Intel Core 5 120UL vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 120UL, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This means a direct comparative table cannot be constructed from the measurement data. The Core 5 120UL’s recorded results provide the only available performance figures for this comparison.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 120UL scores 8974 points in multi-core and 1266 points in single-core. Its Cinebench R20 results show 3769 multi-core and 531 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 904 multi-core and 127 single-core. These scores position the processor within the 68th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Passmark suite adds further detail. The Core 5 120UL records a multithread score of 10558 and a single-thread score of 2080. Integer math reaches 38060, floating point math reaches 26311, and extended instructions score 5203. Data compression scores 109090, data encryption scores 7685, and random string sorting scores 13610. Physics testing records 807, while the find prime numbers test scores 47.

The average benchmark score for the Core 5 120UL is 13594. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i3-12100F with an average score of 13494, a delta of 0.7 percent. The Intel Core 3 N355 scores 13492, a 0.8 percent delta. The Intel Core i5-9500 scores 13452, a 1.1 percent delta. The Intel Core 3 304 scores 13745, representing a -1.1 percent delta, meaning the Core 5 120UL trails that chip by 1.1 percent in average score.

The Core 5 120UL leads its closest rivals by narrow margins. It sits 0.7 percent above the Core i3-12100F, 0.8 percent above the Core 3 N355, and 1.1 percent above the Core i5-9500. The only rival ahead of it is the Core 3 304, which leads by 1.1 percent. These deltas are small, indicating the Core 5 120UL performs within a tight band around its direct competitors.

Because the Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison rests on architectural specifications rather than measured performance. The 120UL’s 10 cores and 12 threads face the 14401TE’s 6 cores and 12 threads. The 14401TE starts at a base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.30 GHz for the 120UL, but the 120UL boosts slightly higher at 4.60 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The 14401TE carries a 45 watt TDP classification, while the 120UL is classified at 15 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 120UL demonstrates its strengths in multi-threaded workloads. Its 10 physical cores provide a structural advantage for parallel tasks such as data compression, where it scores 109090, and integer math, where it scores 38060. The multithread Passmark score of 10558 confirms this orientation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 8974 reinforces the pattern.

Single-thread performance for the 120UL is moderate. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1266 and Passmark single-thread score of 2080 place it in a mainstream position. The boost clock of 4.60 GHz helps, but the lower base clock of 1.30 GHz suggests the processor relies on boosting for responsive single-threaded work.

The Core i5-14401TE, with no benchmark data, cannot claim measured wins. Its specifications suggest a different balance. Six cores with 12 threads, a 2.00 GHz base clock, and a 4.50 GHz boost clock indicate a design focused on sustained moderate-load performance rather than raw core count. The 45 watt TDP classification points toward a higher power envelope than the 120UL’s 15 watt classification.

The 14401TE’s larger L3 cache of 20 MB shared, versus 12 MB shared on the 120UL, may benefit workloads with larger working sets. Its Gen 5 PCIe support with 16 lanes, versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the 120UL, suggests stronger I/O throughput for expansion devices. ECC memory support on the 14401TE makes it suited to reliability-focused tasks, a capability absent from the 120UL.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node, with Intel as the foundry. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configurations. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and L2 cache matches at 1.25 MB per core.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 120UL uses 10 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads. The 120UL is part of the Raptor Lake-PS codename family, while the 14401TE belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The 14401TE carries a 215 mm² die size, while the 120UL has no recorded die size.

L3 cache differs, with the 14401TE providing 20 MB shared versus 12 MB shared on the 120UL. The 120UL integrates Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the 14401TE integrates UHD Graphics 730. The 14401TE supports ECC memory; the 120UL does not. PCIe capability differs, with the 14401TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the 120UL.

The TDP classification separates the two clearly: 15 watts for the 120UL, 45 watts for the 14401TE. Release dates also differ, with the 120UL released on 2024-04-07 and the 14401TE on 2024-06-30. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment. Neither has a multiplier unlocked, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 120UL has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores. Both have 12 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Core 5 120UL boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz. The 14401TE has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.30 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 120UL has 12 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 5 120UL does not.

Q: What is the TDP classification for each?

A: The Core 5 120UL is classified at 15 watts, while the Core i5-14401TE is classified at 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has higher benchmark scores?

A: Only the Core 5 120UL has recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is 13594, placing it in the 68th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction based on workload type and system constraints. The Intel Core 5 120UL, with its 10 cores and 12 threads, shows measured multi-threaded capability in the database, including a Passmark multithread score of 10558 and a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 8974. Its 15 watt TDP classification makes it suitable for power-sensitive desktop builds. The processor sits in the 68th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 13594, narrowly ahead of the Core i3-12100F, Core 3 N355, and Core i5-9500.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE offers no measured performance data, so any selection decision must rely on its architectural attributes. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, 20 MB L3 cache, ECC memory support, and Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes provide a feature set aimed at different priorities. The 45 watt TDP classification indicates a higher power envelope. The 14401TE also has a 215 mm² die size and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

For users prioritizing core count and measured multi-thread performance with low power consumption, the Core 5 120UL is the choice supported by benchmark data. For users needing ECC memory, larger L3 cache, and newer PCIe generation, the Core i5-14401TE presents those specifications, though no benchmark evidence exists in the database to confirm its performance level.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 120UL | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 12 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.30 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 watts | 45 watts |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | Intel |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | Not recorded |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Unknown | Q4T4SRNJP |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 13594 | 0 (no data) |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 68 | 50 |