Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a lopsided contest. The Intel Core i5-14600T wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 330 takes only 2. The magnitude of the i5-14600T's victories varies wildly, from a narrow 5.8% edge to a commanding 65% margin.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the i5-14600T dominates every single test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2262 against 1325, a 41.4% advantage. The single-core R15 result shows a similar gap: 319 versus 186, also a 41.7% lead. This pattern repeats in R20, where the multicore scores are 9427 and 5523, and the single-core scores are 1330 and 779, both again showing a 41.4% delta favoring the i5-14600T. Cinebench R23 continues the trend: the i5-14600T posts 22447 multicore and 3169 single-core, versus 13150 and 1856 for the Core 5 330, with the same 41.4% gap in both.

PassMark results offer more nuance. The biggest single deficit for the Core 5 330 appears in integer math, where the i5-14600T scores 95112 against 33258. That is a 65% difference, the largest of any recorded benchmark. Data compression also heavily favors the i5-14600T: 301827 versus 145287, a 51.9% gap. Random string sorting shows a 48.2% lead for the i5-14600T (34310 versus 17771), and multithread performance lands at 26409 versus 15471, another 41.4% margin.

Some workloads are closer. Extended instructions favor the i5-14600T by 24.6% (16985 versus 12808). Floating point math gives the i5-14600T a 32.2% edge (64726 versus 43885). Physics shows a 35.9% gap (1873 versus 1201). Data encryption is closer still at 39.2% (18226 versus 11076). The narrowest i5-14600T win is in find prime numbers: 121 versus 114, a 5.8% difference.

The Core 5 330 has one clear strength: single-threaded PassMark performance. It scores 4088 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the i5-14600T scores 3744. That gives the Core 5 330 a 9.2% win in both identical tests. This is the only category where the newer chip leads, and it is a meaningful one for certain workloads. The overall average benchmark score reflects the broader trend: the i5-14600T averages 32707, while the Core 5 330 averages 18345. The i5-14600T also sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 330.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The Intel Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node, built by Intel. The Intel Core i5-14600T uses Raptor Lake-R, a 14th generation design on a 10 nm process, also from Intel. The die size for the i5-14600T is recorded at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 330.

Core counts diverge sharply. The Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The i5-14600T uses a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores, a common approach for Intel's 14th generation desktop parts. The Core 5 330 does not list an architecture field beyond its codename.

Clock speeds tell a mixed story. The Core 5 330 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The i5-14600T has a higher base of 1.80 GHz and a higher boost of 5.10 GHz. Despite the i5-14600T's higher clocks, the Core 5 330 wins single-thread PassMark, which suggests the newer Wildcat Lake core has better instructions-per-clock efficiency, at least in that specific workload.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1 cache, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i5-14600T lists L1 as 80 KB per core and L2 as 2 MB per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The i5-14600T's larger L3 pool likely contributes to its strong data compression and string sorting results, where large working sets benefit from more cache.

Memory support also separates the two. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The i5-14600T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus; no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14600T but not on the Core 5 330.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 330 offers PCIe Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU. The i5-14600T offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the desktop part more headroom for discrete GPUs and storage devices.

Integrated graphics are not equivalent. The Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The i5-14600T uses UHD Graphics 770. No benchmark data for either iGPU is recorded, so direct comparison is not possible from the database.

Power and socket details also differ. The Core 5 330 has a TDP of 15 watts and uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket. The i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700, the desktop LGA platform. The market segment for the Core 5 330 is mobile, while the i5-14600T is a desktop part.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T wins in nearly every heavy multi-threaded workload. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in Cinebench multicore tests, where it is consistently 41.4% ahead. Data compression favors the i5-14600T by 51.9%, a workload that scales well with core count and cache size. Integer math shows the largest gap at 65%, indicating the i5-14600T is particularly strong in arithmetic-heavy tasks. Multithread PassMark, floating point math, physics, and random string sorting all favor the i5-14600T by margins between 32.2% and 48.2%. For rendering, data processing, or any parallel compute task, the i5-14600T is the clear choice.

The Core 5 330 wins in one specific area: single-threaded PassMark performance. Its 4088 score in both single-thread tests beats the i5-14600T's 3744 by 9.2%. This indicates the Wildcat Lake architecture, despite its lower clock speeds, delivers superior per-core throughput in this benchmark. Applications that are latency-bound or poorly parallelized may benefit from the Core 5 330's efficiency. The Core 5 330 also wins on power draw, with a 15 watt TDP versus 35 watts for the i5-14600T, though the database does not record real-world power consumption.

The find prime numbers test is nearly a tie: 121 for the i5-14600T versus 114 for the Core 5 330, a 5.8% gap. This suggests the two chips are more comparable in certain branch-heavy integer workloads. The extended instructions test shows a 24.6% lead for the i5-14600T, a moderate win that reflects the desktop part's broader feature set. For users prioritizing raw parallel throughput, the i5-14600T is the answer. For users prioritizing single-thread response in a low-power mobile package, the Core 5 330 has a measurable edge.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: How large is the single-threaded performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the Core 5 330 scores 4088, which is 9.2% higher than the i5-14600T's 3744. The i5-14600T wins in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3169 versus 1856, a 41.4% difference.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, while the Core 5 330 averages 18345. The i5-14600T also ranks at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 72nd percentile for the Core 5 330.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The i5-14600T supports ECC memory. The Core 5 330 does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus. The i5-14600T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 330 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 330 | Intel Core i5-14600T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 6 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| Memory Bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | $255 |

The Verdict

The data points to two different product philosophies. The Intel Core 5 330 is a mobile-focused, low-power part with a 15 watt TDP and a 3 nm process. Its single-thread PassMark win shows architectural efficiency, but its 6-core, 6-thread configuration limits its multi-threaded ceiling. The i5-14600T is a desktop processor with 14 cores, 20 threads, a 35 watt TDP, and a 10 nm process. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and most PassMark workloads.

For parallel compute, rendering, data compression, or any task that scales across cores, the i5-14600T is the stronger choice. Its 65% lead in integer math and 51.9% lead in data compression are decisive. The Core 5 330's 9.2% single-thread PassMark win is real, but it is the only significant category where it leads. The i5-14600T also has a higher 83rd percentile ranking versus 72nd for the Core 5 330, and a higher average benchmark score of 32707 versus 18345.

The Core 5 330 makes sense in a mobile context where power draw and the BGA 1516 socket are constraints. The i5-14600T, with its Socket 1700, PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and dual-channel memory support, is built for desktop performance. The launch MSRP of the i5-14600T is $255, while the Core 5 330 is listed at $309, though the database does not record any price-performance analysis. Buyers choosing between these two should base the decision on platform and workload, not on raw score alone, since the single-thread result for the Core 5 330 suggests it handles latency-sensitive tasks competently despite its overall deficit.