Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison
Intel Core 7 240H
Core i5-14501TE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 7 240H vs Intel Core i5-14501TE
Where Each One Wins
The recorded data splits these two processors cleanly by market segment and workload type. The Intel Core 7 240H is a mobile part with 10 cores and 16 threads, built for Raptor Lake-H, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE is a desktop part with 6 cores and 12 threads from the Raptor Lake-R family. Because the database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, the comparison rests on the individual benchmark scores recorded for the Core 7 240H and the architectural specifications of the Core i5-14501TE.
The Core 7 240H shows a clear multi-core advantage based on its core count and thread count. With 10 cores versus 6 and 16 threads versus 12, the mobile chip should dominate heavily threaded workloads such as video encoding, 3D rendering, and scientific computation. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15764 points places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. The Core i5-14501TE, by contrast, sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores, which indicates a mid-pack position among all CPUs but no direct numeric comparison available.
For single-threaded performance, the Core 7 240H also holds the edge. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the Core i5-14501TE's 5.10 GHz, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1719 confirms strong per-thread capability. The Core i5-14501TE's base clock of 2.20 GHz is lower than the 240H's 2.50 GHz base, so in lightly threaded tasks where frequency matters most, the mobile chip should maintain a lead.
The Core i5-14501TE wins on connectivity and platform flexibility. It uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket with Gen 5 PCIe support at 16 lanes from the CPU, double the 8 lanes offered by the Core 7 240H. It also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the mobile chip. For workstation builds requiring error-correcting memory and more expansion lanes, the desktop part is the only choice between the two.
The Verdict
The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 240H is the stronger performer in raw computational terms. Its 10-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of shared L3 cache positions it well above the Core i5-14501TE in both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads. The mobile chip's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, alongside its Cinebench R23 scores of 15764 multi-core and 1719 single-core, confirms a substantial performance lead. The Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database offers no numeric evidence of competitive performance.
However, the choice depends on use case and platform. For a laptop or compact mobile system, the Core 7 240H is the obvious pick. It integrates Iris Xe Graphics 64EU, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and fits Intel BGA 1744 sockets. Its 45 W TDP matches the desktop part, so power envelope is not a differentiator.
For a desktop workstation requiring ECC memory or more PCIe Gen 5 lanes, the Core i5-14501TE is the only option. Its 16 CPU PCIe lanes and ECC support are features the mobile chip lacks. The desktop part also has a larger die at 215 mm² versus unspecified for the mobile chip, and its L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core on the 240H, a trade-off that favors the mobile part in cache-heavy workloads.
Benchmark results indicate that users prioritizing compute throughput should select the Core 7 240H. Users prioritizing platform features such as ECC or expansion should select the Core i5-14501TE, accepting lower core count and no recorded benchmark scores as a trade-off.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 7 240H versus the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The wins count is zero for both processors in this pairing. Consequently, the analysis relies on the Core 7 240H's recorded benchmarks and the architectural specs of the Core i5-14501TE.
The Core 7 240H's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 15764 demonstrates strong parallel performance. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 8562 and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2360 follow the same pattern. Single-core results are equally solid: Cinebench R23 single-core at 1719, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1208, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 249. These numbers place the chip in the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 31483.
PassMark results for the Core 7 240H show particular strengths in integer math (80396), floating-point math (58905), and multithread performance (23975). Data compression scores 271774, data encryption scores 15155, extended instructions score 16897, and random string sorting scores 28866. Physics scores 1723, and single-thread scores 3782. Prime number finding is the weakest result at 102.
The nearest rivals in the database for the Core 7 240H are closely clustered. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX has an average score of 31495, a delta of 0% from the 240H. The Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31473, also 0% delta. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31508, a delta of -0.1%, meaning it is marginally ahead. The Intel Core i5-13500 scores 31510, also -0.1% ahead. This tight grouping indicates that the 240H performs within a small margin of these four processors, despite differences in core counts and architectures.
Since the Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, no direct delta can be computed. The desktop chip's 6 cores and 12 threads suggest it would trail the 240H in multi-core tests by a wide margin, potentially in the range of 60-70% fewer threads, but no numeric evidence exists in the database to confirm this.
FAQ
Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?
A: The Intel Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.
Q: What are the clock speeds for each processor?
A: The Core 7 240H has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not list ECC support in the database.
Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?
A: Both processors have 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: 2 MB per core on the Core 7 240H versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14501TE.
Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?
A: The Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770.
Q: What sockets do these processors use?
A: The Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket. The Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket.
Architecture Differences
Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Core 7 240H is part of the Raptor Lake-H family, specifically the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, while the Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Raptor Lake-R family in the Core 14th Gen series. Both are manufactured by Intel at the 10 nm node.
The core configuration is the most significant architectural divergence. The Core 7 240H uses 10 cores with 16 threads, while the Core i5-14501TE uses 6 cores with 12 threads. This difference directly impacts multi-threaded performance, with the mobile chip holding a 4-core and 4-thread advantage. The L2 cache structure also differs: 2 MB per core on the 240H versus 1.25 MB per core on the 14501TE, giving the mobile chip a larger per-core cache allocation. Both share 24 MB of shared L3 cache and 80 KB of L1 cache per core.
Clock speeds favor the mobile chip in both base and boost states. The 240H runs at 2.50 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost, compared to 2.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost on the desktop part. Both have a 45 W TDP, so power consumption is identical on paper.
Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. Neither lists a memory bandwidth figure. The Core i5-14501TE adds ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Core 7 240H. The desktop part also provides more PCIe connectivity: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, versus Gen 5 with 8 lanes on the mobile chip.
Integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 240H ships with Iris Xe Graphics 64EU, while the Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but the mobile chip's graphics solution is positioned for more demanding visual tasks.
The die size for the Core i5-14501TE is 215 mm², while the Core 7 240H lists no die size in the database. The mobile chip's socket is Intel BGA 1744, indicating a soldered mobile design, whereas the desktop chip uses Intel Socket 1700, which supports socketed installation in desktop motherboards.
The Core 7 240H has a launch MSRP of $502. The Core i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is listed as active.