Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265H Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between these two processors is heavily one-sided, but the distribution of wins tells a clear story about their intended roles. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H holds every recorded benchmark win in the database, which aligns with its positioning as a mobile processor with a higher performance ceiling in tested workloads.

The Core Ultra 7 265H dominates across Cinebench tests, both multi-core and single-core. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2989 points, while in R15 single-core it records 307 points. Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ultra 7 posts 12131 multi-core and 1712 single-core. The R23 results continue the pattern with 19940 multi-core and 2080 single-core. These scores place the Ultra 7 in the 88th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 41621.

The PassMark suite reinforces the same conclusion. The Ultra 7 delivers 334711 in data compression, 26005 in data encryption, and 26805 in extended instructions. In floating-point math it reaches 109123, while integer math hits 85479. The multithread score stands at 34027, with physics at 2497 and random string sorting at 40742. Single-thread performance registers 4334.

For the Intel Core i9-14901TE, the database contains no recorded benchmark scores. It sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 0. This means the head-to-head comparison is entirely one-directional in terms of measured performance data. The i9-14901TE does not win a single recorded benchmark category.

The practical implication is that the Ultra 7 265H is the processor with demonstrated performance across rendering, encryption, compression, and math workloads. The i9-14901TE lacks any measured results to compare, so its capabilities relative to the Ultra 7 cannot be quantified from the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing approaches. The Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 265H uses Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-H, fabricated on a 3 nm node by TSMC.

Core counts differ substantially. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 7 265H has 16 cores and 16 threads. This means the Ultra 7 has twice the core count but the same thread count, indicating the i9-14901TE likely relies on Hyper-Threading while the Ultra 7 does not.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i9-14901TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 265H provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The i9-14901TE has a larger total L3 pool, while the Ultra 7 has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Clock speeds show the i9-14901TE with a 2.30 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost, versus the Ultra 7's 2.20 GHz base and 5.30 GHz boost. Thermal design power differs significantly: the i9-14901TE is rated at 45 W, while the Ultra 7 265H is rated at 28 W.

Memory support varies as well. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Ultra 7 265H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lane counts differ. The i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 265H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ too: the i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 265H uses Arc Graphics 140T.

Socket and form factor separate the two clearly. The i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment. The Ultra 7 265H uses Intel BGA 2049 and targets mobile. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i9-14901TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Ultra 7's die size is not recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H has 16 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores.

Q: Do these processors use the same manufacturing process?

A: No. The i9-14901TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the Ultra 7 265H is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Ultra 7 265H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i9-14901TE has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the Ultra 7 265H's 5.30 GHz boost.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each?

A: The i9-14901TE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the Ultra 7 265H is rated at 28 W TDP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i9-14901TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 265H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2049 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 8 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Graphics 140T |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-12 |

| Part Number | Q49CSRNJJ | SRQAQ |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head benchmark data is entirely one-sided. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H is the only processor with benchmark scores in the database, and it wins every category by definition since the i9-14901TE has no scores to contest.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 scores 2989. In R15 single-core, it records 307. The R20 suite shows 12131 multi-core and 1712 single-core. R23 results are 19940 multi-core and 2080 single-core. These Cinebench figures establish the Ultra 7's rendering capability across both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

PassMark results for the Ultra 7 cover a wide range of operations. Data compression reaches 334711, data encryption hits 26005, and extended instructions score 26805. The prime number finding test records 335, while floating-point math achieves 109123. Integer math scores 85479, multithread performance hits 34027, and physics reaches 2497. Random string sorting produces 40742, and single-thread performance is 4334.

The Ultra 7's average benchmark score is 41621, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are close: the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 41650 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576 with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779 with a delta of -0.4%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X scores 41376 with a delta of 0.6%. This puts the Ultra 7 in a tight performance cluster where small percentage differences separate the top contenders.

The i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed in the database. Its percentile rank of 50 and average score of 0 indicate that the database has no measured performance data for this processor. The comparison therefore cannot be balanced: the Ultra 7 has verified performance across 18 recorded benchmark tests, while the i9-14901TE has none.

The benchmark results indicate that the Ultra 7 265H is a capable performer in its mobile segment, with scores that place it alongside desktop-class rivals like the Ryzen 9 5900X. The i9-14901TE, despite its higher boost clock and larger L3 cache, lacks any measured data to establish its standing. The database shows a clear performance profile for the Ultra 7 and an unmeasured profile for the i9-14901TE.