Intel Core i3-14100 vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i3-14100 has recorded benchmark scores across a broad suite of tests, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison one-sided: the i3-14100 is the only part with measurable performance data, and it posts scores that place it at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs.

In Cinebench R23, the i3-14100 scores 12820 in multi-core and 1809 in single-core. The multi-core result indicates strong scaling from its 4 cores and 8 threads, while the single-core score of 1809 reflects a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. In Cinebench R20, the same processor scores 5384 multi-core and 759 single-core, and in Cinebench R15 it scores 1292 multi-core and 182 single-core.

Geekbench results for the i3-14100 show 7231 multi-core and 2133 single-core. These numbers place the chip comfortably ahead of lower-tier processors in the database. PassMark tests paint a fuller picture: multi-thread score of 15095, single-thread score of 3759, integer math at 45329, floating point math at 35266, and extended instructions at 11865. Data compression reaches 174115, data encryption hits 8838, and random string sorting comes in at 17397. Physics score is 958, and find prime numbers is 55.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0, a percentile rank of 50, and no nearest rivals listed. The database shows no wins for either processor in head-to-head tests because no head-to-head benchmark entries exist. All measurable performance evidence points to the i3-14100 as the only part with verified results.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from Intel, use the Raptor Lake architecture, and belong to the Core 14th Gen series. They share the Raptor Lake-R codename and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. Both include ECC memory support and integrated UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ significantly. The i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. That is 50% more cores and 50% more threads on the i5. Clock speeds move in the opposite direction. The i3-14100 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The i3 holds a 1.50 GHz advantage at base and a 0.20 GHz advantage at boost.

Thermal design power also diverges. The i3-14100 is rated at 60 W, while the i5-14401TE is rated at 45 W. The i5 draws less power on paper despite having more cores, which suggests a lower-voltage design aimed at efficiency rather than peak throughput.

Cache hierarchies share the same per-core structure: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache differs, with the i3-14100 carrying 12 MB and the i5-14401TE carrying 20 MB. That is an 8 MB advantage for the i5. Die size differs as well: the i3-14100 measures 163 mm², while the i5-14401TE measures 215 mm².

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i3-14100 has a release date of January 7, 2024, and a launch MSRP of $134. The i5-14401TE has a release date of June 30, 2024, and no launch MSRP in the database. Both are active in production and target the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 boosts to 4.70 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-14100 and the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has a TDP of 60 W. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Are there any benchmark scores recorded for the i5-14401TE?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following fields:

• Cores: 4 on the i3-14100, 6 on the i5-14401TE
• Threads: 8 on the i3-14100, 12 on the i5-14401TE
• Base clock: 3.50 GHz on the i3-14100, 2.00 GHz on the i5-14401TE
• Boost clock: 4.70 GHz on the i3-14100, 4.50 GHz on the i5-14401TE
• TDP: 60 W on the i3-14100, 45 W on the i5-14401TE
• Die size: 163 mm² on the i3-14100, 215 mm² on the i5-14401TE
• L3 cache: 12 MB shared on the i3-14100, 20 MB shared on the i5-14401TE
• Release date: January 7, 2024 for the i3-14100, June 30, 2024 for the i5-14401TE
• Launch MSRP: $134 for the i3-14100, none recorded for the i5-14401TE
• Part number: SRMX1 for the i3-14100, Q4T4SRNJP for the i5-14401TE
• Benchmark scores: 19 recorded tests for the i3-14100, none for the i5-14401TE
• Percentile vs all CPUs: 72 for the i3-14100, 50 for the i5-14401TE
• Average benchmark score: 18318 for the i3-14100, 0 for the i5-14401TE
• Nearest rivals: listed for the i3-14100, none for the i5-14401TE

All other fields are identical: socket, architecture, codename, process node, foundry, L1 and L2 cache per core, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, market segment, production status, and multiplier lock status.

The Verdict

The data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core i3-14100 is the verified performer, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE is an unverified part with no recorded benchmark results. The i3-14100 sits at the 72nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 18318. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.3% ahead), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.3% ahead). These margins are tight, placing the i3-14100 in a crowded performance band.

The i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50, with no nearest rivals. The database contains no measurements for it, so any performance claim about this processor would have no supporting evidence. The specifications indicate a 6-core, 12-thread part with a 2.00 GHz base clock, 4.50 GHz boost clock, 45 W TDP, and 20 MB of L3 cache. Those specifications suggest a design oriented toward lower power consumption rather than maximum clock speed.

For users selecting between these two based on recorded data, the i3-14100 is the only option with measurable results. It delivers higher clock speeds in every frequency category and carries a lower core count but a higher TDP. The i5-14401TE offers more cores, more threads, more L3 cache, and a lower TDP, but none of those advantages are backed by benchmark scores in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins in every category where recorded data exists. It has the higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), the higher boost clock (4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), and the only benchmark scores in the comparison. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 12820 and single-core score of 1809 give it verified performance in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. PassMark single-thread score of 3759 confirms strong single-core behavior, which matters for responsiveness in everyday tasks. Integer math at 45329 and floating point math at 35266 indicate solid general-purpose compute capability.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins on paper in structural specifications. It offers 6 cores versus 4, 12 threads versus 8, and 20 MB of L3 cache versus 12 MB. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the 60 W TDP of the i3-14100, which may indicate a more power-efficient design. Its 215 mm² die size is larger than the 163 mm² of the i3-14100. These specification advantages, however, come without any recorded benchmark confirmation.

In practical terms, the i3-14100 is the part with verified performance across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and a wide range of PassMark tests. The i5-14401TE remains a specification sheet entry with no measured results. The database records no head-to-head wins for either processor, since no head-to-head benchmark entries exist. Any decision between the two must rely on the i3-14100's measured scores and the i5-14401TE's unverified specifications.