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

The Intel Core i3-14100T and Intel Core i5-14401TE are both power-conscious 14th Gen desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they are positioned for different workloads. The i3-14100T is a 4-core, 8-thread chip with a 35 W TDP, while the i5-14401TE offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a 45 W TDP. The database contains a full benchmark suite for the i3-14100T, including Cinebench and PassMark results, but the i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This asymmetry defines the analysis: the i3-14100T can be measured directly against its rivals, while the i5-14401TE must be evaluated on its architectural specifications alone.

The Verdict

The i3-14100T is the only processor of the two with recorded performance data, so any direct comparison of measured scores is impossible. The data shows the i3-14100T sits at the 71st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 17648. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i7-1255U at 17656 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614 (0.2% faster than the i3-14100T), and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (0.3% faster). This places the i3-14100T in a tightly packed performance tier where a few points separate it from its competitors.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, has a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 0, meaning the database has no measurements for it. Its advantage is purely structural: 2 additional cores, 4 additional threads, and 8 MB more shared L3 cache. For workloads that scale with core count, the i5-14401TE should have an edge, but the data cannot confirm this. The i3-14100T is the choice for anyone who needs verified performance and a known launch MSRP of $134. The i5-14401TE is the choice for those who prioritize core and thread count on paper, accepting that no benchmark evidence exists to validate its real-world behavior.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically 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 through a dual-channel memory bus. Both also support ECC memory, a feature that matters for workstation reliability. The integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 730. The PCIe implementation is the same as well, Gen 5 with 16 Lanes (CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an option.

The core configuration is the primary architectural difference. The i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. This is a 50% increase in core count and a 50% increase in thread count. The cache hierarchy scales accordingly. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache jumps from 12 MB on the i3-14100T to 20 MB on the i5-14401TE. The die size also differs: the i3-14100T measures 163 mm², while the i5-14401TE is larger at 215 mm², reflecting the additional cores and cache.

Clock speeds go in the opposite direction. The i3-14100T has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The i5-14401TE has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but a higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The higher TDP of the i5-14401TE, 45 W versus 35 W, suggests it has more thermal headroom to sustain that boost behavior, though the database does not include power draw measurements. The release dates differ as well: the i3-14100T launched on 2024-01-07, while the i5-14401TE launched later on 2024-06-30.

Where Each One Wins

The i3-14100T wins in every category where measured data exists, simply because it is the only one with measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11612 and single-core score of 1639 provide a concrete baseline. In PassMark tests, it shows strength in integer math (40292), floating point math (31379), and extended instructions (10414). Its single-thread PassMark score is 3498, and its multithread score is 13662. The data also shows data compression at 152636, data encryption at 7881, and random string sorting at 15579. The find prime numbers score is 56, and the physics score is 973.

The i5-14401TE wins on specification alone. Its 6 cores and 12 threads give it a theoretical advantage in heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, encoding, and compilation. The 20 MB L3 cache, compared to 12 MB on the i3-14100T, provides more room for frequently accessed data. Its boost clock of 4.50 GHz is 0.10 GHz higher than the i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz, so lightly threaded tasks that hit boost frequencies could see a small speed advantage, assuming the 45 W TDP allows it to sustain that clock. The lower base clock of 2.00 GHz, however, means the i5-14401TE is likely to run slower under sustained all-core loads unless the extra cores compensate.

For a user choosing between the two, the i3-14100T is the safer bet because its performance is documented and it sits at the 71st percentile. The i5-14401TE is speculative: its 50th percentile ranking with a score of 0 indicates no recorded data, so any performance claim is inference from its core count and cache size.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, a difference of 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the i5-14401TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded entries, while the i3-14100T has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The i3-14100T has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14401TE has 20 MB, an 8 MB advantage for the i5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: How does the i3-14100T compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE?

A: The i3-14100T has an average score of 17648, and the Ryzen 3 8300GE has an average score of 17614, making the AMD chip 0.2% faster in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table in the database is empty, so there are no direct comparison scores between the i3-14100T and the i5-14401TE. The i3-14100T, however, has extensive standalone results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11612 multi-core and 1639 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4877 multi-core and 688 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1170 multi-core and 165 single-core. These numbers establish a performance envelope that the i5-14401TE cannot be measured against.

The PassMark results for the i3-14100T are equally detailed. Its multithread score is 13662, and its single-thread score is 3498. Integer math reaches 40292, floating point math reaches 31379, and extended instructions reach 10414. Data compression hits 152636, data encryption hits 7881, random string sorting hits 15579, physics hits 973, and find prime numbers hits 56. The i3-14100T's average benchmark score of 17648 places it at the 71st percentile of all CPUs.

The nearest rival comparison shows how tight this tier is. The Intel Core i3-13100F scores 17653, a 0% delta from the i3-14100T. The Intel Core i7-1255U scores 17656, also a 0% delta. The AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE scores 17614, which is 0.2% faster than the i3-14100T. The AMD EPYC 9374F scores 17693, 0.3% faster. These deltas are negligible in real-world terms, so the i3-14100T effectively trades blows with its nearest competitors.

The i5-14401TE has no such data. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on no recorded benchmarks, and its average score of 0 means it cannot be placed in any performance tier. The only meaningful comparison is architectural: 6 cores versus 4, 12 threads versus 8, and 20 MB L3 versus 12 MB. Whether those specifications translate into a win depends on software scaling, which the database cannot confirm.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. The i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the i3-14100T and 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE. Boost clocks are 4.40 GHz and 4.50 GHz, respectively. The TDP is 35 W for the i3-14100T and 45 W for the i5-14401TE.

The L3 cache is 12 MB on the i3-14100T and 20 MB on the i5-14401TE. The die size is 163 mm² for the i3-14100T and 215 mm² for the i5-14401TE. The release dates differ: 2024-01-07 for the i3-14100T and 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401TE. The i3-14100T has a launch MSRP of $134, while the i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

The part numbers also differ, with the i3-14100T listed as SRMX0 and the i5-14401TE as Q4T4SRNJP. The i3-14100T has a 71st percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 17648, while the i5-14401TE has a 50th percentile ranking and an average score of 0. Both processors share identical specifications for socket, architecture, process node, foundry, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe implementation, integrated graphics, market segment, production status, and multiplier unlock status.