Intel Core 7 253PTE vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 records an average benchmark score of 38531, while the Intel Core 7 253PTE records 34962. The i5-14500 sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, and the Core 7 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 21276 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 41.7% higher than the Intel Core i5-14500 score of 15012. This is the largest multi-core delta in the entire head-to-head set.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins with a score of 3003, a 56.7% lead over the Intel Core i5-14500 score of 1917. The Core 7 253PTE also leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 10.6%, with 302 against 273.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads. Both processors present 20 threads to software, but the i5-14500 does so with more physical cores.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14500 has a TDP of 65 watts. The Core 7 253PTE is the lower-power part in this comparison.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 253PTE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. L2 cache also differs: 2 MB per core on the Core 7 253PTE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14500.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both are built by Intel on a 10 nm process. The architectural split is clear from the codenames. The Intel Core 7 253PTE uses Bartlett Lake, while the Intel Core i5-14500 uses Raptor Lake-R, with the i5-14500 belonging to the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Core counts diverge significantly. The Core 7 253PTE packs 10 cores and 20 threads. The i5-14500 packs 14 cores and 20 threads. The thread count matches at 20, but the physical core distribution differs, which influences how the two parts handle multi-threaded workloads. The i5-14500 also has a larger die at 215 mm²; the Core 7 253PTE does not have a recorded die size in the database.

Clock behavior is a point of contrast. The Core 7 253PTE starts at a lower 1.80 GHz base clock but boosts to 5.40 GHz. The i5-14500 runs a higher 2.60 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The higher boost ceiling on the Core 7 253PTE aligns with its strong single-core benchmark results, while the higher base clock on the i5-14500 aligns with its multi-threaded workload performance.

Cache hierarchies differ in both L2 and L3. The Core 7 253PTE uses 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. The i5-14500 uses 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 253PTE therefore holds a 9 MB advantage in shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory support is similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. The Core 7 253PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14500 has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. PCIe support is identical at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are desktop-market parts, both are currently active in production, and both have locked multipliers.

The release timeline places the i5-14500 in January 2024 and the Core 7 253PTE in March 2026. The Core 7 253PTE carries a launch MSRP of $384, and the i5-14500 carries a launch MSRP of $232.

The Verdict

The data splits this comparison into two distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core 7 253PTE is the choice for single-core and high-frequency workloads. It leads in Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core, and PassMark integer math. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of shared L3 cache support this profile.

The Intel Core i5-14500 is the choice for sustained multi-threaded throughput and data-heavy tasks. It wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including PassMark multi-thread, PassMark physics, PassMark data compression, PassMark data encryption, and PassMark random string sorting. Its 14 physical cores and higher base clock of 2.60 GHz support this profile.

The i5-14500 also carries the higher average benchmark score, 38531 versus 34962, and the higher percentile ranking, 86th versus 84th. The nearest-rival data reinforces this: the i5-14500 sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, while the Core 7 253PTE sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 150.

For a user prioritizing raw multi-core throughput, the i5-14500 delivers more wins in the recorded benchmarks. For a user prioritizing single-core latency and integer math, the Core 7 253PTE delivers the higher scores. The 45-watt TDP of the Core 7 253PTE also indicates a lower-power operating profile than the 65-watt i5-14500.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 7 253PTE | Intel Core i5-14500 |

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

| Series | None | Core 14th Gen |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 20 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | March 2026 | January 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $384 | $232 |

Identical specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins 4 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its largest win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3003 against 1917, a 56.7% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21276 against 15012, a 41.7% advantage. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 302 against 273, a 10.6% advantage. In PassMark integer math, it scores 119552 against 108124, a 10.6% advantage. These four wins all involve either single-threaded execution or integer-heavy computation.

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. Its largest win is PassMark random string sorting, where it scores 40980 against 28227, a 31.1% advantage. In PassMark data encryption, it scores 21457 against 15500, a 27.8% advantage. In PassMark data compression, it scores 371294 against 275828, a 25.7% advantage. In PassMark physics, it scores 1746 against 1318, a 24.5% advantage. In PassMark extended instructions, it scores 22473 against 17099, a 23.9% advantage. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 106 against 82, a 22.6% advantage. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 10985 against 8935, an 18.7% advantage. In PassMark multi-thread, it scores 30777 against 25031, an 18.7% advantage. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 1550 against 1261, an 18.6% advantage. In PassMark floating point math, it scores 79576 against 67209, a 15.5% advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2435 against 2144, a 12% advantage. In PassMark single-thread, it scores 3952 against 3794, a 4% advantage. The duplicate PassMark single-thread entry repeats this result.

The Cinebench R23 results are the most striking inversion. The Core 7 253PTE leads by 56.7% in single-core and 41.7% in multi-core, yet the i5-14500 leads in both Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core, and in R20 single-core. The i5-14500 also wins both PassMark single-thread entries, though by a narrow 4% margin.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 253PTE wins in scenarios that depend on high boost clocks and large shared cache. Its 5.40 GHz boost clock is the highest in this comparison, and its 33 MB of shared L3 cache is 9 MB larger than the i5-14500. The 56.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and the 10.6% lead in Cinebench R15 single-core indicate that this processor is suited to lightly threaded workloads where frequency dominates. The 41.7% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core is notable, as is the 10.6% lead in PassMark integer math. The 45-watt TDP also makes it the lower-power option.

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in scenarios that depend on physical core count and sustained throughput. Its 14 cores provide four more physical cores than the Core 7 253PTE, and its 2.60 GHz base clock is 0.80 GHz higher. The PassMark multi-thread score of 30777 against 25031, an 18.7% advantage, indicates better sustained multi-threaded performance. The data-heavy PassMark workloads all favor the i5-14500: data compression by 25.7%, data encryption by 27.8%, extended instructions by 23.9%, find prime numbers by 22.6%, floating point math by 15.5%, physics by 24.5%, and random string sorting by 31.1%. The i5-14500 wins both Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, and it also wins Cinebench R20 single-core by 18.6%, which is a counterpoint to the Core 7 253PTE single-core wins in R15 and R23. The higher average benchmark score of 38531 and the 86th percentile ranking round out its case.