Intel Core 3 100HL vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

The Intel Core 3 100HL and Intel Core i5-14401TE are both 45 W desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they are configured for different workloads. The Core 3 100HL offers a higher core count and boost clock, while the Core i5-14401TE provides a larger L3 cache, ECC memory support, and a newer PCIe generation. Benchmark data is only available for the Core 3 100HL, which records an average score of 23545 and ranks in the 76th percentile of all CPUs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 3 100HL has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores. Both processors support 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Core 3 100HL boosts up to 4.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core i5-14401TE’s 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has a 20 MB shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 100HL has a 12 MB shared L3 cache, a difference of 8 MB.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, whereas the Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: What are the PCIe specifications for each processor?

A: The Core i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 3 100HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The Core 3 100HL was released on 2024-04-07, and the Core i5-14401TE followed on 2024-06-30.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture and are fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel, but they belong to different product families. The Core 3 100HL carries the codename Raptor Lake-PS, while the Core i5-14401TE is based on Raptor Lake-R, a refresh of the same architecture. The Core 3 100HL has 8 cores and 12 threads, whereas the Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. This means the Core 3 100HL relies on a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach its thread count, while the Core i5-14401TE uses fewer physical cores to achieve the same thread count.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 3 100HL versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14401TE. The shared L3 cache is larger on the Core i5-14401TE at 20 MB, compared to 12 MB on the Core 3 100HL. The die size is only listed for the Core i5-14401TE at 215 mm².

Memory support is identical in terms of types (DDR4 and DDR5) and bus width (dual-channel). ECC memory is supported only on the Core i5-14401TE. The integrated graphics also differ: the Core 3 100HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while the Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The PCIe interface is a major split, with the Core i5-14401TE offering PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only) on the Core 3 100HL.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 3 100HL wins on raw processing throughput due to its 8 cores and higher boost clock. Its benchmark results show strength in multithreaded tasks, with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14948 and a Passmark multithread score of 17586. This makes it the better choice for software that scales across cores, such as content creation, rendering, or compilation workloads.

The Core i5-14401TE wins on platform features and memory flexibility. It supports ECC memory, which is critical for error-correcting workloads like data servers or financial computations. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes (CPU only) provides more bandwidth for high-speed storage or expansion cards. The larger 20 MB L3 cache may also benefit workloads with repeated data access patterns, although no benchmark scores are recorded for the Core i5-14401TE to confirm this.

The Core 3 100HL also has a higher percentile ranking, at 76 versus 50 for the Core i5-14401TE, indicating better overall performance relative to all CPUs in the database. However, the Core i5-14401TE’s advantages lie outside standard benchmark scenarios, particularly in stability and connectivity.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 8 (Core 3 100HL) vs 6 (Core i5-14401TE)
• Base Clock: 2.10 GHz vs 2.00 GHz
• Boost Clock: 4.60 GHz vs 4.50 GHz
• Codename: Raptor Lake-PS vs Raptor Lake-R
• Generation: Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) vs Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Die Size: Not listed vs 215 mm²
• L2 Cache: 2 MB per core vs 1.25 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 12 MB shared vs 20 MB shared
• ECC Memory: false vs true
• PCIe: Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) vs Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only)
• Integrated Graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 48EU vs UHD Graphics 730
• Part Number: unknown vs Q4T4SRNJP
• Release Date: 2024-04-07 vs 2024-06-30
• Percentile Vs All CPUs: 76 vs 50

Identical specifications include the manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), TDP (45 W), socket (Intel Socket 1700), threads (12), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier lock (unlocked is false for both).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark data is recorded between the two processors, and the Core i5-14401TE has no individual benchmark scores in the database. The analysis must rely on the Core 3 100HL’s recorded measurements and the specification differences.

The Core 3 100HL shows strong single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2110 and a Passmark single-thread score of 3735. Its multithreaded results are substantial: Cinebench R23 multicore at 14948 and Cinebench R20 multicore at 6278. The Passmark suite further illustrates its capabilities, with integer math at 56308, floating point math at 42108, and extended instructions at 12463.

The Core 3 100HL’s average benchmark score is 23545, placing it in the 76th percentile. Its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U (average score 23709, delta -0.7%), the Intel Core i5-11500 (23718, delta -0.7%), the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V (23297, delta 1.1%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H (23277, delta 1.2%). These small deltas indicate that the Core 3 100HL performs within a narrow band of these CPUs, neither dominating nor trailing significantly.

Since the Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores, its performance cannot be quantified. The recorded data shows that the Core 3 100HL has a higher core count, a faster boost clock, and a higher percentile ranking. The Core i5-14401TE’s advantages are its larger L3 cache, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, which are not reflected in the benchmark data.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 100HL is the performance-oriented choice based on the recorded data. With 8 cores, a 4.60 GHz boost clock, and a 76th percentile ranking, it delivers measurable performance in both single-thread and multithread workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 14948 and Passmark multithread score of 17586 indicate strong throughput for demanding applications. The 2 MB per core L2 cache also supports high data throughput per core.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is the feature-focused alternative. Its 20 MB L3 cache is larger, its ECC memory support enables error-correcting operation, and its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) offers more expansion bandwidth. The 6-core configuration with a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock is lower on paper, and its 50th percentile ranking reflects a lower expected performance level, but no benchmark scores exist to confirm its practical limits.

For users prioritizing raw compute performance, the Core 3 100HL is the clear pick from the data. For users needing ECC memory or the latest PCIe standard, the Core i5-14401TE provides those features despite the lack of benchmark confirmation. Both are active desktop processors with 45 W TDPs, so thermal and power requirements are identical. The choice reduces to whether performance metrics or platform capabilities take precedence.