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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14400T and the Intel Core i5-14501TE occupy distinct positions in the desktop processor lineup, and the recorded data shows a clear split in their intended strengths. The i5-14400T is the only one of the two with a complete set of benchmark measurements in the database; the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of zero, and a percentile rank of 50 among all CPUs. This means the i5-14400T is the only part for which direct performance analysis is possible.

The i5-14400T delivers strong multi-threaded results. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,189 points, its Cinebench R20 multicore score of 7,219 points, and its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1,732 points all indicate a processor built for parallel workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 20,223 reinforces this picture. The i5-14501TE, with its higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus the 4.50 GHz of the i5-14400T, may hold an advantage in lightly threaded tasks, but without benchmark scores for that chip, the database cannot confirm any such edge.

For the i5-14400T, the data shows wins in integer math, floating-point math, encryption, compression, and extended instruction workloads. Its PassMark integer math score of 65,667 and floating-point math score of 49,139 are substantial. Data encryption scores 13,244, data compression scores 235,636, and extended instructions score 14,562. The single-thread PassMark score of 3,512 places it as a capable performer for everyday responsiveness. The i5-14501TE, lacking any recorded scores, cannot be positioned in any of these categories.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same core architecture generation: Raptor Lake Refresh, built on the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, and both have a die size of 215 mm². The socket is identical, Intel Socket 1700, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both also support ECC memory, and both use the same PCIe implementation: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The fundamental architecture difference lies in core count and cache allocation. The i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. This is a significant divergence within the same Raptor Lake family. The i5-14400T uses a larger core cluster, which explains its higher multicore benchmark results. The i5-14501TE, with fewer cores, relies on higher clock speeds: its base clock is 2.20 GHz and its boost clock is 5.10 GHz, compared to the i5-14400T's base of 1.50 GHz and boost of 4.50 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is larger on the i5-14501TE: 24 MB shared, versus 20 MB shared on the i5-14400T. This means the i5-14501TE has a larger last-level cache despite having fewer cores, which can help with data reuse in certain workloads. The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14400T uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Both processors are locked, meaning the multiplier is not unlocked for overclocking. Both are listed as Active in production status, and both belong to the Core 14th Gen series from Intel. The i5-14400T was released on January 7, 2024, while the i5-14501TE was released later, on June 30, 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark array in the database is empty, and the win counters for both processors are set to zero. This means there are no direct paired measurements comparing the i5-14400T against the i5-14501TE. The only benchmark data available belongs to the i5-14400T, so any comparison must rely on the architecture differences and the specifications recorded for both parts.

The i5-14400T's recorded scores provide a baseline for what a 10-core, 16-thread Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processor can achieve. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 17,189 and single-core score of 2,426 show a processor that balances parallel throughput with acceptable single-thread performance. The R20 scores, 7,219 multicore and 1,018 single-core, follow the same pattern. The R15 scores, 1,732 multicore and 244 single-core, complete the picture across three generations of the Cinebench test.

In PassMark workloads, the i5-14400T shows particular strength in data compression, scoring 235,636, and integer math, scoring 65,667. Floating-point math scores 49,139, random string sorting scores 25,181, and extended instructions scores 14,562. Data encryption scores 13,244, and physics scores 1,244. The find prime numbers test yields a score of 73, and the single-thread test scores 3,512. The average benchmark score for the i5-14400T is 27,166, placing it at the 79th percentile among all CPUs.

The nearest rivals to the i5-14400T in the database are the Intel Core i9-9900K, AMD Ryzen 7 5700G, Intel Core i7-13700H, and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. The i5-14400T is 0.3% ahead of the i9-9900K in average score, 0.4% ahead of the Ryzen 7 5700G, 0.7% behind the i7-13700H, and 0.8% behind the Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G. These are narrow margins, indicating that the i5-14400T sits in a competitive performance band around the 27,000-point average mark.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. Core count is the most obvious: the i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clock speeds differ by 0.70 GHz, with the i5-14501TE at 2.20 GHz and the i5-14400T at 1.50 GHz. Boost clock speeds differ by 0.60 GHz, with the i5-14501TE at 5.10 GHz and the i5-14400T at 4.50 GHz.

Thermal design power differs as well. The i5-14400T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts. This is a 10-watt difference, which affects cooling requirements and power draw characteristics, though the database does not record any power consumption measurements for either part.

L3 cache differs: the i5-14501TE has 24 MB shared, while the i5-14400T has 20 MB shared. The integrated graphics differ: the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14400T uses UHD Graphics 730. The part numbers differ (SRN3N for the i5-14400T, Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE), and the release dates differ by nearly six months.

The i5-14400T has a launch MSRP of $221. The i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Both processors share the same socket, architecture, process node, foundry, die size, L1 and L2 cache configurations, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, market segment, production status, and multiplier lock state.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the i5-14400T has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The i5-14400T has a TDP of 35 watts, and the i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: Only the i5-14400T has a recorded PassMark single-thread score, which is 3,512. The i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the performance percentile of the i5-14400T?

A: The i5-14400T is at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27,166. The i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero.