Intel Core 3 201E vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in overall benchmark performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 posts an average benchmark score of 44,889, while the Intel Core 3 201E averages 19,056. The i5-14600 sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads. This gives the i5-14600 a 10-core and 12-thread advantage.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 boosts up to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 201E reaches a maximum boost of 4.80 GHz. The i5-14600 holds a 0.40 GHz boost advantage.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor carry?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 3 201E has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly half the amount.

Q: Which CPU has the higher single-thread benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 scores 4,167 in PassMark single-thread testing, compared to 3,482 for the Intel Core 3 201E. That is a 16.4% lead for the i5-14600.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i5-14600 support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 201E is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with the Raptor Lake architecture. Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, and both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Core 3 201E has a die size of 163 mm², whereas the i5-14600 has a substantially larger die at 257 mm², reflecting the greater core count and cache allocation.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core 3 201E provides 4 cores and 8 threads, making it a conventional 4-core design with simultaneous multithreading. The i5-14600 scales to 14 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid arrangement that combines performance and efficiency cores. The thread count advantage (20 versus 8) directly influences multi-threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchy diverges as well. Both CPUs have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but L2 cache differs: the Core 3 201E has 1.25 MB per core, while the i5-14600 has 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache doubles from 12 MB on the Core 3 201E to 24 MB on the i5-14600. These cache differences contribute to the i5-14600's higher sustained throughput in cache-sensitive tasks.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 3 201E carries UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600 carries UHD Graphics 770. Both CPUs support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 3 201E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14600. Both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory support is present on both.

Release timing separates the two. The Core 3 201E launched on January 12, 2025, while the i5-14600 launched on January 7, 2024, roughly one year earlier. The i5-14600 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series; the Core 3 201E has no series designation recorded. Both have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The part numbers are SRVTR for the Core 3 201E and SRN44 for the i5-14600.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The margin varies by workload type, with single-thread tests showing the smallest gap and data-intensive workloads showing the largest.

In Cinebench testing, the i5-14600 dominates multi-core and single-core alike. Cinebench R15 multi-core scores are 3,070 for the i5-14600 versus 1,271 for the Core 3 201E, a 58.6% deficit for the smaller chip. Single-core R15 shows 433 versus 179, also a 58.7% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core repeats the pattern: 12,794 versus 5,297, again 58.6% behind. Single-core R20 is 1,806 versus 747, a 58.6% difference. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 30,464 versus 12,613, and single-core 4,300 versus 1,780; both are 58.6% deficits. The consistent 58.6% delta across Cinebench versions indicates a fixed performance ratio rather than workload-specific variation.

PassMark tests reveal a wider spread. Data compression scores 434,620 for the i5-14600 versus 164,160 for the Core 3 201E, a 62.2% lead. Data encryption shows 25,082 versus 8,931, a 64.4% advantage, the largest gap in the entire comparison. Extended instructions score 25,674 versus 11,035, a 57% difference. Prime number finding posts 155 versus 57, a 63.2% gap. Floating point math delivers 85,759 versus 33,260, a 61.2% margin. Integer math shows 117,078 versus 43,894, a 62.5% difference. Multithread performance is 35,848 versus 14,839, a 58.6% gap. Physics tests record 2,330 versus 1,141, a 51% lead, the smallest multi-threaded margin. Random string sorting yields 48,043 versus 17,783, a 63% gap.

Single-thread PassMark tests show the closest race. The i5-14600 scores 4,167 while the Core 3 201E scores 3,482, a 16.4% gap. This smaller margin reflects the fact that the Core 3 201E's 4.80 GHz boost clock is relatively close to the i5-14600's 5.20 GHz, and both share the same 10 nm process node. Still, the i5-14600's higher boost clock and likely superior IPC from the Raptor Lake architecture keep it ahead even in lightly-threaded tasks.

The nearest-rival data contextualizes each chip's standing. The Core 3 201E's average score of 19,056 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-12400F (19,039) and 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS (19,047). The i5-14600's average of 44,889 compares to the Intel Core i9-12900KS at 45,094, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45,122, also 0.5% away. These figures show the Core 3 201E competing with mid-range 2021-era parts while the i5-14600 trades blows with flagship-class hardware.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category.

Cores and threads: Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads; i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock speeds: Base clock is 3.60 GHz for the Core 3 201E versus 2.70 GHz for the i5-14600. Boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The Core 3 201E starts higher but ends lower.

TDP: The Core 3 201E is rated at 60 W, the i5-14600 at 65 W. The 5 W difference is modest given the large core-count disparity.

Die size: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201E, 257 mm² for the i5-14600.

Codename and architecture: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R / Raptor Lake.

L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201E, 2 MB per core on the i5-14600.

L3 cache: 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201E, 24 MB shared on the i5-14600.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770.

Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s recorded for the Core 3 201E; no figure recorded for the i5-14600.

Release date: 2025-01-12 for the Core 3 201E, 2024-01-07 for the i5-14600.

Launch MSRP: $134 for the Core 3 201E, $255 for the i5-14600.

Part number: SRVTR versus SRN44.

Series: The i5-14600 lists "Core 14th Gen"; the Core 3 201E has no series field.

Both share the same socket, process node, foundry, L1 cache per core, memory type support, memory bus width, PCIe configuration, ECC support, and locked multiplier status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantage rather than any reversal.

The i5-14600's largest wins come in data encryption (64.4% ahead), data compression (62.2%), integer math (62.5%), and random string sorting (63%). These workloads scale strongly with core count and cache size, which explains the i5-14600's dominance. For database operations, file compression, cryptographic tasks, or any throughput-bound server workload, the i5-14600 is decisively superior.

The i5-14600 also leads in Cinebench multi-core by 58.6% across all three versions, making it the clear choice for 3D rendering, video encoding, and batch processing. Its 14 cores and 20 threads simply outmuscle the 4-core, 8-thread design of the Core 3 201E.

The Core 3 201E's smallest deficits appear in single-thread tests. PassMark single-thread shows a 16.4% gap, and Cinebench single-core tests show 58.6% gaps, but the PassMark result is more representative of everyday lightly-threaded responsiveness. The Core 3 201E's 4.80 GHz boost clock keeps it within striking distance in web browsing, office productivity, and light application launches. It also draws less power at 60 W versus 65 W, though both are modest desktop parts.

The i5-14600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS and AMD EPYC 4344P, indicating it performs at a level comparable to previous-generation flagship silicon. The Core 3 201E's rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 7535HS and Intel Core i5-12400F, showing it occupies a mainstream mid-range position.

For users with multi-threaded workloads, the i5-14600 is the only rational choice based on this data. For single-threaded, low-power, or cost-sensitive systems, the Core 3 201E offers a smaller performance penalty while consuming 5 W less power. The data shows no benchmark where the Core 3 201E comes out ahead, so any selection between the two must weigh the i5-14600's consistent 50% to 64% performance lead against the Core 3 201E's lower launch MSRP of $134 versus $255.