Intel Core i5-14400T vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison
Intel Core i5-14400T
Core i9-14901TE
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core i5-14400T vs Intel Core i9-14901TE
The Verdict
The Intel Core i5-14400T and Intel Core i9-14901TE are both Raptor Lake Refresh desktop processors on Socket 1700, but the database records place the i5-14400T as the measured performer while the i9-14901TE lacks any recorded benchmark scores. The i5-14400T sits at the 79th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 27166. The i9-14901TE holds a 50th percentile position with an average benchmark score of 0, indicating no recorded performance data exists for this part in the database. Users seeking a processor with verified performance figures should select the i5-14400T. The i9-14901TE is a specification sheet entity, not a measured contender.
Architecture Differences
Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. The i5-14400T uses a 215 mm² die, while the i9-14901TE uses a larger 257 mm² die. Both are Socket 1700 parts with Gen 5 PCIe, 16 lanes from the CPU only. They both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The i5-14400T integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901TE integrates UHD Graphics 770.
Core counts differ: the i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14400T carries a 35 W TDP, the i9-14901TE a 45 W TDP. Clock speeds also differ: the i5-14400T runs at 1.50 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost, while the i9-14901TE runs at 2.30 GHz base and 5.50 GHz boost. Cache configurations differ per core: both have 80 KB L1 per core, but L2 is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14400T versus 2 MB per core on the i9-14901TE. L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the i5-14400T versus 36 MB shared on the i9-14901TE. The i5-14400T launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $221. The i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30 with no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
Where Each One Wins
The recorded data shows the i5-14400T wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with benchmark results. The i9-14901TE has zero recorded scores, so there is no basis for declaring a win in any workload. The i5-14400T demonstrates strength across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, scoring 1732, 7219, and 17189 respectively. Its single-core Cinebench scores are 244, 1018, and 2426 across the same test versions. Passmark results show the i5-14400T handling data compression at 235636, data encryption at 13244, extended instructions at 14562, find prime numbers at 73, floating point math at 49139, integer math at 65667, multithread at 20223, physics at 1244, random string sorting at 25181, and single thread at 3512.
For the i9-14901TE, the absence of recorded benchmarks means any performance claim would be unsupported speculation. The specification sheet indicates higher clock speeds and larger cache, but the database contains no measurements to confirm real-world behavior. The i5-14400T is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance data, making it the default choice for any workload where measured results matter.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Intel Core i5-14400T has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.
Q: What are the boost clock speeds?
A: The i5-14400T boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz.
Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?
A: The i5-14400T has 20 MB shared L3 cache. The i9-14901TE has 36 MB shared L3 cache.
Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?
A: Yes, both the i5-14400T and the i9-14901TE support ECC memory.
Q: What is the i5-14400T's average benchmark score?
A: The i5-14400T has an average benchmark score of 27166 and ranks at the 79th percentile among all CPUs.
Q: Does the i9-14901TE have any recorded benchmark scores?
A: No, the database contains no benchmark scores for the i9-14901TE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it ranks at the 50th percentile.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The head-to-head benchmark table between the i5-14400T and the i9-14901TE is empty. The i9-14901TE has no recorded scores in any test, so no direct numerical comparison can be made. The i5-14400T's performance can only be evaluated against its nearest rivals in the database. The i5-14400T's average benchmark score of 27166 places it 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-9900K, which scores 27097. It sits 0.4% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051. The Intel Core i7-13700H scores 27355, putting the i5-14400T 0.7% behind it. The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G scores 27382, making the i5-14400T 0.8% behind it.
In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14400T scores 17189, a figure that demonstrates strong multi-threaded capability for a 35 W part. The R23 single-core score of 2426 indicates competitive single-thread performance. Passmark multithread score of 20223 and single-thread score of 3512 show balanced throughput. The data compression score of 235636 is notably high, suggesting the processor handles compression workloads effectively. Integer math at 65667 and floating point math at 49139 show the processor's arithmetic strength. Data encryption at 13244 and extended instructions at 14562 indicate solid cryptographic and SIMD performance.
The i9-14901TE's lack of recorded data means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The database shows no wins for the i9-14901TE and no wins for the i5-14400T in a direct head-to-head sense, because the comparison table is empty. The i5-14400T remains the only part with measurable performance, and its 79th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms it as a capable desktop processor.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is 1.50 GHz for the i5-14400T and 2.30 GHz for the i9-14901TE. Boost clock is 4.50 GHz for the i5-14400T and 5.50 GHz for the i9-14901TE. TDP is 35 W for the i5-14400T and 45 W for the i9-14901TE. Die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14400T and 257 mm² for the i9-14901TE.
Cache configuration differs: L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14400T versus 2 MB per core on the i9-14901TE. L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the i5-14400T versus 36 MB shared on the i9-14901TE. Integrated graphics differ: the i5-14400T uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Release dates differ: the i5-14400T launched on 2024-01-07, while the i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30. The i5-14400T has a launch MSRP of $221, while the i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers also differ: the i5-14400T is SRN3N, and the i9-14901TE is Q49CSRNJJ.
Shared specifications include the Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, Socket 1700, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU only, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers on both parts.