Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core i5-14400T wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 3 201E. The most striking margins appear in multi-threaded workloads, where the Core i5-14400T consistently holds a 26.6% advantage across the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests. For example, in Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i5-14400T scores 17189 versus 12613 for the Core 3 201E. The same 26.6% delta appears in Cinebench R15 multicore (1732 vs 1271) and Cinebench R20 multicore (7219 vs 5297).

Single-core performance tells a similar story, though with a smaller gap. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i5-14400T scores 2426 against 1780 for the Core 3 201E, again a 26.6% difference. The PassMark single-thread test shows a much narrower margin: 3512 versus 3482, a mere 0.9% difference. This indicates that the architectural advantage of the Core i5-14400T is more pronounced in sustained multi-core work than in lightly threaded tasks.

The largest deltas in the entire benchmark set appear in PassMark integer math and floating-point math. The Core i5-14400T delivers 65667 in integer math versus 43894 for the Core 3 201E, a 33.2% lead. Floating-point math shows 49139 versus 33260, a 32.3% advantage. Data encryption also favors the Core i5-14400T heavily: 13244 versus 8931, a 32.6% gap. Data compression follows at 235636 versus 164160, a 30.3% difference.

Random string sorting, a memory and cache sensitive workload, gives the Core i5-14400T a 29.4% edge (25181 vs 17783). Extended instructions show a 24.2% lead (14562 vs 11035), while prime number finding shows 73 versus 57, a 21.9% gap. The smallest win in the entire comparison belongs to PassMark physics: 1244 versus 1141, an 8.3% advantage for the Core i5-14400T.

The overall average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The Core i5-14400T averages 27166 across all recorded tests, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. That places the Core i5-14400T at the 79th percentile among all CPUs in the database, versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E. The nearest rivals in the database for the Core i5-14400T include the Intel Core i9-9900K (27097, a 0.3% difference) and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G (27051, a 0.4% difference). The Core 3 201E sits close to the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, a 0% difference) and the Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, a 0.1% difference).

The Verdict

The data points to a clear separation in workload capability. The Core i5-14400T should be selected for any task that benefits from additional cores and threads. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, produce large advantages in rendering, compression, encryption, and math-heavy workloads. The benchmark results indicate a 26.6% or greater lead in all Cinebench multicore tests, plus 30% or greater leads in PassMark integer math, floating-point math, and data encryption.

The Core 3 201E, with 4 cores and 8 threads and 12 MB of shared L3 cache, offers no benchmark victories in this comparison. Its single-thread performance is close to the Core i5-14400T (3482 vs 3512, a 0.9% gap), which means for very light, single-threaded desktop tasks, the difference may be imperceptible in practice. However, the recorded data does not show any scenario where the Core 3 201E takes the lead.

For users running heavily parallel workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, or batch data processing, the Core i5-14400T is the only choice based on these measurements. The Core 3 201E remains a functional desktop processor, but its lower core count and smaller cache put it at a consistent disadvantage across all 17 recorded benchmarks. The percentile rankings also support this: 79th versus 73rd, with the Core i5-14400T's average score 42.6% higher than the Core 3 201E's average.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T scores 2426 in Cinebench R23 single-core, versus 1780 for the Intel Core 3 201E, a 26.6% difference.

Q: How large is the gap in PassMark multithread performance?

A: The Core i5-14400T scores 20223 in PassMark multithread, while the Core 3 201E scores 14839, giving the Core i5-14400T a 26.6% lead.

Q: What is the smallest benchmark margin between the two CPUs?

A: The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the Core i5-14400T scores 3512 and the Core 3 201E scores 3482, a difference of only 0.9%.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core i5-14400T has an average benchmark score of 27166, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056. The Core i5-14400T also ranks at the 79th percentile versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Q: What is the largest percentage difference in any single test?

A: The largest difference is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i5-14400T leads by 33.2% (65667 vs 43894). Data encryption shows a 32.6% gap (13244 vs 8931), and floating-point math shows 32.3% (49139 vs 33260).

Q: Are there any benchmarks where the Core 3 201E wins?

A: No. The recorded head-to-head data shows the Core i5-14400T winning all 17 benchmarks, with the Core 3 201E recording zero wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Core i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks differ substantially: the Core 3 201E runs at 3.60 GHz, while the Core i5-14400T runs at a much lower 1.50 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core 3 201E at 4.80 GHz and the Core i5-14400T at 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well. The Core 3 201E is rated at 60 W TDP, while the Core i5-14400T is rated at 35 W TDP. Despite the lower TDP, the Core i5-14400T delivers higher benchmark scores, indicating greater efficiency per watt in the recorded workloads.

Cache configurations differ primarily in L3 capacity. The Core i5-14400T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 201E has 12 MB. Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. Die size also differs: the Core 3 201E measures 163 mm², while the Core i5-14400T measures 215 mm².

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 3 201E at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14400T has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. PCIe configurations match at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ by roughly one year. The Core i5-14400T released on 2024-01-07, while the Core 3 201E released on 2025-01-12. The launch MSRP for the Core i5-14400T is $221, and the launch MSRP for the Core 3 201E is $134. Both processors have locked multipliers and are actively produced. Part numbers are SRN3N for the Core i5-14400T and SRVTR for the Core 3 201E.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations despite sharing the same 10 nm process node and Intel foundry. The Core i5-14400T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, categorized as Core 3 (Bartlett Lake).

The core count difference is the most consequential architectural distinction. The Core i5-14400T uses 10 cores and 16 threads, which explains its large multicore advantages in Cinebench and PassMark multithread tests. The Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads, limiting its parallel throughput.

Cache architecture also differs. The Core i5-14400T has 20 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB for the Core 3 201E. This 8 MB difference contributes to the 29.4% lead in PassMark random string sorting and the 30.3% lead in data compression, both of which benefit from larger cache capacities. L1 and L2 remain identical at 80 KB per core and 1.25 MB per core.

The die size difference (163 mm² for the Core 3 201E versus 215 mm² for the Core i5-14400T) reflects the additional cores and cache on the Core i5-14400T. Both use the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, same PCIe Gen 5 implementation with 16 lanes, and same integrated UHD Graphics 730.

The lower base clock on the Core i5-14400T (1.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz) appears to be a power management choice given its 35 W TDP. The boost clock of 4.50 GHz still allows strong single-thread performance, as shown by the 0.9% gap in PassMark single-thread. The Core 3 201E's higher base clock and 60 W TDP do not translate into benchmark wins, as the Core i5-14400T's superior core count and cache overcome the clock disadvantage.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data assigns 17 wins to the Core i5-14400T and zero to the Core 3 201E. The Core i5-14400T wins in every measured category, but the magnitude of the win varies by workload type.

Multi-core rendering and processing workloads show the largest advantages for the Core i5-14400T. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all show a uniform 26.6% lead. PassMark multithread also shows 26.6%. These results indicate that the 10-core, 16-thread configuration is consistently about a quarter faster than the 4-core, 8-thread Core 3 201E in heavily parallelized workloads.

Math-intensive operations favor the Core i5-14400T even more strongly. PassMark integer math shows a 33.2% lead, floating-point math shows 32.3%, and data encryption shows 32.6%. These are the largest margins in the entire comparison, suggesting the Core i5-14400T's wider execution resources provide outsized benefits for arithmetic and cryptographic workloads.

Memory-sensitive tasks also favor the Core i5-14400T. Data compression shows a 30.3% lead, and random string sorting shows 29.4%. The 20 MB L3 cache versus 12 MB appears to be a meaningful factor here. Extended instructions show a 24.2% lead, and prime number finding shows 21.9%.

The Core 3 201E's closest performance comes in PassMark physics (8.3% gap) and PassMark single-thread (0.9% gap). In the physics test, the Core i5-14400T scores 1244 versus 1141 for the Core 3 201E. The single-thread gap of 0.9% (3512 vs 3482) is the only test where the two processors are nearly equivalent. This suggests that for a single-threaded, low-intensity desktop task, the user experience would be similar between the two. However, the Core 3 201E still loses this test, and it loses every other test by at least 8.3%.

The data does not identify any use case where the Core 3 201E should be preferred based on performance. Its lower TDP (60 W versus 35 W for the Core i5-14400T) is actually higher, not lower. Its launch MSRP of $134 is lower than the Core i5-14400T's $221, but the benchmark results show the Core i5-14400T delivering 42.6% higher average scores across all tests. For any workload that can use multiple threads, the Core i5-14400T delivers a substantial advantage. For single-threaded tasks, the two are nearly tied, with the Core i5-14400T still ahead. The Core 3 201E's only distinguishing feature in this comparison is its smaller die and lower launch price, but the recorded performance data shows no scenario where it takes a win.