Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a comprehensive victory for the Intel Core i5-14500 across all 17 benchmark comparisons. The most lopsided result appears in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14500 scores 108,124 against the Core 3 201E's 43,894, a delta of -59.4% from the perspective of the smaller chip. Data encryption follows closely, with the i5-14500 posting 21,457 versus 8,931, a -58.4% gap. Floating point math shows a similar pattern: 79,576 against 33,260, or -58.2%.

The Cinebench suite reinforces this dominance. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the i5-14500 delivers 10,985 points while the Core 3 201E manages 5,297, a -51.8% difference. The single-core variant of the same test shows the identical -51.8% delta, with scores of 1,550 and 747 respectively. Cinebench R15 multicore narrows the gap slightly but still favors the i5-14500 at 2,435 versus 1,271, a -47.8% difference. The R15 single-core test shows 273 against 179, a -34.4% gap.

Cinebench R23 presents the closest multicore result in the entire comparison. The i5-14500 scores 15,012 while the Core 3 201E achieves 12,613, a -16% delta. Single-core R23 also shows the smallest overall gap: 1,917 versus 1,780, or -7.1%. PassMark single-thread results echo this relative closeness, with 3,952 against 3,482, an -11.9% difference.

PassMark multithread shows the i5-14500 at 30,777 versus 14,839, a -51.8% delta. Data compression follows at 371,294 against 164,160, or -55.8%. Random string sorting delivers 40,980 versus 17,783, a -56.6% result. Extended instructions show 22,473 against 11,035, a -50.9% gap. Find prime numbers records 106 versus 57, a -46.2% delta. Physics testing completes the sweep with 1,746 against 1,141, a -34.7% margin.

The average benchmark score tells the broader story: the i5-14500 sits at 38,531 while the Core 3 201E records 19,056. This nearly doubles the aggregate output, and the percentile ranking confirms the separation, with the i5-14500 at the 86th percentile of all CPUs and the Core 3 201E at the 73rd.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14500 wins in every measured category, so the use-case split follows directly from the magnitude of each advantage. The largest deltas, exceeding -58%, appear in integer math, encryption, and floating point operations. These are compute-heavy workloads that scale with core count and thread count, and the i5-14500's 14 cores and 20 threads provide a substantial structural advantage over the Core 3 201E's 4 cores and 8 threads.

Cinebench R23 multicore shows the smallest multicore gap at -16%, suggesting that the Core 3 201E holds up relatively better in sustained rendering workloads than in bursty integer tasks. The single-core R23 result at -7.1% further indicates that the Core 3 201E's per-core efficiency is competitive. Its boost clock of 4.80 GHz against the i5-14500's 5.00 GHz explains part of this, but the architectural differences also matter.

PassMark single-thread results at -11.9% reinforce the idea that the Core 3 201E is not far behind in lightly threaded scenarios. The nearest rival data supports this positioning: the Core 3 201E sits within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12400F in average score. The i5-14500, by contrast, leads its nearest rivals by small margins, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T just 0.1% ahead and the Intel Xeon w3-2525, Intel Core 9 270H, and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H trailing by 0.4%, 0.5%, and 0.6% respectively.

For workloads that are memory-bandwidth sensitive, the Core 3 201E lists 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth while the i5-14500 does not have a recorded figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The i5-14500's 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB on the Core 3 201E provides a meaningful edge in data reuse patterns, though the Core 3 201E's smaller cache footprint may reduce latency in some access patterns.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core 3 201E uses Bartlett Lake, while the Intel Core i5-14500 uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process and built by Intel's foundry, but the die sizes differ substantially: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E versus 215 mm² for the i5-14500.

Core counts represent the most significant architectural divergence. The Core 3 201E provides 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14500 provides 14 cores and 20 threads. The i5-14500's Raptor Lake architecture employs a hybrid design with performance and efficiency cores, whereas the Bartlett Lake-based Core 3 201E does not list such a split in the database. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and L2 cache matches at 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache differs: 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201E versus 24 MB shared on the i5-14500.

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. The Core 3 201E ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500 includes UHD Graphics 770. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory support appears on both processors. The release dates differ, with the i5-14500 launching in January 2024 and the Core 3 201E arriving in January 2025.

The boost clock favors the i5-14500 at 5.00 GHz against 4.80 GHz, while the base clock favors the Core 3 201E at 3.60 GHz versus 2.60 GHz. This suggests the Bartlett Lake part relies on a higher sustained base frequency while the Raptor Lake part pushes higher peak frequencies. Thermal design power runs close: 60 W for the Core 3 201E and 65 W for the i5-14500.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear separation in core and thread counts: 4 cores and 8 threads for the Core 3 201E, 14 cores and 20 threads for the i5-14500. Base clocks differ by 1.00 GHz, with the Core 3 201E at 3.60 GHz and the i5-14500 at 2.60 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with 4.80 GHz on the Core 3 201E and 5.00 GHz on the i5-14500.

TDP differs by 5 W: 60 W for the Core 3 201E versus 65 W for the i5-14500. Die size shows 163 mm² for the Bartlett Lake chip and 215 mm² for Raptor Lake-R. L3 cache is the other major spec gap, at 12 MB versus 24 MB. Integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201E and UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14500.

Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 3 201E at 76.8 GB/s; the i5-14500 has no recorded figure. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. PCIe configuration matches: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRVTR for the Core 3 201E and SRN3T for the i5-14500.

Release dates put the i5-14500 earlier at January 2024 and the Core 3 201E one year later in January 2025. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the desktop market segment. The i5-14500 carries the series designation "Core 14th Gen" while the Core 3 201E has no series listing; its generation is recorded as "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)".

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference?

A: The i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 12 MB shared L3 cache on the Core 3 201E.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The i5-14500 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Core 3 201E boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i5-14500 list ECC memory support.

Q: Which integrated graphics are included?

A: The Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500 includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The i5-14500 records an average benchmark score of 38,531, while the Core 3 201E records 19,056. The i5-14500 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Core 3 201E sits at the 73rd percentile.