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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear and consistent pattern: the Intel Core i5-14600T wins every benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, taking 17 wins against zero for the Intel Core 3 201E. The margins vary widely by workload, but the direction never changes.

The largest single deltas appear in integer-heavy workloads. In the PassMark integer math test, the Core i5-14600T scores 95,112 against 43,894 for the Core 3 201E, a delta of 53.9%. The find prime numbers test shows a 52.9% gap, with scores of 121 and 57 respectively. Data encryption follows closely at 51% (18,226 versus 8,931), and floating point math lands at 48.6% (64,726 versus 33,260).

The Cinebench suite tells a consistent story across both multi-core and single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i5-14600T posts 22,447 versus 12,613, a 43.8% advantage. The same 43.8% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (9,427 versus 5,297), Cinebench R15 multi-core (2,262 versus 1,271), and even Cinebench R23 single-core (3,169 versus 1,780). Single-core deltas in Cinebench R15 and R20 also sit at 43.9% and 43.8% respectively.

The narrowest margin in the entire dataset is in PassMark single-thread performance. The Core i5-14600T scores 3,744 against 3,482 for the Core 3 201E, a delta of only 7%. This is the one metric where the two processors are relatively close, indicating that per-thread performance parity is much higher than multi-threaded parity.

Other workloads show intermediate gaps. PassMark data compression favors the Core i5-14600T at 301,827 versus 164,160, a 45.6% delta. Random string sorting shows 34,310 versus 17,783, a 48.2% gap. Extended instructions land at 16,985 versus 11,035, a 35% delta. PassMark multithread scores are 26,409 versus 14,839, a 43.8% difference. Physics simulation shows the smallest multi-threaded gap at 39.1%, with 1,873 versus 1,141.

The average benchmark score reinforces the gap. The Core i5-14600T holds an average of 32,707 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Core 3 201E averages 19,056. The Core i5-14600T sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 73rd percentile for the Core 3 201E.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on benchmark wins, the Core i5-14600T wins every category measured. There is no recorded workload where the Core 3 201E takes the lead. The closest contest is single-threaded performance, where the 7% delta suggests the Core 3 201E can keep pace in lightly threaded tasks, but it still loses the comparison.

The Core i5-14600T shows its largest advantages in integer math, prime finding, and encryption, workloads that scale heavily with core count and thread count. The 14 cores and 20 threads of the Core i5-14600T drive these results. The Core 3 201E, with 4 cores and 8 threads, cannot match multi-threaded throughput.

The Core 3 201E is best positioned as a processor for single-threaded or lightly threaded scenarios where its 4.80 GHz boost clock keeps it competitive. In the PassMark single-thread test, its score of 3,482 trails by only 262 points. That is a meaningful but modest gap. For workloads that rely on a few fast threads, the Core 3 201E comes closer to parity than any other metric.

The Core i5-14600T dominates in every multi-threaded benchmark and in most single-threaded benchmarks. The Cinebench single-core tests show deltas near 44%, far larger than the 7% gap in PassMark single-thread. This indicates the Core i5-14600T's higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz and architectural advantages produce stronger per-core results in certain rendering workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same Intel foundry. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both have ECC memory support. Both also expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201E uses 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14600T uses 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core i5-14600T is a Raptor Lake part, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 3 201E is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation.

The die sizes differ as well. The Core i5-14600T has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 3 201E measures 163 mm². The larger die reflects the additional cores and cache.

Cache hierarchies are similar in per-core L1 design at 80 KB per core, but differ in L2 and L3. The Core 3 201E has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14600T has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14600T therefore doubles the shared L3 cache and provides more L2 per core.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The Core 3 201E has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-14600T has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The lower base clock on the Core i5-14600T aligns with its 35 W TDP, versus 60 W for the Core 3 201E.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 3 201E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14600T includes UHD Graphics 770. The memory bandwidth figure for the Core 3 201E is recorded at 76.8 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the Core i5-14600T in the database.

The launch dates differ by roughly a year. The Core i5-14600T was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core 3 201E on 2025-01-12. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SRN46 for the Core i5-14600T and SRVTR for the Core 3 201E.

The Verdict

The data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core i5-14600T outperforms the Intel Core 3 201E in every recorded benchmark. The multi-threaded deltas are consistently around 44% to 54%, driven by the 14-core, 20-thread configuration against the 4-core, 8-thread Bartlett Lake part. The single-thread delta in PassMark is only 7%, which is the one area where the Core 3 201E approaches competitive performance, but the Cinebench single-core results still show a 43.8% gap in favor of the Core i5-14600T.

The Core i5-14600T also carries a higher percentile ranking at 83 versus 73, and its average benchmark score of 32,707 is roughly 72% higher than the Core 3 201E's 19,056. The launch MSRP of the Core i5-14600T is $255, and the launch MSRP of the Core 3 201E is $134.

The Core i5-14600T is the choice for multi-threaded workloads: rendering, encryption, compression, integer math, and any task that scales across cores. Its 35 W TDP makes the performance gap more notable, as it delivers these results at a lower thermal envelope than the Core 3 201E's 60 W.

The Core 3 201E remains a functional desktop processor for basic tasks and single-threaded use. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock and 3,482 PassMark single-thread score show it can handle lightly threaded workloads without a large deficit. But for any workload that uses more than a few threads, the Core i5-14600T is the superior part by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 3 201E has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Core i5-14600T scores 3,744 versus 3,482 for the Core 3 201E, a delta of 7%. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i5-14600T scores 3,169 versus 1,780, a delta of 43.8%.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i5-14600T leads by 53.9% with a score of 95,112 versus 43,894.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201E and the Intel Core i5-14600T have ECC memory support.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 201E has a TDP of 60 W, and the Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 W.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

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

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201E | Intel Core i5-14600T |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.60 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 60 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | 163 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $255 |

| Part Number | SRVTR | SRN46 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 73 | 83 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 19,056 | 32,707 |