Intel Core 7 253PQE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

# Intel Core 7 253PQE vs Intel Core i5-14401E

The database comparison between the Intel Core 7 253PQE and the Intel Core i5-14401E shows a decisive performance gap in every recorded benchmark. The Core 7 253PQE wins all six head-to-head tests, with deltas ranging from 72.8% to 73% across Cinebench workloads. This is not a close contest; it is a generational and structural mismatch where the Core 7 253PQE delivers roughly 73% higher scores in both single-core and multi-core rendering tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PQE wins everywhere. The head-to-head benchmark table lists six tests, all won by the Core 7 253PQE, with zero wins for the Core i5-14401E. The wins span both multi-core and single-core workloads, indicating that the Core 7 253PQE does not merely scale better with additional threads; it also holds a significant advantage in per-thread performance.

The multi-core tests show the largest absolute gaps. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 7 253PQE scores 31390 against 18161 for the Core i5-14401E, a delta of 72.8%. Similarly, Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 13183 versus 7627, again 72.8%. These results point to a processor that sustains high throughput across all cores, likely due to a higher core count and higher boost clocks.

The single-core tests are equally lopsided. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 4431 for the Core 7 253PQE versus 2564 for the Core i5-14401E, a 72.8% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1861 versus 1076, a 73% delta. The consistency of the delta across workloads, from R15 to R23, suggests a fundamental clock speed and microarchitectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Core i5-14401E does not claim a single victory in any recorded test. Its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 60, while the Core 7 253PQE sits at 91. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 253PQE is 55919, while the Core i5-14401E averages 5253. That is a 10.6x difference in average score, driven partly by the Core 7 253PQE having a much broader benchmark suite recorded, including PassMark tests that the Core i5-14401E lacks.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same process node, 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both feature ECC memory support. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The similarities end there.

The Core 7 253PQE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename, with a generation label of Core 7 (Bartlett Lake). It has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, with 6 cores and 12 threads. The core count difference of 4 cores and 8 threads explains part of the multi-core gap, but not all of it, given the single-core advantage is equally large.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 7 253PQE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core i5-14401E has 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 33 MB on the Core 7 253PQE versus 20 MB on the Core i5-14401E. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The larger L2 and L3 caches on the Core 7 253PQE likely contribute to its higher single-core scores, as more data can reside closer to the execution units.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 7 253PQE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 253PQE also lists a memory bandwidth figure of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401E has no recorded memory bandwidth value in the database.

The die size is recorded only for the Core i5-14401E at 215 mm². The Core 7 253PQE has no die size entry. The Core 7 253PQE has a launch MSRP of $409, while the Core i5-14401E has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The six Cinebench tests tell a consistent story. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 7 253PQE scores 3163 against 1830, a 72.8% delta. In R15 single-core, the scores are 446 versus 258, a 72.9% delta. The similarity of the delta percentages across R15, R20, and R23 is striking: every test lands between 72.8% and 73%.

Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 13183 versus 7627, 72.8%. R20 single-core shows 1861 versus 1076, 73%. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 31390 versus 18161, 72.8%. R23 single-core shows 4431 versus 2564, 72.8%.

The data shows that the Core 7 253PQE does not lose relative ground as the workload scales from single-core to multi-core. In fact, the delta is nearly identical across all six tests. This indicates that the architecture of the Core 7 253PQE delivers a uniform performance uplift across thread counts, which is unusual. Most processors show a larger multi-core delta than single-core delta due to core count advantages. Here, the single-core delta is just as large, pointing to a higher boost clock (5.70 GHz versus 4.70 GHz) and possibly better IPC from the Bartlett Lake design.

The Core i5-14401E does have a base clock advantage in efficiency terms: its 65 W TDP versus 125 W TDP for the Core 7 253PQE. But the benchmark results show no workload where that lower power draw translates into a performance win.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for the Core 7 253PQE and 2.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401E. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. TDP is 125 W versus 65 W.

The codenames differ: Bartlett Lake for the Core 7 253PQE, Raptor Lake-R for the Core i5-14401E. The generation labels differ: Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Core i5-14401E has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 7 253PQE has no die size entry.

Cache differs: L2 is 2 MB per core on the Core 7 253PQE versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14401E. L3 is 33 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 7 253PQE at 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401E has no recorded value. The Core 7 253PQE has a launch MSRP of $409, while the Core i5-14401E has none. The part numbers differ: SA4QA for the Core 7 253PQE, Q49JSRNJS for the Core i5-14401E.

The release dates differ: the Core 7 253PQE released on 2026-03-08, while the Core i5-14401E released on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as Active in production status, both are Desktop market segment, and both have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE boosts to 5.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the TDP values?

A: The Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 W. The Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 253PQE and the Core i5-14401E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each?

A: The Core 7 253PQE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the percentile ranking for each processor?

A: The Core 7 253PQE ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs. The Core i5-14401E ranks in the 60th percentile.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the superior processor in every measured category. It wins all six head-to-head benchmarks with deltas between 72.8% and 73%. It has more cores, more threads, higher base and boost clocks, larger caches, and a higher percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 55919 places it near the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which scores 56004 with a delta of -0.2%, and the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 with a delta of -0.6%. The Core i5-14401E, by contrast, sits near the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 with a delta of -0.1%, and the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 with a delta of 0.2%.

The Core i5-14401E is not without merit for specific use cases. Its 65 W TDP indicates lower power draw, which could matter in thermally constrained systems. But the benchmark data shows no performance scenario where it wins. The single-core delta of 72.8% is particularly telling: even in lightly threaded workloads, the Core 7 253PQE is dramatically faster.

For anyone choosing between these two processors, the data points unequivocally to the Core 7 253PQE. It delivers roughly 73% more performance in rendering workloads, has a larger cache hierarchy, and supports the same memory types and PCIe generation. The Core i5-14401E only offers a lower TDP and a smaller die size, neither of which translates into a benchmark win. The recorded data leaves no ambiguity: the Core 7 253PQE is the stronger processor across the board.