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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core i5-14500?

A: The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. This is a substantial difference in parallel processing capability.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 3 201TE has a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Core i5-14500 has a lower base clock of 2.60 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have identical per-core L1 (80 KB) and L2 (1.25 MB) cache configurations.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 3 201TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770, indicating a higher-tier integrated GPU on the i5-14500.

Q: Which processor ranks higher in the overall database percentile?

A: The Core i5-14500 is in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE is in the 50th percentile. The i5-14500 also has an average benchmark score of 38,531, while the Core 3 201TE has a recorded average benchmark score of 0.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14500 is the superior processor for virtually all workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache, place it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 3 201TE, with 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 4.60 GHz boost clock, sits at the 50th percentile.

For users who need heavy multi-threaded performance, the i5-14500 is the clear choice. The benchmark data shows the i5-14500 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,012, a Geekbench multi-core score of 13,390, and a PassMark multi-thread score of 30,777. These are strong numbers for a desktop processor.

The Core 3 201TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its specifications suggest it is a lower-power, lower-core-count part suitable for basic desktop tasks. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the i5-14500's 65 W TDP, indicating it may be more efficient for simple workloads.

The launch MSRP of the Core 3 201TE is $134, while the i5-14500 launched at $232. However, the performance gap, based on the i5-14500's recorded scores and the Core 3's lack of any benchmark data, is substantial.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. However, the i5-14500 has a comprehensive set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Core 3 201TE has none.

The i5-14500's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,012 and single-core score of 1,917 demonstrate strong performance across both parallel and single-threaded workloads. In Geekbench, it scores 13,390 multi-core and 2,099 single-core. PassMark results show 30,777 in multi-thread, 3,952 in single-thread, 108,124 in integer math, 79,576 in floating point math, and 22,473 in extended instructions.

The nearest rivals to the i5-14500, based on average benchmark score, are the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (38,561, 0.1% behind), Intel Xeon w3-2525 (38,392, 0.4% ahead), Intel Core 9 270H (38,335, 0.5% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (38,312, 0.6% ahead). This places the i5-14500 in a tightly contested performance band, just 0.1% behind the Core Ultra 5 235T.

Since the Core 3 201TE has no benchmark data, the comparison is one-sided. The i5-14500's scores are all that can be analyzed, and they indicate a processor that handles both everyday tasks and demanding multi-threaded workloads with considerable headroom.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification.

Cores and threads: The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Clock speeds: The Core 3 201TE runs at 2.90 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. The Core i5-14500 runs at 2.60 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost.

TDP: The Core 3 201TE has a 45 W TDP. The Core i5-14500 has a 65 W TDP.

L3 cache: The Core 3 201TE has 12 MB shared. The Core i5-14500 has 24 MB shared.

Integrated graphics: The Core 3 201TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770.

Die size: The Core 3 201TE measures 163 mm². The Core i5-14500 measures 215 mm².

Release date: The Core 3 201TE was released on 2025-01-12. The Core i5-14500 was released on 2024-01-07.

Part number: The Core 3 201TE is SRPKDQ5CK. The Core i5-14500 is SRN3T.

Launch MSRP: The Core 3 201TE launched at $134. The Core i5-14500 launched at $232.

Memory bandwidth: The Core 3 201TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core i5-14500 has no recorded memory bandwidth value.

Socket and PCIe: Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory. Both have locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations.

The Core 3 201TE is based on the Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 3 generation. Its codename is Bartlett Lake. The Core i5-14500 is based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the generation label "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)".

Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but the dies differ significantly in size: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE versus 215 mm² for the Core i5-14500. This larger die on the i5-14500 accommodates the additional cores and doubled L3 cache.

The cache hierarchy is identical at the L1 and L2 levels: 80 KB per core for L1 and 1.25 MB per core for L2. The L3 cache, however, is 12 MB on the Core 3 201TE versus 24 MB on the Core i5-14500, a direct doubling that reflects the larger core count.

The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 3 201TE versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-14500. This indicates a higher-tier GPU on the i5-14500, which can handle more demanding display output tasks.

The production status for both is Active, meaning both are currently available in the market. The Core 3 201TE was released approximately one year after the Core i5-14500, which came out on 2024-01-07.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14500 wins decisively in multi-threaded workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with the 5.00 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache, deliver a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15,012 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 30,777. Tasks such as video encoding, 3D rendering, software compilation, and data processing benefit directly from this core count and cache capacity.

The i5-14500 also leads in single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,917 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,099. Its 5.00 GHz boost clock gives it an edge in lightly threaded applications like web browsing, office productivity, and legacy software that relies on high clock speeds.

The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so its wins cannot be quantified from the database. Its specifications point to a lower-power alternative: 45 W TDP versus 65 W, and a smaller die at 163 mm² versus 215 mm². For systems where power draw and heat output are primary constraints, the Core 3 201TE may be the more suitable option, but the data does not show any performance advantage.

The percentile rankings reinforce this split. The i5-14500 sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile. The i5-14500's average benchmark score of 38,531 places it in competition with the Core Ultra 5 235T and Xeon w3-2525, both of which are within 0.6% of its score. The Core 3 201TE's average benchmark score of 0 indicates no recorded performance data.

For users prioritizing multi-core capability, high boost clocks, and a larger cache, the Core i5-14500 is the processor the data supports. For users prioritizing lower power consumption and a smaller physical footprint, the Core 3 201TE offers that trade-off, but at a substantial performance cost that the benchmark data cannot quantify because none exists.