Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14401E and Intel Processor 300 occupy different strata of the desktop CPU market, and the benchmark data reflects a substantial performance gap. The Core i5-14401E delivers a multicore score of 1830 in Cinebench R15, while the Intel Processor 300 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Intel Processor 300 is itself a meaningful signal: the database contains no Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 results for the two-core part, meaning every head-to-head comparison must rely on the i5-14401E's absolute scores and its position relative to other processors.

The Core i5-14401E posts a Cinebench R20 multicore score of 7627 and a single-core score of 1076. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result reaches 18161, with a single-core score of 2564. These figures place the processor at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Intel Processor 300, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, a placeholder value indicating that no measurements have been recorded. The i5-14401E's average benchmark score of 5253 stands against the Processor 300's null average, making any direct numerical delta between the two impossible to compute from the recorded data.

The nearest rivals for the i5-14401E provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 scores 5259 on average, a 0.1% difference from the i5-14401E's 5253. The Intel Core i7-11700B comes in at 5241, 0.2% behind the i5-14401E. The Intel Core i9-10850K also scores 5240, another 0.2% deficit. The Intel Core i5-13400T trails at 5210, which is 0.8% lower. These deltas show the i5-14401E clustered tightly with a group of established desktop and mobile processors, all within a 1% band of each other. The Processor 300 has no nearest rivals listed, reinforcing its status as a part with insufficient benchmark data to establish a competitive position.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14401E wins on every measurable benchmark dimension simply because it has recorded results. Its six physical cores and twelve threads deliver a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161, which is the strongest metric in its benchmark suite. The single-core score of 2564 in the same test indicates strong per-thread performance, a product of its 4.70 GHz boost clock. The R20 multicore score of 7627 and single-core score of 1076 follow the same pattern, with the multicore figure roughly seven times the single-core figure, a ratio consistent with the 6-core, 12-thread configuration.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in the category of operational efficiency, though not in raw performance. Its thermal design power of 46 watts is lower than the i5-14401E's 65 watts, and its base clock of 3.90 GHz exceeds the i5-14401E's 2.50 GHz base clock. The Processor 300 also lacks a boost clock field, meaning it operates at a fixed frequency. In workloads that favor sustained single-thread execution at a constant rate, the Processor 300's higher base clock could provide a nominal advantage, but the database contains no benchmark scores to confirm this. The i5-14401E's boost clock of 4.70 GHz, when engaged, likely overshadows the Processor 300's fixed 3.90 GHz in single-threaded tasks, and the multicore advantage of six cores versus two cores is decisive across all Cinebench versions.

The processor 300 also has a smaller die size at 163 mm² compared to the i5-14401E's 215 mm², which could imply lower manufacturing cost and potentially lower power draw in idle states, though the database does not record idle power measurements. The i5-14401E's 20 MB of shared L3 cache dwarfs the Processor 300's 6 MB, a structural advantage for the i5 in cache-sensitive workloads. In the absence of Processor 300 benchmark scores, the i5-14401E is the clear winner in all measurable performance categories.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, with the i5-14401E using the Raptor Lake-R die and the Processor 300 using the Raptor Lake-S die. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The core counts differ fundamentally: the i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads. Both use a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and a per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB, identical in structure. The L3 cache diverges sharply: the i5-14401E shares 20 MB across all cores, while the Processor 300 shares only 6 MB.

The memory controllers support DDR4 and DDR5 in both parts, both operating in dual-channel mode. ECC memory support differs: the i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the Processor 300 does not. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14401E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor 300 carries UHD Graphics 710. The i5-14401E is classified as Core 14th Gen with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label, while the Processor 300 is simply labeled Intel Processor with a Raptor Lake generation tag.

The i5-14401E has a part number of Q49JSRNJS and was released on June 30, 2024. The Processor 300 has a part number of SRN3J and was released on January 7, 2024, making it the earlier launch. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part. The i5-14401E's die size of 215 mm² is larger than the Processor 300's 163 mm², consistent with the additional cores and cache. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Processor 300. Its average benchmark score is listed as zero, and it has no nearest rivals.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference between the two processors?

A: The i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, the i5-14401E supports ECC memory, but the Intel Processor 300 does not.

Q: What are the thermal design power values for each processor?

A: The i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts, and the Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46 watts.

Q: Which integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Processor 300 uses UHD Graphics 710.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14401E | Intel Processor 300 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 2 |

| Threads | 12 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | Not specified |

| TDP | 65 W | 46 W |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | Supported | Not supported |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 163 mm² |

| Release Date | June 30, 2024 | January 7, 2024 |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Part Number | Q49JSRNJS | SRN3J |

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $82 |

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i5-14401E as the substantially more capable processor. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 18161, R20 multicore score of 7627, and R15 multicore score of 1830 demonstrate strong multi-threaded performance, while single-core scores of 2564, 1076, and 258 across the same test versions show healthy per-thread capability. The 60th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database places it in the upper half of all processors, and its average benchmark score of 5253 sits within 1% of four comparable Intel parts, including the Core i7-11700B and Core i9-10850K.

The Intel Processor 300, with no benchmark scores recorded, cannot be evaluated on performance. Its 2 cores and 4 threads, 6 MB L3 cache, and lack of ECC support position it as a lower-tier desktop part, and its 46 watt TDP and 3.90 GHz base clock suggest a power-conscious design. The 50th percentile ranking is a default value in the absence of data, not a measured result. For anyone selecting between these two, the i5-14401E delivers measurable performance across every recorded benchmark, while the Processor 300 offers only a lower power envelope and a higher fixed base clock, neither of which is quantified by any benchmark score in the database.

The i5-14401E is the appropriate choice for workloads that benefit from multiple cores and threads, given its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 20 MB L3 cache. The Processor 300 suits scenarios where the lower 46 watt TDP and smaller 163 mm² die are priorities, and where the absence of ECC support and reduced cache capacity are acceptable trade-offs. The data does not support a performance comparison beyond this structural analysis, since one of the two parts has no recorded measurements.