Intel Core 7 350 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Intel Core 7 350, but the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This creates an asymmetric comparison. The Core 7 350 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 8030 and a single-core score of 2046. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 5373 multicore and 758 single-core. The R15 run produces 1220 multicore and 292 single-core. Passmark results show 15170 in multithread, 4100 in single-thread, 42809 in floating point math, 33734 in integer math, and 12045 in extended instructions. Data compression scores 143123, while encryption hits 10933. Prime number finding scores 107, random string sorting reaches 17238, and physics settles at 1173.

Without any benchmark entries for the i5-14401TE, direct head-to-head scores cannot be computed. The nearest rival data for the Core 7 350 places it at the 71st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17779. The closest competitors include the Intel Core 5 221TE at 17860 average score, a 0.5% difference, and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693, also a 0.5% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT sits at 17891, 0.6% ahead, and the Intel Core 5 120U records 17898, 0.7% ahead. The Core 7 350 therefore sits in a tight cluster where its nearest rivals are all within 1% of its average score. The i5-14401TE has no such data, so its competitive position cannot be established from the recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 7 350 uses the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process node, and belongs to the Core 5 generation (Wildcat Lake). The i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on a 10 nm node, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the process difference is substantial: 3 nm versus 10 nm. Die size for the i5-14401TE is 215 mm², while the Core 7 350 has no recorded die size.

Core counts match at 6 cores each, but thread counts diverge. The Core 7 350 runs 6 threads, one per core, indicating no hyperthreading. The i5-14401TE runs 12 threads, two per core, indicating simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks differ: the Core 7 350 starts at 1.50 GHz, the i5-14401TE at 2.00 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order: the Core 7 350 reaches 4.80 GHz, the i5-14401TE reaches 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power also splits: the Core 7 350 is rated at 15 W, the i5-14401TE at 45 W.

Cache layouts are markedly different. The Core 7 350 has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 6 MB shared L3. The i5-14401TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The L1 and L2 caches favor the Core 7 350 on a per-core basis, while the L3 cache heavily favors the i5-14401TE, with over three times the shared capacity.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a single-channel memory bus and 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, with a dual-channel memory bus and no recorded bandwidth figure. The Core 7 350 does not support ECC memory; the i5-14401TE does. PCIe lanes also differ: the Core 7 350 offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes, the i5-14401TE offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 7 350 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores. The i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. Socket types differ as well: the Core 7 350 uses Intel BGA 1516, a mobile socket, while the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. Market segments match those sockets: the Core 7 350 is a mobile part, the i5-14401TE is a desktop part.

Release dates are separated by roughly 21 months. The i5-14401TE launched on 2024-06-30, the Core 7 350 on 2026-04-15. Both are listed as Active in production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 350 wins on process technology, using a 3 nm node versus 10 nm. It also wins on boost clock, reaching 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Its per-core L1 and L2 cache capacities are larger. It supports LPDDR5X memory, which the i5-14401TE does not. Its integrated graphics, Intel Xe3 with 2 Xe cores, represents a newer GPU architecture than UHD Graphics 730. The 15 W TDP classifies it as a low-power mobile part, which suits thin-and-light systems. It has a recorded launch MSRP of $469, which can be stated once as the launch MSRP.

The i5-14401TE wins on thread count, offering 12 threads versus 6. This doubles its multithreading capability. It wins on base clock, starting at 2.00 GHz versus 1.50 GHz. Its L3 cache is 20 MB versus 6 MB, a substantial advantage for workloads that fit in shared cache. It supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5, giving it broader platform compatibility. It supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the Core 7 350. Its PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 lanes provides more bandwidth and more lanes than the Core 7 350's Gen 4 with 6 lanes. The dual-channel memory bus doubles the memory channels compared to the Core 7 350's single-channel design. Its desktop socket, Socket 1700, allows for standard desktop motherboards and cooling solutions. The 45 W TDP, while higher, enables sustained performance in desktop environments.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity difference?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 7 350 has 6 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 350 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is built on a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process node.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor is designed for mobile use?

A: The Intel Core 7 350 is a mobile processor, using the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop processor, using Intel Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | Intel Core 7 350 | Intel Core i5-14401TE |

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

| Threads | 6 | 12 |

| Base clock | 1.50 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1516 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Wildcat Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 3 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L1 cache | 192 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 2.5 MB per core | 1.25 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 6 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Single-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 59.7 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 6 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | 2026-04-15 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $469 | Not recorded |

The Verdict

The data paints a clear split between two design philosophies. The Intel Core 7 350 is a modern, low-power mobile processor built on a 3 nm node. Its 15 W TDP, single-channel memory, and BGA socket target thin-and-light laptops. Its boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz, and its per-core L1 and L2 caches are larger. Its 6 MB L3 cache is small, and its 6 threads limit multithreaded throughput. Its launch MSRP is $469.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a desktop processor built on the older 10 nm Raptor Lake architecture. Its 45 W TDP, Socket 1700, and dual-channel memory target standard desktop builds. It doubles the thread count to 12, offers 20 MB L3 cache, supports ECC memory, and provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Its base clock is higher at 2.00 GHz, but its boost clock is lower at 4.50 GHz.

The recorded benchmark data only covers the Core 7 350, which scores at the 71st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17779. Its nearest rivals are all within 1% of that average score, indicating that it sits in a competitive mid-pack position. The i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so its measured performance cannot be compared directly.

Users seeking a desktop processor with higher threaded throughput, more cache, ECC support, and broader PCIe connectivity should consider the i5-14401TE. Users prioritizing a modern process node, higher boost clock, lower power draw, and mobile form factor should consider the Core 7 350. The specification differences are substantial enough that the two parts serve different platforms and different workload profiles. The Core 7 350 delivers its performance within a 15 W envelope, while the i5-14401TE uses its 45 W budget for additional threads and cache. The absence of i5-14401TE benchmark scores means the performance gap cannot be quantified from the database, only inferred from the architectural differences.