Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep in favor of the Intel Core i5-14401E across all six shared benchmark tests. The Core i5-14401E wins every comparison, with a consistent performance advantage of roughly 30 percent in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

In Cinebench R15, the Core i5-14401E scores 1830 points in the multi-core test against 1271 points for the Core 3 201E, a 30.5 percent gap. The single-core result follows the same pattern: 258 points versus 179 points, a 30.6 percent lead. Cinebench R20 shows an identical margin, with the i5-14401E reaching 7627 points multi-core versus 5297 points, and 1076 points single-core versus 747 points, both at 30.5 and 30.6 percent deltas respectively.

Cinebench R23, often used as a modern rendering stress test, reinforces the trend. The Core i5-14401E records 18161 points multi-core, while the Core 3 201E manages 12613 points, a 30.5 percent difference. In single-core, the i5-14401E posts 2564 points against 1780 points, again a 30.6 percent margin. The uniformity of these deltas across different Cinebench versions indicates a stable, consistent performance advantage rather than a workload-specific outlier.

The Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins in the head-to-head comparison. All six tests favor the i5-14401E. The average benchmark score field tells a broader story: the Core 3 201E averages 19056 points across its full benchmark suite, while the i5-14401E averages 5253 points. This discrepancy is explained by the differing benchmark sets recorded for each processor. The Core 3 201E includes PassMark tests for data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. The i5-14401E only has Cinebench results in its recorded dataset. Direct comparison of average scores across different test suites is not meaningful; the head-to-head Cinebench results are the reliable reference point.

The Core 3 201E occupies the 73rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. This percentile ranking reflects the full benchmark suite recorded for each processor. The i5-14401E's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at a 0.1 percent lower average score, the Intel Core i7-11700B and Core i9-10850K at 0.2 percent higher scores, and the Core i5-13400T at 0.8 percent higher. The Core 3 201E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at an identical average score, the Core i5-12400F at 0.1 percent higher, the Core i5-1335U at 0.4 percent higher, and the AMD EPYC 7773X also at 0.4 percent higher.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Core 3 201E is 0.10 GHz higher.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14401E has 8 MB more.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i5-14401E have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz. The Core 3 201E runs 1.10 GHz higher at base.

Q: Do both processors have the same integrated graphics?

A: Yes, both processors include Intel UHD Graphics 730 as their integrated graphics solution.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every recorded rendering benchmark. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show the i5-14401E ahead by roughly 30 percent. This makes it the stronger choice for CPU-bound rendering workloads, video encoding, compilation tasks, and any application that scales across multiple cores. Its 6 cores and 12 threads provide a structural advantage over the 4 cores and 8 threads of the Core 3 201E.

The single-core Cinebench results also favor the i5-14401E by the same 30.6 percent margin, despite its lower boost clock. This indicates that architectural efficiency, not raw clock speed, drives single-thread performance in this comparison. The i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, which delivers higher instructions per clock than the Bartlett Lake architecture in the Core 3 201E.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no benchmark wins in the shared test suite. Its advantages are limited to specification-level differences: a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, and a lower TDP of 60 watts versus 65 watts. The database does not record any performance test where the Core 3 201E comes out ahead.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several core specifications. The Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock favors the Core 3 201E at 3.60 GHz against 2.50 GHz. Boost clock also favors the Core 3 201E, but by a smaller margin: 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 5 watts. The Core 3 201E is rated at 60 watts, the i5-14401E at 65 watts. Both use the Intel Socket 1700. L3 cache differs substantially: the i5-14401E has 20 MB shared, the Core 3 201E has 12 MB shared. L1 and L2 cache are identical at 80 KB per core and 1.25 MB per core respectively.

Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14401E has no memory bandwidth figure recorded. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both integrate UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The die size differs: the i5-14401E measures 215 mm², the Core 3 201E measures 163 mm². The release dates differ as well. The i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12. The Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134. The i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R variant. Its generation is listed as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Intel Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake architecture, with its generation listed as Core 3 (Bartlett Lake). This is a fundamental architectural split: Raptor Lake Refresh is an established Intel desktop architecture, while Bartlett Lake represents a newer design lineage.

Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Despite the same process node, the i5-14401E has a larger die at 215 mm² compared to 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E. The larger die corresponds to the additional cores and cache: 6 cores versus 4 cores, and 20 MB L3 versus 12 MB L3.

The per-core cache hierarchy is identical. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache is where the architectural capacity difference appears. The i5-14401E has 20 MB, the Core 3 201E has 12 MB. This 8 MB difference in shared cache can affect workloads with large working sets that benefit from on-die caching.

The i5-14401E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 3 201E has no series designation recorded. Both are desktop market segment parts, both are currently active in production, and both are manufactured by Intel. Neither processor uses 3D V-Cache, and neither has a transistor count recorded in the database.

The part numbers differ: the Core 3 201E is SRVTR, the i5-14401E is Q49JSRNJS. These identifiers confirm they are distinct silicon revisions. The architecture difference is the most plausible explanation for the i5-14401E's consistent 30 percent performance lead despite the Core 3 201E's higher clock speeds.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger processor in every measured performance category. Its 30.5 to 30.6 percent lead across all Cinebench versions, both single-core and multi-core, is consistent and substantial. Users who prioritize rendering performance, multi-threaded throughput, or single-thread responsiveness should select the i5-14401E based on these results.

The Intel Core 3 201E offers a lower TDP of 60 watts versus 65 watts, a higher base clock of 3.60 GHz versus 2.50 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. It also has a smaller die size of 163 mm² versus 215 mm². These characteristics suggest lower power draw and smaller physical footprint, but the recorded benchmarks show no performance advantage from the clock speed differential.

The i5-14401E's larger L3 cache of 20 MB versus 12 MB, combined with two additional cores and four additional threads, explains its benchmark dominance. The Raptor Lake Refresh architecture delivers higher per-clock performance than Bartlett Lake in this comparison, as evidenced by the single-core results where the i5-14401E wins despite the Core 3 201E's higher boost clock.

For systems where power consumption is the primary constraint, the Core 3 201E has a 5 watt TDP advantage. For all measured performance metrics, the i5-14401E is the clear choice. The i5-14401E also holds a higher placement among its nearest rivals, with the Core i7-11700B and Core i9-10850K just 0.2 percent ahead. The Core 3 201E sits near the Ryzen 5 7535HS and Core i5-12400F, all within 0.4 percent. The data supports selecting the i5-14401E for performance-oriented builds and the Core 3 201E only when the lower TDP is a decisive factor.