Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Comparison

Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 258V

The Verdict

The database places the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile. This gap is decisive. The Core Ultra 7 258V is the stronger processor in the recorded benchmark suite, delivering a substantial performance advantage across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The Core i9-14901TE, despite its higher boost clock and larger cache pool, does not have any recorded benchmark scores in the database, leaving its measured performance unverified against the Ultra 7’s established results. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 258V is the choice for users who need proven, high-level throughput in a mobile form factor. The Core i9-14901TE is a desktop part with a 45 W TDP and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, but without benchmark data, its actual competitive standing cannot be quantified. For any workload where performance is the primary criterion, the recorded results favor the Core Ultra 7 258V without qualification.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different architectural lineages within Intel’s lineup. The Core i9-14901TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It is a desktop-class chip designed for Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture and is manufactured on a 3 nm process node by TSMC, representing a significant generational leap in fabrication technology. The Ultra 7 is a mobile processor soldered to Intel BGA 2833.

Core counts are identical at 8 cores each, but threading differs. The Core i9-14901TE supports 16 threads via Hyper-Threading, while the Core Ultra 7 258V has 8 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading. Cache layouts diverge sharply. The Core i9-14901TE allocates 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 258V provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop chip holds a threefold advantage in L3 capacity, while the mobile chip has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support also separates the two. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 7 258V is limited to LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, and it lacks ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the Core i9-14901TE provides 16 CPU lanes of Gen 5 PCIe, while the Core Ultra 7 258V provides only 4 CPU lanes of Gen 5 PCIe. Integrated graphics are another differentiator. The Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, whereas the Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Arc 140V, a notably more advanced integrated GPU solution. Clock speeds favor the desktop part: the Core i9-14901TE has a 2.30 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock, while the Core Ultra 7 258V has a 2.20 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. Thermal design power is also asymmetric, with the Core i9-14901TE rated at 45 W and the Core Ultra 7 258V at just 17 W.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 7 258V has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Core i9-14901TE has none in the database. This makes the comparison one-sided but definitive. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core Ultra 7 258V scores 10301. Its single-core result in the same test is 1872. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 6739 and the single-core score is 951. In the older Cinebench R15 test, the multi-core score is 1596.5 and the single-core score is 285. These results establish a consistent performance profile across rendering workloads.

Geekbench results for the Core Ultra 7 258V show a multi-core score of 9325 and a single-core score of 2100. PassMark tests add further detail. The multi-thread score is 18887, and the single-thread score is 4018, with the single-thread result appearing twice in the recorded data. In specialized PassMark subtests, the Core Ultra 7 258V achieves 57372 in floating point math, 42889 in integer math, 14717 in extended instructions, 176686 in data compression, 13534 in data encryption, 21580 in random string sorting, 1565 in physics, and 185 in find prime numbers.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 258V is 20454. Its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 with an average score of 20468 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with an average score of 20425 and a delta of 0.1%, the AMD EPYC 9454P with an average score of 20422 and a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD EPYC 7713 with an average score of 20363 and a delta of 0.4%. The Core Ultra 7 258V is effectively tied with these four processors, sitting just 0.1% below the Ryzen 5 5600 and 0.4% above the EPYC 7713. This places its multi-threaded performance in the same class as a well-known mid-range desktop chip and large server processors. The Core i9-14901TE has no such data, so no direct score comparison can be made.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: Both processors have 8 cores. The Core i9-14901TE supports 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 258V supports 8 threads.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 7 258V?

A: The Core Ultra 7 258V supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 but has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 258V does not.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 258V has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the Core Ultra 7 258V?

A: The Core Ultra 7 258V is in the 74th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i9-14901TE is in the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 258V wins in all measured performance categories because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10301, Geekbench multi-core score of 9325, and PassMark multi-thread score of 18887 indicate strong throughput for rendering, general computation, and parallel workloads. The single-core results, including a Geekbench single-core score of 2100 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4018, show that it also handles lightly threaded tasks with high efficiency. The mobile design, with a 17 W TDP and LPDDR5X memory support, suits thin-and-light systems where power draw is a constraint. The integrated Arc 140V graphics provide a more capable GPU solution than the UHD Graphics 770 found in the desktop part.

The Core i9-14901TE wins in architectural specifications that are not reflected in benchmark scores. It has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC functionality. Its 16 threads give it double the thread count of the Core Ultra 7 258V, which could benefit workloads that scale with thread count, though no recorded scores confirm this. The desktop platform offers 16 CPU lanes of Gen 5 PCIe, compared to 4 lanes on the mobile chip, making it the stronger choice for systems with multiple high-bandwidth expansion devices. The 45 W TDP reflects a more power-hungry desktop design, but the socketed Intel Socket 1700 platform allows for a traditional desktop build. The Core i9-14901TE also has a larger die size of 257 mm², though the Core Ultra 7 258V has no die size recorded. For users prioritizing verified performance, the Core Ultra 7 258V is the clear winner. For users prioritizing raw specifications such as thread count, cache capacity, and PCIe lane availability, the Core i9-14901TE offers advantages that the benchmark suite has not yet quantified.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core Ultra 7 258V belongs to Core Ultra Series 2. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, while the Core Ultra 7 258V uses the Lunar Lake architecture on a 3 nm TSMC process. The Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor for Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 7 258V is a mobile processor for Intel BGA 2833. Base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the desktop part and 2.20 GHz for the mobile part. Boost clocks are 5.50 GHz and 4.80 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 W for the Core i9-14901TE and 17 W for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Thread counts are 16 and 8. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the desktop chip and 192 KB per core on the mobile chip. L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the desktop chip and 2.5 MB per core on the mobile chip. L3 cache is 36 MB shared on the desktop chip and 12 MB shared on the mobile chip. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i9-14901TE, while the Core Ultra 7 258V supports only LPDDR5X. ECC memory is supported only on the Core i9-14901TE. PCIe lanes are 16 on the desktop part and 4 on the mobile part. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901TE and Arc 140V on the Core Ultra 7 258V. Release dates are June 30, 2024 for the Core i9-14901TE and September 23, 2024 for the Core Ultra 7 258V. Both are active in production, both have locked multipliers, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.