Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901TE and Intel Core Ultra 7 256V occupy entirely different segments, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The Core i9-14901TE, a Raptor Lake Refresh desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, is built for sustained multi-threaded workloads on a desktop platform. The Core Ultra 7 256V, a Lunar Lake mobile processor with 8 cores and 8 threads, targets efficient single-thread responsiveness and integrated graphics capability in thin-and-light systems.

The recorded data for the Core Ultra 7 256V shows a percentile rank of 75 among all CPUs, placing it ahead of roughly three quarters of the database. Its average benchmark score is 21112. The nearest rivals confirm this positioning: the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U scores 21133, a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 21088, a delta of 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, a delta of -0.3%. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks, no rival comparisons, and a percentile rank of 50, which means the database contains no direct performance measurements for that part. The analysis must therefore center on the architectural and specification differences, plus the extensive benchmark suite recorded for the Lunar Lake chip.

The Core Ultra 7 256V wins in every category where data exists, since the Core i9-14901TE has zero recorded benchmark scores. The head-to-head comparison is not a contest of measured results between the two, but rather an examination of what each platform offers based on its documented specifications and the single available benchmark set. The mobile part delivers measurable results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, while the desktop part enters the database without any scores attached.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 16 threads across 8 cores, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has 8 threads across 8 cores.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 256V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 7 256V is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, while the Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, and the Core Ultra 7 256V boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 256V does not.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 7 256V uses Arc 140V.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark data is not available in the database. The headToHeadBenchmarks field is empty, and the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmarks, no average score, and no nearest rivals. The Core Ultra 7 256V, however, has a complete benchmark profile that establishes its measured performance level.

Cinebench R23 results for the Core Ultra 7 256V show a multicore score of 10399 and a singlecore score of 1877.5. Cinebench R20 shows 6958 multicore and 982 singlecore. Cinebench R15 shows 1583.5 multicore and 285.5 singlecore. Geekbench results show 8643 multicore and 1990 singlecore. Passmark tests include multithread at 19530, single thread at 4029, integer math at 43358, floating point math at 58576, extended instructions at 15643, data compression at 184985, data encryption at 13998, physics at 1595, random string sorting at 22481, and find prime numbers at 192.

Because the Core i9-14901TE lacks recorded scores, the largest wins in this comparison are structural rather than numerical. The Core Ultra 7 256V delivers a complete measured performance profile, while the Core i9-14901TE contributes only specifications. The nearest rival data for the Core Ultra 7 256V places it within 0.3% of several comparable processors, indicating that its measured scores sit in a tight competitive band. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U trails by 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G leads by 0.1%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U leads by 0.3%.

The absence of data for the desktop part means no exact score comparisons can be made. The benchmark results that exist belong entirely to the mobile processor, and they show a consistent pattern: strong single-thread performance relative to its multi-thread output, which aligns with an 8-core, 8-thread design.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge sharply on core and thread configuration. The Core i9-14901TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 256V uses 8 cores and 8 threads, with no multithreading support.

Clock speeds differ. The Core i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 256V has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Power consumption differs substantially. The Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Core Ultra 7 256V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Sockets are incompatible. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 7 256V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Memory support differs. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 7 256V has memory support listed as unknown, depending on the motherboard, also in a dual-channel configuration.

ECC memory support is present on the Core i9-14901TE and absent on the Core Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe lanes differ. The Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5, 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 7 256V provides Gen 5, 4 lanes from the CPU.

Cache sizes differ across all levels. The Core i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 256V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 7 256V uses Arc 140V.

The processor die size is recorded only for the desktop part at 257 mm². The mobile part has no die size listed.

Market segments differ. The Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor. The Core Ultra 7 256V is a mobile processor.

Release dates differ. The Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core Ultra 7 256V was released on 2024-09-23.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split is fundamental. The Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Raptor Lake family, with the codename Raptor Lake-R, and sits in the Core 14th Gen series under the Core i9 generation label. The Core Ultra 7 256V belongs to the Lunar Lake family, with the codename Lunar Lake, and sits in the Core Ultra Series 2 under the Ultra 7 generation label.

Manufacturing processes differ by foundry and node. The Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process at Intel. The Core Ultra 7 256V uses a 3 nm process at TSMC. The smaller node on the TSMC part enables the dramatically lower TDP of 17 watts while still providing competitive single-thread performance.

Cache architecture follows different design philosophies. The Raptor Lake part allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with a large 36 MB shared L3 pool. The Lunar Lake part allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The desktop part relies on a much larger last-level cache, while the mobile part compensates with larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The production status for both processors is listed as active. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are Q49CSRNJJ for the Core i9-14901TE and SRPMPSRPMZ for the Core Ultra 7 256V.

The integrated graphics approach also differs. The Arc 140V in the Lunar Lake part represents Intel's higher-end integrated graphics lineup, while the UHD Graphics 770 in the Raptor Lake part is the standard desktop integrated solution.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901TE, which means its performance cannot be quantified from recorded measurements. Its specifications describe a high-clock desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.50 GHz boost, 36 MB of L3 cache, and a 45 watt TDP. The 16 threads and the large shared cache indicate a design aimed at multi-threaded desktop workloads, and the ECC memory support points toward workstation or server-adjacent use cases.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V, by contrast, has a full set of recorded benchmarks. Its percentile rank of 75 and average score of 21112 place it in the upper quarter of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.3% of its average score, include the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, AMD Ryzen 5 5600G, Intel Core i3-1220P, and Intel Core Ultra 7 155U. The measured Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10399 and singlecore score of 1877.5, along with a Geekbench singlecore score of 1990, indicate a processor that handles single-threaded responsiveness well given its 17 watt power envelope.

The choice between these two processors comes down to platform requirements. The Core i9-14901TE suits a desktop build on Intel Socket 1700 with DDR4 or DDR5 memory, ECC support, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Core Ultra 7 256V suits a mobile system on Intel BGA 2833 with a 3 nm process, 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a 17 watt TDP. The recorded data favors the Core Ultra 7 256V for efficiency and measured performance, while the Core i9-14901TE offers higher clocks, more threads, more cache, and more expansion capability on paper. Without benchmark data for the desktop part, no direct performance ranking can be established, and the decision must rest on the documented specifications and the platform each processor targets.