Intel Core 7 150HL vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 7 150HL and the Intel Core i5-14401TE. Both processors have an average benchmark score of 0, and neither lists any nearest rivals or percentile deltas. This absence of measured data means the comparison must rely entirely on architectural and specification differences rather than empirical performance results.

The Core 7 150HL carries a nominal boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz. This clock advantage, combined with a 14-core, 20-thread configuration versus the i5's 6 cores and 12 threads, positions the 150HL as the more heavily provisioned part on paper. The base clock also favors the 150HL at 2.40 GHz against the i5-14401TE's 2.00 GHz.

Neither processor has recorded wins in any benchmark category, so there is no data-driven verdict on which part delivers higher multi-threaded or single-threaded performance. The 150HL's 14 cores with 20 threads suggest a substantial parallel workload advantage over the 6-core, 12-thread i5-14401TE, but without measured scores, that advantage remains theoretical. The i5-14401TE counters with a larger PCIe lane count and ECC memory support, but neither of those features directly translates into benchmark performance.

The percentile versus all CPUs field is identical for both at the 50th percentile. This indicates that, in the absence of benchmark data, the database ranks both processors at the median of the tracked CPU population. With no wins recorded for either side and no delta percentages available, the head-to-head section of the database is effectively empty.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The 150HL provides 8 additional cores and 8 additional threads.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 150HL and the Intel Core i5-14401TE use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 150HL does not list ECC memory support in the database.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The 150HL carries 4 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Do the two processors have the same integrated graphics?

A: No. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 150HL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, but they belong to different sub-families within that design. The Intel Core 7 150HL uses the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is classified under the Core 7 generation. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and falls under the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node and both list Intel as the foundry.

The core topology differs significantly. The 150HL provides 14 cores and 20 threads, implying a hybrid arrangement with performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not explicitly break down the core types. The i5-14401TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, which indicates a purely performance-core design or a smaller hybrid configuration. The 150HL's thread count of 20 with 14 cores suggests that only some cores support simultaneous multithreading, while the i5-14401TE's 6 cores and 12 threads indicate all cores support it.

Cache architecture shows both shared and per-core differences. Both processors list 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the 150HL lists 2 MB per core, while the i5-14401TE lists 1.25 MB per core. The i5-14401TE also records a die size of 215 mm², while the 150HL has no die size entry in the database. Shared L3 cache totals 24 MB for the 150HL and 20 MB for the i5-14401TE.

Integrated graphics differentiate the two. The 150HL pairs its compute cores with Iris Xe Graphics featuring 96 execution units. The i5-14401TE uses the more modest UHD Graphics 730. This represents a substantial difference in integrated graphics capability, with the 150HL carrying a higher-tier GPU solution.

PCIe support diverges as well. The 150HL lists PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14401TE lists PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This gives the i5-14401TE both a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count for CPU-attached devices.

ECC memory support is present on the i5-14401TE but absent on the 150HL. This is a meaningful architectural distinction for workstation or server-adjacent workloads that require error-correcting memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields in the database.

Core and thread counts: the Intel Core 7 150HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Clock speeds: the 150HL has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Both processors share a 45 W TDP.

Cache: the 150HL lists 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14401TE lists 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both share the same 80 KB L1 cache per core.

Die size: the i5-14401TE records a die size of 215 mm². The 150HL has no die size entry in the database.

Memory and ECC: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the 150HL does not.

PCIe: the 150HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: the 150HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Release dates differ by several months. The 150HL has a release date of 2024-04-07. The i5-14401TE has a release date of 2024-06-30.

Part numbers also differ. The 150HL has an unknown part number, while the i5-14401TE has the part number Q4T4SRNJP.

Both processors are marked as Active in production status, both target the Desktop market segment, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two distinct positioning strategies within the same socket and power envelope. The Intel Core 7 150HL offers a much higher core count, 14 cores and 20 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, along with a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz against 4.50 GHz, a larger L3 cache of 24 MB versus 20 MB, and a more capable integrated GPU in Iris Xe Graphics 96EU versus UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE counters with capabilities that target a different workload profile. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 150HL is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. It also supports ECC memory, which the 150HL does not. Its die size is recorded at 215 mm², a figure the database does not list for the 150HL.

For workloads that scale with core count, threads, and cache, the data points to the Core 7 150HL as the stronger candidate. The 8 additional cores, 8 additional threads, 4 MB of extra L3 cache, and higher boost clock all favor the 150HL in multi-threaded and latency-sensitive scenarios. The integrated graphics difference further tilts toward the 150HL for systems relying on the iGPU.

For workloads that depend on expansion bandwidth, ECC reliability, or the latest PCIe generation, the i5-14401TE is the better match. The 16-lane PCIe Gen 5 interface is a significant advantage for storage arrays, high-speed networking, or GPU connectivity, and ECC memory support addresses data-integrity requirements that the 150HL cannot meet.

Both processors sit at the 50th percentile in the database's overall CPU ranking, and both lack recorded benchmark scores or rival comparisons. The absence of measured performance data means the verdict rests on the documented specification deltas. Users needing maximum core throughput and integrated graphics should select the Core 7 150HL. Users requiring ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 lane capacity should select the Core i5-14401TE. The two parts do not compete on the same axis; they serve different priorities within the same 45 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 platform.