Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The data splits this comparison decisively along core-count lines. The Intel Core 7 251TE, with 24 cores and 32 threads, dominates every recorded benchmark in the database. The Intel Core i5-14401TE, a 6-core, 12-thread part, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, placing its average benchmark score at zero. Consequently, the Core 7 251TE wins all head-to-head comparisons by default, not because of a close contest, but because the i5-14401TE lacks any measurable performance data for direct comparison.

The Core 7 251TE delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518 points places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, firmly ahead of typical desktop processors. The PassMark multithread score of 30,022 reinforces this position, as does the integer math result of 125,739. For content creation, rendering, or compilation tasks that scale across many cores, the 251TE shows clear dominance.

Single-thread performance on the 251TE is equally strong, though less extreme. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,602, combined with a PassMark single-thread score of 3,568, indicates that the 5.40 GHz boost clock translates into excellent per-core responsiveness. The 251TE is not merely a multi-core brute; it also handles lightly threaded applications with speed.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no recorded wins in any category. Its 6 cores and 12 threads suggest it targets lower-end workloads, but the database contains no scores to quantify that position. Its 50th percentile ranking, based on an average benchmark score of zero, places it at the median of all CPUs, though this figure derives from absent data rather than measured performance.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, the same Intel foundry, and the same 215 mm² die size. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and the L2 cache matches at 1.25 MB per core. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both enable ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The architectural split emerges in core configuration and cache hierarchy. The Core 7 251TE, based on Bartlett Lake, packs 24 cores and 32 threads. Its L3 cache totals 36 MB shared. The Core i5-14401TE, built on Raptor Lake-R (a Raptor Lake refresh), offers only 6 cores and 12 threads, with a smaller 20 MB shared L3 cache. The difference in L3 capacity, 36 MB versus 20 MB, directly reflects the core count disparity.

Clock speeds diverge sharply. The 251TE runs at a 1.40 GHz base clock but boosts to 5.40 GHz. The i5-14401TE starts higher at 2.00 GHz base but tops out at 4.50 GHz boost. The 251TE sacrifices base frequency for a significantly higher boost ceiling, while the i5-14401TE maintains a more modest boost.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 251TE carries UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14401TE uses the lower-tier UHD Graphics 730. Both are 45 W TDP parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 251TE launched on January 12, 2025, with a launch MSRP of $384; the i5-14401TE appeared earlier, on June 30, 2024, with no launch price recorded in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Intel Core 7 251TE is the superior processor in every measurable category. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB L3 cache deliver benchmark scores that place it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-14401TE, with 6 cores, 12 threads, and 20 MB L3, holds a 50th percentile ranking but has no benchmark scores to substantiate that position.

For workloads that exploit multi-threading, the 251TE is the only defensible choice from this pair. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518 and PassMark multithread score of 30,022 indicate a processor built for heavy parallel tasks. The i5-14401TE's core count simply cannot match that throughput.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the 251TE also leads. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock produces a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,602, comfortably ahead of what the i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz ceiling can likely achieve, though no direct score exists for confirmation.

The i5-14401TE offers no recorded advantage in any benchmark, feature, or specification except its higher base clock of 2.00 GHz and its earlier release date. Those factors do not compensate for a 4x core deficit. The 251TE also adds better integrated graphics (UHD 770 versus UHD 730) and a much larger L3 cache.

Selection is straightforward from the data. The 251TE suits users who need maximum throughput and strong single-core speed. The i5-14401TE, absent any measured performance, cannot be recommended over the 251TE based on the database's evidence. The 251TE is the clear winner across all recorded dimensions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz. The 251TE also has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz versus the i5's 2.00 GHz.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare?

A: The Core 7 251TE includes 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 251TE and the Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What integrated graphics do they use?

A: The Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor scores higher in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core 7 251TE scores 25,518 in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The i5-14401TE has no recorded Cinebench R23 score in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records zero head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair, and the i5-14401TE has an empty benchmark array. Every comparison therefore relies on the 251TE's absolute scores and the i5's absence of data.

The 251TE's most impressive result is the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25,518. This number, combined with its 88th percentile ranking, indicates a processor that outperforms roughly 88 percent of all CPUs in the database. The PassMark multithread score of 30,022 corroborates that strength. For integer operations, the 251TE scores 125,739 in PassMark, while floating-point math reaches 85,607. Data compression hits 334,399 in PassMark, and data encryption scores 22,176.

In single-threaded tests, the 251TE's 5.40 GHz boost clock yields a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,602 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3,568. The PassMark physics test shows 1,938 points, and extended instructions score 16,974. Random string sorting finishes at 39,643, and prime number finding scores 140.

The i5-14401TE offers no benchmark scores to counter any of these figures. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and its nearest rivals list is empty. The 50th percentile ranking appears in the database, but without underlying measurements, that percentile cannot be interpreted as a meaningful performance estimate. The 251TE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H (average score 41,621, delta 0.1 percent), the Intel Core i7-14650HX (average score 41,576, delta 0.2 percent), the Intel Core i7-12850HX (average score 41,779, delta -0.3 percent), and the Intel Core i7-14700T (average score 41,914, delta -0.6 percent). These deltas show the 251TE performing within one percent of those processors, indicating it competes with high-end mobile and desktop parts. The i5-14401TE has no comparable rival data.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

| Specification | Intel Core 7 251TE | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

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

| Cores | 24 | 6 |

| Threads | 32 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.40 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| L3 cache | 36 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRQAXQ5ZG | Q4T4SRNJP |

| Average benchmark score | 41,650 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 88 | 50 |

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 215 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, 45 W TDP, and locked multiplier. The series field is null for the 251TE, while the i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The market segment for both is Desktop, and both are actively in production. The 251TE's launch MSRP of $384 appears once here as recorded data.