Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL. The database contains no comparative scores, no win counts, and no percentile deltas for these two processors. Both CPUs sit at the 50th percentile against all processors in the database, and both have an average benchmark score of zero. This absence of measurable performance data means any direct performance comparison cannot be quantified from the available records.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture. It operates with 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1, built on the Meteor Lake architecture. It operates with 12 cores and 14 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Core i9-14901TE holds a higher boost clock by 0.60 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL holds a higher core count by 4 cores.

The Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL has a TDP of 15 watts. The Core Ultra 7 165UL draws 30 watts less, which indicates a substantially lower power envelope. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable, which dictates different motherboard platforms for each processor.

Cache configurations differ notably. The Core i9-14901TE carries an L1 cache of 80 KB per core, an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 36 MB. The Core Ultra 7 165UL carries an L1 cache of 112 KB per core, an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and a shared L3 cache of 12 MB. The Core i9-14901TE therefore has 24 MB more shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL has 32 KB more L1 cache per core.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.60 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 7 165UL boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 cores and 14 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has 4 more cores, but the Core i9-14901TE has 2 more threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has a shared L3 cache of 36 MB, which is 24 MB larger than the 12 MB shared L3 cache found on the Core Ultra 7 165UL.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5 memory that depends on the motherboard.

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

A: The Core i9-14901TE is manufactured on a 10 nm process node, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL is manufactured on a 7 nm process node. The Core Ultra 7 165UL uses a smaller node.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, which is 30 watts higher than the 15 watt TDP of the Core Ultra 7 165UL.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core i9 generation within the Raptor Lake Refresh. The Core Ultra 7 165UL uses the Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS codename, and belongs to the Ultra 7 generation within Meteor Lake-PS. Both are manufactured by Intel, but the process nodes differ: the Core i9-14901TE is built on a 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL is built on a 7 nm process.

The die size is recorded for the Core i9-14901TE at 257 mm², while the die size for the Core Ultra 7 165UL is not recorded in the database. Transistor counts are not recorded for either processor. The Core i9-14901TE has a die size that reflects its Raptor Lake design, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165UL lacks a recorded die size.

Cache architecture differs per core. The Core i9-14901TE has an L1 cache of 80 KB per core and an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, with a shared L3 cache of 36 MB. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has an L1 cache of 112 KB per core and an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, with a shared L3 cache of 12 MB. The larger per-core L1 cache on the Core Ultra 7 165UL suggests a different cache hierarchy design within the Meteor Lake architecture.

Memory support also differs. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5 memory that depends on the motherboard, also in a dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 165UL does not support ECC memory. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCIe capabilities differ. The Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core i9-14901TE offers a newer PCIe generation and more CPU-attached lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU. Both processors are unlocked in terms of multiplier, meaning neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data indicates two processors with distinct roles. The Intel Core i9-14901TE delivers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and a PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes. These specifications point toward a processor designed for higher single-thread burst performance and broader platform compatibility, particularly for systems that require ECC memory or PCIe Gen 5 connectivity.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL delivers a higher core count of 12 cores, a lower TDP of 15 watts, a smaller 7 nm process node, a larger per-core L1 cache of 112 KB, a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, and a smaller 12 MB shared L3 cache. These specifications point toward a processor designed for higher multi-thread core availability and significantly lower power consumption, with a more modern manufacturing process.

The Core i9-14901TE has a launch MSRP that is not recorded in the database. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has a launch MSRP of $447.

For users who prioritize higher boost clocks, larger shared cache, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Core i9-14901TE is the processor indicated by the recorded data. For users who prioritize lower power draw, more physical cores, a smaller process node, and a recorded memory bandwidth figure, the Core Ultra 7 165UL is the processor indicated by the recorded data.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the two processors:

• Series: Core 14th Gen versus Core Ultra Series 1
• Cores: 8 versus 12
• Threads: 16 versus 14
• Base Clock: 2.30 GHz versus 1.70 GHz
• Boost Clock: 5.50 GHz versus 4.90 GHz
• TDP: 45 watts versus 15 watts
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851
• Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Meteor Lake
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Meteor Lake-PS
• Generation: Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake-PS)
• Process Node: 10 nm versus 7 nm
• Die Size: 257 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core versus 112 KB per core
• L3 Cache: 36 MB shared versus 12 MB shared
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 versus DDR5 depends on motherboard
• Memory Bandwidth: not recorded versus 89.6 GB/s
• ECC Memory: true versus false
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG 64EU
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-04-07
• Launch MSRP: not recorded versus $447
• Part Number: Q49CSRNJJ versus SRN95

The L2 cache of 2 MB per core, the dual-channel memory bus, the desktop market segment, the active production status, and the locked multiplier are identical between the two processors.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901TE wins in categories that favor raw clock speed and cache capacity. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the Core Ultra 7 165UL boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which supports faster single-thread burst workloads. Its shared L3 cache of 36 MB is 24 MB larger than the 12 MB on the Core Ultra 7 165UL, which provides more on-die data storage for repeated access patterns. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives it flexibility across different memory generations, and its ECC memory support suits reliability-sensitive environments. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes provides more bandwidth and more CPU-attached lanes than the PCIe Gen 4 interface with 8 CPU lanes on the Core Ultra 7 165UL.

The Core Ultra 7 165UL wins in categories that favor core count and power efficiency. Its 12 cores exceed the 8 cores on the Core i9-14901TE, which supports higher parallel thread scheduling. Its TDP of 15 watts is 30 watts lower than the 45 watt TDP of the Core i9-14901TE, which indicates a lower thermal and power footprint. Its 7 nm process node is smaller than the 10 nm node of the Core i9-14901TE, which typically allows for denser transistor integration. Its L1 cache of 112 KB per core is 32 KB larger than the 80 KB per core on the Core i9-14901TE. Its recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s provides a specific throughput figure that the Core i9-14901TE lacks. Its integrated Arc Xe-LPG 64EU graphics differ from the UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901TE. Its release date of 2024-04-07 is earlier than the 2024-06-30 release date of the Core i9-14901TE.