Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Intel Core 3 201TE and Intel Core i5-14401TE are both 45 W desktop processors built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, sharing the same 10 nm process node, integrated UHD Graphics 730, and support for DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The database shows no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and neither part has recorded average benchmark scores or nearest rival data, so the comparison must be built from their recorded specifications, cache configurations, and platform characteristics.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 201TE holds the advantage in single-thread frequency. Its boost clock is listed at 4.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz. For workloads that depend on a single core, such as lightly threaded application logic or interactive response times, the recorded clocks indicate the Core 3 201TE can sustain a slightly higher ceiling. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz also exceeds the Core i5-14401TE's 2.00 GHz base clock by 0.90 GHz, meaning at stock settings the Core 3 201TE starts from a higher operating point under sustained all-core loads before any boost behavior is considered.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE counters with a wider core and thread configuration. It records 6 cores and 12 threads, compared to the Core 3 201TE's 4 cores and 8 threads. That is a 50% increase in core count and a 50% increase in thread count. In multi-threaded scenarios, including compilation, rendering, virtualization, and simultaneous background tasks, the Core i5-14401TE's additional physical cores provide a structural advantage that clock speed alone cannot close. The larger shared L3 cache reinforces this position. The Core i5-14401TE lists 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 3 201TE lists 12 MB. That is 8 MB more cache, or roughly 67% more L3 capacity, which benefits workloads with larger working sets and repeated data access across cores.

The Core i5-14401TE also carries a larger die. Its recorded die size is 215 mm², versus 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE. The larger die corresponds to the additional cores and cache, and it indicates a physically more complex chip. The Core 3 201TE, with a smaller die, may present lower manufacturing cost per wafer in a qualitative sense, but the database does not record transistor counts for either part, so no density comparison can be made.

The Core 3 201TE wins on release recency. Its release date is recorded as 2025-01-12, while the Core i5-14401TE is listed with a release date of 2024-06-30. That places the Core 3 201TE as the newer introduction by roughly six months. The Core 3 201TE also has a recorded launch MSRP of $134, while the Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. The Core 3 201TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename generation, whereas the Core i5-14401TE is built on Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.

Memory bandwidth favors the Core 3 201TE in the recorded data. It lists 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Core i5-14401TE has no memory bandwidth entry. Both processors support dual-channel memory and both accept DDR4 and DDR5 modules, so the practical bandwidth should depend on the installed memory type and speed. The recorded 76.8 GB/s for the Core 3 201TE gives that part a documented specification advantage, though the Core i5-14401TE's absence of a recorded value does not confirm a lower real-world figure.

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct usage profiles. For users who prioritize maximum single-core clock speed, a smaller physical package, and a newer release date, the Intel Core 3 201TE is the part that matches those criteria. Its 4.60 GHz boost clock is the highest recorded boost among the two, its base clock of 2.90 GHz is substantially higher, and its 163 mm² die is the smaller of the two. The Core 3 201TE also has a documented 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth figure and a launch MSRP of $134.

For users who prioritize parallel throughput and cache capacity, the Intel Core i5-14401TE is the part the specifications favor. Its 6 cores and 12 threads give it a clear structural lead in multi-threaded work, and its 20 MB shared L3 cache is the larger pool. The 215 mm² die reflects that additional hardware. The Core i5-14401TE's lower base clock of 2.00 GHz and slightly lower boost clock of 4.50 GHz do not erase the core-count advantage, but they do mean the Core 3 201TE will hold the frequency lead in scenarios where only one or two threads are active.

Neither part has a recorded benchmark score, percentile ranking beyond the shared 50th percentile, or nearest rival entries in the database. That means the verdict rests on specification analysis rather than measured performance deltas. The Core 3 201TE is the choice for single-thread-sensitive tasks and for buyers who want the newer Bartlett Lake part with a listed price. The Core i5-14401TE is the choice for multi-threaded throughput and larger cache workloads. Both parts share the same TDP of 45 W, same socket, same integrated graphics, same memory support, same PCIe configuration, and same ECC support, so platform-level differences are minimal.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. Consequently, there are no measured scores to walk through for this pairing. The analysis must instead rely on the recorded specification deltas, which are substantial in several areas.

The largest structural delta is core count. The Core i5-14401TE records 6 cores against the Core 3 201TE's 4 cores, a difference of 2 cores. Thread count follows the same pattern: 12 threads versus 8 threads, a difference of 4 threads. In any parallel workload where scaling is near-linear, the Core i5-14401TE would be expected to process more work per unit time, though the database does not provide a numeric percentage for this expectation.

The L3 cache delta is also significant. The Core i5-14401TE lists 20 MB shared L3 cache, and the Core 3 201TE lists 12 MB shared L3 cache. That is an 8 MB difference. The Core i5-14401TE therefore has 66.67% more L3 cache than the Core 3 201TE, based on the recorded values. The per-core L2 cache is identical at 1.25 MB per core, and the per-core L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Clock speed deltas favor the Core 3 201TE. Its boost clock of 4.60 GHz is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz. Its base clock of 2.90 GHz is 0.90 GHz higher than the Core i5-14401TE's 2.00 GHz. The boost clock difference is small in absolute terms, but the base clock difference is large: the Core 3 201TE starts 45% higher in base frequency. This suggests that under sustained all-core loads without boost headroom, the Core 3 201TE would operate at a substantially higher clock, though the Core i5-14401TE's extra cores could still deliver more aggregate throughput.

Die size also differs. The Core 3 201TE measures 163 mm², and the Core i5-14401TE measures 215 mm². The difference is 52 mm². The Core i5-14401TE's larger die accommodates the additional two cores and 8 MB of L3 cache. The Core 3 201TE's smaller die indicates a more compact implementation for the same 10 nm process node.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 3 201TE at 76.8 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE has no memory bandwidth entry. Both parts support dual-channel memory and DDR4/DDR5, so the effective bandwidth in a real system would be determined by the memory modules and motherboard configuration rather than a fixed processor limit.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores, while the Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i5-14401TE list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, and the Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor was released later?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has a release date of 2025-01-12, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a release date of 2024-06-30, so the Core 3 201TE is the newer release.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 3 201TE is listed under the codename Bartlett Lake, with a generation entry of "Core 3 (Bartlett Lake)". The Intel Core i5-14401TE is listed under the codename Raptor Lake-R, with an architecture entry of Raptor Lake and a generation entry of "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the underlying transistor geometry is the same, but the design families differ.

The core organization differs. The Core i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, which indicates simultaneous multithreading on each core. The Core 3 201TE uses 4 cores and 8 threads, also with simultaneous multithreading. The per-core cache hierarchy is identical: 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache differs, with the Core i5-14401TE providing 20 MB and the Core 3 201TE providing 12 MB.

The die sizes reflect the architectural differences. The Core i5-14401TE has a die size of 215 mm², and the Core 3 201TE has a die size of 163 mm². The larger die aligns with the additional cores and larger L3 cache. Neither part has recorded transistor counts, so the transistor density cannot be compared directly.

The integrated graphics are identical. Both parts list UHD Graphics 730. The PCIe configuration is also identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both parts support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 3 201TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded memory bandwidth value.

The Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 3 201TE has no series entry and is instead identified by its Core 3 generation label. Both processors are locked, with multiplierUnlocked set to false. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several differences between the two parts. Core count: the Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores, the Core 3 201TE has 4 cores. Thread count: the Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads, the Core 3 201TE has 8 threads. Base clock: the Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz, the Core i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz. Boost clock: the Core 3 201TE reaches 4.60 GHz, the Core i5-14401TE reaches 4.50 GHz.

L3 cache: the Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB shared, the Core 3 201TE has 12 MB shared. Die size: the Core i5-14401TE measures 215 mm², the Core 3 201TE measures 163 mm². Memory bandwidth: the Core 3 201TE is recorded at 76.8 GB/s, the Core i5-14401TE has no entry. Release date: the Core 3 201TE launched on 2025-01-12, the Core i5-14401TE launched on 2024-06-30. Launch MSRP: the Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134, the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Part numbers also differ. The Core 3 201TE is SRPKDQ5CK, and the Core i5-14401TE is Q4T4SRNJP. The Core i5-14401TE has a series entry of "Core 14th Gen" and an architecture entry of "Raptor Lake", while the Core 3 201TE has neither a series nor an architecture entry. The Core i5-14401TE uses the codename Raptor Lake-R, and the Core 3 201TE uses the codename Bartlett Lake.

The specifications that match include TDP at 45 W for both, socket at Intel Socket 1700 for both, process node at 10 nm for both, foundry at Intel for both, L1 cache at 80 KB per core for both, L2 cache at 1.25 MB per core for both, memory support at DDR4 and DDR5 for both, memory bus at dual-channel for both, ECC support at true for both, PCIe at Gen 5 with 16 lanes for both, integrated graphics at UHD Graphics 730 for both, market segment at Desktop for both, production status at Active for both, and multiplierUnlocked at false for both.