Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Core i5-14501TE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E is the only one of these two processors with recorded benchmark data in the database, so the measurable performance picture is one-sided. The i5-14401E achieves an average benchmark score of 5253, placing it at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its direct rival, the Intel Core i5-14501TE, has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile by default, with an average benchmark score of 0 in the current database state.

Looking at the i5-14401E's benchmark results, it posts strong Cinebench scores across all tested versions. In Cinebench R23, it delivers a multi-core score of 18161 and a single-core score of 2564. In Cinebench R20, the i5-14401E records 7627 multi-core and 1076 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it reaches 1830 multi-core and 258 single-core. These are the only measured data points available for either chip.

The nearest rivals for the i5-14401E provide context for its standing. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 5259 on average, which is 0.1% ahead of the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i7-11700B averages 5241, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i9-10850K also averages 5240, 0.2% behind. The Intel Core i5-13400T averages 5210, 0.8% behind the i5-14401E. The data indicates the i5-14401E sits right in a dense cluster of previous-generation desktop and mobile parts.

Because the i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, the database cannot assign it any wins in the head-to-head comparison. The recorded wins count stands at 0 for the i5-14501TE and 0 for the i5-14401E in the head-to-head benchmark field, which contains no entries. The practical interpretation is that all measured performance data belongs to the i5-14401E.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental silicon. They are Intel Core 14th Gen parts built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. Both use the 10 nm process node from Intel, and both have a die size of 215 mm². They are produced at Intel's own foundry.

The core and thread counts are identical: 6 cores and 12 threads on each chip. The L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core, and the L2 cache matches at 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs: the i5-14401E has 20 MB shared, while the i5-14501TE has 24 MB shared. That is a 4 MB advantage for the i5-14501TE in the final cache level.

Clock speeds differentiate the two parts. The i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14501TE has a lower base clock of 2.20 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i5-14501TE can reach 400 MHz higher at peak boost, while the i5-14401E sustains a higher base frequency by 300 MHz.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The i5-14401E carries a 65 W TDP, while the i5-14501TE is rated at 45 W. The lower TDP of the i5-14501TE aligns with its lower base clock, indicating it is tuned for reduced sustained power draw.

The integrated graphics are not identical. The i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. That is a step up in integrated graphics capability for the i5-14501TE on paper.

Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus. Both support ECC memory. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both processors were released on the same date in June 2024, and both are listed as Active in production status.

The part numbers differ: Q49JSRNJS for the i5-14401E and Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE. Both are desktop market segment parts.

The Verdict

The data presents a clear split. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the only one of the pair with measured performance in the database. Its Cinebench scores place it at the 60th percentile among all CPUs, and its average benchmark score of 5253 positions it within 0.8% of its closest listed rivals. For any workload measured by Cinebench, the i5-14401E has recorded results that can be compared against the broader CPU landscape.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks, so the database cannot confirm its actual performance. Its specifications do show a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz and a larger 24 MB L3 cache, along with a lower 45 W TDP and the newer UHD Graphics 770. These are architectural advantages in specification terms, but without measured scores, they cannot be validated against the i5-14401E in the database.

For a user who prioritizes verified performance data, the i5-14401E is the part with evidence behind it. For a user who prioritizes lower TDP, higher boost clock, larger L3 cache, and better integrated graphics on paper, the i5-14501TE has the specification edge. The database currently only supports measured conclusions for the i5-14401E.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is 400 MHz higher than the i5-14401E's 4.70 GHz boost clock.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14401E and the Intel Core i5-14501TE support ECC memory, according to the database.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14401E has recorded benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and both have a die size of 215 mm².

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark field in the database contains no entries, so there are no direct side-by-side test results between the Intel Core i5-14401E and the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The only measured data comes from the i5-14401E's Cinebench runs.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14401E scores 18161. In single-core, it scores 2564. The multi-core result is the highest recorded score for this chip across all tests, indicating strong scaling across its 6 cores and 12 threads. The single-core score of 2564 shows the boost behavior of the 4.70 GHz clock under a lightly threaded load.

In Cinebench R20, the i5-14401E delivers 7627 multi-core and 1076 single-core. The ratio between multi-core and single-core scores here is consistent with the R23 results, confirming stable performance across different Cinebench versions.

In Cinebench R15, the i5-14401E reaches 1830 multi-core and 258 single-core. This older test shows the same pattern: the chip maintains a proportional relationship between threaded and single-threaded scores.

The nearest rival comparisons for the i5-14401E put its average score in context. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 leads by 0.1% with an average score of 5259. The Intel Core i7-11700B trails by 0.2% with 5241. The Intel Core i9-10850K trails by 0.2% with 5240. The Intel Core i5-13400T trails by 0.8% with 5210. These deltas are all within one percentage point, meaning the i5-14401E performs statistically in the same band as four well-known previous-generation processors.

The 60th percentile ranking for the i5-14401E places it above the median CPU in the database. Since the i5-14501TE has no scores, its 50th percentile ranking is not derived from measured data and should not be treated as a performance estimate.

The largest measurable margin in the data is the 0.8% gap between the i5-14401E and the Intel Core i5-13400T. The smallest margin is the 0.1% gap against the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4. These margins are small enough that run-to-run variance could account for the differences, but the database records them as the official deltas.

For the i5-14501TE, the specification sheet suggests a different tuning philosophy. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock is the highest of either processor, and its 24 MB L3 cache is the largest. However, the lack of benchmark data means no score can be attached to those specifications. The database cannot confirm whether the higher boost clock translates into better single-threaded performance or whether the larger cache improves multi-threaded results.

The i5-14401E remains the only processor in this comparison with verified Cinebench results across three versions of the test, all showing consistent multi-core and single-core performance. Until the i5-14501TE receives benchmark entries, the measured performance story belongs entirely to the i5-14401E.