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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400 and the Intel Core i5-14501TE are both Raptor Lake Refresh desktop parts on Intel Socket 1700, but the benchmark data places them in very different performance tiers. The i5-14400 has a complete set of recorded benchmark scores, while the i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database, which means the comparison is one-sided in terms of measured results.

The i5-14400 wins every measurable category because it is the only one with scores. It delivers a multicore Cinebench R23 score of 21,315 and a single-core score of 3,009. The i5-14501TE has zero recorded benchmarks, so it cannot claim a single win in any test. That said, the i5-14501TE does hold architectural advantages in the specification sheet: a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB versus 20 MB, and a more capable integrated GPU (UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730). These do not translate into measured wins because no scores exist for the 14501TE.

The use-case split is therefore dictated by data availability. For any workload that appears in the database, the i5-14400 is the only option with evidence. The i5-14501TE is a lower-TDP part (45 W versus 65 W) with fewer cores (6 versus 10) and fewer threads (12 versus 16), which suggests it targets power-constrained or embedded-style deployments rather than raw performance. The i5-14400, with its 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, is the clear choice for measured throughput. The i5-14501TE, with a 50th percentile and no benchmark average, is effectively unquantified.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14400 has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

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

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

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

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i5-14400 has a TDP of 65 W, which is higher than the i5-14501TE's TDP of 45 W.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

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

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14400 and the i5-14501TE support ECC memory, according to the database.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The i5-14400 was released on 2024-01-07, and the i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the i5-14501TE has no recorded scores. All performance comparisons must therefore rely on the i5-14400's absolute numbers and its percentile placement.

The i5-14400 scores 21,315 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,009 in Cinebench R23 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it records 8,952 multicore and 1,263 single-core. Geekbench results show 9,807 multicore and 1,905 single-core. PassMark tests further detail the i5-14400's strengths: multithread score of 25,080, single-thread score of 3,741, integer math at 82,017, floating point math at 61,549, data compression at 314,995, and data encryption at 16,731. The average benchmark score for the i5-14400 is 32,115.

The nearest rivals for the i5-14400 provide context. The Intel Core i7-12800H has an average score of 32,121, which is a 0% delta. The Intel Core i7-13705H scores 32,076, a 0.1% delta. The Intel Core i5-14450HX scores 32,040, a 0.2% delta. The Intel Core i9-11900 scores 32,226, a -0.3% delta. These deltas are all within 0.3% of the i5-14400, meaning the i5-14400 is effectively tied with these four processors in aggregate performance. The i5-14400 sits at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, which places it above the median but not at the top tier.

Since the i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, there are no wins for it to claim. The database records zero wins for both processors in the head-to-head section, but the absence of data for the 14501TE makes any quantitative comparison impossible. The i5-14400 is the only processor with measurable performance, so it holds every available benchmark win by default.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The i5-14400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The base clock differs: the i5-14400 runs at 2.50 GHz, and the i5-14501TE runs at 2.20 GHz. The boost clock is higher on the i5-14501TE at 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz on the i5-14400. TDP is another divergence, with the i5-14400 rated at 65 W and the i5-14501TE at 45 W.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors share the same per-core L1 (80 KB per core) and L2 (1.25 MB per core) cache sizes, but the L3 cache is larger on the i5-14501TE at 24 MB shared, compared to 20 MB shared on the i5-14400. The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14400 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release dates are distinct. The i5-14400 launched on 2024-01-07, and the i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30. The i5-14400 has a launch MSRP of $221, while the i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP listed in the database.

Both processors share many specifications: same socket (Intel Socket 1700), same architecture (Raptor Lake), same codename (Raptor Lake-R), same process node (10 nm), same foundry (Intel), same die size (215 mm²), same memory support (DDR4 and DDR5), same dual-channel memory bus, same ECC support, same PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes, CPU only), same market segment (Desktop), and both are production-active with locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The architecture differences between the two processors are minor because both use the same Raptor Lake-R silicon. The process node is identical at 10 nm, the foundry is Intel for both, and the die size is exactly 215 mm² for each. The core architecture is the same generation, both being part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) family.

The primary architectural divergences come from core count and cache hierarchy. The i5-14400 uses a 10-core, 16-thread configuration, which implies a hybrid layout with performance and efficiency cores. The i5-14501TE uses a 6-core, 12-thread configuration, which likely omits some efficiency cores or uses a different core mix, though the database does not specify the exact core types. The L3 cache is larger on the i5-14501TE (24 MB versus 20 MB), which compensates partially for the fewer cores.

The integrated GPU is the other notable architectural difference. The i5-14501TE features UHD Graphics 770, which is a higher-tier integrated graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the i5-14400. Both support the same memory types (DDR4 and DDR5) and the same dual-channel memory bus, so memory bandwidth is architecturally equivalent.

The i5-14501TE also has a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz) and a lower TDP (45 W versus 65 W), which indicates a different power delivery design. The lower TDP with a higher boost clock suggests the i5-14501TE is binned for efficiency and short-duration boosts, whereas the i5-14400 is designed for sustained higher-power operation. Both are actively produced, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split between the two processors, but the split is based on data availability rather than direct comparison. The i5-14400 has a complete benchmark profile with an average score of 32,115 and an 82nd percentile ranking. It delivers 21,315 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 9,807 in Geekbench multicore, and 25,080 in PassMark multithread. These results place it in the upper-middle range of all CPUs, statistically tied with the Intel Core i7-12800H, Core i7-13705H, Core i5-14450HX, and Core i9-11900, all within a 0.3% delta.

The i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its 50th percentile ranking is the only performance indicator, and that ranking is not supported by any measured data in the database. The specification sheet shows a lower core count (6 versus 10), lower base clock (2.20 GHz versus 2.50 GHz), and lower TDP (45 W versus 65 W). It does have a higher boost clock (5.10 GHz), more L3 cache (24 MB versus 20 MB), and a better integrated GPU (UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730).

For users who rely on measured performance, the i5-14400 is the only defensible choice. Every benchmark in the database supports it, and its performance profile is consistent across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark tests. The i5-14501TE is a lower-power, higher-boost part with a larger cache and better iGPU, but without recorded benchmarks, its actual performance cannot be verified. The i5-14400 is the processor for workloads where throughput matters, and the i5-14501TE is the processor for power-sensitive designs where the specification sheet, not benchmark data, is the deciding factor.