Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901TE versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins tally shows zero wins for each part. This means the comparison must rest on the recorded data available for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, which has a full benchmark suite, while the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores at all.

For the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, the recorded data shows a strong multi-core showing. In Cinebench R23, it scores 42718 in the multi-core test and 6030 in the single-core test. The Cinebench R20 results show 17941 multi-core and 2532 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 4305 multi-core and 607 single-core. These figures place the processor at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 66159.

The nearest rivals listed for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus provide a reference frame. The Intel Core 9 273PQE posts an average score of 66099, a delta of 0.1 percent relative to the 250KF Plus, meaning the 250KF Plus is effectively tied with that chip. The AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D scores 65914 on average, 0.4 percent lower than the 250KF Plus. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus scores 66855, 1 percent higher, and the AMD EPYC 4465P scores 66925, 1.1 percent higher. These are all close margins, indicating the 250KF Plus sits in a tightly contested performance band.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus reinforce the multi-threaded strength. The multithread test shows a score of 50146, while single-thread results show 4698. Data compression reaches 553155, data encryption reaches 41292, and extended instructions reach 42880. Floating point math scores 159824, integer math scores 123030, and physics scores 3183. Random string sorting scores 67209, and prime number finding scores 452.

Since the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database, its average benchmark score is 0 and its percentile is 50. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, by contrast, has a full set of measurements across Cinebench and PassMark workloads. The data therefore shows a complete picture for one processor and none for the other, which limits direct comparison to architectural and specification differences rather than measured performance deltas.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus wins every workload category for which recorded data exists, simply because the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark results in the database. The 250KF Plus demonstrates strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench R23, R20, and R15, with the multi-core scores far outpacing its own single-core scores in each version. The PassMark suite confirms this pattern, with multithread, integer math, and floating point math all showing substantial scores.

The Core i9-14901TE, despite having no benchmark data, still presents a distinct use case based on its specifications. It uses 45 watts TDP, a much lower power envelope than the 125 watts of the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. It also includes integrated graphics, the UHD Graphics 770, while the 250KF Plus has no integrated graphics. For workloads that depend on the CPU's own display output or that run in power-constrained environments, the 14901TE holds an advantage by specification alone.

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus uses 18 cores and 18 threads, matching its core count to thread count with no hyper-threading. The Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, relying on hyper-threading to double its thread count. The 250KF Plus has a higher base clock of 4.20 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, while the 14901TE has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.30 GHz. The 250KF Plus has an unlocked multiplier, while the 14901TE does not, meaning the 250KF Plus can be overclocked while the 14901TE cannot.

The 250KF Plus supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The 14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both processors support ECC memory. The 250KF Plus provides PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the 14901TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel, with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, and is built on a 3 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. The 250KF Plus has 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm².

Cache configurations differ substantially. The 14901TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The 250KF Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache is larger on the 250KF Plus in both L1 and L2, while the total L3 cache is larger on the 14901TE.

The 14901TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the 250KF Plus uses the Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable. The 14901TE integrates UHD Graphics 770, while the 250KF Plus lists no integrated graphics. The 14901TE has a locked multiplier, while the 250KF Plus has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates differ by a significant margin. The 14901TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the 250KF Plus was released on 2026-03-10. Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The 250KF Plus has a launch MSRP of $184, stated once here as recorded in the database.

The 14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it flexibility for systems with older memory. The 250KF Plus supports DDR5 only, but with a higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The 250KF Plus also provides more PCIe lanes, 20 versus 16, both at Gen 5 speeds.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus have integrated graphics?

A: No. The database lists integrated graphics as N/A for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Is the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus overclockable?

A: Yes. The multiplier is unlocked for the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus. The Core i9-14901TE has a locked multiplier.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has an average benchmark score of 66159 and sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus has a TDP of 125 watts.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split based on what each processor offers. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results, and those results place it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals all fall within a 1.1 percent band, from the AMD EPYC 4465P at 1.1 percent higher to the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D at 0.4 percent lower. This indicates a processor that competes at the high end of the desktop spectrum in multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads alike.

The Core i9-14901TE, with no benchmark data, cannot be positioned on measured performance. Its specifications, however, point to a different role. The 45 watt TDP makes it a low-power part relative to the 125 watt 250KF Plus. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 means it can drive a display without a discrete GPU, something the 250KF Plus cannot do. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives it broader memory compatibility. The 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.50 GHz boost clock, suggest a part aimed at single-threaded responsiveness in power-conscious systems.

The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, by contrast, targets raw throughput. Its 18 cores and 18 threads, 3 nm process node, and 115.2 GB/s memory bandwidth support heavy multi-threaded workloads. The unlocked multiplier adds overclocking headroom, and the 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide more expansion bandwidth than the 16 lanes on the 14901TE. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42718 and PassMark multithread score of 50146 confirm its strength in parallel tasks.

The 14901TE uses the older Intel Socket 1700 and a 10 nm process. The 250KF Plus uses the newer Intel Socket 1851 and a 3 nm process from TSMC. The newer process node, combined with the larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, gives the 250KF Plus an architectural edge in efficiency per transistor, though the 14901TE counters with a larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB versus 30 MB.

For a system built around measured performance, the Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is the only choice supported by benchmark evidence in the database. For a system that prioritizes low power consumption, integrated graphics, and memory flexibility, the Core i9-14901TE offers those features on paper, but no recorded performance data exists to validate its real-world standing. The decision rests on whether the workload demands the proven throughput of the 250KF Plus or the specified power and feature profile of the 14901TE.