Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285T Comparison

Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285T

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901TE, as its average benchmark score is zero and it holds no percentile ranking data. In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T delivers a robust set of measured scores and an average benchmark score of 51,310, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Core Ultra 9 285T also has a launch MSRP of $549. The i9-14901TE, while listed as active in production, lacks any recorded performance metrics, leaving its nearest rivals undefined. This analysis therefore relies entirely on the measured data for the Core Ultra 9 285T and the architectural specifications of both processors.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T shows strong multi-threaded performance in the recorded Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 3,384 points. Cinebench R20 multi-core results show 14,100 points, and Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 33,573 points. These figures indicate a processor capable of substantial parallel workloads, though without a comparable score from the i9-14901TE, the database cannot establish a direct performance delta between the two.

Single-core results for the Core Ultra 9 285T are equally defined. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 477 points, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1,990 points, and Cinebench R23 single-core scores 4,739 points. These numbers show consistent scaling across the three Cinebench versions, suggesting stable single-thread performance at the processor's 5.40 GHz boost clock. The i9-14901TE has a higher listed boost clock of 5.50 GHz, but with no benchmark data, the database cannot confirm whether that 0.10 GHz advantage translates into a measurable performance lead.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 9 285T cover a wide range of workloads. Multi-thread performance is recorded at 39,931 points, while single-thread performance sits at 4,576 points. Integer math scores 132,433 points, and floating-point math scores 137,923 points. Data compression reaches 384,140 points, while data encryption scores 32,061 points. Extended instructions score 27,477 points, and random string sorting scores 47,695 points. Physics tests record 2,842 points, and prime number finding scores 345 points. The processor's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-14900T with an average score of 51,015, which is 0.6% lower, and the Intel Core i9-13900F with an average score of 51,730, which is 0.8% higher. The Intel Core i7-13850HX scores 50,761, trailing by 1.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50,718, trailing by 1.2%. These deltas position the Core Ultra 9 285T in a tight cluster of high-end desktop processors, with no rival exceeding it by more than 1%.

The i9-14901TE shares the same 36 MB of shared L3 cache as the Core Ultra 9 285T, but its cache hierarchy differs significantly. The i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core Ultra 9 285T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. With 8 cores and 16 threads, the i9-14901TE relies on Hyper-Threading, whereas the Core Ultra 9 285T has 24 cores and 24 threads with no hyper-threading. The Core Ultra 9 285T's additional cores likely contribute to its multi-threaded scores, but the absence of i9-14901TE benchmarks prevents a quantified comparison.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T in every measurable category, but only because the i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries in the database. The Core Ultra 9 285T's 91st percentile ranking and average score of 51,310 confirm its position among high-performing desktop CPUs, with nearest rival deltas ranging from 0.6% to 1.2%. The i9-14901TE, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, a result that reflects missing data rather than actual performance.

Users tracking the Core Ultra 9 285T will see a processor that matches or slightly exceeds its closest recorded competitors. The 0.6% lead over the Core i9-14900T and the 1.1% lead over the Core i7-13850HX are narrow, but the 0.8% deficit against the Core i9-13900F shows it is not the absolute fastest in its peer group. For the i9-14901TE, the database offers no measured evidence of performance, so any verdict must rest on specifications alone. Its 5.50 GHz boost clock and 45 W TDP suggest an efficient design, but with no scores, the data cannot support a performance claim.

The Core Ultra 9 285T also shows architectural advantages in the specification sheets. It uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, has 17,800 million transistors, and supports up to 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm Intel process, has a 257 mm² die size, and supports 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. These differences indicate a newer, denser design for the Core Ultra 9 285T, though the i9-14901TE's larger die size and older node may appeal to users prioritizing specific platform compatibility.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285T has an average benchmark score of 51,310, placing it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 285T compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900T?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285T scores 0.6% higher than the Core i9-14900T, which has an average score of 51,015.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core i9-14901TE?

A: The i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 9 285T's 5.40 GHz boost clock.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 9 285T support DDR4 memory?

A: No, the Core Ultra 9 285T supports only DDR5 memory, while the i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285T has a TDP of 35 W, which is lower than the i9-14901TE's 45 W TDP.

Q: Which processor has more cores in the database records?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285T has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every physical and electrical specification. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ notably, with the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz and the Core Ultra 9 285T at 1.40 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, at 5.50 GHz for the i9-14901TE and 5.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 9 285T. TDP shows a clear split: 45 W for the i9-14901TE versus 35 W for the Core Ultra 9 285T.

Sockets are incompatible. The i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285T uses Intel Socket 1851. Memory support also differs, with the i9-14901TE accepting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 9 285T supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 9 285T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, a figure absent for the i9-14901TE. PCIe lane counts favor the Core Ultra 9 285T, which offers 20 Gen 5 lanes, compared to 16 Gen 5 lanes for the i9-14901TE.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901TE includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. Release dates show the i9-14901TE launched on June 30, 2024, and the Core Ultra 9 285T launched on January 6, 2025. The Core Ultra 9 285T has a recorded launch MSRP of $549, while the i9-14901TE has no MSRP field in the database. Both processors are marked as active in production, and both have locked multipliers. The i9-14901TE has a part number of Q49CSRNJJ, while the Core Ultra 9 285T uses SRQD3.

Architecture Differences

The architectural divide between these two CPUs is substantial. The i9-14901TE is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, using a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Core Ultra 9 285T uses Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-S, fabricated on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. The Core Ultra 9 285T has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million, while the i9-14901TE has no transistor count in the database. Die sizes are similar, with the i9-14901TE at 257 mm² and the Core Ultra 9 285T at 243 mm².

Cache layouts differ per core. The i9-14901TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core Ultra 9 285T provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core and 3 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share 36 MB of L3 cache, and neither has a 3D V-Cache option. Memory architecture is dual-channel for both, but the Core Ultra 9 285T adds a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core Ultra 9 285T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, marking a generational shift in Intel's naming and design philosophy.