Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it trades hyper-threading for additional physical cores.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE reaches a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 tops out at 5.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE is built on Intel's 10 nm node, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses a 3 nm node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 ranks at the 90th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Intel Core i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245?

A: The launch MSRP is $270, with no comparable field available for the Intel Core i9-14901TE in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different architectural generations from Intel. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename.

The manufacturing process differs sharply. The i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm node from Intel's own foundry, with a die size of 257 mm². The Ultra 5 245 uses a 3 nm node from TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm², and packs 17,800 million transistors, a figure not recorded for the i9-14901TE.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i9-14901TE offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 245 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 on the i9-14901TE compensates for its smaller per-core caches.

Socket compatibility reflects the generational shift. The i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 245 requires Intel Socket 1851. Memory support also differs: the i9-14901TE accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Ultra 5 245 supports only DDR5, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Integrated graphics change as well. The i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 245 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. PCIe lanes differ, with the i9-14901TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Ultra 5 245 providing Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports unlocked overclocking. The release dates confirm the gap: the i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 5 245 arrived on 2025-01-06.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 but no comparable scores for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Therefore, the analysis focuses on the Ultra 5 245's absolute performance, with its nearest rivals providing context for relative standing.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ultra 5 245 scores 3318 points. Its single-core score in the same test is 468. The Cinebench R20 run shows a multicore score of 13828 and a single-core score of 1952. Cinebench R23 yields a multicore score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648.

PassMark tests for the Ultra 5 245 show strong results across the board. Data compression scores 400942, data encryption scores 30236, extended instructions score 33304, and finding prime numbers scores 365. Floating point math reaches 120548, integer math reaches 91187, and multithread performance sits at 38706. Physics testing records 2569, random string sorting records 49140, and single-thread performance is 4394.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra 5 245 is 48995, placing it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are closely matched: the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G trails by 0.4% with a score of 49196, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 trails by 0.5% with 49228, the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H leads by 0.6% with 48698, and the Intel Core i5-14600K leads by 0.8% with 48618.

Since the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks, no direct wins can be assigned to either processor in head-to-head comparisons. The data indicates the Ultra 5 245 is a strong performer in its class, but a quantitative comparison against the i9-14901TE is impossible from the available information.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 8 (i9-14901TE) vs 14 (Ultra 5 245)
• Threads: 16 (i9-14901TE) vs 14 (Ultra 5 245)
• Base Clock: 2.30 GHz (i9-14901TE) vs 3.50 GHz (Ultra 5 245)
• Boost Clock: 5.50 GHz (i9-14901TE) vs 5.10 GHz (Ultra 5 245)
• TDP: 45 (i9-14901TE) vs 65 (Ultra 5 245)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (i9-14901TE) vs Intel Socket 1851 (Ultra 5 245)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (i9-14901TE) vs Arrow Lake (Ultra 5 245)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R (i9-14901TE) vs Arrow Lake-S (Ultra 5 245)
• Process Node: 10 nm (i9-14901TE) vs 3 nm (Ultra 5 245)
• Foundry: Intel (i9-14901TE) vs TSMC (Ultra 5 245)
• Transistors: null (i9-14901TE) vs 17,800 million (Ultra 5 245)
• Die Size: 257 mm² (i9-14901TE) vs 243 mm² (Ultra 5 245)
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core (i9-14901TE) vs 192 KB per core (Ultra 5 245)
• L2 Cache: 2 MB per core (i9-14901TE) vs 3 MB per core (Ultra 5 245)
• L3 Cache: 36 MB shared (i9-14901TE) vs 24 MB shared (Ultra 5 245)
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 (i9-14901TE) vs DDR5 (Ultra 5 245)
• Memory Bandwidth: null (i9-14901TE) vs 102.4 GB/s (Ultra 5 245)
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (i9-14901TE) vs Gen 5, 20 Lanes (Ultra 5 245)
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 770 (i9-14901TE) vs Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU (Ultra 5 245)
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 (i9-14901TE) vs 2025-01-06 (Ultra 5 245)
• Launch MSRP: null (i9-14901TE) vs $270 (Ultra 5 245)
• Part Number: Q49CSRNJJ (i9-14901TE) vs SRVFE (Ultra 5 245)
• Percentile: 50 (i9-14901TE) vs 90 (Ultra 5 245)
• Average Benchmark Score: 0 (i9-14901TE) vs 48995 (Ultra 5 245)

Fields that remain identical include manufacturer (Intel), dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. It holds a 90th percentile ranking across all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 48995, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark entries. The Ultra 5 245's closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, comes within 0.4% of its average score, indicating the Ultra 5 245 is competitive at the top of its tier.

The i9-14901TE offers higher boost clock (5.50 GHz vs 5.10 GHz) and more L3 cache (36 MB vs 24 MB), but it lacks the core count (8 vs 14) and the modern process node (10 nm vs 3 nm) of the Ultra 5 245. The lower TDP of the i9-14901TE (45 vs 65) suggests it targets lower-power builds, but the database does not record any performance metrics to validate its efficiency advantage.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the Ultra 5 245's 14 cores and strong Cinebench scores (32924 in R23 multicore) make it the data-backed choice. The i9-14901TE's higher boost clock could benefit lightly threaded tasks, but with no benchmark scores available, any such claim remains speculative.

The Ultra 5 245 also brings newer platform features: DDR5-only memory with a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, more PCIe lanes (20 vs 16), and a more recent release date (2025-01-06 vs 2024-06-30). The i9-14901TE retains DDR4 support, which may matter for legacy system upgrades, but that is a compatibility consideration rather than a performance one.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins in every measured category in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 and PassMark multithread score of 38706 demonstrate strong scaling across its 14 cores. Single-thread performance is also solid, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4394 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4648. Data compression (400942) and floating point math (120548) scores indicate broad applicability for content creation and scientific workloads.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark wins. Its strengths are structural rather than measured: the 5.50 GHz boost clock is the highest in this comparison, its 36 MB of shared L3 cache is larger than the Ultra 5 245's 24 MB, and its 45 TDP is 20 units lower than the Ultra 5 245's 65 TDP. The i9-14901TE also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which the Ultra 5 245 does not.

Use-case splits from the data: the Ultra 5 245 is the pick for workloads that use many cores, such as rendering, compilation, or data processing, based on its multicore benchmark results. The i9-14901TE may suit systems requiring lower power draw or DDR4 compatibility, but its lack of benchmark data means no performance claims can be substantiated. The Ultra 5 245's 90th percentile ranking versus the i9-14901TE's 50th percentile ranking reinforces this split.