Intel Core 5 315 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The comparison between the Intel Core 5 315 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE is unusual because the database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and the wins counter shows zero for both parts. This means a direct per-test comparison cannot be constructed from the recorded data.

What the database does provide is a full benchmark profile for the Intel Core 5 315 and a specification-only entry for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The Core 5 315 has recorded scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and Passmark tests. The Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores listed, an average benchmark score of zero, and an empty nearest rivals list. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, while the Core 5 315 sits at 72.

Without head-to-head tests, the only quantitative comparison comes from specification differences and the Core 5 315's absolute scores. The Core 5 315 achieves a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. In Passmark tests, it records 15272 for multithread, 4021 for single thread, 42441 for floating point math, and 31690 for integer math. These numbers establish a baseline for the Core 5 315, but they cannot be placed next to any Core i9-14901TE results because none exist in the database.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 315 include the AMD EPYC 9274F with an average score of 18189 and a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core i7-9700 at 18180 with 0 percent, the Intel Core i7-1365U at 18177 with 0.1 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700U at 18176 with 0.1 percent. The Core 5 315's average benchmark score is 18188, placing it essentially level with these four processors. The delta values indicate the Core 5 315 is within 0.1 percent of the two trailing rivals and exactly matches the EPYC 9274F and Core i7-9700.

The Core i9-14901TE has no such rival data. Its percentile of 50 suggests it sits in the middle of the database's CPU distribution, but with no average score, no benchmarks, and no rivals, the percentile cannot be cross-referenced to any measured performance. The Core 5 315's percentile of 72 places it above the median, and its average score of 18188 confirms that position.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear choice: the Intel Core 5 315 is the only processor in this comparison with measurable performance. The Core i9-14901TE has zero benchmark results, an average score of zero, and no nearest rivals. Any decision based on the recorded data must favor the Core 5 315 because it has verifiable scores, while the Core i9-14901TE has no performance evidence at all.

The Core 5 315 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12981 and a single-core score of 1832. Its Passmark multithread score of 15272 and single-thread score of 4021 indicate balanced throughput across both parallel and single-threaded workloads. The average benchmark score of 18188 places it in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, matching the AMD EPYC 9274F and Intel Core i7-9700 exactly.

For the Core i9-14901TE, the database lists specifications but no performance. Its 50th percentile ranking suggests mid-pack placement, but without a single recorded score, that percentile lacks supporting data. The processor cannot be evaluated for speed, efficiency, or workload suitability from the information available.

Users seeking a processor with demonstrated benchmark results should select the Core 5 315. Users considering the Core i9-14901TE must rely on specifications alone, as no measured performance exists in the database. The data does not show the Core i9-14901TE winning any test, because no tests were recorded for it.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake codename with a 3 nm process node, manufactured by Intel. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a 10 nm process node, also from Intel. The Core 5 315 belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation label.

The Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning each core handles one thread. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support on each core. The Core 5 315's cache layout includes 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The Core i9-14901TE uses a different cache structure: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The Core i9-14901TE also has a recorded die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 315 has no die size listed.

Memory support differs substantially. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded. The Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 315 does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The Core 5 315 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes available from the CPU. The Core i9-14901TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are different as well: the Core 5 315 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

The market segments diverge. The Core 5 315 is a mobile processor on the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Core i9-14901TE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ at 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 315 versus 2.30 GHz for the Core i9-14901TE. Boost clocks differ at 4.40 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, respectively. Thermal design power differs at 15 watts for the Core 5 315 and 45 watts for the Core i9-14901TE.

Cache specifications show clear differences: the Core 5 315 has 192 KB L1, 2.5 MB L2, and 6 MB shared L3, while the Core i9-14901TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory bus width differs: single-channel for the Core 5 315 versus dual-channel for the Core i9-14901TE. The Core 5 315 lists memory bandwidth at 59.7 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901TE has no bandwidth value recorded.

ECC memory support differs: the Core i9-14901TE supports it, the Core 5 315 does not. PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 6 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Socket types differ: Intel BGA 1516 versus Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes differ: 3 nm versus 10 nm. The Core i9-14901TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 315 has none listed.

Release dates differ: the Core 5 315 was released on 2026-04-15, and the Core i9-14901TE on 2024-06-30. The Core 5 315 has a launch MSRP of $340, while the Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded. The Core 5 315 has a part number of SAEFC, and the Core i9-14901TE has Q49CSRNJJ. The Core 5 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, while the Core i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has an average benchmark score of 18188. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmarks were recorded for it.

Q: How do the process nodes compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 uses a 3 nm process node, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 315 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 315 ranks in the 72nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Intel Core i9-14901TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 315 wins in every measurable category because it has recorded benchmark scores and the Core i9-14901TE has none. The Core 5 315 demonstrates capability in Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 12981 and in single-core with 1832. Its Passmark multithread score of 15272 shows parallel workload throughput, and its single-thread score of 4021 shows per-core efficiency. The data compression score of 146143, encryption score of 11119, and extended instructions score of 13143 further establish its processing range.

The Core i9-14901TE wins in specification comparisons where the database lists higher values: 8 cores versus 6, 16 threads versus 6, base clock of 2.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 4.40 GHz, 36 MB of L3 cache versus 6 MB, dual-channel memory versus single-channel, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 6 lanes, and ECC support. It also has a lower process node number in terms of physical size, 10 nm versus 3 nm, though the 3 nm process is generally considered more advanced. Its die size of 257 mm² is recorded, while the Core 5 315 has no die size listed.

For users needing verified performance, the Core 5 315 is the only option with data. For users prioritizing raw specification counts such as core count, thread count, cache size, and memory channel width, the Core i9-14901TE appears stronger on paper. However, the absence of benchmark results for the Core i9-14901TE means its actual performance cannot be confirmed from the database.

The Core 5 315's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 9274F, Intel Core i7-9700, Intel Core i7-1365U, and AMD Ryzen 7 5700U, all within 0.1 percent of its average score. This places the Core 5 315 in a specific performance tier. The Core i9-14901TE has no rivals listed, so its relative position cannot be compared to any other processor in the database.

In practical terms, the Core 5 315 is suited for mobile workloads given its 15 watt TDP and mobile market segment. The Core i9-14901TE is suited for desktop workloads given its 45 watt TDP and desktop segment. The Core 5 315's integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 with 2 Xe cores, while the Core i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core 5 315's single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth contrast with the Core i9-14901TE's dual-channel bus and unrecorded bandwidth. Without measured results for the Core i9-14901TE, the database supports only one conclusion: the Core 5 315 has demonstrated performance, and the Core i9-14901TE does not.