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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the Intel Core 7 253PTE across every shared benchmark test. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Core 7 253PTE scores 2144 against 1830 for the Core i5-14401E, a 17.2% advantage. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 302 versus 258, a 17.1% lead.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore score for the Core 7 253PTE is 8935, compared to 7627 for the i5-14401E, which is a 17.1% difference. The single-core R20 result shows 1261 versus 1076, again a 17.2% edge. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result is 21276 for the Core 7 253PTE and 18161 for the i5-14401E, a 17.2% gap. The R23 single-core test rounds out the comparison with 3003 versus 2564, a 17.1% lead.

The consistency of these deltas is notable. Every test lands within a narrow band of 17.1% to 17.2%, which suggests the performance advantage scales evenly across both single-thread and multi-thread workloads rather than favoring one type of task. The Core 7 253PTE wins all six head-to-head comparisons.

The average benchmark score tells a different story about the overall picture. The Core 7 253PTE has an average benchmark score of 34962, placing it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14401E has an average score of 5253, which lands in the 60th percentile. The large discrepancy in average scores stems from the fact that the Core 7 253PTE has additional PassMark tests recorded in the database, including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread tests. The i5-14401E only has Cinebench results recorded.

Nearest rival data puts the Core 7 253PTE right at the boundary of a performance tier. Its average score of 34962 is 0.1% below the Intel Core i7-13800H at 34988 and 0.1% below the Intel Core i9-12900HX at 35003. It sits 0.2% above the Intel Xeon 6349P at 34890 and 0.2% above the AMD Ryzen 5 150 at 34881. The i5-14401E, by contrast, sits in a lower tier. Its 5253 average is 0.1% below the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259, 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241, 0.2% above the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240, and 0.8% above the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts differ between these two CPUs?

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

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each chip?

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

Q: Which processor has the larger die size?

A: The Core i5-14401E has a die size of 215 mm². The die size for the Core 7 253PTE is not recorded in the database.

Q: What integrated graphics do these CPUs use?

A: Both the Core 7 253PTE and the Core i5-14401E use Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages within Intel's recent desktop lineup. The Core 7 253PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 7 generation. The Core i5-14401E is based on the Raptor Lake-R codename with the Raptor Lake architecture, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series.

Both chips are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700. The foundry is Intel for both. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 7 253PTE has 2 MB per core, while the Core i5-14401E has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared on the Core 7 253PTE versus 20 MB shared on the Core i5-14401E.

The Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, which is lower than the 65 watt TDP of the Core i5-14401E. This is a notable architectural divergence: the Core 7 253PTE delivers higher benchmark scores while drawing less thermal design power on paper. The boost clock difference is also significant: 5.40 GHz for the Core 7 253PTE versus 4.70 GHz for the i5-14401E. The base clock, however, favors the i5-14401E at 2.50 GHz against 1.80 GHz for the Core 7 253PTE.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 7 253PTE records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14401E has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe configuration is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The release dates differ substantially. The Core 7 253PTE was released on 2026-03-08, while the Core i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30. The Core 7 253PTE has a recorded launch MSRP of $384. The Core i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded. Both parts are currently marked as Active in production status. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The table below isolates the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PTE | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 20 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Architecture | (not recorded) | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Die size | (not recorded) | 215 mm² |

| 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 | (not recorded) |

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

| Launch MSRP | $384 | (not recorded) |

| Part number | SA4QK | Q49JSRNJS |

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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins every recorded benchmark comparison between the two. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both multicore and single-core tests, the Core 7 253PTE holds a consistent 17.1% to 17.2% advantage. This makes it the stronger choice for threaded productivity workloads such as rendering, compiling, and encoding, as well as for lightly threaded tasks like application launches and general desktop responsiveness.

The Core i5-14401E has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, which could matter in scenarios where sustained all-core operation at base frequencies is the norm. However, the benchmark data does not show any test where this translates into a win. The i5-14401E also has a lower TDP of 65 watts versus 45 watts on the Core 7 253PTE, but the Core 7 253PTE achieves higher scores while carrying the lower TDP rating.

The Core 7 253PTE additionally has a much broader benchmark footprint in the database. Its PassMark results include data compression at 275828, data encryption at 15500, extended instructions at 17099, find prime numbers at 82, floating point math at 67209, integer math at 119552, multithread at 25031, physics at 1318, random string sorting at 28227, and single thread at 3794. These scores are not available for the i5-14401E, so direct comparison in those workloads is not possible from the recorded data.

The percentile ranking reinforces the separation. The Core 7 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14401E sits at the 60th percentile. The nearest rival comparisons also show the Core 7 253PTE trading blows with high-end mobile HX-series parts and desktop Xeons, while the i5-14401E sits alongside older desktop i9 and i7 chips.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 7 253PTE outruns the Intel Core i5-14401E in every shared benchmark by a margin of roughly 17%. It does so with more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, a higher boost clock, and a lower TDP. Buyers looking for maximum throughput in Cinebench-style workloads, both multicore and single-core, should choose the Core 7 253PTE based on the recorded measurements.

The Core i5-14401E still holds relevance for specific constraints. Its 65 watt TDP is higher than the Core 7 253PTE's 45 watt TDP, but the i5-14401E has a higher base clock, which may be preferable in power-limited environments where sustained base frequency operation matters more than peak boost. It also launched earlier, in 2024 versus 2026, which may matter for platform availability timelines.

The Core 7 253PTE has a recorded launch MSRP of $384, while the i5-14401E has no MSRP in the database. The Core 7 253PTE also carries the higher average benchmark score at 34962 against 5253, though that comparison is skewed by the i5-14401E's incomplete benchmark set.

For users whose workloads align with the Cinebench suite, the choice is unambiguous. The Core 7 253PTE delivers a 17.2% advantage in multicore R23, a 17.1% advantage in single-core R23, and similarly sized leads across R15 and R20. The i5-14401E offers no recorded benchmark win in any shared test. The core and thread count difference, 10 cores versus 6 cores, and 20 threads versus 12 threads, explains much of the multicore gap. The 5.40 GHz boost clock versus 4.70 GHz explains the single-core edge.

The database also shows the Core 7 253PTE competing at a higher performance tier overall. Its nearest rivals include the Core i7-13800H and Core i9-12900HX, both within 0.1% of its average score. The i5-14401E's nearest rivals are the Xeon E5-2699A v4, Core i7-11700B, Core i9-10850K, and Core i5-13400T, all older or lower-tier parts. The performance ceiling difference is substantial.

Selection comes down to workload priority. The Core 7 253PTE is the faster processor in every measured dimension available. The i5-14401E should only be considered where its higher base clock and earlier release date are decisive factors, since the benchmark data does not favor it in any recorded test.