Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 236V Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i9-14901TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 236V occupy completely different positions in the database. The Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with 8 cores and 16 threads, a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and a 45 W TDP. The Core Ultra 5 236V is a mobile part from Core Ultra Series 2, using Lunar Lake architecture with 8 cores and 8 threads, a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, and a 17 W TDP.

Benchmark data is only recorded for the Core Ultra 5 236V, which holds a 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 21952. The Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and a 50th percentile ranking. This means the database provides no direct performance measurements for the i9-14901TE, so any comparison must rely on architectural and specification differences.

For users selecting between these two, the choice is clear from the data: the Core Ultra 5 236V is the only one with verified performance results, making it the defensible pick for anyone needing measured output. The i9-14901TE offers higher clock speeds and more threads on paper, but without recorded benchmarks, its real-world standing cannot be quantified. The Core Ultra 5 236V is also the more efficient design, with a 17 W TDP versus 45 W, and it uses a smaller 3 nm process node from TSMC compared to Intel's 10 nm node for the i9-14901TE.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 236V wins outright in every measurable category because it is the only chip with benchmark scores in the database. Its recorded results span multiple Cinebench and Passmark tests, covering single-core, multi-core, compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. The i9-14901TE has zero recorded scores across all of these tests.

Looking at the Core Ultra 5 236V's benchmark profile, it shows strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2206 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3893. Its multi-core capability is also solid, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15628 and a Passmark multithread score of 18375. The chip's data compression score of 176554 and floating point math score of 52774 indicate capable throughput in those workloads.

For the i9-14901TE, the absence of data means it cannot claim wins in any benchmark category. Its theoretical advantages include a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, double the threads (16 versus 8), and a larger L3 cache (36 MB versus 8 MB). These factors could translate to better performance in heavily threaded tasks, but the database does not confirm this.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing approaches. The i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake-R architecture, a refresh of the Raptor Lake design, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Its die size is 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 236V uses Lunar Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC, with no recorded die size.

Core configuration differs significantly. Both have 8 cores, but the i9-14901TE supports 16 threads through Hyper-Threading, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 threads with no multithreading. Cache layouts also diverge: the i9-14901TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 236V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 8 MB shared L3. The i9-14901TE's larger L3 cache could benefit workloads with high data reuse, while the Core Ultra 5 236V's larger L1 and L2 per-core caches may help with latency-sensitive single-thread tasks.

Memory support differs as well. The i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it includes ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 5 236V's memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard, also dual-channel, but without ECC. PCIe lanes differ sharply: the i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 236V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are another point of separation. The i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 236V uses Arc 130V. The socket and market segment also differ: the i9-14901TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 236V is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833. Both are currently active in production, both have locked multipliers, and neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 236V support multithreading?

A: No. The Core Ultra 5 236V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning each core handles one thread. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating multithreading support.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Core Ultra 5 236V has a TDP of 17 W. The Core Ultra 5 236V is designed for much lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to the Core Ultra 5 236V's 8 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for the i9-14901TE?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the i9-14901TE. All recorded benchmark scores belong to the Core Ultra 5 236V.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 5 236V uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC. The i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the i9-14901TE and the Core Ultra 5 236V. All comparative analysis must therefore rely on the Core Ultra 5 236V's standalone scores and its nearest rivals in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 236V has an average benchmark score of 21952. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core Ultra 5 238V with an average score of 21981 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core i7-11700F with an average score of 21988 (a delta of -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 5 3600X with an average score of 21992 (a delta of -0.2%), and the AMD EPYC 9534 with an average score of 21900 (a delta of 0.2%). This places the Core Ultra 5 236V within 0.2% of all four rivals, indicating that its performance is tightly clustered with those established parts.

Looking at the Core Ultra 5 236V's individual benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15628 stands out as a strong showing for a mobile chip with only 8 threads. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2206 is also notable, suggesting that the Lunar Lake architecture delivers competitive per-thread performance. In Passmark tests, the data compression score of 176554 is the highest single result, while the find prime numbers score of 171 is the lowest, indicating that the chip's integer-heavy prime number workload is not its strength.

The i9-14901TE, with no benchmark scores, cannot be compared directly. Its higher thread count and larger cache suggest potential advantages in multi-threaded workloads, but the database offers no confirmation. The Core Ultra 5 236V's 75th percentile ranking versus the i9-14901TE's 50th percentile ranking is the only comparative metric available, and it favors the mobile chip.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 236V:

• Series: Core 14th Gen versus Core Ultra Series 2
• Threads: 16 versus 8
• Base clock: 2.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz
• TDP: 45 W versus 17 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833
• Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Lunar Lake
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Lunar Lake
• Generation: Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake)
• Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm
• Foundry: Intel versus TSMC
• Die size: 257 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared versus 8 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 versus unknown, depends on motherboard
• ECC memory: true versus false
• PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5, 4 lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 130V
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-09-23
• Part number: Q49CSRNJJ versus SRPN2SRPN3

Fields that match include core count (8), manufacturer (Intel), memory bus (dual-channel), production status (active), multiplier unlocked (false), and the absence of a launch MSRP. The two chips share the same core count but diverge on nearly every other specification, reflecting their different design goals: the i9-14901TE targets desktop throughput with high clocks and extensive cache, while the Core Ultra 5 236V targets mobile efficiency with a smaller process node and lower TDP.