currently active in production, both use dual-channel memory buses, both support PCIe Gen 5, both are locked (multiplier not unlocked), and neither has benchmark data for the Core i9-14901TE.

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the Core Ultra 5 235's boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Core Ultra 5 235?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46,062 and ranks at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 235 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which socket does each processor use?

A: The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5 memory.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 in terms of measured performance. It holds an 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 46,062. Its nearest rivals are within 0.2% of its score, confirming that it competes at a high level. The 14-core configuration and results such as the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,769 and PassMark multi-thread score of 37,816 make it the only one of the two processors with verified performance data.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE cannot be assessed through benchmark scores because the database contains no measurements for it. Its specifications indicate a different design philosophy: fewer cores (8 versus 14) but with hyper-threading (16 threads), a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), a lower TDP (45 watts versus 65 watts), and a larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 24 MB). It also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC support, features absent from the Core Ultra 5 235.

For users prioritizing verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, the Core Ultra 5 235 is the processor with demonstrated results. For those who need ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, or a lower power envelope, the Core i9-14901TE offers those specification-level advantages, though its actual performance remains unmeasured in this database. The choice depends on whether measured benchmark results or specific feature requirements matter more.