Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 330 and Intel Core i5-14401TE represent two distinct approaches to CPU design, and the recorded data shows a clear performance asymmetry. The Core 5 330 has a full set of benchmark results, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Core i5-14401TE means all head-to-head comparisons rely on the Core 5 330's measured performance and the architectural specifications of the Core i5-14401TE.

The Core 5 330 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150 and a single-core score of 1856. Its Cinebench R20 results show 5523 in multicore and 779 in single-core, while Cinebench R15 records 1325 in multicore and 186 in single-core. In PassMark tests, the Core 5 330 achieves a single-thread score of 4088, a multithread score of 15471, and an average benchmark score of 18345. These numbers place the processor at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of 0 in the recorded data. Its nearest rivals list is empty, and no head-to-head benchmark entries exist. The database records no Cinebench or PassMark scores for this processor, so direct numerical comparison is impossible from the available measurements.

What can be stated from the data is the Core 5 330's position relative to other processors in its own nearest rivals list. The Core 5 330 sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i3-14100, which has an average score of 18318. It trails the Intel Core 7 360 by 0.2%, as that processor scores 18374. The Core 5 330 also sits 0.2% behind the Intel Core i3-13100, which scores 18380, and 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 3 305, which scores 18302. This cluster of scores, all within a 0.4% range, indicates the Core 5 330 operates in a tightly competitive performance band.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 330 demonstrates measurable strengths in specific PassMark workloads. Its data compression score of 145287 shows high throughput in compression tasks. Data encryption reaches 11076, extended instructions score 12808, and floating point math records 43885. Integer math registers 33258, and random string sorting completes at 17771. Prime number finding is the weakest result at 114, while physics processing scores 1201.

The Core 5 330's boost clock of 4.60 GHz and base clock of 1.50 GHz define its operating envelope. The processor uses 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyper-threading support, which limits parallel workload capacity compared to processors with more threads per core. Its L3 cache totals 6 MB shared across all cores, while L2 cache is 2.5 MB and L1 cache is 192 KB.

The Core i5-14401TE offers a different configuration that suggests advantages in parallel and memory-heavy scenarios, though the database lacks benchmark confirmation. It uses 6 cores and 12 threads, doubling thread count through hyper-threading. Its base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared, significantly larger than the Core 5 330's 6 MB. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core, and L1 cache is 80 KB per core. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus, while the Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus. The Core i5-14401TE also supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 330 does not.

In terms of workload placement, the Core 5 330's measured data shows it as a capable single-thread performer, given its 4088 PassMark single-thread score and 1856 Cinebench R23 single-core score. The Core i5-14401TE's 12 threads provide a structural advantage for heavily threaded applications, but without benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify this advantage.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an incomplete comparison. The Core 5 330 has extensive benchmark coverage, while the Core i5-14401TE has none. From the available measurements, the Core 5 330 demonstrates solid performance in both single-threaded and multithreaded workloads, with a 72nd percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 18345 places it in a tight cluster with the Intel Core i3-14100, Intel Core 7 360, Intel Core i3-13100, and Intel Core 3 305, all within 0.2% of each other.

For users relying on measured performance, the Core 5 330 is the only option with verifiable data. Its single-thread score of 4088 and multicore score of 15471 in PassMark, combined with a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 13150, indicate balanced performance across rendering and general computing tasks. The processor operates at 15 W TDP, making it suited for power-constrained mobile environments, as its Intel BGA 1516 socket and mobile market segment confirm.

The Core i5-14401TE, with its 45 W TDP, desktop market segment, and Intel Socket 1700, targets a different use case. Its 12 threads, 20 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory bus, and ECC support suggest a processor designed for workstations or systems requiring memory reliability. However, the database records no benchmark scores for this processor, so no performance claims can be made from the data.

The release dates differ substantially. The Core i5-14401TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core 5 330 launched on 2026-04-15. The Core 5 330 is built on a 3 nm process node, while the Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm node. The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads across 6 cores, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 threads across 6 cores.

Q: What is the L3 cache size difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 330 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 W, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying architectures. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on a 3 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Its process node is 10 nm, also produced by Intel.

The Core 5 330's cache hierarchy uses 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2 cache, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE also has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 330 has no die size recorded.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 330 includes Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 330 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Memory architecture shows a clear divergence. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and a recorded memory bandwidth of 59.7 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, but no memory bandwidth figure is recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The processors differ across several specification fields. The Core 5 330 has 6 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads. Base clock speeds are 1.50 GHz for the Core 5 330 and 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE. Boost clock speeds are 4.60 GHz for the Core 5 330 and 4.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE.

TDP values differ substantially: the Core 5 330 draws 15 W, while the Core i5-14401TE draws 45 W. Sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 330 uses Intel BGA 1516, and the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. Market segments also differ, with the Core 5 330 classified as Mobile and the Core i5-14401TE as Desktop.

Memory support varies, with the Core 5 330 supporting DDR5 and LPDDR5X and the Core i5-14401TE supporting DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bus is single-channel for the Core 5 330 and dual-channel for the Core i5-14401TE. ECC memory support is absent on the Core 5 330 and present on the Core i5-14401TE.

PCIe capabilities differ, with the Core 5 330 offering Gen 4 with 6 lanes and the Core i5-14401TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Release dates are 2026-04-15 for the Core 5 330 and 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14401TE. The Core 5 330 has a launch MSRP of $309, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Core 5 330's part number is SAE3G, and the Core i5-14401TE's part number is Q4T4SRNJP. Both processors are listed as Active in production status. The Core 5 330 has no recorded series, while the Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.