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

The Verdict

The data places the Intel Core 7 253PTE and the Intel Core i5-14501TE in clearly different performance tiers despite both being 45 W desktop parts on Intel Socket 1700. The Core 7 253PTE delivers substantially higher benchmark results across every measured category, with an average benchmark score of 34,962 compared to no recorded average for the i5-14501TE. The Core 7 253PTE sits at the 84th percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. For workloads that depend on multithreaded throughput, the choice is unambiguous: the Core 7 253PTE offers 10 cores and 20 threads against the i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core 7 253PTE also boosts higher at 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, and it carries a larger 33 MB shared L3 cache versus 24 MB. The i5-14501TE counters with a higher base clock of 2.20 GHz versus 1.80 GHz and a newer integrated GPU, the UHD Graphics 770 versus the UHD Graphics 730. The recorded data shows the Core 7 253PTE is the stronger processor for compute-heavy tasks, while the i5-14501TE offers a more modest configuration with a higher base frequency and slightly better integrated graphics. The Core 7 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not part of the comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The Core 7 253PTE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. However, the i5-14501TE has a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz compared to 1.80 GHz on the Core 7 253PTE.

Q: Which processor has the larger cache?

A: The Core 7 253PTE has a 33 MB shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501TE has a 24 MB shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 differs: 2 MB per core on the Core 7 253PTE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and expansion features?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both have ECC memory support. Both also use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core 7 253PTE has a listed memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14501TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The Core 7 253PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, which is a step up in the Intel integrated graphics lineup.

Q: What are the release dates of these two processors?

A: The Core 7 253PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The i5-14501TE has a release date of 2024-06-30.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Core 7 253PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and is part of the Core 7 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The i5-14501TE is built on the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, with the architecture listed as Raptor Lake and generation as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel, but the i5-14501TE has a listed die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 7 253PTE.

The core topology differs significantly. The Core 7 253PTE provides 10 cores and 20 threads, which indicates simultaneous multithreading across all cores. The i5-14501TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, also with simultaneous multithreading. The Core 7 253PTE's L2 cache is 2 MB per core, yielding 20 MB across all cores, while the i5-14501TE's L2 is 1.25 MB per core, yielding 7.5 MB across all cores. The L3 cache follows the same pattern: 33 MB shared on the Core 7 253PTE versus 24 MB shared on the i5-14501TE. Both processors share 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

The memory controllers are similar in that 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 i5-14501TE does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only.

The integrated graphics differ by one tier. The Core 7 253PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14501TE ships with UHD Graphics 770. Both are desktop market segment parts, both are active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SA4QK for the Core 7 253PTE and Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergence in core count, cache hierarchy, and clock strategy. The Core 7 253PTE has 10 cores and 20 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads on the i5-14501TE. Base clocks are inverted relative to performance expectations: the i5-14501TE runs at 2.20 GHz base, the Core 7 253PTE at 1.80 GHz base. Boost clocks favor the Core 7 253PTE at 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

Cache structures differ in both L2 and L3. The Core 7 253PTE uses 2 MB L2 per core and 33 MB shared L3. The i5-14501TE uses 1.25 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. Both have 80 KB L1 per core.

The integrated graphics are different: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 7 253PTE, UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501TE. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 7 253PTE at 89.6 GB/s. The die size is listed only for the i5-14501TE at 215 mm². The Core 7 253PTE has a launch MSRP of $384, while the i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates differ by roughly two years: 2026-03-08 for the Core 7 253PTE and 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501TE.

Both processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, the same process node at 10 nm, the same memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and identical TDP at 45 W. Both are locked parts, both target the desktop market, and both are currently active in production.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison is one-sided because the database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The Core 7 253PTE has a full suite of results across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the i5-14501TE has an empty benchmark array. The absence of data means the head-to-head comparison relies on the Core 7 253PTE's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Core 7 253PTE's Cinebench results show strong scaling from single-core to multi-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,276 in multicore and 3,003 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 8,935 multicore and 1,261 singlecore. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 2,144 multicore and 302 singlecore. The multicore-to-singlecore ratios are consistent across versions, indicating that the 10-core, 20-thread configuration scales effectively under threaded workloads.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The multithread score is 25,031, while the single-thread score is 3,794. Integer math scores 119,552, floating point math scores 67,209, and extended instructions score 17,099. Data compression scores 275,828, and data encryption scores 15,500. Random string sorting scores 28,227, find prime numbers scores 82, and physics scores 1,318. The average benchmark score for the Core 7 253PTE is 34,962, placing it at the 84th percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Core 7 253PTE's performance level. The Intel Core i7-13800H has an average score of 34,988, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i9-12900HX also averages 35,003, also 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon 6349P averages 34,890, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 averages 34,881, also 0.2% lower. These near-identical average scores place the Core 7 253PTE in a tightly contested performance band, within 0.2% of processors from both Intel's mobile HX line and a Xeon server part.

The i5-14501TE's percentile rank of 50 places it at the median of all CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0. The database therefore shows no measured performance for this part, a notable gap that makes direct numeric comparison impossible. What can be stated from the specifications is that the i5-14501TE has fewer cores, fewer threads, less L2 and L3 cache, and a lower boost clock than the Core 7 253PTE. Its only clock advantage is the higher base frequency, which does not compensate in the recorded data for the other deficits.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 253PTE wins on every benchmark category where data exists. Its 10-core, 20-thread configuration with a 33 MB L3 cache and 5.40 GHz boost clock positions it for multithreaded productivity workloads, content creation, and compilation tasks. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21,276 and PassMark multithread score of 25,031 indicate strong parallel throughput. The single-core scores are also high, with 3,003 in Cinebench R23 and 3,794 in PassMark single-thread, so lightly threaded applications do not suffer. The 84th percentile ranking among all CPUs reinforces its standing as a high-tier desktop part.

The i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so wins cannot be quantified from measurements. The specification sheet does show advantages in specific areas. Its base clock of 2.20 GHz is higher than the 1.80 GHz of the Core 7 253PTE, which can matter for sustained all-core operation at the same 45 W TDP. Its integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 770, is a higher-tier part than the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 7 253PTE, so systems relying on the iGPU for display output or light media work have a modest graphics advantage. Its earlier release date of 2024-06-30 means it has been available in the market longer than the Core 7 253PTE, which released on 2026-03-08. The 6-core, 12-thread layout with a 24 MB L3 cache is a smaller configuration, which may suit environments where a lower core count is preferred for software licensing or thermal management, though the TDP is identical at 45 W.

The data does not support any performance win for the i5-14501TE in compute benchmarks, because no such measurements exist. The Core 7 253PTE is the processor with demonstrated performance across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and the PassMark suite. For workloads that depend on the measured metrics, the Core 7 253PTE is the only part with evidence of performance in the database.