i9-14900T vs Ultra 7 164U

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.69
Core i9-14900T
2024
24 cores / 32 threads, 35 Watt
25.21
+160%

Core i9-14900T outperforms Core Ultra 7 164U by a whopping 160% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking798198
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data35.78
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-Uno data
Power efficiency100.0066.90
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-U (2023)Raptor Lake-R (2023−2024)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$448$549

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores12 (Dodeca-Core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads1432
Base clock speed1.1 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz5.5 GHz
L1 cache112 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)36 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nmIntel 7 nm
Die sizeno data257 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2551FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)9 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0-+
Deep Learning Boost++
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size64 GB192 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® GraphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.8 GHz1.65 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.212
OpenGL4.64.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T.

PCIe version4.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes816
PCI support4.0 and 3.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 164U 9.69
i9-14900T 25.21
+160%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 164U 15106
i9-14900T 39300
+160%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.69 25.21
Physical cores 12 24
Threads 14 32
Power consumption (TDP) 9 Watt 35 Watt

Ultra 7 164U has 288.9% lower power consumption.

i9-14900T, on the other hand, has a 160.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 128.6% more threads.

The Core i9-14900T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 7 164U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core Ultra 7 164U is a notebook processor while Core i9-14900T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core Ultra 7 164U and Core i9-14900T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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