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

The Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX are fundamentally different processors targeting different segments. The i9-14901TE is a desktop part from the Core 14th Gen family, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy: the Core Ultra 7 265HX is the dominant processor in the recorded benchmark results, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. The comparison is therefore defined by the Ultra 7's substantial lead in every measurable metric, driven by its higher core count and architectural efficiency.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX wins in every category for which benchmark data exists. The database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901TE, meaning its average benchmark score is zero. In contrast, the Core Ultra 7 265HX records an average benchmark score of 63173, placing it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. This is not a narrow victory; it is a comprehensive sweep across all recorded single-threaded, multi-threaded, and specialized workloads.

The i9-14901TE does hold a theoretical advantage in maximum boost clock, reaching 5.50 GHz compared to the Ultra 7's 5.30 GHz. However, without any benchmark scores for the i9-14901TE, this higher clock speed cannot be translated into a measured performance win in the database. The Ultra 7 265HX, by contrast, delivers concrete scores in Cinebench and Passmark tests, establishing it as the only one of the two with verifiable performance data.

The Core Ultra 7 265HX also wins on platform features. It supports 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, whereas the i9-14901TE supports 16. The Ultra 7 also has a higher memory bandwidth rating of 102.4 GB/s, a figure not listed for the i9-14901TE. These feature advantages, combined with the benchmark dominance, leave the i9-14901TE without a single measured category win.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct architectural generations. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 265HX uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-HX, and is manufactured on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. This process difference is significant: the Ultra 7 uses a smaller, more advanced node, which contributes to its efficiency and performance characteristics.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Ultra 7's core count is 2.5 times higher, and it uses a 1:1 core-to-thread ratio, indicating a performance-focused design without hyper-threading. The i9-14901TE features hyper-threading, giving it 16 threads from 8 cores.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The 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 265HX has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. While the i9-14901TE has more L3 cache, the Ultra 7 has more L1 and L2 cache per core.

Memory support diverges as well. The i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 265HX supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a maximum bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ: the i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

Process node and foundry details further separate them. The i9-14901TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Ultra 7 has a die size of 243 mm² but packs 17,800 million transistors. The i9-14901TE's transistor count is not listed in the database. The Core Ultra 7 265HX also has an unlocked multiplier, while the i9-14901TE does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison is one-sided because the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 7 265HX, however, has a full suite of results that establish its performance envelope.

In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 7 265HX scores 40642 in multi-core and 5737 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 17069 multi-core and 2409 single-core. In the older Cinebench R15 test, it records 4096 multi-core and 578 single-core. These scores show a processor with strong scaling from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 7 265HX are equally comprehensive. It scores 47985 in multithreaded performance and 4500 in single-threaded performance. Specialized tests show 511817 in data compression, 39472 in data encryption, 40741 in extended instructions, and 406 in finding prime numbers. Floating point math scores 161605, integer math scores 126954, physics scores 2978, and random string sorting scores 62458.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 7 265HX provide context for its position. The Intel Core i7-13790F has an average score of 63080, which is 0.1% lower than the Ultra 7's 63173. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 450G scores 63331, which is 0.2% higher. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P185 scores 62839, 0.5% lower, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX scores 62738, 0.7% lower. This places the 265HX in a tight competitive cluster, slightly ahead of some and slightly behind one rival, but all within a 1% band.

The i9-14901TE, with no scores, cannot be compared directly in this manner. Its percentile rank of 50 against all CPUs indicates a mid-pack position, but this is not supported by any actual benchmark data in the database. The Core Ultra 7 265HX, with a 93rd percentile rank, is the clear performer.

The Verdict

The data directs a straightforward choice. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX is the superior processor based on recorded performance. It delivers benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple Passmark tests, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores at all. The Ultra 7's average benchmark score of 63173 and 93rd percentile ranking versus a 50th percentile and zero score for the i9-14901TE leaves no ambiguity.

Users requiring a mobile processor with high multi-threaded throughput should select the Core Ultra 7 265HX. Its 20 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 3 nm TSMC process, deliver the measured performance. The i9-14901TE, as a desktop part on Socket 1700 with support for DDR4 and DDR5 and ECC memory, may appeal to those needing those specific platform features, but its performance cannot be verified from the database.

The Core Ultra 7 265HX also offers features the i9-14901TE lacks, such as an unlocked multiplier, more PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a higher rated memory bandwidth. For any workload represented in the benchmark suite, from data compression to floating point math, the Ultra 7 is the only option with evidence of capability. The i9-14901TE's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and larger 36 MB L3 cache are noted in the specifications, but they do not translate into any measured advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has 20 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average benchmark score of 63173. The i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no recorded benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The i9-14901TE also supports DDR4, while the Core Ultra 7 265HX supports only DDR5.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core i9-14901TE does not.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 265HX compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13790F?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265HX has an average score of 63173, which is 0.1% higher than the Intel Core i7-13790F's 63080.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265HX does not support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 8 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake-HX |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Transistors | Not listed | 17,800 million |

| 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) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part Number | Q49CSRNJJ | SRVFH |