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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no shared benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has a full set of recorded scores, while the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database. This means direct numerical comparisons between the two processors are not possible from the recorded data.

For the Core Ultra 5 245KF, the available measurements show a strong overall standing. Its average benchmark score is 55093, placing it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The closest rival in the records is the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D with an average score of 54762, a delta of 0.6 percent, putting the Core Ultra 5 245KF slightly ahead. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55919, which is 1.5 percent higher, and the Intel Core i9-14900HX scores 56004, 1.6 percent higher. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K trails at 54053, a 1.9 percent deficit. These figures indicate the Core Ultra 5 245KF sits in a tight cluster of high-end desktop and mobile parts, with no rival in the nearest set separated by more than 1.9 percent.

Looking at the Core Ultra 5 245KF's individual tests, the single-core results are notable. In Cinebench R15 single-core it scores 521, in R20 single-core 2172, and in R23 single-core 5173. PassMark single-thread measures 4715. Multi-core performance is similarly strong: Cinebench R15 multi-core reaches 3693, R20 multi-core 15391, and R23 multi-core 36647. The PassMark multithread score is 43110. These numbers show a balanced processor that delivers competitive results in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Intel 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 die size is 257 mm². In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. It is manufactured on a 3 nm process node by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading; each core corresponds to one thread. Clock speeds also differ: the Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 245KF has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE starts lower but boosts higher, while the Core Ultra 5 245KF maintains a higher base frequency.

Cache layouts are distinct. 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 245KF provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Core Ultra 5 245KF contrast with the larger shared L3 pool on the Core i9-14901TE.

Memory support differs as well. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and it supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 245KF supports only DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also varies: the Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 245KF provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics are present only on the Core i9-14901TE, which includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i9-14901TE does not. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 245KF uses Intel Socket 1851.

Where Each One Wins

Without shared benchmark data, the analysis must rely on the architectural records. The Core i9-14901TE's advantage lies in its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, its 16 threads from 8 cores, and its larger 36 MB shared L3 cache. It also supports DDR4 memory, which can be relevant for systems already using that memory type, and it includes integrated graphics, so a discrete GPU is not strictly required. ECC memory support further positions it for reliability-focused workloads. Its 45 W TDP is notably lower than the Core Ultra 5 245KF's 125 W TDP, which suggests it is designed for power-constrained environments.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF's advantage comes from its 14 cores, its 3 nm process node, its higher base clock of 4.20 GHz, and its measured benchmark scores. The recorded data shows it performs at the 91st percentile among all CPUs, with an average score of 55093. Its nearest rivals in the database are all within a narrow band of 1.9 percent, confirming it as a high-end desktop part. The higher base clock benefits sustained all-core workloads where boost frequencies may not be maintained for long periods. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches may help with workloads that repeatedly access the same data. The 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth is a recorded capability that supports memory-intensive tasks. The unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking, which is a feature the Core i9-14901TE lacks.

The Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database and a 50th percentile standing among all CPUs, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a performance verdict. Its lower TDP and dual memory support make it a different class of processor, aimed at lower-power systems rather than peak multithreaded throughput.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has an average benchmark score of 55093 and sits at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which socket does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF uses Intel Socket 1851.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 8 (Core i9-14901TE) vs 14 (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Threads: 16 (Core i9-14901TE) vs 14 (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Base clock: 2.30 GHz (Core i9-14901TE) vs 4.20 GHz (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Boost clock: 5.50 GHz (Core i9-14901TE) vs 5.20 GHz (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• TDP: 45 W (Core i9-14901TE) vs 125 W (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (Core i9-14901TE) vs Intel Socket 1851 (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (Core i9-14901TE) vs Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Process node: 10 nm (Core i9-14901TE) vs 3 nm (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Foundry: Intel (Core i9-14901TE) vs TSMC (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Transistors: not recorded (Core i9-14901TE) vs 17,800 million (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Die size: 257 mm² (Core i9-14901TE) vs 243 mm² (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core (Core i9-14901TE) vs 192 KB per core (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core (Core i9-14901TE) vs 3 MB per core (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• L3 cache: 36 MB shared (Core i9-14901TE) vs 24 MB shared (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 (Core i9-14901TE) vs DDR5 only (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded (Core i9-14901TE) vs 102.4 GB/s (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• ECC memory: true (Core i9-14901TE) vs false (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 16 lanes (Core i9-14901TE) vs Gen 5, 20 lanes (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 (Core i9-14901TE) vs N/A (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Multiplier unlocked: false (Core i9-14901TE) vs true (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Release date: 2024-06-30 (Core i9-14901TE) vs 2024-10-23 (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Launch MSRP: not recorded (Core i9-14901TE) vs $294 (Core Ultra 5 245KF)
• Part number: Q49CSRNJJ (Core i9-14901TE) vs SRQCY (Core Ultra 5 245KF)

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the higher-performing part according to the database, with an average benchmark score of 55093, a 91st percentile ranking, and a full set of Cinebench and PassMark results. Its 14 cores, higher base clock, 3 nm process node, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth all point to a processor built for demanding desktop workloads. Its nearest rivals in the database are separated by no more than 1.9 percent, placing it in a competitive high-end tier.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data. Its specifications indicate a different design target: a 45 W TDP, 8 cores with 16 threads, support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and integrated graphics. These features make it suitable for systems where power draw, memory flexibility, or integrated graphics are priorities, rather than peak multithreaded throughput.

Users selecting between the two should base the decision on the recorded specifications. The Core Ultra 5 245KF delivers measured high-end performance and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, but requires DDR5 memory, has no integrated graphics, and carries a 125 W TDP. The Core i9-14901TE offers a lower power envelope, broader memory support, ECC capability, and integrated graphics, but its benchmark standing is unmeasured in the database. The data does not support a single winner; it supports two different roles.