Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14500HX Comparison
Intel Core 3 201E
Core i5-14500HX
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14500HX
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins every single one of the 17 recorded comparisons, with no victories for the Intel Core 3 201E. The widest margins appear in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14500HX scores 24,234 against the Core 3’s 12,613, a 48% advantage. The same 48% delta appears across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core tests. For example, Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2,442 versus 1,271, while R20 multi-core shows 10,178 versus 5,297.
The gap narrows considerably in single-threaded PassMark tests. The i5-14500HX scores 3,629 in PassMark single-thread, only 4.1% ahead of the Core 3’s 3,482. That is the closest margin in the entire dataset. The two chips share the same boost clock territory, with the i5-14500HX boosting to 4.90 GHz and the Core 3 to 4.80 GHz, which explains the modest single-thread difference. In contrast, the multi-threaded PassMark test shows a 47.9% lead for the i5-14500HX (28,508 versus 14,839). The i5-14500HX also leads by 54.2% in data encryption (19,502 versus 8,931), 54.1% in integer math (95,584 versus 43,894), and 52.1% in floating-point math (69,442 versus 33,260). Extended instructions show a 44.9% advantage (20,019 versus 11,035), and find prime numbers shows a 56.2% lead (130 versus 57).
The smallest multi-threaded margin is in PassMark physics, where the i5-14500HX wins by 40.3% (1,911 versus 1,141). Data compression shows a 50.8% lead (333,851 versus 164,160), and random string sorting shows a 50.9% lead (36,219 versus 17,783). Across all benchmarks, the average score for the i5-14500HX is 35,094, while the Core 3 averages 19,056. That places the i5-14500HX in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the Core 3’s 73rd percentile. The i5-14500HX’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-12900HX, which scores 35,003, a 0.3% difference. The Core 3’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS at 19,047, a 0% delta.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 3 201E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 3 generation, while the i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake-HX architecture, part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation. Both are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node, and both have the same foundry, Intel. However, the die sizes differ substantially. The Core 3 has a die size of 163 mm², while the i5-14500HX has a die size of 257 mm². That larger die accommodates significantly more compute resources.
Core counts diverge sharply. The Core 3 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. Cache hierarchies also differ. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 versus 2 MB per core on the i5-14500HX. Shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the Core 3 and 24 MB on the i5-14500HX. The i5-14500HX therefore has double the L3 capacity and larger per-core L2, which supports its multi-threaded dominance.
Memory support is identical on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5, both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory. The Core 3 lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14500HX does not have a recorded bandwidth figure in the data. PCIe connectivity matches as well, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes (CPU only) on both. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500HX uses UHD Graphics 770.
Market segments differ. The Core 3 is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the i5-14500HX is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1964. The Core 3 has a locked multiplier, whereas the i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier. Production status is Active for both. Release dates differ by about a year: the Core 3 released on January 12, 2025, and the i5-14500HX on January 7, 2024. Part numbers are SRVTR for the Core 3 and SRMXJ for the i5-14500HX.
Where Each One Wins
The data shows that the i5-14500HX is the superior processor in every measured workload. For multi-threaded rendering, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24,234 versus 12,613 gives the i5-14500HX a clear advantage. For compression and encryption tasks, the i5-14500HX’s PassMark data compression score of 333,851 versus 164,160 and encryption score of 19,502 versus 8,931 indicate stronger throughput. Integer and floating-point math workloads also heavily favor the i5-14500HX, with 95,584 and 69,442 scores respectively, versus 43,894 and 33,260 for the Core 3.
The Core 3’s only relative strength is in single-threaded tasks, where its PassMark single-thread score of 3,482 is only 4.1% behind the i5-14500HX’s 3,629. The Core 3’s boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 4.90 GHz on the i5-14500HX explains the closeness. Still, the i5-14500HX wins even that comparison. In the Cinebench single-core tests, the i5-14500HX leads by 48% across R15, R20, and R23, which suggests that the Cinebench single-thread workload benefits from the i5-14500HX’s higher boost clock and newer architecture. The Core 3 does not win a single benchmark, so any use case that relies on the recorded metrics favors the i5-14500HX.
Specification Differences
The two CPUs differ in several key specifications. Core count: 4 cores on the Core 3 versus 14 cores on the i5-14500HX. Thread count: 8 versus 20. Base clock: 3.60 GHz on the Core 3 versus 2.60 GHz on the i5-14500HX. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. TDP: 60 watts versus 55 watts. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1964. Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-HX. Generation: Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh). Die size: 163 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache: 12 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s on the Core 3, no recorded value for the i5-14500HX. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: January 12, 2025 versus January 7, 2024. Multiplier unlocked: false versus true. The Core 3 has a launch MSRP of $134; the i5-14500HX has no recorded launch MSRP.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.
Q: How much faster is the i5-14500HX in Cinebench R23 multi-core?
A: The i5-14500HX scores 24,234 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 48% higher than the Core 3’s 12,613.
Q: What is the closest benchmark result between the two?
A: The closest result is PassMark single-thread, where the i5-14500HX scores 3,629 and the Core 3 scores 3,482, a 4.1% difference.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: Yes, both the Core 3 201E and the i5-14500HX support ECC memory, along with DDR4 and DDR5.
Q: What is the L3 cache difference?
A: The Core 3 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14500HX has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.
Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?
A: The Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, which is higher than the i5-14500HX’s 2.60 GHz base clock.
The Verdict
The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i5-14500HX outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E in all 17 recorded tests, with margins ranging from 4.1% in single-threaded PassMark to 56.2% in find prime numbers. The i5-14500HX’s 14 cores, 20 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and 4.90 GHz boost clock deliver roughly double the multi-threaded performance of the Core 3 in Cinebench tests. The Core 3’s higher base clock of 3.60 GHz does not translate into a single-thread win, as the i5-14500HX still leads in PassMark single-thread and Cinebench single-core by 4.1% and 48%, respectively.
The i5-14500HX also holds a higher percentile ranking, at 84 versus 73 for the Core 3. Its average benchmark score of 35,094 is nearly double the Core 3’s 19,056. The Core 3’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, both within 0.1% of its average score, indicating it competes in a lower performance tier. The i5-14500HX sits alongside the Intel Core i9-12900HX and Core i7-13800H, with deltas under 0.5%. For users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, data encryption, or math-heavy workloads, the i5-14500HX is the clear choice. The Core 3 remains a functional desktop chip, but the recorded data gives no scenario where it beats the i5-14500HX.