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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is the clear performance winner in this comparison, holding a 90th percentile standing among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile. The data confirms a substantial performance gap between the two desktop processors, with the Core Ultra 5 235A delivering dominant results across every recorded benchmark category.

The most decisive advantage for the Core Ultra 5 235A appears in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 5 235A scores 32633 points. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning the comparison relies entirely on the Core Ultra 5 235A's measured results against its nearest rivals. The Core Ultra 5 235A also shows strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4607, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1934, and a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 464. These figures place it comfortably ahead of many competing desktop processors.

The PASSMark suite reinforces the Core Ultra 5 235A's capabilities. Its multithread score of 38392 and single-thread score of 4557 demonstrate balanced performance across both parallel and single-threaded execution. Data compression results reach 393800, while data encryption scores 30136. Extended instruction handling scores 31625, and floating-point math delivers 118778. Integer math produces 88626, physics simulation scores 2437, and random string sorting reaches 49489. Prime number finding completes at 392.

Looking at the nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 5 235A, the data shows a remarkably tight cluster. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 48171, just 0.1 percent lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, which is 0.2 percent higher. The AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, 0.6 percent above. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 scores 47918, 0.6 percent below. This grouping indicates the Core Ultra 5 235A sits right at the center of a competitive performance band, with no single rival holding more than a fraction of a percent advantage.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 235A is 48201, aligning closely with its nearest rivals. The Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of zero and no recorded benchmarks, leaving the database without any direct measurements for that processor. This absence of data means the i9-14901TE cannot be positioned against the Core Ultra 5 235A or any other processor in terms of measured performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 235A wins in every category where benchmark data exists. Its multi-core results, including the Cinebench R23 score of 32633 and PASSMark multithread score of 38392, indicate strong parallel processing capabilities. The single-core scores, led by the Cinebench R23 result of 4607 and PASSMark single-thread score of 4557, show equally capable single-threaded execution. The processor also excels in specialized workloads, with data compression at 393800 and floating-point math at 118778.

The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark wins because the database contains zero benchmark results for this processor. Its percentile rank of 50 suggests it sits at the median of all CPUs, but without measured scores, the data cannot substantiate any specific performance advantage. The processor's core configuration shows 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.50 GHz. These specifications indicate a capable processor in theory, but the absence of benchmark data prevents any quantitative assessment.

The Core Ultra 5 235A uses 14 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 3.40 GHz and boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The higher base clock and greater core count contribute to its measured performance advantages. The 14 threads equal the 14 cores, indicating no hyper-threading, while the i9-14901TE's 16 threads from 8 cores show hyper-threading support. The Core Ultra 5 235A's single-thread scores still outpace what the i9-14901TE's higher boost clock might suggest, though direct comparison is impossible without i9-14901TE benchmark data.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear verdict: the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is the superior processor based on all recorded measurements. Its 90th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 48201, and comprehensive benchmark results across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PASSMark suites establish it as a high-performance desktop processor. The Core i9-14901TE, with no benchmark data and a 50th percentile ranking, cannot compete on measured performance.

Users seeking a processor with verified multi-threaded and single-threaded performance should select the Core Ultra 5 235A. Its nearest rival comparisons show it trading fractions of a percent with the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, AMD EPYC 4345P, and AMD Ryzen 9 3900, placing it in elite company. The Core i9-14901TE offers no measured advantages, and its lack of benchmark results means the database cannot support any performance claims for it.

The Core Ultra 5 235A also carries a launch MSRP of $269, which can be stated as its launch price. The Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP listed in the database. Both processors remain in active production, so availability is not a differentiator.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the Core Ultra 5 235A's average benchmark score?

A: The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 235A is 48201, with no benchmark scores recorded for the Core i9-14901TE.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

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

Q: What are the clock speeds for the Core Ultra 5 235A?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235A has a base clock of 3.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor scored higher in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235A scored 32633 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded Cinebench scores.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 235A compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235A's average score of 48201 is 0.1 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380, 0.6 percent higher than the AMD Ryzen 9 3900, 0.2 percent lower than the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX, and 0.6 percent lower than the AMD EPYC 4345P.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different architectures. The Core i9-14901TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235A uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 235A contains 17,800 million transistors on a die size of 243 mm², while the Core i9-14901TE has a die size of 257 mm² with no transistor count listed in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core i9-14901TE provides 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 235A provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Core Ultra 5 235A support its higher core count and modern architecture.

Memory support also diverges. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 235A supports only DDR5 memory, also in dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core i9-14901TE has no memory bandwidth figure listed. ECC memory support exists on the Core i9-14901TE but is absent on the Core Ultra 5 235A.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235A uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. PCIe support shows the Core i9-14901TE providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 235A provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core Ultra 5 235A belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. The i9-14901TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 235A uses the Intel Socket 1851. The i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 235A has a TDP of 65 watts.

Core and thread counts differ: 8 cores and 16 threads for the i9-14901TE versus 14 cores and 14 threads for the Core Ultra 5 235A. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the i9-14901TE and 3.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235A. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz for the i9-14901TE and 5.00 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235A.

The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC capability, while the Core Ultra 5 235A supports only DDR5 without ECC, but lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. PCIe lanes from the CPU total 16 on the i9-14901TE and 20 on the Core Ultra 5 235A, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics use UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14901TE and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU on the Core Ultra 5 235A.

Release dates differ by over a year: the i9-14901TE released on 2024-06-30 and the Core Ultra 5 235A released on 2025-07-28. The Core Ultra 5 235A has a launch MSRP of $269, while the i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP listed. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i9-14901TE has part number Q49CSRNJJ, and the Core Ultra 5 235A has part number SRWPN. Both target the desktop market segment and remain in active production.