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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core Ultra 7 265K does not support Hyper-Threading, hence the equal core and thread counts.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two processors?

A: Both processors share the same maximum boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The base clocks differ, however, with the Core i9-14901TE running at 2.30 GHz and the Core Ultra 7 265K at 3.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K supports only DDR5 memory.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Core i9-14901TE is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Core Ultra 7 265K uses a 3 nm process node and is manufactured by TSMC.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the recorded average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K holds an average benchmark score of 70,879, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to fundamentally different Intel generations. The Core i9-14901TE is part of the Core 14th Gen lineup, built on the Raptor Lake architecture under the codename Raptor Lake-R. It is a Raptor Lake Refresh part, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 265K belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, based on the Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-S. It uses a 3 nm process node supplied by TSMC. This process difference is substantial; the Core Ultra 7 265K integrates 17,800 million transistors on a die size of 243 mm², while the Core i9-14901TE has a die size of 257 mm² with transistor count not recorded in the database.

The core topology also diverges sharply. The Core i9-14901TE deploys 8 cores with 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads, a configuration that omits Hyper-Threading entirely. Cache allocations follow the respective architectures. The Core i9-14901TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 265K offers 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Although the Core Ultra 7 265K has fewer L3 cache, the larger per-core L1 and L2 capacities reflect its newer design.

Memory support differs as well. The Core i9-14901TE accepts both DDR4 and DDR5 modules across a dual-channel memory bus. The Core Ultra 7 265K is limited to DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus, but the database records a memory bandwidth figure of 102.4 GB/s for this part. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

PCI Express capabilities also separate the two. The Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 7 265K provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ: the Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. Both processors support ECC memory. The Core i9-14901TE is locked (multiplier not unlocked), whereas the Core Ultra 7 265K has an unlocked multiplier. Socket compatibility is not shared: the Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265K requires Intel Socket 1851.

The Core Ultra 7 265K has a launch MSRP of $394. The Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K. The Core i9-14901TE has an empty benchmark list, meaning there are no recorded scores for any workload. The Core Ultra 7 265K, by contrast, has an extensive set of 19 recorded benchmark entries across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark suites.

The Core Ultra 7 265K's multicore performance is substantial. In Cinebench R23, it scores 35,850 in the multicore test and 2,020 in the single-core test. Cinebench R20 results show 20,918 multicore and 2,953 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 run yields 5,020 multicore and 708 single-core. Geekbench scores are 23,085 multicore and 2,713 single-core.

Passmark workloads reveal the Core Ultra 7 265K's strengths in specific computational patterns. The integer math test produces a score of 143,242. Floating point math reaches 189,629. Data compression scores 665,554, data encryption 48,246, and extended instructions 54,333. The prime number finding test records a modest 491, while random string sorting hits 79,752. The multithread score is 58,594, and the physics test records 3,731. Single-thread performance is measured at 4,928 in both the Passmark single-thread and single-thread (as named) entries.

Since the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores, the recorded data cannot support any head-to-head comparison. The wins tally stands at 0 for the Core i9-14901TE and 0 for the Core Ultra 7 265K in the database. Without measurements for the Core i9-14901TE, no numeric comparison of their relative performance is possible. The Core Ultra 7 265K's percentile rank of 94 against all CPUs indicates that its scores place it above the vast majority of processors in the database, whereas the Core i9-14901TE's percentile of 50 reflects the absence of any recorded performance data rather than a measured median result.

Specification Differences

The following specification fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores; Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores.
• Threads: Core i9-14901TE has 16 threads; Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 threads.
• Base Clock: Core i9-14901TE runs at 2.30 GHz; Core Ultra 7 265K runs at 3.90 GHz.
• Boost Clock: Both run at 5.50 GHz. No difference here.
• TDP: Core i9-14901TE is rated at 45 W; Core Ultra 7 265K is rated at 125 W.
• Socket: Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700; Core Ultra 7 265K uses Intel Socket 1851.
• Architecture: Core i9-14901TE is Raptor Lake; Core Ultra 7 265K is Arrow Lake.
• Codename: Core i9-14901TE is Raptor Lake-R; Core Ultra 7 265K is Arrow Lake-S.
• Generation: Core i9-14901TE is Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh); Core Ultra 7 265K is Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake).
• Process Node: Core i9-14901TE is 10 nm (Intel); Core Ultra 7 265K is 3 nm (TSMC).
• Foundry: Core i9-14901TE uses Intel; Core Ultra 7 265K uses TSMC.
• Transistors: Core i9-14901TE has no recorded count; Core Ultra 7 265K has 17,800 million.
• Die Size: Core i9-14901TE measures 257 mm²; Core Ultra 7 265K measures 243 mm².
• L1 Cache: Core i9-14901TE has 80 KB per core; Core Ultra 7 265K has 192 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: Core i9-14901TE has 2 MB per core; Core Ultra 7 265K has 3 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared; Core Ultra 7 265K has 30 MB shared.
• Memory Support: Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5; Core Ultra 7 265K supports DDR5 only.
• Memory Bandwidth: Core i9-14901TE has no recorded figure; Core Ultra 7 265K has 102.4 GB/s.
• PCIe: Core i9-14901TE has Gen 5, 16 lanes; Core Ultra 7 265K has Gen 5, 20 lanes.
• Integrated Graphics: Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770; Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.
• Multiplier Unlocked: Core i9-14901TE is false; Core Ultra 7 265K is true.
• Part Number: Core i9-14901TE is Q49CSRNJJ; Core Ultra 7 265K is SRQCW.
• Release Date: Core i9-14901TE released on 2024-06-30; Core Ultra 7 265K released on 2024-10-23.
• Launch MSRP: Core i9-14901TE has none recorded; Core Ultra 7 265K has $394.
• Percentile: Core i9-14901TE is at the 50th percentile; Core Ultra 7 265K is at the 94th percentile.
• Average Benchmark Score: Core i9-14901TE is 0; Core Ultra 7 265K is 70,879.

Fields that are the same include manufacturer (Intel), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory support (true), boost clock (5.50 GHz), and production status (Active).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the only processor of the two with any recorded benchmark data. Its wins are therefore comprehensive across every tested workload, but the database offers no measured scores for the Core i9-14901TE to set against it. The Core Ultra 7 265K's 20-core, 20-thread configuration with a 3.90 GHz base clock drives strong multicore results, as seen in the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 35,850 and the Passmark multithread score of 58,594. The single-core performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,020 and a Passmark single-thread score of 4,928, aided by the 5.50 GHz boost clock.

The Core i9-14901TE wins in power efficiency by specification. Its 45 W TDP is far lower than the Core Ultra 7 265K's 125 W TDP. This makes the Core i9-14901TE better suited for constrained thermal environments, though the database provides no performance measurements to confirm how the lower power envelope affects throughput. The Core i9-14901TE also supports DDR4 memory, which can be advantageous for systems with existing DDR4 modules. Its larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB exceeds the Core Ultra 7 265K's 30 MB, potentially benefiting cache-sensitive workloads if the processor were measured.

The Core Ultra 7 265K wins on raw core count, thread count, base clock, process node, PCIe lane count, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics tier. It also offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, a feature the Core i9-14901TE lacks. The Core Ultra 7 265K's percentile rank of 94 versus the Core i9-14901TE's 50 reinforces that the recorded data strongly favors the newer part. The nearest rivals in the database for the Core Ultra 7 265K include the Intel Xeon 6511P at 0.2% below, the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 0.7% below, the Intel Core i7-14700KF at 1% above, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F at 1.3% above. These narrow deltas indicate that the Core Ultra 7 265K sits in a highly competitive performance band, while the Core i9-14901TE has no rival comparisons to analyze.

The Core i9-14901TE's advantage lies in its low power draw and memory flexibility, making it a plausible choice for power-sensitive desktop builds. The Core Ultra 7 265K's advantage lies in every measured benchmark category, with particularly large margins in multicore and math-intensive tasks. Without benchmark scores for the Core i9-14901TE, the data cannot support any claim of performance parity or superiority for that part. The recorded evidence assigns clear workload wins to the Core Ultra 7 265K across rendering, general computing, and specialized Passmark tests.