Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Intel Core 7 250H vs Intel Core i5-14501E

The Intel Core 7 250H and the Intel Core i5-14501E are both Raptor Lake Refresh parts from Intel, but they target completely different platforms. The 250H is a mobile processor with 14 cores and 20 threads, built for laptops with a 45 W TDP, while the i5-14501E is a desktop chip with 6 cores and 12 threads, running at a 65 W TDP. The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark scores for these two, and the i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark results at all. However, the 250H has a full suite of measurements, an average benchmark score of 35728, and a percentile ranking of 85 against all CPUs. The i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero, meaning no performance data is available for it. The only concrete comparison possible is between the 250H’s recorded scores and the i5-14501E’s absence of data, plus the architectural and specification differences listed in the database.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 7 250H is the only processor with measurable performance. It delivers a multithread score of 16561 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 1931 in the same test. The i5-14501E has no benchmarks, no average score, and no rivals listed, so the database cannot confirm any performance advantage for it. The 250H also belongs to the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile, a gap that reflects the mobile chip’s higher core and thread count (14 cores, 20 threads versus 6 cores, 12 threads). For anyone choosing strictly from the available data, the 250H is the clear pick for workloads that require parallel execution, since it has more than double the cores and threads of the i5-14501E. The i5-14501E, however, offers ECC memory support (true for the i5-14501E, false for the 250H) and a desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1744), which may matter for specific system requirements, but no benchmark evidence supports a performance claim for it. The data shows the 250H is the only one with proven throughput, and the i5-14501E remains an unmeasured entity in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 250H wins in every benchmark category where data exists, simply because the i5-14501E has no recorded scores. In multi-threaded workloads, the 250H reaches 16561 points in Cinebench R23 multicore and 9697 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Its PassMark multithread score of 27030 further confirms strong parallel capability. For single-thread tasks, the 250H records 1931 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4148 in PassMark single-thread, which are competitive numbers for a mobile part. The i5-14501E, with its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz, might be expected to win in lightly threaded tasks, but the database provides no measurements to verify that. The i5-14501E does win in platform flexibility: it uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket that allows for easier upgrades and cooling, and it supports ECC memory, which the 250H does not. The 250H, on the other hand, has a higher boost clock (5.40 GHz) and a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB), though the i5-14501E has a larger die size (215 mm² versus no die size listed for the 250H). The i5-14501E also offers more PCIe lanes (Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 8 lanes), which is a clear advantage for desktop expansion. In terms of raw measured performance, the 250H wins everywhere; in terms of platform capability, the i5-14501E takes the lead.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel’s 10 nm process node, but they belong to different product lines. The 250H is part of the Raptor Lake-H family, a mobile-focused design with a 45 W TDP, while the i5-14501E is a Raptor Lake-R desktop part with a 65 W TDP. The core configurations diverge sharply: the 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, whereas the i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache hierarchy also differs. The 250H has an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, while the i5-14501E has 1.25 MB per core; both share a 24 MB L3 cache. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The 250H’s integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units, while the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770. The 250H supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and so does the i5-14501E, but only the i5-14501E supports ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the 250H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14501E has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the 250H has no die size listed. The 250H’s release date is 2024-12-17, and the i5-14501E’s is 2024-06-30, so the i5-14501E launched earlier. Both are active production parts and both have locked multipliers. The 250H carries a launch MSRP of $502, while the i5-14501E has no launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The 250H thus offers more than double the core count and nearly double the thread count.

Q: Does the i5-14501E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14501E supports ECC memory (eccMemory is true), while the 250H does not (eccMemory is false). This makes the i5-14501E suitable for error-correcting memory configurations.

Q: What is the performance percentile of each processor?

A: The 250H is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14501E is in the 50th percentile. The 250H also has an average benchmark score of 35728, whereas the i5-14501E has an average score of zero due to missing benchmark data.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 250H has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which is higher than the i5-14501E’s 5.20 GHz. However, the i5-14501E has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus the 250H’s 2.50 GHz.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The 250H uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket, while the i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The i5-14501E also provides more PCIe lanes (Gen 5, 16 lanes) compared to the 250H (Gen 5, 8 lanes).

Q: Are there any benchmark results for the i5-14501E?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the i5-14501E, and its average benchmark score is zero. The 250H has 17 recorded benchmark scores, including Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

No head-to-head benchmark entries exist in the database for these two processors, so a direct comparison must rely on the 250H’s absolute scores and the i5-14501E’s lack of data. The 250H’s Cinebench R23 multicore score is 16561, which is a strong result for a 45 W mobile chip. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score is 9697, and its Cinebench R15 multicore score is 3147. These numbers indicate substantial multi-threaded performance, likely driven by the 14-core, 20-thread configuration. In single-core tests, the 250H achieves 1931 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1368 in Cinebench R20 single-core, and 298 in Cinebench R15 single-core. PassMark results for the 250H include a multithread score of 27030, a single-thread score of 4148, integer math at 99100, floating point math at 65094, and extended instructions at 17318. Data compression scores 303269, data encryption scores 18206, and random string sorting scores 34136. The 250H also records 1824 in PassMark physics and 106 in find prime numbers. Since the i5-14501E has no scores, the biggest win for the 250H is that it has any measurable performance at all. The biggest win for the i5-14501E, by contrast, is in platform specifications: it offers ECC memory, a desktop socket, and 16 PCIe lanes versus the 250H’s 8. The 250H’s nearest rivals in the database are AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 (average score 35719, delta 0%), Intel Core Ultra 9 185H (average score 35670, delta 0.2%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 (average score 35802, delta -0.2%), and AMD Ryzen 7 7700X (average score 35909, delta -0.5%). These deltas show the 250H is essentially tied with those chips, within half a percent, which places it in a competitive mid-range segment. The i5-14501E has no rivals listed, so its relative position cannot be assessed.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two processors differ, based on the database records.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 250H | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 14 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die Size | null | 215 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| ECC Memory | false | true |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 96EU | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $502 | null |

| Part Number | SRQ6UQ5MK | Q49HSRNJM |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 85 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 35728 | 0 |

| Benchmarks | 17 entries | 0 entries |

| Nearest Rivals | 4 entries | 0 entries |

Both processors share the same L1 cache (80 KB per core), L3 cache (24 MB shared), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), and locked multiplier status. The 250H’s higher core count, larger L2 cache per core, and higher boost clock contrast with the i5-14501E’s higher base clock, larger die size, ECC support, and greater PCIe lane availability. The data indicates these are fundamentally different products for different use cases, with the mobile 250H offering measured performance and the desktop i5-14501E offering platform features, but no measured speed.