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

The Verdict

The Intel Core 3 201TE and Intel Core i5-14500HX serve entirely different segments of the processor market. The Core 3 201TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, designed for basic computing with 4 cores and 8 threads. The i5-14500HX is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1964, built for high-performance laptops with 14 cores and 20 threads. The benchmark data is one-sided: the i5-14500HX holds every recorded performance win, while the Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries in the database.

The i5-14500HX sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs tracked by the database, with an average benchmark score of 35,094. Its nearest rivals are the Core i9-12900HX (average score 35,003, 0.3% higher), the Core i7-13800H (average score 34,988, 0.3% higher), the Core 7 253PTE (average score 34,962, 0.4% higher), and the Core i7-12700K (average score 35,287, 0.5% lower). The Core 3 201TE has a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database has no measured performance data for it. That puts it in a fundamentally different class: the i5-14500HX is a proven performer with strong multi-threaded results, while the Core 3 201TE is a low-core-count desktop chip whose actual performance is not recorded.

For users choosing between these two, the data points clearly to the i5-14500HX for any workload that benefits from multiple cores or sustained throughput. The Core 3 201TE, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, targets a desktop platform where low power draw and basic tasks take priority. The i5-14500HX, with a launch date of January 2024, is the newer of the two in terms of market availability, though the Core 3 201TE launched in January 2025. The i5-14500HX also has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 3 201TE does not, which matters for enthusiasts who want tuning flexibility.

The verdict from the recorded data is simple: the i5-14500HX is the only one with measurable performance, and it is a strong one at that. The Core 3 201TE remains a functional desktop option for users who need a 45 W part on Socket 1700 with ECC memory support, but the database cannot confirm its performance level. Anyone needing proven multi-core capability should look to the i5-14500HX.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500HX wins every category where benchmark data exists. Its multi-core results are particularly strong. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 24,234. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 10,178. Geekbench multi-core reaches 10,171. PassMark multi-thread shows 28,508. These numbers place it near the top of the mobile processor field, within 0.5% of the Core i7-12700K in average score.

Single-core performance is also solid. The i5-14500HX scores 3,421 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1,436 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 2,129 in Geekbench single-core, and 3,629 in PassMark single-thread. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,629 is a strong result for a mobile chip and confirms that the Raptor Lake-HX architecture delivers competitive per-core throughput.

Specialized workloads show where the i5-14500HX excels. PassMark floating point math scores 69,442, integer math scores 95,584, and extended instructions score 20,019. Data compression reaches 333,851 in PassMark, while data encryption hits 19,502. Random string sorting scores 36,219, and find prime numbers scores 130. Physics in PassMark scores 1,911. These results indicate a processor that handles both general productivity and compute-heavy tasks with ease.

The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark wins because it has no benchmark data. Its role is defined by its specifications rather than its measured performance. It is a desktop chip with a 45 W TDP, 4 cores, 8 threads, and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and has UHD Graphics 730 integrated. Its market segment is desktop, which means it is intended for socketed motherboards with Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14500HX, by contrast, is a mobile part with a 55 W TDP, 14 cores, 20 threads, and a 4.90 GHz boost clock. It also supports DDR4 and DDR5, includes ECC memory support, and has UHD Graphics 770 integrated, but it is soldered to BGA 1964.

The use-case split is clear. The i5-14500HX is for laptops that need heavy multi-threaded performance, such as workstation notebooks or gaming machines. The Core 3 201TE is for desktop systems where a modest core count, ECC memory, and a low power envelope are the priorities. The data does not show any scenario where the Core 3 201TE outperforms the i5-14500HX, simply because no benchmark results exist for the desktop part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed as a Core 3 (Bartlett Lake) generation part. The i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename and is part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, but they diverge significantly in physical design and core configuration.

The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. Its die size is 163 mm². The i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Its die size is 257 mm². The i5-14500HX uses a larger die to accommodate its additional cores, and the core count difference is the primary architectural distinction: the mobile part has 10 more cores and 12 more threads than the desktop part.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE, while the i5-14500HX has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201TE, compared to 24 MB shared on the i5-14500HX. The i5-14500HX effectively doubles the L3 cache and offers a larger per-core L2 allocation, which supports its higher thread count.

Memory support is similar. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 3 201TE has a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14500HX does not have a bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 3 201TE has UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500HX has UHD Graphics 770.

The i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, making it suitable for overclocking on supported platforms. The Core 3 201TE has a locked multiplier. The i5-14500HX also has a higher TDP at 55 W, compared to 45 W for the Core 3 201TE. The sockets are incompatible: the Core 3 201TE uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop motherboards, while the i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964, which means it is permanently attached to a laptop motherboard.

The launch dates differ by about a year. The i5-14500HX was released on January 7, 2024. The Core 3 201TE was released on January 12, 2025. The Core 3 201TE has a launch MSRP of $134, while the i5-14500HX has no launch MSRP in the database. Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The i5-14500HX scores 24,234 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 10,178 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 28,508 in PassMark multi-thread. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 3 201TE and the i5-14500HX support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Core 3 201TE boosts to 4.60 GHz.

Q: Can the Core 3 201TE be overclocked?

A: No, the multiplier is locked on the Core 3 201TE. The i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The Core 3 201TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the i5-14500HX is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1964.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Core 3 201TE and the i5-14500HX. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries at all, which makes a direct comparison impossible. The i5-14500HX, however, has a full suite of recorded results that establish its performance profile.

The i5-14500HX delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 24,234, which reflects the benefit of 14 cores and 20 threads. Cinebench R20 multi-core scores 10,178, and Cinebench R15 multi-core scores 2,442. Geekbench multi-core reaches 10,171. PassMark multi-thread scores 28,508. These numbers place the i5-14500HX at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35,094.

Single-core performance is also notable. PassMark single-thread scores 3,629, and Cinebench R23 single-core scores 3,421. Geekbench single-core scores 2,129, while Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1,436 and Cinebench R15 single-core scores 344. The PassMark single-thread result of 3,629 is identical to the PassMark singlethread score of 3,629, confirming consistency in the data.

Specialized PassMark tests reveal the i5-14500HX's strengths in compute-intensive tasks. Floating point math scores 69,442, integer math scores 95,584, and extended instructions score 20,019. Data compression scores 333,851, which is the highest single result in the entire benchmark suite. Data encryption scores 19,502, random string sorting scores 36,219, and physics scores 1,911. Find prime numbers scores 130.

The nearest rivals for the i5-14500HX show how tightly grouped it is with other high-end processors. The Core i9-12900HX averages 35,003, just 0.3% above the i5-14500HX. The Core i7-13800H averages 34,988, also 0.3% above. The Core 7 253PTE averages 34,962, 0.4% above. The Core i7-12700K averages 35,287, which is 0.5% below the i5-14500HX. This means the i5-14500HX trades blows with desktop and mobile flagship chips from previous generations, landing within a fraction of a percent of each.

The Core 3 201TE has no comparable data. Its percentile rank of 50 with an average benchmark score of 0 indicates that the database has not measured its performance. In the absence of benchmark results, the Core 3 201TE can only be assessed by its specifications: 4 cores, 8 threads, 2.90 GHz base clock, 4.60 GHz boost clock, 12 MB L3 cache, and a 45 W TDP. Those specifications place it in a much lower performance tier than the i5-14500HX, but the database cannot quantify the gap without recorded scores.

The i5-14500HX's 24 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache give it a memory hierarchy advantage over the Core 3 201TE's 12 MB L3 and 1.25 MB per-core L2. The larger die size of 257 mm² for the i5-14500HX, compared to 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE, reflects the additional cores and cache on the mobile part. Both processors use the same 10 nm process node, so the performance difference comes from core count, cache size, and clock speed rather than process technology.

The i5-14500HX's 4.90 GHz boost clock is 300 MHz higher than the Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz boost clock. The i5-14500HX also has a higher base TDP of 55 W, compared to 45 W for the Core 3 201TE. The unlocked multiplier on the i5-14500HX adds further performance potential for users who can manage thermals and power delivery. The Core 3 201TE, with its locked multiplier and lower core count, is not designed for that kind of tuning.

In the recorded data, the i5-14500HX is the clear performance leader, with every benchmark result in its favor. The Core 3 201TE remains a specification-only entry in the database, with no measured performance to compare.