Intel Core i5-14400 vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14400 and Intel Core i5-14501E share a lineage, but the benchmark data tells a story of two very different performance profiles. The i5-14400 has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, which leaves its performance envelope defined entirely by specifications rather than measured results.

The i5-14400 delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and a single-core score of 3009. In Cinebench R20, it records 8952 multi-core and 1263 single-core. The R15 run shows 2148 multi-core and 303 single-core. Geekbench results indicate 9807 multi-core and 1905 single-core. Passmark tests show 25080 multi-thread, 3741 single-thread, 82017 integer math, 61549 floating point math, 314995 data compression, 16731 data encryption, 19816 extended instructions, 80 million prime numbers found per second, 32346 random string sorting, and 1396 physics score.

The i5-14501E has zero benchmark entries in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it holds a 50th percentile position versus all CPUs. That percentile ranking is derived from its specification profile rather than measured performance. The i5-14400 sits at the 82nd percentile versus all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 32115. The absence of measured data for the i5-14501E means every comparison between these two parts relies on architectural and clock differences rather than head-to-head test results.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel Socket 1700, the Raptor Lake architecture, and the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both belong to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel with a 215 mm² die size. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, both support ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configuration differs substantially. The i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. That difference of 4 cores and 4 threads shapes the multi-threaded workload picture. The i5-14400 runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14501E runs a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The higher clocks on the i5-14501E give it a per-core frequency advantage, while the i5-14400 compensates with more physical cores and threads.

Cache allocation also differs. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache is 20 MB on the i5-14400 and 24 MB on the i5-14501E. The i5-14501E therefore carries 4 MB more L3 cache despite having fewer cores. The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14400 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Both processors have a 65 W TDP, are locked with no unlocked multiplier, and target the desktop market segment. Both are in active production. The i5-14400 launched on January 7, 2024 with a launch MSRP of $221. The i5-14501E launched on June 30, 2024 with no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are SRN3QSRN46 for the i5-14400 and Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14400 wins wherever thread count matters. Its 10 cores and 16 threads directly support higher multi-threaded throughput than a 6-core, 12-thread part. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21315 and Geekbench multi-core score of 9807 reflect that capability. Passmark multi-thread at 25080 and integer math at 82017 reinforce the multi-core strength. Data compression at 314995 and random string sorting at 32346 also benefit from the additional cores and threads.

The i5-14501E wins on raw frequency and cache capacity. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the i5-14400's 4.70 GHz by 0.50 GHz. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz exceeds the i5-14400's 2.50 GHz by 0.80 GHz. For workloads that scale with clock speed rather than core count, such as lightly threaded applications, the i5-14501E carries a specification-level advantage. Its 24 MB of L3 cache versus 20 MB on the i5-14400 also provides more shared cache for frequently accessed data.

The i5-14501E also holds the newer integrated graphics solution, UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14400. For systems relying on integrated output, that indicates a graphics capability difference. The i5-14501E's launch date of June 30, 2024 places it later in the product cycle than the i5-14400's January 7, 2024 arrival.

The i5-14400's 82nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs shows its measured standing among the broader processor landscape. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12800H with an average score of 32121 and a delta of 0%, the Intel Core i7-13705H at 32076 with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i5-14450HX at 32040 with a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i9-11900 at 32226 with a delta of -0.3%. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, placing the i5-14400 in a tightly clustered performance band. The i5-14501E has no rival data recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split. The Intel Core i5-14400 is the measured performer with a complete benchmark suite, an 82nd percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 32115. It delivers strong multi-core results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. Its 10 cores and 16 threads provide a substantial thread-count advantage over the i5-14501E's 6 cores and 12 threads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E is the specification-driven alternative. With no recorded benchmarks, its 50th percentile ranking reflects a projected rather than measured position. Its higher base and boost clocks, larger L3 cache, and newer integrated graphics give it distinct specification advantages. The 5.20 GHz boost clock is the highest frequency figure between the two parts.

Users prioritizing measured multi-threaded performance should select the i5-14400. The recorded data confirms its capability across rendering, compression, and math workloads. Users prioritizing maximum clock speed and cache capacity on paper should select the i5-14501E, but they should note the absence of measured benchmark results in the database. The i5-14501E remains an unverified quantity in terms of actual performance.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The i5-14400 runs a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14501E runs a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14400 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14400 and the i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The i5-14400 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: The i5-14400 has a full set of recorded benchmark scores including Cinebench R23 multi-core at 21315 and Geekbench multi-core at 9807. The i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14400 | Intel Core i5-14501E |

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

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-01-07 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | None recorded |

| Part Number | SRN3QSRN46 | Q49HSRNJM |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 82 | 50 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 32115 | 0 |

| Benchmark Entries | 19 | 0 |

Both processors share the same 10 nm process node, 215 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB L2 cache per core, 65 W TDP, Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, locked multiplier, and active production status.