Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 266V Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts of the Intel Core i9-14901TE and Intel Core Ultra 7 266V?

A: Both processors feature 8 physical cores. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports 16 threads through Hyper-Threading, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V operates with 8 threads, meaning it lacks simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do the boost clock speeds compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE reaches a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V's 5.00 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V sits in the 76th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE ranks in the 50th percentile. This indicates the Ultra 7 outperforms a larger share of the processor population.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V uses a 3 nm node fabricated by TSMC. The Ultra 7's node is substantially more advanced.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V supports LPDDR5X, with capacity depending on the motherboard.

Q: What is the TDP rating for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V is rated at 17 watts, making it significantly more power-efficient on paper.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies within Intel's lineup. The Intel Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel itself. The die size measures 257 mm². This is a desktop-oriented chip designed for Intel Socket 1700 motherboards.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V, in contrast, comes from the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Lunar Lake architecture. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The core layout differs notably: the Ultra 7 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core versus 80 KB per core on the Raptor Lake part. L2 cache is also larger per core on the Ultra 7 at 2.5 MB versus 2 MB. However, the shared L3 cache is much smaller on the Ultra 7: 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared on the i9-14901TE. This suggests the i9-14901TE relies more heavily on a large last-level cache for multi-core workloads, while the Ultra 7's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches aim to serve lower-thread-count, latency-sensitive tasks.

Memory support further differentiates the two. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration and includes ECC memory support. The Ultra 7 supports LPDDR5X, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s, but it lacks ECC support. The i9-14901TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas the Ultra 7 provides PCIe Gen 5 with only 4 CPU lanes, reflecting the mobile-oriented nature of the latter.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 266V features Arc 140V graphics, which is a more capable integrated GPU on paper. The market segments diverge: the i9-14901TE is classified as a desktop processor, while the Ultra 7 266V is a mobile processor. Both are currently active in production. The i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 7 266V followed on 2024-09-23. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V provides a comprehensive picture of its performance across multiple test suites. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so the comparison relies entirely on the Ultra 7's absolute scores and its standing relative to rival processors.

In Cinebench R15, the Ultra 7 266V scores 1667 in multi-core and 235 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 6948 multi-core and 980 single-core. Cinebench R23 results show 16544 multi-core and 2335 single-core. These figures indicate a strong single-core showing, with the R23 single-core score of 2335 implying excellent per-thread performance, likely due to the high boost clock of 5.00 GHz and the efficient Lunar Lake architecture.

PassMark results for the Ultra 7 266V cover a range of specialized workloads. Data compression scores 187050, data encryption 13822, and extended instructions 15928. Floating-point math reaches 56923, while integer math scores 41558. The multithread score is 19461, physics 1608, and random string sorting 22905. Single-thread performance is recorded at 3943. The find prime numbers test yields 191.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra 7 266V is 23297. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered: the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H scores 23277, just 0.1% behind; the Intel Core i9-11900F scores 23254, 0.2% behind; the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V scores 23219, 0.3% behind; and the AMD EPYC 4124P scores 23167, 0.6% behind. This clustering indicates the Ultra 7 266V sits at the top of a tight performance band, edging out each rival by less than one percentage point. The data shows a processor that leads its immediate competition, but by very slim margins.

Because the i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot produce win counts for either side. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero. The analysis must therefore focus on architectural differences and the Ultra 7's demonstrated performance profile, rather than direct score comparisons.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one definitive conclusion: the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V has a substantial performance profile, ranking in the 76th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark scores recorded. The Ultra 7 delivers strong multi-threaded performance for its 17-watt TDP, as shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16544 and the PassMark multithread score of 19461. Its single-thread performance is also impressive, with a PassMark single-thread score of 3943 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2335.

The i9-14901TE, with its 45-watt TDP, 5.50 GHz boost clock, and 36 MB of L3 cache, is architecturally designed for desktop workloads that benefit from high clock speeds and large shared cache. However, without benchmark scores in the database, no measured performance claims can be made for it.

For users choosing between these two, the data points toward the Ultra 7 266V as the processor with verified, competitive performance across a wide range of tests. The i9-14901TE remains an unmeasured entity in the database, with its 50th percentile ranking suggesting mid-pack performance among all CPUs, but no specific scores to confirm its capabilities.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i9-14901TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 266V |

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

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 2.30 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X (depends on motherboard) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 136.5 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc 140V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-09-23 |

| Part Number | Q49CSRNJJ | SRPMMSRPMY |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 266V clearly wins in several categories based on recorded data. Its 76th percentile ranking versus the i9-14901TE's 50th percentile indicates superior overall standing among all CPUs. The Ultra 7's 3 nm process node, fabricated by TSMC, represents a significant manufacturing advantage over the i9-14901TE's 10 nm Intel node, which typically translates to better power efficiency and potentially higher transistor density. The Ultra 7 also has larger L1 and L2 caches per core, which benefits single-threaded and lightly threaded workloads. Its memory bandwidth is recorded at 136.5 GB/s, a figure absent for the i9-14901TE. The Ultra 7's TDP of 17 watts is less than half that of the i9-14901TE, making it the clear choice for power-constrained mobile environments. Its Arc 140V integrated graphics are more advanced than UHD Graphics 770 in the i9-14901TE. The Ultra 7's benchmark scores, including the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16544 and single-core score of 2335, provide concrete evidence of strong performance across both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins in architectural features that favor desktop, high-throughput scenarios. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is 0.50 GHz higher than the Ultra 7's 5.00 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded applications that scale with clock frequency. The i9-14901TE supports 16 threads versus 8, a doubling of thread count that can help in heavily parallel workloads if the software scales beyond 8 threads. Its 36 MB of shared L3 cache is three times larger than the Ultra 7's 12 MB, which can reduce memory latency for working sets that fit within the larger cache. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering flexibility in system memory choice, and includes ECC memory support, which the Ultra 7 lacks. Its PCIe Gen 5 implementation provides 16 CPU lanes versus 4 on the Ultra 7, enabling more expansion devices and higher bandwidth for desktop builds. The 257 mm² die size for the i9-14901TE is recorded, while the Ultra 7's die size is not in the database. The i9-14901TE's market segment is desktop, making it the more appropriate choice for stationary systems with higher power budgets and expansion needs.