Core 14001E Series: only Performance cores allowed

The first of the new processors has just been spotted on Geekbench.

Intel has quietly introduced a new series of processors called the E-Series, which are designed specifically for embedded systems rather than gaming. The flagship of this series is the Core i9-14901E, which offers 8 Performance cores and no Efficient cores , distinguishing it from other Raptor Lake models.

The Core i9-14901E stands out with a base clock speed of 3.8 GHz, 600 MHz higher than the Core i9-14900K. However, it has a slightly lower turbo clock of 5.8 GHz compared to the 6.0 GHz of the 14900K. The TDP remains the same at 125W, but this only applies to this specific SKU, which is the only K-series model in the embedded Raptor Lake lineup.

In Geekbench tests, the 14901E scored 3018 points in single-core performance and 16308 points in multi-core performance . The single-core score positions it at the top of the current ranking , just behind the 14900KF and ahead of the 14700KF. In multi-core performance, it falls between the 12900K and 13700K, both of which have 16 cores.

Core i9-14901KE, Source: Geekbench

The PC running the Intel Core i9-14901E processor is identified as a CloudSky Server. CloudSky appears to be a company that offers GPU servers for gamers, with services that likely include hosting games like Minecraft. The system in question is reported to feature 128GB of RAM.

Source: Geekbench via @BenchLeaks