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

The Verdict

The data positions the Intel Core i5-14600T as the dominant part in this comparison. It holds an average benchmark score of 32,707, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and sits at the 50th percentile, which means it falls in the middle of the database distribution while the i5-14600T sits well above it. The i5-14600T also carries a 14-core, 20-thread configuration versus the Core 3 201TE's 4-core, 8-thread setup, and this core count difference alone explains most of the performance gap.

The Core 3 201TE is the part for systems that need a low-power desktop processor with ECC memory support and a smaller physical footprint. Its 45 W TDP is higher than the i5-14600T's 35 W TDP, but the Core 3 201TE uses a 163 mm² die, which is considerably smaller than the i5-14600T's 257 mm² die. The Core 3 201TE also launches at a lower MSRP of $134, but pricing details are not part of this analysis beyond that single figure. The i5-14600T, with a $255 launch MSRP, is the obvious pick for any workload that can use more than four cores, and the recorded benchmarks confirm it delivers a large multi-threaded advantage.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design generations. The Core 3 201TE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node, while the i5-14600T uses Raptor Lake (specifically Raptor Lake-R) also on a 10 nm node. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, both are desktop parts, and both are produced by Intel as the foundry. The die sizes differ substantially: 163 mm² for the Core 3 201TE versus 257 mm² for the i5-14600T, reflecting the larger core complex in the i5.

Cache layouts differ in meaningful ways. Both parts have 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE, while the i5-14600T has 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the Core 3 201TE versus 24 MB on the i5-14600T. Doubling the L3 cache and increasing per-core L2 both contribute to the i5's higher sustained throughput in multi-threaded tests.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 201TE carries UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600T has UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core 3 201TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14600T does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Neither part has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 3 201TE was released on 2025-01-12, slightly later than the i5-14600T's release on 2024-01-07. The part numbers are SRPKDQ5CK for the Core 3 201TE and SRN46 for the i5-14600T. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T wins in every measurable benchmark category in the database. The Core 3 201TE has no benchmark entries, so the comparison is one-sided. The i5-14600T's recorded scores cover Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and a suite of PassMark tests. In each of these, the i5-14600T shows strong absolute numbers. For example, its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22,447, and its single-core score is 3,169. Its Geekbench multi-core score is 12,840, and single-core is 2,559.

The Core 3 201TE's strengths are structural rather than measured. It has a smaller die, which suggests lower manufacturing cost per unit, and a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz compared to the i5-14600T's 1.80 GHz. The boost clock favors the i5, at 5.10 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. The Core 3 201TE also has a lower launch MSRP, but again, price is not a focus here.

For workloads that rely on single-thread speed at a modest core count, the Core 3 201TE's higher base clock could provide a baseline advantage in lightly threaded tasks, but the i5-14600T's higher boost clock and larger cache likely offset that in burst workloads. The i5-14600T is the clear choice for rendering, compilation, data processing, and any parallel workload. The Core 3 201TE is the choice for a minimal desktop system where the smaller die and lower core count are acceptable trade-offs.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

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

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz boost clock.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core i5-14600T?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32,707, and it ranks in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Core 3 201TE has no individual benchmark scores. The comparison therefore relies on the i5-14600T's comprehensive benchmark suite and the structural differences between the two parts.

The i5-14600T delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 22,447, a figure that reflects its 14 cores and 20 threads. Its single-core R23 score of 3,169 is also strong. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9,427, and single-core is 1,330. In the older Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 2,262, and single-core is 319. These scores show a processor that scales well with thread count while maintaining competitive single-thread performance.

Geekbench results follow the same pattern: multi-core 12,840 and single-core 2,559. PassMark tests add further detail. The i5-14600T scores 95,112 in integer math, 64,726 in floating point math, and 301,827 in data compression. Data encryption scores 18,226, extended instructions score 16,985, and random string sorting scores 34,310. The multi-thread PassMark score is 26,409, and the single-thread score is 3,744. Physics tests score 1,873, and prime number finding scores 121.

The Core 3 201TE, with no benchmark scores, cannot be directly compared numerically. Its 4-core, 8-thread configuration at a 2.90 GHz base clock and 4.60 GHz boost clock suggests it would fall far behind the i5-14600T in multi-threaded workloads, given that the i5 has 10 additional cores and 12 additional threads. The i5-14600T also has double the L3 cache and a larger per-core L2 cache, which further widens the gap in cache-sensitive tasks.

The i5-14600T's nearest rivals in the database are all close in average score: the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at 32,697 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32,750 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32,662 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32,812 (-0.3% delta). These small deltas show the i5-14600T sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Core 3 201TE has no nearest rivals recorded.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 4 | 14 |

| Threads | 8 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | 163 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| 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 | SRPKDQ5CK | SRN46 |

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and an active production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14600T has a lower TDP of 35 W despite having more cores, which indicates a more efficient power profile per core. The Core 3 201TE has a higher base clock, but the i5-14600T compensates with a significantly higher boost clock and larger caches. The i5-14600T also carries a newer integrated GPU (UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730). The database records no transistor counts for either part.