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

Intel Core 7 250H and Intel Core i5-14501TE are both 45-watt Raptor Lake Refresh parts from Intel, but they target different segments and have very different execution resources. The Core 7 250H is a 14-core mobile processor with 20 threads and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Core i5-14501TE is a desktop chip with only 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 5.10 GHz boost. The database shows the Core 7 250H at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database, so all comparisons rely on the extensive benchmark suite recorded for the Core 7 250H plus the specification sheet for the desktop part.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 250H wins in every measurable benchmark category because the database contains no benchmark results for the Core i5-14501TE. The mobile part records wins in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, and across the PassMark suite covering data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests. The Core 7 250H also wins on thread count, core count, base clock, and boost clock. The Core i5-14501TE wins on PCIe lane count with 16 CPU lanes versus 8 on the Core 7 250H, and it supports ECC memory, which the mobile chip does not. The desktop part also has a larger die at 215 mm², though the Core 7 250H has no recorded die size. The Core 7 250H is the clear performance winner across all synthetic workloads; the Core i5-14501TE wins only in platform-level features like PCIe expandability and ECC support.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a straightforward conclusion. The Core 7 250H delivers dramatically higher multi-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 16561 and a PassMark multithread score of 27030. The Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its performance cannot be quantified relative to the mobile chip. The Core 7 250H also leads in single-thread performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1931 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4148. The Core i5-14501TE is only preferable for users who require ECC memory, need 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, or specifically need a desktop Socket 1700 platform. For all measured performance metrics, the Core 7 250H is the superior chip. The mobile part also carries a higher launch MSRP of $502, while the Core i5-14501TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, meaning no direct comparison tests were recorded between these two processors. The available data comes from the Core 7 250H's standalone benchmark suite. In Cinebench R23, the Core 7 250H scores 16561 multi-core and 1931 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9697 multi-core and 1368 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 3147 multi-core and 298 single-core. PassMark results for the Core 7 250H include a multithread score of 27030, single-thread score of 4148, integer math at 99100, floating-point math at 65094, data compression at 303269, data encryption at 18206, extended instructions at 17318, physics at 1824, prime numbers at 106, and random string sorting at 34136. The Core i5-14501TE has none of these measurements in the database, so no delta percentages can be calculated between the two. The nearest rivals to the Core 7 250H include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350 with a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H with a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5845 with a delta of -0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700X with a delta of -0.5 percent, all based on average benchmark scores. The Core i5-14501TE has no nearest rivals recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Core 7 250H boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. The base clocks are 2.50 GHz and 2.20 GHz, respectively.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Core 7 250H does not.

Q: How many PCIe lanes does each CPU provide?

A: The Core i5-14501TE provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The Core 7 250H provides 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Which processor has a higher recorded benchmark percentile?

A: The Core 7 250H is at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each?

A: The Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728. The Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of recorded benchmark tests.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, the same 10 nm process node, and the same Intel foundry. The codenames differ: the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H, and the Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake-R. Both are part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The Core 7 250H uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket and is classified as a mobile part. The Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop part. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache differs: the Core 7 250H has 2 MB per core, while the Core i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 7 250H using Iris Xe Graphics 96EU and the Core i5-14501TE using UHD Graphics 770. Both CPUs are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. The Core 7 250H was released on 2024-12-17, and the Core i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

The table of differences shows the Core 7 250H with 14 cores versus 6 cores on the Core i5-14501TE, and 20 threads versus 12 threads. The base clock is 2.50 GHz on the mobile chip versus 2.20 GHz on the desktop chip. The boost clock is 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. The socket is Intel BGA 1744 versus Intel Socket 1700. The Core 7 250H has an L2 cache of 2 MB per core, and the Core i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB per core. The PCIe configuration is 8 lanes on the Core 7 250H versus 16 lanes on the Core i5-14501TE. The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 96EU versus UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory is false on the Core 7 250H and true on the Core i5-14501TE. The market segment is Mobile for the Core 7 250H and Desktop for the Core i5-14501TE. The Core i5-14501TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 7 250H has no die size recorded. The launch MSRP is $502 for the Core 7 250H, and no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14501TE. The part numbers are SRQ6UQ5MK for the Core 7 250H and Q49KSRNJN for the Core i5-14501TE. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The memory bandwidth is not recorded for either part. The Core 7 250H has 8 benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark, while the Core i5-14501TE has zero benchmark results. The percentile rank is 85 for the Core 7 250H and 50 for the Core i5-14501TE. The average benchmark score is 35728 for the mobile chip and 0 for the desktop chip.