Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 366H Comparison

Intel Core i9-14901TE and Intel Core Ultra 7 366H represent two distinct design philosophies from the same manufacturer, one a desktop-focused Raptor Lake Refresh part and the other a mobile Panther Lake processor. The benchmark database contains performance measurements for the Ultra 7 366H, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded scores, so the comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than direct performance data.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the i9-14901TE has no individual benchmark scores listed. The Ultra 7 366H, however, has an extensive set of measurements that establish its performance profile.

In Cinebench R23, the Ultra 7 366H scores 28,477 points in multi-core testing and 4,020 points in single-core testing. The Cinebench R20 results show 11,960 multi-core and 1,688 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2,870 multi-core and 405 single-core. These results place the Ultra 7 366H at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,263.

The PassMark suite reveals specific strengths. The Ultra 7 366H reaches 33,429 in multithreaded testing, 4,043 in single-thread testing, and 103,615 in floating-point math. Data encryption scores 25,845, extended instructions score 26,901, and data compression reaches 327,455. Integer math scores 83,695, find prime numbers scores 326, random string sorting scores 39,814, and physics scores 2,880.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X averages 41,376 points, 0.3% ahead of the Ultra 7 366H. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H sits 0.1% behind at 41,215 points, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 also sits 0.1% behind at 41,208 points. The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H trails by 0.7% at 40,967 points. These deltas indicate the Ultra 7 366H competes closely with a previous-generation desktop flagship, a notable result for a 25W mobile processor.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 366H compare to its closest rivals in the database?

A: The Ultra 7 366H averages 41,263 points. It is 0.1% ahead of the Core Ultra 7 356H and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, 0.3% behind the Ryzen 9 5900X, and 0.7% ahead of the Core Ultra X7 358H.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 366H has 16 cores and 16 threads, meaning it uses a configuration without hyper-threading across all cores.

Q: What process node does each processor use?

A: The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 7 366H uses Intel's 3 nm process, a significant manufacturing advantage for the mobile part.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 366H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth capability of the Ultra 7 366H?

A: The Ultra 7 366H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, a figure not listed for the i9-14901TE.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The Core i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 366H includes Intel Xe3 Graphics.

Architecture Differences

The Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename within the Core 14th Gen series. It uses the Raptor Lake Refresh generation and is built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 7 366H belongs to the Panther Lake architecture, using the Panther Lake codename and the Panther Lake-H generation within the Core Ultra Series 3. It is built on Intel's 3 nm process node, and its die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i9-14901TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7 366H provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the Ultra 7 366H reflect its newer architecture, while the i9-14901TE's larger total L3 cache reflects its desktop design.

The i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, while the Ultra 7 366H uses Intel BGA 2540, a mobile socket. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, while the Ultra 7 366H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel. PCI Express connectivity also differs: the i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 366H provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). The i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 7 366H does not. Integrated graphics differ as well, with UHD Graphics 770 on the desktop part and Intel Xe3 Graphics on the mobile part.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. Core count: the i9-14901TE has 8 cores, the Ultra 7 366H has 16 cores. Thread count is identical at 16, but the i9-14901TE achieves this via 8 cores with hyper-threading, while the Ultra 7 366H uses 16 physical cores without hyper-threading.

Base clock speeds differ: the i9-14901TE runs at 2.30 GHz base, the Ultra 7 366H at 2.00 GHz base. Boost clocks differ more significantly: the i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, the Ultra 7 366H to 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs by 20 watts: the i9-14901TE is rated at 45W, the Ultra 7 366H at 25W.

Memory support differs: the i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, the Ultra 7 366H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Ultra 7 366H at 115.2 GB/s. ECC support is present on the i9-14901TE and absent on the Ultra 7 366H. PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes on the i9-14901TE versus 12 lanes on the Ultra 7 366H, both Gen 5 CPU-only.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the i9-14901TE versus 192 KB per core on the Ultra 7 366H. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is 36 MB shared versus 18 MB shared.

Market segment differs: the i9-14901TE is a Desktop processor, the Ultra 7 366H is Mobile. Release dates differ, with the i9-14901TE released in June 2024 and the Ultra 7 366H in January 2026. Both are marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded, and neither does the Ultra 7 366H.

The Verdict

The benchmark data favors the Ultra 7 366H in overall standing, with an 87th percentile placement and an average score of 41,263, while the i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded average score. The Ultra 7 366H matches the performance of the Ryzen 9 5900X within 0.3%, a desktop chip known for high multi-threaded throughput, while operating at a 25W TDP versus the i9-14901TE's 45W TDP.

The i9-14901TE offers advantages in raw clock speeds, with a 5.50 GHz boost versus 4.80 GHz, and in total L3 cache, with 36 MB versus 18 MB. It also supports ECC memory and DDR4, which the Ultra 7 366H does not. These features suit workloads requiring memory reliability and legacy memory compatibility.

The Ultra 7 366H counters with double the core count, a 3 nm process node versus 10 nm, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, higher memory bandwidth at 115.2 GB/s, and support for LPDDR5X. The data shows this mobile processor delivers competitive performance against desktop parts from the previous generation, as evidenced by its near-parity with the Ryzen 9 5900X.

For desktop builders prioritizing single-thread clock speed, ECC support, and DDR4 compatibility, the i9-14901TE presents the relevant specification set. For mobile workloads requiring high multi-threaded throughput, newer architecture, and energy efficiency at 25W, the Ultra 7 366H is the processor with recorded performance data to back its 87th percentile standing. The choice depends on whether the application needs the desktop part's higher boost clocks and ECC capability or the mobile part's core count, process efficiency, and memory bandwidth.