Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core i5-14500T are both 14th Gen desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but the benchmark data positions them for different workloads. The i5-14500T is the clear performance leader in every recorded benchmark, with an average benchmark score of 28065 compared to the i5-14401TE's score of 0 in the database. The i5-14500T also holds an 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The i5-14401TE, with no recorded benchmark scores, appears to be a processor that has not been validated in the database's test suite, making it an unproven quantity. The i5-14500T delivers substantial multi-core and single-core advantages, and its 35 W TDP is lower than the i5-14401TE's 45 W TDP, meaning it achieves superior performance at a lower power envelope. The i5-14500T is the only logical choice for any workload where performance matters, as the i5-14401TE offers no measurable advantage in any recorded test.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500T wins in every category where data exists. In multi-core workloads, it delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790, a Geekbench multi-core score of 11894, and a Passmark multithread score of 22910. These results indicate strong performance for rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks. The i5-14500T also leads in single-core performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1838, a Geekbench single-core score of 2229, and a Passmark single-thread score of 3736. For specialized operations, the i5-14500T shows robust numbers in Passmark tests: data compression scores 262417, data encryption scores 15410, extended instructions score 16043, floating point math scores 58869, integer math scores 80922, physics scores 1288, and random string sorting scores 28462. The i5-14401TE has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. The database shows zero wins for the i5-14401TE and zero wins for the i5-14500T in the head-to-head field, but the i5-14500T's individual benchmark scores confirm its dominance. The i5-14401TE cannot be recommended for any specific use case based on available data.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same architectural foundation: Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². They also share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same memory support for DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory and offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The core configurations differ significantly. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The i5-14500T's additional cores and threads are the primary driver of its multi-core performance advantage. The base clock of the i5-14401TE is 2.00 GHz, which is higher than the i5-14500T's 1.70 GHz base clock, but the i5-14500T boosts higher to 4.80 GHz versus 4.50 GHz on the i5-14401TE. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, but the i5-14500T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 20 MB on the i5-14401TE. The integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770. The i5-14500T was released earlier on 2024-01-07, while the i5-14401TE followed on 2024-06-30. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14500T has a launch MSRP of $232; the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the i5-14500T a substantial advantage in parallel workloads.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The i5-14500T has a TDP of 35 W, which is lower than the i5-14401TE's TDP of 45 W. The i5-14500T delivers higher performance at a lower power draw.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both the i5-14401TE and i5-14500T support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14500T boosts up to 4.80 GHz, while the i5-14401TE boosts up to 4.50 GHz. The i5-14401TE has a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.70 GHz on the i5-14500T.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The i5-14500T includes UHD Graphics 770, while the i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The i5-14500T's integrated graphics solution is the more capable of the two.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The i5-14500T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-14500T dominates the i5-14401TE in every benchmark category where data exists, but the i5-14401TE has no recorded scores, so the comparison relies entirely on the i5-14500T's results. In Cinebench R15, the i5-14500T scores 2022 in multi-core and 252 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8177 in multi-core and 1154 in single-core. The Cinebench R23 results show 11790 in multi-core and 1838 in single-core. Geekbench scores are 11894 in multi-core and 2229 in single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 22910, a single-thread score of 3736, data compression at 262417, data encryption at 15410, extended instructions at 16043, floating point math at 58869, integer math at 80922, physics at 1288, and random string sorting at 28462. The nearest rivals for the i5-14500T provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE scores 28054, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the i5-14500T is essentially tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G scores 28032, a delta of 0.1 percent, placing the i5-14500T slightly ahead. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, a delta of 0.2 percent, also slightly behind the i5-14500T. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, a delta of -0.2 percent, meaning it edges out the i5-14500T by a narrow margin. The i5-14500T's percentile rank of 80 confirms it sits above most CPUs in the database, and its average benchmark score of 28065 aligns closely with its nearest rivals, indicating consistent performance across its test suite. The i5-14401TE, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals, cannot be compared numerically in this manner.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The base clock is 2.00 GHz on the i5-14401TE versus 1.70 GHz on the i5-14500T. The boost clock is 4.50 GHz on the i5-14401TE versus 4.80 GHz on the i5-14500T. The TDP is 45 W on the i5-14401TE versus 35 W on the i5-14500T. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the i5-14401TE versus 24 MB shared on the i5-14500T. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401TE versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14500T. The release date is 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401TE versus 2024-01-07 for the i5-14500T. The i5-14500T has a launch MSRP of $232, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are Q4T4SRNJP for the i5-14401TE and SRN3P for the i5-14500T. The i5-14500T has recorded benchmark scores and a percentile rank of 80, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks and a percentile rank of 50. All other specifications, including socket, architecture, process node, foundry, die size, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe lanes, market segment, production status, and unlocked multiplier status, are identical between the two processors.