Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Intel Core i5-14400F and Intel Core i9-14901TE are both members of Intel’s Core 14th Gen desktop lineup, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and sharing the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Despite that common foundation, the two processors target very different segments of the market, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their intended workloads. The i5-14400F is a mainstream 10-core part with a strong track record in benchmark databases, while the i9-14901TE is a lower-power 8-core variant with a higher boost clock and a more robust cache configuration. Because the database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark runs for these two processors, the analysis below relies on the recorded scores for the i5-14400F, its percentile ranking, and the architectural and specification differences documented for both parts.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data available for the Intel Core i5-14400F paints a picture of a processor that excels in multi-threaded and mixed workloads. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 20 MB shared L3 cache, allow it to post strong results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. In the database, the i5-14400F achieves an average benchmark score of 32279, which places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tracked. That percentile ranking indicates that it outperforms the majority of processors in the database, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U, Intel Core i9-11900, AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS, and Intel Core i7-12800H, all within a 0.5 percent margin of its average score.

The i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and its percentile ranking sits at 50, which is the midpoint of the distribution. This absence of data means that no direct performance verdict can be assigned to the i9-14901TE from measured results. However, the specification sheet reveals where this processor is designed to win: efficiency and single-thread headroom. With a 45 W TDP, it draws less power than the i5-14400F’s 65 W envelope, and its boost clock of 5.50 GHz is notably higher than the i5-14400F’s 4.70 GHz. In scenarios where thermal limits and power budgets are tight, the i9-14901TE’s higher boost clock could provide an advantage in lightly threaded tasks, even though its core count is lower.

The i5-14400F wins in multi-core throughput based on recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21645, Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 9090, and Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2181 all reflect strong parallel processing capability. The Passmark multi-thread score of 25470 and Geekbench multi-core score of 11268 reinforce that pattern. For workloads that scale across many threads, such as rendering, video encoding, or compilation, the i5-14400F’s higher core count and larger thread pool give it a measurable edge in the data.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the same Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The die sizes differ, with the i5-14400F using a 215 mm² die and the i9-14901TE using a larger 257 mm² die. That larger die on the i9-14901TE likely accommodates its larger cache hierarchy, as the L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the i9-14901TE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14400F. The shared L3 cache also differs significantly: 20 MB on the i5-14400F versus 36 MB on the i9-14901TE. Both parts have an 80 KB L1 cache per core.

The core configurations are different as well. The i5-14400F has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This means the i9-14901TE relies on a higher thread-per-core ratio, presumably through Hyper-Threading on all cores, whereas the i5-14400F likely has a mix of performance and efficiency cores to reach 10 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks differ slightly, with the i5-14400F at 2.50 GHz and the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz, but the boost clock favors the i9-14901TE at 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz.

Integrated graphics present another architectural split. The i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, as indicated by "N/A" in the database, while the i9-14901TE includes Intel UHD Graphics 770. This makes the i9-14901TE a viable option for systems without a discrete GPU, whereas the i5-14400F requires a separate graphics card for display output. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical on paper: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14400F versus the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the win counts for both processors are zero. This is a notable gap in the recorded data, as it prevents a direct comparison of their measured performance in identical tests. However, the i5-14400F’s standalone benchmarks provide a reference point for what a 10-core Raptor Lake processor with a 4.70 GHz boost clock can achieve, while the i9-14901TE’s specifications suggest its strengths lie elsewhere.

For the i5-14400F, the recorded scores show a consistent pattern across single-thread and multi-thread tests. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 3055 and the multi-core score is 21645, a ratio of roughly 7.1 to 1. In Cinebench R20, the single-core score is 1283 and the multi-core score is 9090, a ratio of about 7.1 to 1 as well. Geekbench shows a single-core score of 2058 and a multi-core score of 11268, a ratio of 5.5 to 1. These ratios indicate that the i5-14400F scales well with additional threads, though the degree of scaling depends on the benchmark’s parallelism.

The Passmark suite for the i5-14400F includes several specialized tests. Integer math scores 81524, floating point math scores 61319, and extended instructions scores 19937. Data compression scores 315521, data encryption scores 16949, and random string sorting scores 32680. Find prime numbers scores 86, physics scores 1523, and single-thread performance scores 3701. These numbers provide a granular view of the i5-14400F’s capabilities in specific computational tasks, but without equivalent data for the i9-14901TE, no direct comparison can be made.

Given the i9-14901TE’s higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, it is plausible that the i9-14901TE would outperform the i5-14400F in single-threaded tests, but that is an inference from specifications, not a measured result. The database does not support a claim of a win for either processor in any head-to-head benchmark, so the analysis must remain agnostic on direct performance outcomes.

Specification Differences

The specification table for these two processors reveals several fields where they differ, beyond the core count and cache sizes already discussed. The base clock is lower on the i9-14901TE at 2.30 GHz versus 2.50 GHz on the i5-14400F, but the boost clock is higher on the i9-14901TE at 5.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The TDP is 45 W for the i9-14901TE and 65 W for the i5-14400F, making the i9-14901TE the lower-power option.

The die size differs, as noted, with the i5-14400F at 215 mm² and the i9-14901TE at 257 mm². The L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the i5-14400F and 2 MB on the i9-14901TE. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the i5-14400F and 36 MB shared on the i9-14901TE. Integrated graphics are absent on the i5-14400F and present on the i9-14901TE as UHD Graphics 770.

The release dates differ, with the i5-14400F released on 2024-01-07 and the i9-14901TE released on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP for the i5-14400F is $196, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers, meaning they are not unlocked for overclocking. The part numbers differ as well: SRN3RSRN47 for the i5-14400F and Q49CSRNJJ for the i9-14901TE. Both are classified as desktop market segment parts, and both are listed as active in production. Both use the same memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes), and ECC support (enabled).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Does the i9-14901TE have integrated graphics?

A: Yes, the i9-14901TE includes Intel UHD Graphics 770. The i5-14400F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the i5-14400F boosts to 4.70 GHz. The base clocks are 2.30 GHz for the i9-14901TE and 2.50 GHz for the i5-14400F.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i5-14400F has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the i5-14400F and 2 MB on the i9-14901TE.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The i5-14400F has a TDP of 65 W, and the i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Are there recorded benchmark scores for the i9-14901TE in the database?

A: No, the i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores recorded. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. The i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279 and sits in the 83rd percentile.