Intel Core i5-14400T vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head comparison between the Intel Core i5-14400T and the Intel Core i7-14701TE is remarkably close in most CPU-bound workloads, but the distribution of wins reveals a clear split between single-threaded efficiency and specialized multi-threaded tasks. Out of 17 recorded benchmark comparisons, the i5-14400T takes 13 wins, while the i7-14701TE secures 4 wins. The average benchmark score for the i5-14400T is 27,166, placing it in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE averages 26,013, sitting in the 78th percentile. That is a narrow overall gap, but individual tests tell a more dramatic story.

The most decisive victory for the i5-14400T comes in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 3,512 against the i7-14701TE's 2,637, a 33.2% advantage. This is a massive margin for two processors from the same generation and architecture. The same result appears in the PassMark singlethread test, which records the identical 3,512 and 2,637 scores. No other benchmark in this comparison comes close to that spread. The i5-14400T also wins the PassMark data encryption test by 13.2%, scoring 13,244 versus 11,699, and the PassMark random string sorting test by 10.6%, scoring 25,181 versus 22,760. Data compression shows a 6.9% win for the i5-14400T with scores of 235,636 versus 220,520. Extended instructions go to the i5-14400T by a smaller 1.4% margin, with scores of 14,562 versus 14,354.

In the Cinebench suite, the i5-14400T wins every test, but by very slim margins. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 1,732 versus 1,716, a 0.9% edge. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 7,219 versus 7,154, also a 0.9% edge. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 17,189 versus 17,035, again a 0.9% edge. Single-core Cinebench results are similarly narrow: R15 single-core has the i5-14400T at 244 versus 242 (0.8% win), R20 single-core at 1,018 versus 1,010 (0.8% win), and R23 single-core at 2,426 versus 2,405 (0.9% win). The PassMark multithread test also goes to the i5-14400T, 20,223 versus 20,042, a 0.9% margin.

The i7-14701TE's wins are fewer but larger in percentage terms. The standout is the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the i7-14701TE scores 143 against the i5-14400T's 73. The delta is recorded as -49, meaning the i5-14400T is 49% behind in this workload. That is the single biggest percentage swing in either direction across all benchmarks. The i7-14701TE also wins PassMark physics by a 33.1% margin, scoring 1,860 versus 1,244. Floating point math goes to the i7-14701TE by 2.2%, 50,219 versus 49,139, and integer math goes to the i7-14701TE by a razor-thin 0.2%, 65,792 versus 65,667.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has a higher average benchmark score at 27,166, compared to the i7-14701TE's 26,013. The i5-14400T also ranks in the 79th percentile of all CPUs, one point above the i7-14701TE's 78th percentile.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The i5-14400T leads by 33.2% in the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 3,512 versus 2,637. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the gap is much smaller: 2,426 versus 2,405, a 0.9% win for the i5-14400T.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any multi-threaded benchmarks?

A: Yes. The i7-14701TE wins PassMark physics with 1,860 versus 1,244, a 33.1% advantage. It also wins PassMark integer math (65,792 versus 65,667) and PassMark floating point math (50,219 versus 49,139). However, it loses every Cinebench multi-core test to the i5-14400T by about 0.9%.

Q: Which CPU is better for prime number finding workloads?

A: The i7-14701TE is dramatically better in PassMark find prime numbers, scoring 143 versus the i5-14400T's 73. This is a 49% deficit for the i5-14400T, the largest performance gap in the entire head-to-head comparison.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors support the same thread count, but the i5-14400T has two additional physical cores.

Q: What is the PassMark multithread score difference?

A: The i5-14400T scores 20,223 in PassMark multithread, while the i7-14701TE scores 20,042. The i5-14400T wins by 0.9%.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from Intel's Core 14th Gen series and share the Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and a 10 nm process node built by Intel. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and are unlocked multipliers are not available on either part. The die sizes differ: the i5-14400T measures 215 mm², while the i7-14701TE measures 257 mm². This larger die area on the i7-14701TE aligns with its larger L3 cache and its integrated graphics configuration.

Cache organization differs notably. The i5-14400T has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701TE also has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but its L2 cache is 2 MB per core and its L3 cache is 33 MB shared. That is a 13 MB advantage in L3 cache for the i7-14701TE, along with a 0.75 MB per-core L2 advantage. These cache differences likely contribute to the i7-14701TE's wins in prime number finding and physics workloads, which tend to respond to larger caches.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14400T carries UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14701TE carries UHD Graphics 770. Both CPUs support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both are Desktop market segment parts with Active production status. The i5-14400T was released on 2024-01-07 and has a launch MSRP of $221. The i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30 and has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are SRN3N for the i5-14400T and Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE.

Specification Differences

The i5-14400T and i7-14701TE differ in several core specifications. The i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds favor the i7-14701TE at 2.10 GHz versus 1.50 GHz for the i5-14400T. Boost clock speeds also favor the i7-14701TE at 5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz for the i5-14400T. Thermal design power differs: the i5-14400T is rated at 35 W, while the i7-14701TE is rated at 45 W.

Cache specifications differ as described above: the i5-14400T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3, while the i7-14701TE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3. Integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14400T and UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE. Die size differs, with the i5-14400T at 215 mm² and the i7-14701TE at 257 mm². Release dates differ, with the i5-14400T releasing on 2024-01-07 and the i7-14701TE on 2024-06-30. The i5-14400T has a launch MSRP of $221, while the i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Both use the same socket, process node, foundry, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, and multiplier lock state.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two closely matched processors with different strengths. The i5-14400T is the stronger all-around performer. It wins 13 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, holds a higher average benchmark score (27,166 versus 26,013), and ranks one percentile higher. Its single-thread performance in PassMark is exceptional, 33.2% ahead of the i7-14701TE. It also wins every Cinebench test, every PassMark memory-related test (compression, encryption, random string sorting), and the multithread test. For general desktop work, content creation, and any workload that relies on single-thread responsiveness, the data points clearly to the i5-14400T.

The i7-14701TE is not without merit. Its wins in prime number finding (143 versus 73) and physics (1,860 versus 1,244) are substantial, and it edges out the i5-14400T in floating point and integer math. The larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 20 MB) and higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) give it an edge in specific computational patterns. However, those wins come in a minority of tests, and the i5-14400T's consistent wins across the Cinebench suite and PassMark multithread indicate better sustained multi-core performance despite having a lower TDP of 35 W versus 45 W.

For a buyer choosing between these two, the i5-14400T is the safer pick based on the benchmark data. It wins more tests, wins the aggregate score, and offers a lower TDP. The i7-14701TE should be considered only if the workload is heavily weighted toward prime number finding, physics simulation, or floating point math, where its benchmark wins are decisive.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14400T dominates in general productivity and single-thread workloads. It wins all three Cinebench multi-core tests (R15, R20, R23) by 0.9% each, and all three Cinebench single-core tests by 0.8% to 0.9%. PassMark multithread goes to the i5-14400T by 0.9%. Data compression shows a 6.9% win, data encryption shows a 13.2% win, and random string sorting shows a 10.6% win. Extended instructions go to the i5-14400T by 1.4%. The single-thread PassMark result is the largest win of the comparison: 33.2% ahead. Any workload involving file compression, encryption, sorting, or single-threaded application logic favors the i5-14400T.

The i7-14701TE wins in four specific areas. Prime number finding is its strongest category, with a score of 143 versus 73, a 49% advantage over the i5-14400T. Physics simulation shows a 33.1% win, with 1,860 versus 1,244. Floating point math goes to the i7-14701TE by 2.2%, 50,219 versus 49,139. Integer math goes to the i7-14701TE by 0.2%, 65,792 versus 65,667. These wins suggest the i7-14701TE's larger cache and higher clocks help in math-heavy or physics-based workloads, but the margin in overall benchmark wins remains firmly in favor of the i5-14400T.