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

The Verdict

The data shows two completely different desktop processor strategies from Intel. The Core i9-14901TE is a low-power, 45-watt, 8-core part built on Intel’s 10 nm Raptor Lake design for Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is a 125-watt, 20-core Arrow Lake chip on TSMC’s 3 nm node for Socket 1851. The recorded benchmark data only includes scores for the Core Ultra 7 265KF, so the quantitative comparison is one-sided. The Core Ultra 7 265KF sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 71910. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX at 71797 (only 0.2% lower), the Intel Xeon 6517P at 72350 (0.6% higher), the Intel Xeon 6724P at 72396 (0.7% higher), and the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 at 71370 (0.8% lower). The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, indicating its measured performance is not yet cataloged. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the clear choice for anyone seeking documented multi-threaded and single-threaded performance from the database. The Core i9-14901TE can only be assessed on its specifications: it offers a 5.50 GHz boost clock, ECC memory support, and integrated UHD Graphics 770, which the Core Ultra 7 265KF lacks. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is unlocked for overclocking, while the Core i9-14901TE is not. The launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 7 265KF is $379.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265KF has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 265KF therefore doubles the core count and adds four more threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF supports only DDR5. The Core i9-14901TE also supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 7 265KF does not.

Q: What is the performance percentile ranking of each processor?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265KF is at the 94th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 71910. The Core i9-14901TE is at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark data is recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

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

Q: Is the Core Ultra 7 265KF overclockable?

A: Yes, the multiplier is unlocked on the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Core i9-14901TE has a locked multiplier.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 265KF compare to its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 71910 on average, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8840HX scores 71797. That puts the Core Ultra 7 265KF 0.2% ahead of the Ryzen 7 8840HX.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design eras. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 7 265KF uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, and is manufactured by TSMC on a 3 nm process node with a die size of 243 mm². The process node difference is significant: 10 nm versus 3 nm, with the latter produced by a different foundry. The Core Ultra 7 265KF integrates 17,800 million transistors, while the Core i9-14901TE has no transistor count recorded in the database. The die size is smaller on the newer part despite the higher transistor count, which indicates a denser manufacturing process.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core i9-14901TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 265KF provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core cache is larger on the Core Ultra 7 265KF, but the total shared L3 is smaller. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i9-14901TE. The Core i9-14901TE features integrated UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core Ultra 7 265KF.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ sharply: 8 cores and 16 threads for the Core i9-14901TE versus 20 cores and 20 threads for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has a higher base clock at 3.90 GHz compared to 2.30 GHz on the Core i9-14901TE, while both share a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The thermal design power differs: 45 watts for the Core i9-14901TE versus 125 watts for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265KF uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core i9-14901TE offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 265KF offers 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). The Core i9-14901TE is not multiplier-unlocked; the Core Ultra 7 265KF is multiplier-unlocked. The process nodes differ as noted: 10 nm for the Core i9-14901TE and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The foundry also differs: Intel for the Core i9-14901TE and TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Core Ultra 7 265KF supports DDR5 only. ECC memory is supported on the Core i9-14901TE but not on the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901TE versus N/A on the Core Ultra 7 265KF. The Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 7 265KF was released on 2024-10-23. The Core Ultra 7 265KF has a launch MSRP of $379; the Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain a direct head-to-head benchmark table for these two processors, and it records no benchmark scores for the Core i9-14901TE. The only available benchmark data belongs to the Core Ultra 7 265KF. That data shows strong multi-threaded performance: 49736 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 20889 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 5013 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. Single-threaded results are also high: 7021 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 2948 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 707 in Cinebench R15 single-core. In Geekbench, the Core Ultra 7 265KF scores 22913 multi-core and 2759 single-core. PassMark results include 58518 for multithread, 4928 for single-thread, 143351 for integer math, 189431 for floating point math, 666589 for data compression, 48198 for data encryption, 54513 for extended instructions, 79735 for random string sorting, 3633 for physics, and 486 for find prime numbers.

Because the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded scores, no win/loss split can be computed from measured data. The head-to-head benchmark section in the database is empty, and the win counts for both parts are zero. The comparison therefore relies on what the Core Ultra 7 265KF demonstrates on its own. Its 49736 Cinebench R23 multi-core score places it comfortably in the upper percentiles of the database, and its 71910 average benchmark score ranks it at the 94th percentile. The Core i9-14901TE, with half the cores and fewer threads, would likely produce lower multi-threaded scores, but the database does not confirm this with measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 265KF wins every category that has recorded data. It delivers 20 cores and 20 threads, a 3.90 GHz base clock, and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. Its benchmark scores indicate strong multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, compilation, and data processing. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 49736, the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 20889, and the PassMark multithread score of 58518 all point to high throughput in parallel tasks. The Core Ultra 7 265KF also leads in single-threaded work according to the data: 7021 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4928 in PassMark single-thread. Its 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth support memory-intensive and I/O-heavy scenarios. The unlocked multiplier gives the Core Ultra 7 265KF an overclocking advantage. The Core i9-14901TE has advantages that are not performance-based in the recorded data. It supports ECC memory, which matters for error-sensitive computing. It includes integrated UHD Graphics 770, allowing a system to run without a discrete GPU. It supports DDR4 memory, which can be relevant for platform compatibility. Its 45-watt TDP is far lower than the 125-watt TDP of the Core Ultra 7 265KF, indicating a much lower power envelope. The Core i9-14901TE also has a larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB compared to 30 MB on the Core Ultra 7 265KF, and it uses the more widely established Intel Socket 1700. The Core i9-14901TE is the choice for systems where low power consumption, ECC memory, and integrated graphics are priorities. The Core Ultra 7 265KF is the choice for measured, high-performance desktop computing across multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, with the database showing it at the 94th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i9-14901TE remains at the 50th percentile with no benchmark scores, so its real-world standing cannot be quantified from the current data.