Intel Core 7 253PE vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 7 253PE and the Intel Core i5-14401TE is one-sided in the recorded data. The Core 7 253PE has a full set of 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark workloads. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. As a result, the Core 7 253PE holds every measurable win by default, with no head-to-head benchmark entries available for direct comparison.

The Core 7 253PE posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24880 and a single-core score of 3512. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10449 multi-core and 1475 single-core. The older R15 test shows 2507 multi-core and 354 single-core. These scores place the chip at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-core strength. The multithread score is 29271, while single-thread sits at 3955. Integer math reaches 114158, floating point math reaches 80870, and extended instructions score 21806. Data compression records 339133, data encryption records 18385, and random string sorting records 32777. The find prime numbers test is the outlier at 138, and the physics test scores 1845.

The average benchmark score for the Core 7 253PE is 40557. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Core 5 223PE averages 40585, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon 6357P averages 40630, 0.2% higher. The Intel Core Ultra X7 368H averages 40518, 0.1% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 7940H averages 40431, 0.3% lower. The Core 7 253PE is effectively in a four-way statistical tie with these parts, with all deltas under one percent.

The Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of zero. Its percentile ranking is 50, meaning it sits at the midpoint of the database distribution by classification, but no measured performance data supports that placement. The database records no wins for either processor in head-to-head tests, because no head-to-head entries exist. For any workload where the user needs measured numbers, the Core 7 253PE is the only option with data on record.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing node, foundry, socket, and memory support, but diverge in core configuration, cache layout, and design lineage.

Both chips use Intel's 10 nm process node and are built by Intel. Both fit the Intel Socket 1700. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. Both enable ECC memory. Both expose PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 730. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 7 253PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 7 generation. The Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Raptor Lake codename, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and carries the Core 14th Gen series label with the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Bartlett Lake is not described in the database as a refresh of Raptor Lake, but the two share the same process node and socket.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. That is a 4-core and 8-thread advantage for the Bartlett Lake part.

Cache hierarchies differ in L2 and L3 capacity. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The Core 7 253PE carries 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14401TE carries 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 253PE therefore has 60% more L2 per core and 13 MB more L3 overall.

Clock speeds favor the Core 7 253PE as well. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz and its boost clock is 5.50 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The Bartlett Lake part has a 0.50 GHz higher base clock and a 1.00 GHz higher boost clock.

Power envelopes differ. The Core 7 253PE has a 65 watt TDP, while the Core i5-14401TE has a 45 watt TDP. The higher core count, larger cache, and higher clocks of the Core 7 253PE come with a 20 watt higher thermal design point.

Memory bandwidth is only recorded for the Core 7 253PE at 89.6 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The die size is only recorded for the Core i5-14401TE at 215 mm². The Core 7 253PE has no die size entry. Transistor counts are absent for both.

Release timing differs. The Core i5-14401TE has a release date of 2024-06-30. The Core 7 253PE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Core 7 253PE has a launch MSRP of $384, while the Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP on record. Both are listed as Active in production status, and both target the Desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear choice for workloads that depend on measured performance. The Intel Core 7 253PE is the only one of the two with any benchmark scores in the database. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, 33 MB of L3 cache, and 5.50 GHz boost clock put it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 40557 places it within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7940H and within 0.2% of the Intel Xeon 6357P.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no measured scores. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, 20 MB of L3 cache, and 4.50 GHz boost clock are documented, but the database contains no performance results for it. The 50th percentile ranking appears without supporting benchmark data. From the recorded information, there is no basis to recommend the Core i5-14401TE for any performance-sensitive role.

The Core 7 253PE offers more cores, more threads, more cache, and higher clocks. The Core i5-14401TE offers a lower 45 watt TDP and a smaller die at 215 mm². For users constrained by power draw, the Core i5-14401TE has the advantage in the specifications that are recorded. For users who need measured performance, the Core 7 253PE is the only chip with data.

The nearest-rival comparison reinforces the Core 7 253PE as a competitive desktop part. Its 40557 average score is essentially identical to the Core 5 223PE at 40585, the Core Ultra X7 368H at 40518, the Xeon 6357P at 40630, and the Ryzen 9 7940H at 40431. No single rival in this group leads by more than 0.3%, so the Core 7 253PE sits in a dense performance cluster.

The Core i5-14401TE cannot be placed in any cluster because it has no scores. The specification sheet shows a lower-tier configuration, but the database does not quantify how much slower it is in any test. The verdict from the data is unambiguous: the Core 7 253PE is the only processor here with verifiable performance, and that performance is competitive with a tight group of high-end rivals.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PE | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

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

| Series | None recorded | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | None recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.50 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

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

| L3 cache | 33 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | None recorded |

| Die size | None recorded | 215 mm² |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | None recorded |

| Part number | SA4QE | Q4T4SRNJP |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 87 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 40557 | 0 |

Shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel as foundry, Intel Socket 1700, 80 KB L1 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 730, Desktop market segment, Active production status, and a locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The Core 7 253PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14401TE has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Core 7 253PE has a 2.50 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Core i5-14401TE has a 2.00 GHz base clock and a 4.50 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core 7 253PE has a 65 watt TDP. The Core i5-14401TE has a 45 watt TDP.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 253PE and the Core i5-14401TE have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What does the benchmark data show for the Core i5-14401TE?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Core i5-14401TE. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. The Core 7 253PE, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark scores and an average of 40557.