Intel Core 7 160HL vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14401E is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The Intel Core 7 160HL has no benchmark entries in the database, meaning all head-to-head comparisons rely on the i5-14401E’s measured results against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i5-14401E scores 18161 points. This places it ahead of the Intel Core i5-13400T, which records an average benchmark score of 5210 and sits 0.8% behind the i5-14401E in the database’s rival comparison. The i5-14401E also outperforms the Intel Core i9-10850K, which has an average score of 5240 and trails by 0.2%. Against the Intel Core i7-11700B, the i5-14401E leads by 0.2%, with the rival posting an average score of 5241. The closest competitor is the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, which scores 5259 on average, a mere 0.1% behind the i5-14401E.

Single-core results follow a similar pattern. The i5-14401E’s Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2564 points. Its Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1076, and Cinebench R15 single-core is 258. These scores, combined with the multi-core results, give the i5-14401E an average benchmark score of 5253, placing it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Core 7 160HL has no benchmark scores recorded, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile ranking sits at 50, but with zero measured results, the database cannot confirm any performance advantage. The head-to-head benchmark section therefore shows zero wins for either processor: the i5-14401E has wins against its listed rivals, but no direct comparison data against the 160HL exists.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel’s Raptor Lake architecture and are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel’s foundry. They share the Intel Socket 1700 platform and support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. Beyond those similarities, the two chips diverge significantly in core configuration, cache layout, and platform features.

The Intel Core 7 160HL packs 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. It belongs to the Raptor Lake-PS generation, a desktop segment variant of the mobile-oriented Raptor Lake design. Its cache structure uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The processor carries Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, a relatively capable integrated GPU for a desktop chip. It also supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU, and its TDP is rated at 45 watts. The 160HL does not support ECC memory and is not multiplier-unlocked.

The Intel Core i5-14401E is a 6-core, 12-thread processor with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series under the Raptor Lake Refresh codename. Its die size measures 215 mm², a figure not recorded for the 160HL. Cache hierarchy differs: L1 is the same 80 KB per core, but L2 drops to 1.25 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared, a smaller total than the 160HL’s 24 MB. The i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730 for integrated graphics, a less powerful iGPU compared to the 160HL’s Iris Xe. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a newer and wider interface than the 160HL’s Gen 4 x8. The i5-14401E also supports ECC memory, which the 160HL lacks. Its TDP is 65 watts, 20 watts higher than the 160HL.

The core count difference is substantial: 14 cores versus 6, 20 threads versus 12. The 160HL’s high boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the i5-14401E’s 4.70 GHz by 0.50 GHz. The 160HL also has a larger L3 cache by 4 MB. However, the i5-14401E counters with PCIe Gen 5 support, double the CPU PCIe lanes, and ECC memory capability. The 160HL’s lower TDP of 45 watts suggests a more power-efficient design, while the i5-14401E’s 65-watt rating allows for higher sustained power delivery.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins in every category where measured data exists. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1830, R20 multi-core of 7627, and R23 multi-core of 18161 all demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance. The single-core scores across R15 (258), R20 (1076), and R23 (2564) show competitive single-threaded capability as well.

The i5-14401E’s nearest rival data confirms its standing. It finishes ahead of the Intel Core i5-13400T by 0.8%, the Intel Core i9-10850K by 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-11700B by 0.2%. Only the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 comes close, with the i5-14401E edging it out by 0.1%. These margins are tight, but the i5-14401E holds the top position among its four closest competitors.

For the Intel Core 7 160HL, the database records no wins because there are no benchmark scores to evaluate. Its 50th percentile ranking and zero average score indicate a lack of measured results rather than a performance verdict. The 160HL’s architectural advantages, such as more cores and a higher boost clock, exist on paper but cannot be validated through recorded data.

In terms of platform features, the i5-14401E wins on PCIe connectivity with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, versus the 160HL’s Gen 4 and 8 lanes. The i5-14401E also wins on ECC memory support, a feature absent from the 160HL. The 160HL wins on integrated graphics capability, with Iris Xe 96EU outperforming the UHD Graphics 730 on paper. It also wins on L3 cache size (24 MB versus 20 MB) and core count (14 versus 6).

The 160HL’s lower TDP of 45 watts gives it an efficiency advantage, while the i5-14401E’s 65-watt TDP allows for higher power draw. Neither processor has a record of being multiplier-unlocked, so overclocking is not a differentiator.

The Verdict

Based strictly on recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only chip with measurable performance. Its six Cinebench scores provide a complete picture: multi-core performance peaks at 18161 in R23, single-core at 2564 in R23, and the average benchmark score of 5253 places it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs. Against its nearest rivals, it leads the Xeon E5-2699A v4, Core i7-11700B, Core i9-10850K, and Core i5-13400T by margins ranging from 0.1% to 0.8%.

The Intel Core 7 160HL offers a compelling specification sheet: 14 cores, 20 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, and Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units. These features would likely produce strong benchmark results, but the database contains no measurements to confirm this. Its 50th percentile ranking is a placeholder, not a verdict.

For users choosing between these two processors, the i5-14401E is the only option with verified performance data. It delivers competitive multi-core and single-core scores across three Cinebench versions. Its support for PCIe Gen 5, 16 CPU lanes, and ECC memory makes it suitable for workstation and server-adjacent workloads. The 160HL’s higher core count and larger cache suggest potential advantages in heavily threaded applications, but without recorded benchmarks, those advantages remain unproven.

The i5-14401E’s release date of June 30, 2024, comes after the 160HL’s April 7, 2024 launch. Both processors remain in active production. The i5-14401E has a known part number (Q49JSRNJS) and a die size of 215 mm², while the 160HL lacks these details in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz. The 160HL’s boost clock is 0.50 GHz higher.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. However, the Intel Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core 7 160HL does not.

Q: Which processor has better integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The 160HL’s integrated GPU is more capable based on execution unit count.

Q: What is the PCIe generation and lane count for each?

A: The Intel Core 7 160HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. The Intel Core i5-14401E supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253, placing it in the 60th percentile. The Intel Core 7 160HL has no recorded average benchmark score, with a percentile ranking of 50 based on no measured results.