Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14450HX wins every single recorded comparison against the Intel Core 3 201E. Across 17 head-to-head tests, the Core i5-14450HX takes all 17, with the Core 3 201E recording zero wins. The largest gaps appear in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads, while the smallest gap appears in single-thread performance.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i5-14450HX scores 20108 against 12613 for the Core 3 201E, a delta of 37.3%. The same 37.3% margin repeats across Cinebench R15 multicore (2026 vs 1271), Cinebench R20 multicore (8445 vs 5297), and Cinebench R23 singlecore (2838 vs 1780). Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 285 vs 179, also 37.2% behind, and Cinebench R20 singlecore shows 1191 vs 747, again 37.3%. The consistency of this margin across all six Cinebench tests indicates a fundamental throughput advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

PassMark results show even wider deltas in several categories. The Core i5-14450HX delivers 78330 in integer math versus 43894, a 44% advantage, the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Floating point math follows at 42.7% behind (58037 vs 33260), and data encryption also sits at 42.7% (15574 vs 8931). Data compression shows 278538 vs 164160, a 41.1% gap. Prime number finding scores 98 vs 57, a 41.8% difference. Random string sorting records 29565 vs 17783, a 39.9% gap. Extended instructions reach 17207 vs 11035, 35.9% behind.

The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread performance: 3643 vs 3482, a 4.4% gap. This suggests the two processors have similar per-core execution efficiency, and the Core i5-14450HX's advantage grows primarily as more cores and threads are utilized. PassMark multithread shows 23680 vs 14839, a 37.3% gap, while physics scoring lands at 1475 vs 1141, a 22.6% difference.

Average benchmark scores reinforce the separation. The Core i5-14450HX averages 32040 across the database, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201E averages 19056, placing it in the 73rd percentile. The Core i5-14450HX's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13705H (32076, 0.1% ahead), Intel Core i5-14400 (32115, 0.2% ahead), Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0.3% ahead), and Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, 0.6% ahead). The Core 3 201E sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19047, 0% delta), Intel Core i5-12400F (19039, 0.1% behind), Intel Core i5-1335U (18982, 0.4% behind), and AMD EPYC 7773X (18979, 0.4% behind).

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14450HX is the stronger processor in every measured category. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher average score (32040 vs 19056), and ranks in the 82nd percentile versus the 73rd for the Core 3 201E. The deltas are substantial in multi-threaded work, ranging from 22.6% in physics to 44% in integer math. Even in single-thread performance, where the gap is smallest at 4.4%, the Core i5-14450HX still leads.

The Core 3 201E is a desktop part with a 60 W TDP, 4 cores, and 8 threads. The Core i5-14450HX is a mobile part with a 55 W TDP, 10 cores, and 16 threads. Despite the mobile designation, the Core i5-14450HX outperforms the desktop chip across the board. The Core 3 201E does have a higher base clock (3.60 GHz vs 2.40 GHz), but the Core i5-14450HX matches the boost clock at 4.80 GHz and compensates with additional cores and cache.

Buyers constrained to the Core 3 201E's platform should note that it supports ECC memory and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The Core i5-14450HX also supports ECC memory but uses Intel BGA 1964, which means it is soldered to the motherboard and not upgradeable. The Core i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier; the Core 3 201E does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX Refresh. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process and fabricated by Intel, but the die sizes differ substantially: the Core i5-14450HX measures 257 mm² versus 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E.

Core counts differ sharply. The Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. This 6-core, 8-thread advantage explains the consistent 37% margins in Cinebench multicore tests. The Core i5-14450HX also carries more cache: 20 MB shared L3 versus 12 MB, and 2 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 201E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14450HX uses UHD Graphics 710. The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s; the Core i5-14450HX has no recorded memory bandwidth value in the database.

Production status is Active for both. The Core 3 201E was released on 2025-01-12, while the Core i5-14450HX was released on 2024-01-07. The Core 3 201E has a launch MSRP of $134. The Core i5-14450HX has no launch MSRP recorded.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most significant differences: 4 cores and 8 threads for the Core 3 201E versus 10 cores and 16 threads for the Core i5-14450HX. Base clocks also differ, with the Core 3 201E at 3.60 GHz and the Core i5-14450HX at 2.40 GHz. Boost clocks are identical at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs by 5 W: 60 W for the Core 3 201E and 55 W for the Core i5-14450HX. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 3 201E and Intel BGA 1964 for the Core i5-14450HX. The market segments differ as well: Desktop for the Core 3 201E and Mobile for the Core i5-14450HX.

Cache configurations diverge. L1 is the same at 80 KB per core, but L2 is 1.25 MB per core for the Core 3 201E and 2 MB per core for the Core i5-14450HX. L3 is 12 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 3 201E at 76.8 GB/s, with no figure for the Core i5-14450HX.

The multiplier is locked on the Core 3 201E and unlocked on the Core i5-14450HX. Part numbers are SRVTR and SRMXK respectively. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 710. Release dates differ by roughly one year, with the Core i5-14450HX launching first.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX leads in PassMark single-thread with 3643 versus 3482, a 4.4% advantage. It also leads in all Cinebench single-core tests by 37.2% to 37.3%.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two?

A: PassMark integer math shows the largest gap at 44%, with the Core i5-14450HX scoring 78330 versus 43894.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i5-14450HX have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: Are the two processors compatible with the same motherboard?

A: No. The Core 3 201E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i5-14450HX uses Intel BGA 1964.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each?

A: The Core i5-14450HX averages 32040 and sits in the 82nd percentile, while the Core 3 201E averages 19056 and sits in the 73rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins in every benchmark category recorded. Multi-threaded workloads show the most pronounced advantage, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 20108 vs 12613 and PassMark multithread at 23680 vs 14839. Integer math is the strongest category for the Core i5-14450HX at 44% ahead, followed by data encryption and floating point math at 42.7% each. Data compression (41.1%), prime number finding (41.8%), and random string sorting (39.9%) all favor the Core i5-14450HX by roughly 40% or more. Extended instructions trail slightly at 35.9%, while physics shows the smallest multi-thread gap at 22.6%.

The Intel Core 3 201E has no winning benchmark categories, but its closest relative performance comes in single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread shows only a 4.4% gap, and the Core 3 201E's higher base clock of 3.60 GHz means the per-core frequency advantage belongs to it, even though the Core i5-14450HX matches the 4.80 GHz boost. The Core 3 201E also offers a lower launch MSRP of $134, a desktop socket, and a smaller die at 163 mm².

For workloads dominated by a single thread, the Core 3 201E is within striking distance of the Core i5-14450HX. For anything that scales across cores, the Core i5-14450HX is decisively ahead. The data shows the Core i5-14450HX as the better choice for multi-threaded rendering, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks. The Core 3 201E remains viable only in scenarios where the desktop socket, ECC support, and lower power envelope of 60 W are priorities, and even then it trails in every measured score.