Intel Core 3 305 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain a direct head-to-head benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 3 305 and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The head-to-head benchmark record is empty, and the win count for each processor is zero. Therefore, a side-by-side analysis of the two models within a single test session is not possible from the recorded data.

However, the Intel Core 3 305 has a complete benchmark suite recorded, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries in the database. This means the only measurable performance data available belongs to the Core 3 305. For the Core 3 305, the benchmark results show a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13123 and a single-core score of 1852. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 5511, and the single-core score is 777. The Cinebench R15 results show a multicore score of 1322 and a single-core score of 186.

The Passmark suite for the Core 3 305 shows a multi-thread score of 15439 and a single-thread score of 3977. The integer math score is 32295, floating point math is 42284, and extended instructions come in at 13543. Data compression scores 146857, data encryption scores 11019, and prime number finding scores 115. Physics processing scores 1233, and random string sorting scores 17623.

The average benchmark score for the Core 3 305 is 18302, placing it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-14100 with an average score of 18318 (a delta of -0.1%), the Intel Core 5 330 with an average score of 18345 (a delta of -0.2%), the Intel Core 7 360 with an average score of 18374 (a delta of -0.4%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E with an average score of 18230 (a delta of 0.4%). The Core 3 305 effectively sits within a tight cluster around the 18300 average score mark, with the largest gap being just 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E.

Since the Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores, no wins can be assigned to either processor. The data indicates that the Core 3 305 is a fully tested and active processor, while the Core i5-14401TE lacks any recorded performance metrics.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-14401TE. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded. The Intel Core 3 305, by contrast, has a complete set of Cinebench and Passmark scores.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for the Intel Core 3 305?

A: The Intel Core 3 305 has an average benchmark score of 18302 and sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core 3 305 compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core i3-14100?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has an average score of 18318, which is 0.1% higher than the Core 3 305's 18302. The two processors are effectively tied in average performance according to the recorded data.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core 3 305's boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both processors have 6 cores. The Intel Core 3 305 has 6 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 3 305 does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 3 305 is built on a 3 nm process node and uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belonging to the Core 3 generation. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Raptor Lake architecture, and is built on a 10 nm process node. Both processors are manufactured by Intel.

The Core 3 305 has a 6 MB shared L3 cache and a 2.5 MB L2 cache, with 192 KB of L1 cache. The Core i5-14401TE has a 20 MB shared L3 cache, a 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache, and 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The die size for the Core i5-14401TE is recorded at 215 mm², while the Core 3 305 has no die size listed.

The Core 3 305 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a single-channel memory bus, with a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus, with no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. The Core 3 305 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 305 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 1 Xe core, while the Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. ECC memory support is present on the Core i5-14401TE but absent on the Core 3 305.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several recorded specification fields.

The socket types are different: the Core 3 305 uses Intel BGA 1516, while the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments also differ, with the Core 3 305 designated as Mobile and the Core i5-14401TE as Desktop.

The base clocks are 1.50 GHz for the Core 3 305 and 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE. The boost clocks are 4.30 GHz and 4.50 GHz respectively. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15 W for the Core 3 305 and 45 W for the Core i5-14401TE.

Thread counts differ: 6 threads for the Core 3 305 versus 12 threads for the Core i5-14401TE. The process nodes differ at 3 nm versus 10 nm. The cache configurations are different, with the Core i5-14401TE having a larger 20 MB shared L3 cache compared to the 6 MB shared L3 cache on the Core 3 305. The L2 cache is 2.5 MB total for the Core 3 305 versus 1.25 MB per core for the Core i5-14401TE.

Memory support differs: the Core 3 305 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while the Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 3 305 and dual-channel for the Core i5-14401TE. The recorded memory bandwidth is 59.7 GB/s for the Core 3 305, with no bandwidth figure for the Core i5-14401TE.

PCIe support differs: Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the Core 3 305 versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i5-14401TE. ECC memory support is false for the Core 3 305 and true for the Core i5-14401TE.

The release dates are different: the Core 3 305 was released on 2026-04-15, while the Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core 3 305 has a launch MSRP of $309, while the Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded. The part numbers also differ: SAE3L for the Core 3 305 and Q4T4SRNJP for the Core i5-14401TE. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an asymmetric comparison. The Intel Core 3 305 has a full benchmark profile, an average score of 18302, and a 72nd percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores, an average score of 0, and a 50th percentile ranking. The percentile ranking for the Core i5-14401TE is lower than the Core 3 305, but without any actual benchmark data for the Core i5-14401TE, that percentile cannot be verified against performance measurements.

The Core 3 305 is a 6-core, 6-thread mobile processor with a 15 W TDP, a boost clock of 4.30 GHz, and a 3 nm process node. The Core i5-14401TE is a 6-core, 12-thread desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, and a 10 nm process node. The Core i5-14401TE offers more threads, a higher boost clock, a larger L3 cache, dual-channel memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and ECC memory support. The Core 3 305 offers a smaller process node, a lower TDP, and a higher memory bandwidth figure.

The data indicates that the Core 3 305 is a tested and active processor with measurable performance in the mid-range cluster. The Core i5-14401TE is also marked as active, but its performance has not been measured in the database. Without benchmark results for the Core i5-14401TE, the database cannot confirm which processor delivers higher performance in any specific workload.

Where Each One Wins

For the Intel Core 3 305, the recorded benchmark data shows specific strengths. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13123 and the Passmark multi-thread score of 15439 indicate solid multi-threaded performance for a 6-thread processor. The Passmark floating point math score of 42284 is notably higher than the integer math score of 32295, indicating relatively stronger floating-point throughput. The data compression score of 146857 and the random string sorting score of 17623 suggest efficient handling of data manipulation tasks. The single-thread score of 3977 in Passmark and 1852 in Cinebench R23 place it competitively within its nearest rival cluster, sitting within 0.4% of the AMD Ryzen 5 2600E and within 0.2% of the Intel Core 5 330.

For the Intel Core i5-14401TE, the database contains no benchmark scores, so there are no measured wins to attribute. The specification data shows it has 12 threads, a 4.50 GHz boost clock, a 20 MB shared L3 cache, dual-channel memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and ECC memory support. These features indicate capabilities in multi-threaded workloads, memory bandwidth, and system reliability, but the database does not include any performance results to confirm the magnitude of these advantages.

The Core 3 305 wins in the domain of measured performance data, as it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. The Core i5-14401TE wins in the domain of raw specification count, with more threads, a larger cache, a higher boost clock, and more PCIe lanes. The database shows the Core 3 305 at the 72nd percentile, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile, but that percentile for the Core i5-14401TE is not backed by any benchmark entries.