Intel Core 5 330 vs Intel Core i9-14900T Comparison

The Verdict

The data divides these two processors cleanly into distinct usage categories. The Intel Core i9-14900T wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, often by wide margins, and holds a 90th percentile ranking against all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 330 wins only the PassMark single-thread test, though its 72nd percentile placement is still respectable. The core count difference is the dominant factor: 24 cores with 32 threads versus 6 cores with 6 threads. For any workload that scales across cores, the i9-14900T is the clear choice. The Core 5 330 delivers a narrow single-thread advantage in one specific PassMark test (4088 versus 4016, a 1.8% delta), but that edge does not carry into any Cinebench single-core test, where the i9-14900T leads by 57.3% to 57.5%. The i9-14900T is the processor for multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, and mathematics. The Core 5 330 suits constrained mobile platforms where its 15 W TDP and single-channel memory layout fit a low-power design, and where the i9-14900T's 35 W TDP and desktop socket are not applicable. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 330 is $309; the i9-14900T launched at $549.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and are built for different sockets. The Core 5 330 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, belongs to the Core 5 generation, and fits the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with Raptor Lake architecture, and fits Intel Socket 1700. Their process nodes differ substantially: the Core 5 330 is fabricated on a 3 nm node, while the i9-14900T uses a 10 nm node. Both are produced by Intel.

The Core 5 330 is a 6-core, 6-thread part with no hyperthreading. The i9-14900T is a 24-core, 32-thread part. Cache hierarchies differ in structure: the Core 5 330 has 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The i9-14900T lists 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. The die size for the i9-14900T is 257 mm², while the Core 5 330 does not report a die size. The i9-14900T supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 330 does not.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 5 330 uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i9-14900T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus, and no bandwidth figure is recorded for it. PCIe capabilities also differ: the Core 5 330 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes from the CPU, while the i9-14900T provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core 5 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The i9-14900T uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core 5 330 targets the mobile market segment, while the i9-14900T targets desktop. The Core 5 330 released on 2026-04-15, and the i9-14900T released on 2024-01-07. Both are currently Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

A: The i9-14900T wins all three Cinebench single-core tests by 57.3% to 57.5% deltas. However, the Core 5 330 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4088 versus 4016, a 1.8% advantage.

Q: What is the biggest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math. The i9-14900T scores 138149 versus 33258 for the Core 5 330, a 75.9% difference.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 5 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus. The i9-14900T supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 330 does not.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Core 5 330 has a 15 W TDP. The i9-14900T has a 35 W TDP.

Q: How do the processors rank against all CPUs in the database?

A: The i9-14900T sits in the 90th percentile. The Core 5 330 sits in the 72nd percentile. The i9-14900T has an average benchmark score of 51015, while the Core 5 330 has an average of 18345.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 330 | Intel Core i9-14900T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 6 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 1.50 GHz | 1.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not reported | 257 mm² |

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

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

| L3 Cache | 6 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

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

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

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

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

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

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $309 | $549 |

| Part Number | SAE3G | SRN3U |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i9-14900T dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3104 against 1325 for the Core 5 330, a 57.3% delta. The single-core version shows a similar pattern: 438 versus 186, a 57.5% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore results are 12937 versus 5523, again a 57.3% delta, and R20 single-core shows 1826 versus 779, also 57.3%. Cinebench R23 follows the same trend: 30803 versus 13150 in multicore and 4348 versus 1856 in single-core, both with 57.3% deltas. Across all six Cinebench tests, the i9-14900T maintains a consistent lead of roughly 57%, indicating that the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark tests show a wider range of margins. Data compression heavily favors the i9-14900T: 436066 versus 145287, a 66.7% delta. Data encryption shows 27062 versus 11076, a 59.1% delta. Extended instructions deliver 23660 versus 12808, a 45.9% delta. Prime number finding yields the smallest multi-core margin: 164 versus 114, a 30.5% delta. Floating point math comes in at 92699 versus 43885, a 52.7% delta. Integer math produces the largest gap of the entire comparison: 138149 versus 33258, a 75.9% delta. Multithread performance shows 36239 versus 15471, a 57.3% delta. Physics tests give 2245 versus 1201, a 46.5% delta. Random string sorting shows 49484 versus 17771, a 64.1% delta.

The single exception appears in PassMark single-thread testing. The Core 5 330 scores 4088, while the i9-14900T scores 4016. That 1.8% delta is the only benchmark where the Core 5 330 wins, and it appears twice in the dataset under two test names (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread). The i9-14900T's 5.50 GHz boost clock versus the Core 5 330's 4.60 GHz boost clock does not translate into a single-thread win in this specific PassMark workload, although Cinebench single-core tests show the i9-14900T ahead by more than half. The Core 5 330's 3 nm process node and Wildcat Lake architecture likely explain its competitive single-thread integer performance at much lower power.

The aggregate benchmark averages reinforce the separation. The i9-14900T averages 51015 across all recorded benchmarks, against 18345 for the Core 5 330. That places the i9-14900T at the 90th percentile of all CPUs and the Core 5 330 at the 72nd. The i9-14900T's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13850HX (50761, 0.5% delta), Intel Core Ultra 9 285T (51310, -0.6% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT (50718, 0.6% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 (50448, 1.1% delta). The Core 5 330's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 (18318, 0.1% delta), Intel Core 7 360 (18374, -0.2% delta), Intel Core i3-13100 (18380, -0.2% delta), and Intel Core 3 305 (18302, 0.2% delta). These neighbor lists confirm that the Core 5 330 competes in the entry-level desktop and mobile space, while the i9-14900T operates in the high-end desktop tier.