Intel Core 7 251TE vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Intel Core 7 251TE and Intel Core i5-14501TE are both 45W desktop processors on Intel Socket 1700, but the data available for each tells very different stories. The Core 7 251TE has a full suite of benchmark results, while the Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This asymmetry shapes the entire comparison, but the specification sheets still offer clear points of differentiation.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 251TE wins on every measurable benchmark category simply because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. The database shows 17 benchmark entries for the Core 7 251TE, covering Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus a range of PassMark tests. The Core i5-14501TE has zero recorded benchmark results, meaning no direct performance comparison can be made from the data.

For the Core 7 251TE, the wins are clear across multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 places it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The PassMark multithread score of 30022 reinforces this strength. Single-thread performance is also strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3602 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3568.

The Core i5-14501TE does not have benchmark data, but its specification sheet suggests it would not compete on core count. The Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. In heavily threaded tasks, the Core 7 251TE should have a substantial advantage, though the database does not quantify this without head-to-head results.

The Core i5-14501TE does have a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Core 7 251TE. This could give it an edge in lightly threaded, latency-sensitive workloads, but no benchmark data confirms this. The boost clock also favors the Core 7 251TE at 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz for the Core i5-14501TE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Core i5-14501TE have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What integrated graphics do both processors use?

A: Both the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Core i5-14501TE use UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE was released on 2025-01-12. The Intel Core i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 7 251TE and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The winsA and winsB fields are both zero, and the headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty. This means there are no direct comparison scores to walk through.

Instead, the analysis relies on the Core 7 251TE's standalone scores and the specification differences. The Core 7 251TE's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 and its PassMark multithread score of 30022 indicate strong parallel processing capability. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2572 and R20 multicore score of 10717 show consistent scaling across benchmark generations.

The Core i5-14501TE has no scores in the database, so its performance relative to the Core 7 251TE cannot be quantified. The database records its percentileVsAllCpus as 50, while the Core 7 251TE sits at 88. This percentile gap suggests the Core 7 251TE outperforms a majority of all CPUs in the database, while the Core i5-14501TE sits at the median, but without raw scores for the i5-14501TE, the exact margin remains unknown.

For single-thread performance, the Core 7 251TE delivers a Cinebench R23 score of 3602 and a PassMark single-thread score of 3568. The Core i5-14501TE's higher base clock of 2.20 GHz could theoretically help in short bursts, but its lower boost clock of 5.10 GHz and fewer cores limit its ceiling.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, base clock, boost clock, L3 cache, memory bandwidth, release date, and launch MSRP.

The Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. This is a 4x difference in core count and a 2.67x difference in thread count.

Base clocks differ substantially. The Core 7 251TE runs at 1.40 GHz, while the Core i5-14501TE runs at 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Core 7 251TE reaching 5.40 GHz and the Core i5-14501TE reaching 5.10 GHz.

L3 cache favors the Core 7 251TE at 36 MB shared, versus 24 MB shared for the Core i5-14501TE. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and L2 cache is also identical at 1.25 MB per core.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 7 251TE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14501TE has no memory bandwidth value in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses.

The release dates differ. The Core i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core 7 251TE launched on 2025-01-12. The Core 7 251TE has a launch MSRP of $384, while the Core i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Both processors use the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both have UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, and both support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 7 251TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Core i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Both processors are fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel, and both have a die size of 215 mm². The transistor count is not recorded for either processor.

The core architectures differ in their hybrid designs. The Core 7 251TE with 24 cores and 32 threads likely uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores, typical of Bartlett Lake designs. The Core i5-14501TE with 6 cores and 12 threads follows the Raptor Lake pattern, which also uses a hybrid arrangement but with fewer total cores.

Cache hierarchy is similar in structure but different in capacity. Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core. The L3 cache differs, with 36 MB shared for the Core 7 251TE and 24 MB shared for the Core i5-14501TE.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory buses, and ECC memory. Both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are identical, UHD Graphics 770.

The market segment for both is Desktop, and both have active production status. The part numbers differ, with SRQAXQ5ZG for the Core 7 251TE and Q49KSRNJN for the Core i5-14501TE.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark results, and those results place it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, 36 MB L3 cache, and 5.40 GHz boost clock make it a strong candidate for multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25518 and PassMark multithread score of 30022 confirm this capability.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark data in the database. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, and 5.10 GHz boost clock suggest it is a more modest processor. The higher base clock of 2.20 GHz could help in specific low-thread scenarios, but the lack of recorded scores means the database cannot confirm any performance advantage.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded performance, the Core 7 251TE is the only option with evidence. Its 4x core advantage over the Core i5-14501TE and its 36 MB L3 cache provide a structural edge in parallel tasks. The single-thread scores, with a Cinebench R23 score of 3602, also indicate strong per-core performance despite the lower base clock.

The Core i5-14501TE may appeal to those who need a 45W desktop processor with ECC memory support and UHD Graphics 770, but the database offers no performance data to support a specific choice. The Core 7 251TE, with its launch MSRP of $384 and active production status, delivers a fully documented performance profile.

The percentile data reinforces this. The Core 7 251TE sits at the 88th percentile versus all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 251TE is 41650, while the Core i5-14501TE has an average score of 0 because no benchmarks are recorded.

The nearest rivals for the Core 7 251TE provide context. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265H has an average score of 41621, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 41576, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779, a -0.3% delta. The Intel Core i7-14700T scores 41914, a -0.6% delta. These rivals all sit within 0.6% of the Core 7 251TE, showing it competes closely with other high-end processors.

The Core i5-14501TE has no rivals listed in the database. This absence of comparative data means any performance claim about it would be speculative.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward. The Core 7 251TE is the processor with demonstrated performance, a high percentile ranking, and a full specification sheet. The Core i5-14501TE is a lower-core-count processor with no benchmark evidence. For workloads that benefit from many cores and threads, the Core 7 251TE is the data-backed choice. For workloads that might favor a higher base clock with fewer cores, the Core i5-14501TE offers that configuration, but the database provides no scores to validate its performance.