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92%
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GPU
74%
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Intel Core i9-14901E

37,911 Benchmark Score
Top 8% Market Ranking
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Intel Arc A310E

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30-60
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60-85
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85-100
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1080p Ultra or 1440p Medium, great value for most gamers

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30-49

Entry Level

1080p Medium settings, suitable for eSports and older titles

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Basic gaming, older titles, consider upgrading for modern games

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The Intel Core i9-14901E is a Raptor Lake-R architecture processor on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². It features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The CPU has a 65 W TDP and includes a cache hierarchy of 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support enabled, and the processor provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are handled by UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is locked, indicating this is not an unlocked overclocking part, and the production status is Active with a release date of 2024-06-30.

The benchmark data places this CPU at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37911. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 25753 and the single-core score is 3635. Cinebench R20 results show a multi-core score of 10816 and single-core score of 1526, while Cinebench R15 yields 2595 multi-core and 366 single-core. PassMark tests reveal a multi-thread score of 30298, single-thread score of 4354, integer math at 112736, floating-point math at 81089, data compression at 288777, data encryption at 18571, extended instructions at 17249, physics at 3041, and random string sorting at 39138.

The nearest rivals show a tight grouping. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 has an average score of 37904 with a delta of 0%, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943 with a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 with a delta of 0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 with a delta of 0.3%. These deltas indicate that the i9-14901E is within a fraction of a percent of its closest competitors, making the performance difference negligible in real-world terms. The data shows a balanced competitor set where no single part holds a meaningful advantage.

CPU Analysis

The Intel Core i9-14901E presents a high-clocked 8-core design that leverages the Raptor Lake architecture to achieve strong per-thread performance. The 5.60 GHz boost clock is the headline feature, and the single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3635 confirms that the architecture extracts maximum performance from that frequency headroom. This places the CPU in a position where single-threaded workloads like legacy applications, lightly-threaded games, and everyday productivity tasks will see excellent responsiveness. The 86th percentile ranking against all CPUs underscores that this is a top-tier part for single-core operations, even though it lacks the high core counts of some larger server or workstation parts.

Multi-core performance is equally respectable, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 reflecting the efficiency of the 8 cores running at sustained frequencies within the 65 W TDP envelope. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30298 and the integer math score of 112736 indicate solid throughput for parallel workloads, though the data compression score of 288777 suggests the processor excels in tasks that benefit from high-frequency memory and cache access. The L3 cache of 36 MB is substantial for a desktop part and helps maintain data locality in complex workloads. The dual-channel memory bus, while not as wide as some HEDT platforms, is sufficient for the core count, and the support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives builders flexibility in platform cost and performance tuning.

The 65 W TDP is notable for a Core i9-branded part, as it implies the processor can operate in systems with modest cooling requirements and lower power delivery overhead. The locked multiplier means builders cannot manually overclock, but the boost clock already reaches 5.60 GHz, which suggests the factory frequency is near the practical limit for this process node. The 10 nm process node, while not the most advanced, delivers a die size of 257 mm², and the transistor count is not listed in the data. The CPU's performance in the PassMark extended instructions test at 17249 indicates strong SIMD throughput, which benefits workloads like video encoding and scientific calculations. Overall, the benchmark scores paint a picture of a CPU that punches above its core count, with single-core leadership and multi-core capability that rivals higher-core-count parts from the competition.

Usage Scenarios

For high-refresh gaming, the i9-14901E's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3635 and the 86th percentile ranking suggest it can feed fast GPUs without bottlenecking at standard resolutions. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz is the driving factor, and the PassMark single-thread score of 4354 confirms that game logic and physics threads will execute with minimal latency. This is a strong choice for 1080p or 1440p gaming where frame rates depend heavily on CPU throughput.

Streaming and content creation benefit from the multi-core scores. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and the PassMark data compression score of 288777 indicate that the CPU can handle simultaneous encoding and gaming workloads, though the 8-core count may require careful settings in heavy streaming scenarios. The 65 W TDP keeps thermal headroom for sustained loads, and the 36 MB L3 cache helps with the random access patterns common in encoding software.

Video editing workflows rely on both single-core and multi-core performance. The single-core score of 3635 in Cinebench R23 accelerates timeline scrubbing and effects previews, while the multi-core score of 25753 speeds up final render passes. The PassMark integer math score of 112736 supports this, as video codecs are integer-heavy, and the data encryption score of 18571 suggests the CPU can handle DRM and secure export pipelines without issue.

3D rendering and simulation workloads will find the multi-core performance adequate but not class-leading. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10816 and the PassMark floating-point math score of 81089 indicate that the CPU can complete render tasks, but it will not match higher-core-count parts in the same price or power class. The 8-core design means render times scale predictably, and the 65 W TDP allows for long-duration rendering without excessive power draw.

Software development benefits from the fast single-core performance for compilation of small projects and the multi-core throughput for parallel builds. The PassMark data compression score of 288777 aids in packaging and archiving source trees, while the extended instructions score of 17249 supports modern compiler optimizations. The locked multiplier is a minor drawback for enthusiasts, but the stock boost clock is already high.

Student and office work sees the i9-14901E as overkill but effective. The single-core Cinebench R15 score of 366 and the PassMark random string sorting score of 39138 indicate snappy application launches and spreadsheet manipulation. The 65 W TDP means a standard office PC case with a capable air cooler will handle it, and the ECC memory support adds reliability for data-sensitive tasks, though the price of the platform may exceed what a student needs.

Benchmark Performance

The CPU's average benchmark score of 37911 places it at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, a strong showing for a mainstream desktop part. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, scores 37904 with a delta of 0%, indicating statistical parity. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X scores 37943 with a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i9-14901E is 0.1% slower, which is within noise. The Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829 with a delta of 0.2%, showing the i9-14901E is 0.2% faster, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 with a delta of 0.3%, making the i9-14901E 0.3% faster. These deltas are all below a single percentage point, so the data shows no meaningful performance separation between these parts in aggregate benchmarks.

The GPU, an Intel Arc A310E, has no benchmark scores listed in the data, with an average benchmark score of 0. Its percentile ranking against all GPUs is 50, placing it in the middle of the pack. The GPU's FP32 performance is 3.072 TFLOPS, and the FP16 performance is 6.144 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio, indicating it is a low-end part designed for basic graphics and compute tasks. The combined percentile for the system is 68, which suggests that the CPU is the stronger component in this pairing. The absence of measured FPS data for this combination means that all gaming performance discussion must be treated as estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores. The data shows a CPU that is a top-tier performer and a GPU that is entry-level, creating a significant imbalance in raw capability.

Upgrade Path and Platform

The Intel Core i9-14901E uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a mature platform with broad motherboard availability. The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, giving builders the choice between lower-cost DDR4 or higher-bandwidth DDR5. The PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes from the CPU is a future-proofing measure, though the integrated graphics and the paired GPU in this build use PCIe 4.0. The 65 W TDP is low for a high-end CPU, and the suggested PSU for the GPU is 250 W, which means a typical 500-600 W power supply has ample headroom for this system. The GPU draws 75 W and uses no power connectors, so it is a low-power component. The CPU's TDP of 65 W combined with the GPU's 75 W means the total system power draw is modest, and builders can use smaller, quieter power supplies.

The next sensible upgrade for this platform would be a more powerful GPU, as the CPU has significant headroom over the Arc A310E. The CPU's 86th percentile ranking and high single-core scores suggest it can drive a much faster graphics card at 1080p and 1440p. The Socket 1700 platform is at the end of its lifecycle with Raptor Lake Refresh, so upgrading the CPU would require a new motherboard. The ECC memory support is a feature that benefits workstation users, and the dual-channel memory bus is adequate for the CPU's core count. The locked multiplier limits overclocking, but the boost clock is already high, so the upgrade path is more about GPU and memory than CPU. The PCIe Gen 5 lanes are useful for future GPUs and NVMe drives, ensuring the platform does not become a bottleneck for storage or graphics upgrades.

Who Should Build It

This system targets users who need a high-performance CPU for productivity and light gaming but do not require high-end graphics. The i9-14901E is ideal for gamers at 1080p and 1440p with low to medium graphics settings, as the CPU's single-core strength will drive frame rates, but the GPU will limit maximum detail settings. Content creators who work with video editing or software development will benefit from the 8 cores and 16 threads, with the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 indicating solid render performance. Students and small business workstations that run office applications and light data analysis will find the CPU more than capable, and the ECC memory support adds a layer of reliability for data integrity.

The GPU is suited for basic display output, 2D applications, and light media consumption. The 4 GB GDDR6 memory with a 64-bit bus and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth is sufficient for entry-level tasks but will struggle with modern 3D games at high settings. The combined system is a balanced office PC or a developer machine where CPU performance is paramount and GPU acceleration is secondary. The 50th percentile ranking of the GPU indicates it is mid-range among all GPUs, but the lack of benchmark data means its real-world compute performance is unverified in this pack. The target user is someone who values rapid application response and compile times more than gaming frame rates, or a professional who needs a reliable workstation CPU with ECC support.

Gaming Performance

The FACT PACK contains no measured FPS data for this exact CPU-GPU combination, and the dataIsMeasured flag is false. Therefore, all FPS figures discussed here are estimates derived from the CPU and GPU benchmark scores, not measured results. The CPU's strong single-core performance, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3635, suggests it can handle game logic and physics at high frame rates, likely exceeding 144 FPS in most esports titles at 1080p. However, the GPU's low FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS and 4 GB VRAM capacity will bottleneck the system in graphically demanding games.

At 1080p with low to medium settings, the Arc A310E can likely deliver playable frame rates in older or less demanding titles, but the 64-bit memory bus and 124.0 GB/s bandwidth will cap performance in modern AAA games. The GPU has 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, which are entry-level counts. The pixel rate of 32.00 GPixel/s and texture rate of 64.00 GTexel/s are modest, indicating that fill-rate-bound scenes will struggle. At 1440p, the system will likely see frame rates drop below 30 FPS in most 3D games, making it unsuitable for high-refresh gaming. The CPU is not the limiting factor in gaming; the GPU is, as evidenced by the CPU's 86th percentile versus the GPU's 50th percentile. For esports titles like CS:GO or Valorant, the system may achieve 60-100 FPS at 1080p low settings, but these are estimates and should be treated with caution.

GPU Analysis

The Intel Arc A310E is a low-end GPU based on the Xe-HPG architecture, built on TSMC's 6 nm process node with 7,200 million transistors on a 157 mm² die. It has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory on a 64-bit bus, delivering 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth, and a base and boost clock of 2000 MHz. The memory clock is 1937 MHz with 15.5 Gbps effective data rate. The GPU contains 768 shading units, 32 TMUs, and 16 ROPs, with 6 ray tracing cores. The FP32 compute throughput is 3.072 TFLOPS, and the FP16 throughput is 6.144 TFLOPS with a 2:1 ratio. The pixel rate is 32.00 GPixel/s, and the texture rate is 64.00 GTexel/s.

The GPU has no benchmark scores in the FACT PACK, so its percentile ranking of 50 is based on the overall database, but the average score is 0, indicating a lack of data. The 6 ray tracing cores provide hardware support for DirectX Raytracing, but the low compute throughput means ray tracing performance will be poor. The GPU supports DirectX 12 Ultimate, OpenGL 4.6, and Vulkan 1.4, making it feature-complete for modern APIs. The 75 W TDP and lack of power connectors make it easy to install in any system, and the suggested PSU of 250 W is very modest. The display outputs are four mini-DisplayPort 2.0 connectors, which support high refresh rates on multiple monitors. The GPU is end-of-life, with a release date of 2024-03-31, and its predecessor is Xe Graphics, with Battlemage as the successor.

For rendering workloads, the FP32 performance of 3.072 TFLOPS is sufficient for basic 2D and light 3D tasks, but it will be slow for complex scenes. The 4 GB VRAM limits texture size and scene complexity, and the 64-bit bus restricts bandwidth for large data sets. The GPU is better suited for display output and hardware acceleration of video codecs than for serious compute. The 50th percentile ranking suggests it is an average GPU in the database, but the lack of benchmark scores makes this ranking unreliable. The GPU's strengths are its low power draw, compact single-slot design, and modern API support, making it suitable for office PCs and media centers.

FAQ

Q: What is the CPU's performance percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E ranks at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 37911.

Q: How does the CPU compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9700X has an average score of 37943, which is 0.1% higher than the i9-14901E's score, indicating a negligible performance difference.

Q: What memory types does the CPU support?

A: The CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus, with ECC memory support enabled.

Q: Does the GPU have any measured benchmark scores?

A: No, the Intel Arc A310E has no benchmark scores in the FACT PACK, with an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How much VRAM does the GPU have, and what is its bandwidth?

A: The GPU has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory with a 64-bit bus, providing 124.0 GB/s of bandwidth.

Q: What is the CPU's single-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The CPU scores 3635 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is a strong result given its 5.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the suggested PSU wattage for the GPU?

A: The suggested PSU for the Intel Arc A310E is 250 W, and the GPU itself has a 75 W TDP.

Balance and Bottleneck

The data shows a significant imbalance between the CPU and GPU in this system. The CPU ranks at the 86th percentile against all CPUs, while the GPU ranks at the 50th percentile against all GPUs. This creates a clear bottleneck where the GPU will limit performance in graphics-intensive workloads. In gaming, the CPU's single-core score of 3635 in Cinebench R23 indicates it can process game logic at high frame rates, but the GPU's FP32 throughput of 3.072 TFLOPS will cap frame rates at much lower levels. The 4 GB VRAM and 64-bit bus further restrict the GPU's ability to handle high-resolution textures and complex scenes.

In CPU-bound workloads like data compression, with a PassMark score of 288777, the system will perform near the CPU's full potential. In GPU-bound workloads like 3D rendering, the GPU's low compute throughput will be the limiting factor. The combined percentile of 68 for the system reflects this imbalance, pulling the overall performance down from the CPU's high ranking. The CPU's 65 W TDP and the GPU's 75 W TDP mean power delivery is not a concern, and the suggested PSU of 250 W for the GPU leaves ample headroom for the entire system.

The FPS scaling in gaming will be primarily dictated by the GPU, as the CPU has enough headroom to feed a much faster graphics card. The estimated frame rates at 1080p are likely to be moderate in esports titles but low in AAA games, while at 1440p the GPU will struggle to maintain playable frame rates in most 3D titles. The CPU is not the bottleneck in this pairing; the GPU is, and any upgrade to a faster GPU would unlock the CPU's full potential. The data suggests that for a balanced system, a builder should either pair this CPU with a more powerful GPU or accept the Arc A310E as a display adapter rather than a gaming card.