Intel Core i3-14100 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-14501E therefore provides two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E reaches a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the 4.70 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core i3-14100. The i3-14100 has a slightly higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E.

Q: What are the differences in cache capacity?

A: Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs substantially: the i3-14100 has 12 MB shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501E has 24 MB shared L3 cache, double the amount.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i3-14100 and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory. Both also support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do they include?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770. The integrated graphics differ between the two models.

Q: How do their benchmark scores rank against all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i3-14100 has a percentile of 72 and an average benchmark score of 18318. The Intel Core i5-14501E has a percentile of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0 in the database, since no benchmark records are currently listed for it.

The Verdict

The benchmark data available for these two processors is asymmetric. The Intel Core i3-14100 has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, plus a percentile of 72 against all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 18318. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, an average score of 0, and a percentile of 50.

For users who need a processor with verified, measured performance data, the i3-14100 is the only one of the two with actual benchmark results. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core 3 305 with an average score of 18302 (delta 0.1), the Intel Core 5 330 with 18345 (delta -0.1), the Intel Core 7 360 with 18374 (delta -0.3), and the Intel Core i3-13100 with 18380 (delta -0.3). These deltas are all within 0.3 percent, placing the i3-14100 in a tight performance cluster around the 18300 to 18380 score range.

The i5-14501E offers a higher core count, higher thread count, larger L3 cache, and higher boost clock on paper, all of which are structural advantages for multi-threaded workloads. However, the database contains no measured results for it, so its actual performance cannot be quantified. The i3-14100 is the choice when verified benchmark numbers are required; the i5-14501E is a specification-driven option whose real-world scores remain unrecorded.

The i3-14100 has a launch MSRP of $134. The i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database lists no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i3-14100 and the Intel Core i5-14501E. The wins counter for both is zero. Consequently, direct score comparisons between the two are not possible from the recorded data.

What can be examined is the full benchmark profile of the i3-14100, which provides a reference point for what a modern 4-core Raptor Lake processor delivers. In Cinebench R15, the i3-14100 scores 1292 in multicore and 182 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 5384 multicore and 759 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, the multicore score is 12820 and the singlecore score is 1809.

Geekbench results for the i3-14100 show a multicore score of 7231 and a singlecore score of 2133. Passmark results cover a range of workloads: multithread score of 15095, single thread score of 3759, integer math of 45329, floating point math of 35266, extended instructions of 11865, data encryption of 8838, data compression of 174115, physics of 958, find prime numbers of 55, and random string sorting of 17397.

The i5-14501E has no scores in any of these tests. Without its Cinebench, Geekbench, or Passmark results, no numeric comparison of throughput, latency, or compute capability can be made. The structural differences in cores, threads, cache, and clocks suggest the i5-14501E should outperform the i3-14100 in multi-threaded tests, but the database does not confirm this with measured values.

The i3-14100 sits at the 72nd percentile of all CPUs, which indicates it outperforms 72 percent of the processors in the database. The i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile, but this figure is tied to its zero average score and empty benchmark list, so it does not reflect measured performance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads; the i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 3.50 GHz for the i3-14100 and 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz for the i3-14100 and 5.20 GHz for the i5-14501E.

Thermal design power differs as well: the i3-14100 has a TDP of 60, while the i5-14501E has a TDP of 65. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared on the i3-14100 and 24 MB shared on the i5-14501E. L1 cache per core is identical at 80 KB, and L2 cache per core is identical at 1.25 MB.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the i3-14100 versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501E. Die size also differs, with the i3-14100 at 163 mm² and the i5-14501E at 215 mm². The release dates differ: the i3-14100 was released on 2024-01-07, and the i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30.

The i3-14100 has a recorded launch MSRP of $134; the i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors share the same socket (Intel Socket 1700), same memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), same dual-channel memory bus, same PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), ECC memory support, and both have locked multipliers. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of Intel's Core 14th Gen series. Both use a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The generation field for both is listed as Raptor Lake Refresh.

The core configuration is the primary architectural difference. The i3-14100 uses a 4-core, 8-thread layout, while the i5-14501E uses a 6-core, 12-thread layout. This affects not just raw thread count but also how workloads scale across the silicon.

Cache hierarchy is where the two diverge most clearly at the architectural level. The per-core L1 and L2 capacities are the same, but the shared L3 pool is 12 MB on the i3-14100 and 24 MB on the i5-14501E. Doubling the shared L3 cache can improve hit rates for working sets that fit within the larger pool, which matters for applications with moderate data footprints.

The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both are produced by Intel. Die size differs, with the i3-14100 measuring 163 mm² and the i5-14501E measuring 215 mm². The larger die on the i5-14501E is consistent with its additional cores and larger L3 cache.

Both processors include integrated graphics, but the i3-14100 ships with UHD Graphics 730 and the i5-14501E with UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory, which is notable for entry-level workstation use, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. PCIe connectivity is identical at Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking via multiplier adjustment is not supported on either part.

The release cadence places the i3-14100 earlier in 2024, with the i5-14501E following roughly six months later. Both are current production parts. The architecture family is the same, so instruction set support and microarchitectural features are shared; the differences are in core count, cache capacity, clock speeds, integrated graphics tier, and die size.