Intel Core 7 253PQE vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for this comparison is one-sided, as the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores in the database. The Intel Core 7 253PQE, in contrast, has a complete set of benchmark results across Cinebench and PassMark suites, giving a clear picture of its performance envelope.

In Cinebench R23, the Core 7 253PQE scores 31,390 points in the multi-core test and 4,431 in the single-core test. These figures place it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. The nearest rival, the Intel Core i9-14900HX, posts a slightly higher average benchmark score of 56,004 versus 55,919 for the Core 7 253PQE, a difference of only 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 sits 0.6 percent ahead, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 trails by 0.7 percent and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX by 1.1 percent. This indicates the Core 7 253PQE competes at the upper tier of desktop processors, within a narrow margin of significantly more expensive HX and Threadripper parts.

The Core 7 253PQE delivers strong results in PassMark workloads as well. Its multi-thread score of 41,656 and single-thread score of 4,389 show balanced performance across both heavily threaded and lightly threaded tasks. The integer math score of 137,795 and floating point math score of 105,279 indicate robust arithmetic throughput. Data compression scores 487,335, while data encryption reaches 25,515. Extended instructions score 32,390, and prime number finding scores 206. Random string sorting hits 54,222, and physics simulation scores 2,970.

Since the Core i5-14501TE lacks recorded benchmark scores, no direct head-to-head comparison can be made from the data. The Core 7 253PQE holds an effective advantage by virtue of having measurable performance at all, while the Core i5-14501TE's 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs, based on its specifications rather than test results, places it in the middle of the field.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing process node at 10 nm and both come from Intel's foundry. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both also include UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics and support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configuration differs substantially. The Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the Core 7 253PQE a 66.7 percent advantage in core count and thread count. The core architecture also differs: the Core 7 253PQE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 7 generation label, while the Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake-R with a Raptor Lake architecture and Core 14th Gen series designation. The Core i5-14501TE is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Clock speeds show a clear separation. The Core 7 253PQE has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE operates at 2.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The Core 7 253PQE runs 59 percent higher at base and 11.8 percent higher at boost. Thermal design power differs significantly as well: the Core 7 253PQE is rated at 125 watts, while the Core i5-14501TE is rated at 45 watts, a 64 percent reduction in power envelope for the i5.

Cache hierarchies diverge in capacity. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 7 253PQE has 2 MB per core, while the Core i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache totals 33 MB shared on the Core 7 253PQE versus 24 MB shared on the Core i5-14501TE. The Core 7 253PQE holds a 37.5 percent advantage in L3 capacity and 60 percent more L2 per core.

The die size of the Core i5-14501TE is recorded at 215 mm². No die size is listed for the Core 7 253PQE. Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 7 253PQE at 89.6 GB/s, while no figure is given for the Core i5-14501TE.

Release dates separate the parts by roughly 20 months. The Core i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30, and the Core 7 253PQE on 2026-03-08. Both are active in production and both have locked multipliers. The launch MSRP for the Core 7 253PQE is $409. No launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14501TE.

The Verdict

The data shows the Intel Core 7 253PQE is the higher-performance processor in nearly every measurable dimension. It offers more cores, more threads, higher clock speeds, more cache, and greater memory bandwidth. Its benchmark results place it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 55,919, putting it within 0.2 percent of the Intel Core i9-14900HX.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, with its 6 cores, 12 threads, lower clocks, and smaller cache, sits in the 50th percentile. It has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. Its advantages are limited to a much lower 45-watt TDP and a smaller die size of 215 mm². For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the Core i5-14501TE may fit a lower-thermal envelope, but the Core 7 253PQE delivers substantially more computational capacity.

Buyers who need sustained multi-core throughput, high single-thread responsiveness, and large cache for data-heavy workloads should choose the Core 7 253PQE. Buyers constrained to a 45-watt thermal budget, such as compact or passively cooled desktop builds, may consider the Core i5-14501TE, but they must accept reduced core count, lower clocks, and no measurable benchmark data to confirm its capabilities.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PQE has 10 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The Core 7 253PQE has a 3.50 GHz base clock and 5.70 GHz boost clock. The Core i5-14501TE has a 2.20 GHz base clock and 5.10 GHz boost clock.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 253PQE and the Core i5-14501TE support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: How does the Core 7 253PQE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 7 253PQE has an average benchmark score of 55,919. The Intel Core i9-14900HX is 0.2 percent higher, the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 is 0.6 percent higher, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is 0.7 percent higher, and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX is 1.1 percent higher.

Q: What integrated graphics do both processors use?

A: Both the Core 7 253PQE and the Core i5-14501TE use Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core 7 253PQE has a TDP of 125 watts. The Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PQE wins in raw compute performance. Its 10 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.70 GHz boost clock, produce benchmark scores in the 91st percentile. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 31,390 and PassMark multi-thread at 41,656 confirm its strength in heavily threaded applications. The 33 MB shared L3 cache and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth support data-intensive workloads such as rendering, compilation, and scientific computing. The 125-watt TDP indicates it is designed for systems with adequate cooling and power delivery.

The Core i5-14501TE wins in power efficiency. Its 45-watt TDP is 64 percent lower than the Core 7 253PQE. This makes it suitable for slim desktop chassis, low-noise builds, or systems with modest power supplies. The 215 mm² die size suggests a smaller silicon footprint. Its 6 cores and 12 threads at lower clock speeds, however, mean it cannot match the throughput of the Core 7 253PQE. No benchmark data exists for the Core i5-14501TE, so its real-world performance remains unmeasured in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. Core count: 10 versus 6. Thread count: 20 versus 12. Base clock: 3.50 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. Boost clock: 5.70 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. TDP: 125 watts versus 45 watts. L2 cache: 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth: 89.6 GB/s versus not listed. Die size: not listed versus 215 mm². Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R. Generation: Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Release date: 2026-03-08 versus 2024-06-30. Launch MSRP: $409 versus not listed.

Identical specifications include manufacturer (Intel), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC memory support (both true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), socket (Intel Socket 1700), and multiplier unlocked (both false).