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

Intel Core 3 100U vs Intel Core i5-14401TE

The Intel Core 3 100U and the Intel Core i5-14401TE are both six-core Raptor Lake processors, but they serve different market segments and exhibit distinct performance profiles. The Core 3 100U is a mobile part designed for laptops, while the i5-14401TE is a desktop processor. Benchmark data for the Core 3 100U is extensive, whereas the i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core 3 100U sits in the 70th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16148, and its closest rivals are all within a narrow 1.2% performance delta.

Where Each One Wins

Because the database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, the use-case analysis is derived entirely from the recorded data of the Core 3 100U and the architectural specifications of both processors. The Core 3 100U demonstrates a clear strength in single-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1499 and PassMark single-thread score of 3506 indicate a capable performer for everyday tasks, responsive application loading, and lightly threaded software. The data shows it is competitive with its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-10850H, which has an average score of 16204, only 0.3% higher than the Core 3 100U’s average of 16148.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Core 3 100U delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 10624 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 12522. These figures suggest it can handle moderately parallel tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and compilation workloads, though it is not a top-tier performer. Its PassMark data compression score of 136497 and integer math score of 39580 further indicate solid throughput in data-heavy operations. The i5-14401TE, with its 12 threads versus the Core 3 100U’s 8 threads, likely has an advantage in heavily threaded scenarios, but without benchmark data, this cannot be quantified.

The i5-14401TE’s desktop form factor and 45 TDP suggest it is better suited for sustained workloads where power delivery and cooling are less constrained. The Core 3 100U, with a 15 TDP, is optimized for mobile efficiency. The i5-14401TE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core 3 100U, making it a more appropriate choice for reliability-sensitive applications such as file servers or workstations where data integrity is critical. The Core 3 100U, meanwhile, uses UHD Graphics 64EU, while the i5-14401TE integrates UHD Graphics 730, indicating different integrated graphics capabilities.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node and share the Raptor Lake architecture. The Core 3 100U uses the Raptor Lake-U codename, while the i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake-R, reflecting the Refresh generation. The Core 3 100U belongs to the Core 3 generation, whereas the i5-14401TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series. Despite the generational naming difference, both are architecturally similar, with identical L1 cache of 80 KB per core and L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core.

The key architectural divergence lies in the L3 cache. The Core 3 100U has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14401TE offers 20 MB of shared L3 cache, doubling the last-level cache capacity. This larger cache can improve performance in workloads that benefit from higher cache hit rates, though the lack of benchmark data for the i5-14401TE prevents a direct measurement of this benefit. The i5-14401TE also has a larger die size at 215 mm², whereas the Core 3 100U’s die size is not recorded.

Thread counts differ: the Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning the desktop part supports Hyper-Threading on all cores, whereas the mobile part does not. Base clocks are 1.20 GHz for the Core 3 100U and 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE, with boost clocks of 4.70 GHz and 4.50 GHz respectively. The socket types are entirely different: the Core 3 100U uses Intel BGA 1744, a soldered mobile socket, while the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop LGA socket.

PCIe support also differs substantially. The Core 3 100U provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-14401TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the desktop part double the PCIe lanes and a newer generation, which is significant for discrete GPU and NVMe storage connectivity. Both support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory, but only the i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The i5-14401TE was released later, on 2024-06-30, compared to the Core 3 100U’s release on 2024-01-07.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U has a higher boost clock at 4.70 GHz, compared to the Intel Core i5-14401TE’s 4.50 GHz. However, the i5-14401TE has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.20 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 100U does not. This makes the i5-14401TE more suitable for error-correcting memory configurations.

Q: How do the thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-14401TE supports two threads per core, whereas the Core 3 100U supports only one additional thread on a subset of cores.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14401TE offers double the last-level cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 3 100U has an average benchmark score of 16148, placing it in the 70th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so its average is 0.

Q: Are the socket types the same?

A: No, the Intel Core 3 100U uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. They are physically incompatible.

The Verdict

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core 3 100U is the only one of the two with measurable benchmark performance. It achieves a 70th percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 16148. Its nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-10850H with an average score of 16204, a delta of -0.3%, indicating the Core 3 100U is within a negligible margin of that older mobile i7. The Core 3 100U also trails the Intel Core i5-10600KF by 0.5%, the Core i7-1260U by 1.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H by 1.2%. These narrow margins place the Core 3 100U in a competitive position among mid-range mobile processors.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE, lacking any benchmark data, cannot be compared on performance. Its architectural advantages are clear: double the L3 cache, more threads, higher base clock, PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes, and ECC memory support. For users who prioritize single-threaded responsiveness and mobile efficiency, the Core 3 100U is the validated choice. For desktop builds requiring ECC memory, higher thread counts, and greater PCIe bandwidth, the i5-14401TE is the structurally superior option, though its actual performance remains unmeasured in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Core 3 100U has 6 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.20 GHz for the Core 3 100U and 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz and 4.50 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 15 W for the Core 3 100U and 45 W for the i5-14401TE. The Core 3 100U uses Intel BGA 1744, while the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core 3 100U has 10 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14401TE has 20 MB. The i5-14401TE has a die size of 215 mm²; the Core 3 100U’s die size is not recorded. ECC memory support is absent on the Core 3 100U and present on the i5-14401TE. PCIe support is Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core 3 100U and Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the i5-14401TE. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 64EU on the Core 3 100U and UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401TE. Release dates are 2024-01-07 for the Core 3 100U and 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401TE. The Core 3 100U has a launch MSRP of $426; the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 3 100U and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The i5-14401TE has an empty benchmark array, and the winsA and winsB fields are both zero. Consequently, no direct score comparisons are possible.

The Core 3 100U’s standalone benchmarks provide a reference point. In Cinebench R23, it scores 10624 multi-core and 1499 single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 4462 multi-core and 629 single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 1070 multi-core and 150 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 12522 and a single-thread score of 3506. Additional PassMark results include data compression at 136497, data encryption at 8128, extended instructions at 7894, find prime numbers at 52, floating point math at 28322, integer math at 39580, physics at 876, and random string sorting at 15191.

The Core 3 100U’s average benchmark score of 16148 places it at the 70th percentile. Its nearest rivals show the competitive landscape: the Core i7-10850H is 0.3% faster, the Core i5-10600KF is 0.5% faster, the Core i7-1260U is 1.1% faster, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600H is 1.2% faster. These deltas are small, indicating the Core 3 100U performs within a tight band around its peers. Without data for the i5-14401TE, any head-to-head conclusion is limited to the architectural differences previously outlined. The i5-14401TE’s higher thread count and larger L3 cache suggest it could outperform the Core 3 100U in multi-threaded tasks, but this remains unverified by benchmark results.