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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for either the Intel Core i5-14401TE or the Intel Core i5-14501TE. The average benchmark score for both processors is 0, and the head-to-head benchmark comparison list is empty. The wins tally shows 0 for each part. Without measured scores, a quantitative comparison of performance deltas cannot be established from the recorded data. Both units occupy the 50th percentile position relative to all CPUs in the database, a placement that reflects the absence of submitted benchmark runs rather than an equivalence in capability. The nearest rivals field is also empty for both processors, so no external reference points exist within the database to anchor relative performance.

Clock speed differences are the only measurable differentiators between the two. The Core i5-14401TE operates with a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE raises the base clock to 2.20 GHz and the boost clock to 5.10 GHz. That is a 0.20 GHz advantage at the base frequency and a 0.60 GHz advantage at peak boost for the 14501TE. In the absence of benchmark data, the higher clock envelope of the 14501TE suggests a theoretical advantage in both sustained and single-core burst workloads, but the database does not yet contain measured confirmation of that expectation.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. They are part of Intel's Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel. The die size is identical at 215 mm² for each. Neither processor has a disclosed transistor count in the database. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and target the desktop market segment. Production status for both is listed as Active.

The core and thread configuration is identical: 6 cores and 12 threads on each part. This means neither processor offers any advantage in raw parallel thread count. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core on both, and the L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on both. The shared L3 cache differs, however. The Core i5-14401TE carries 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14501TE carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That 4 MB difference in last-level cache is the most substantial architectural divergence between the two beyond clock speeds. A larger L3 pool can reduce memory access latency for working sets that fit within the cache, which may benefit the 14501TE in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support is identical. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The database does not list a memory bandwidth figure for either processor. Both support ECC memory, which positions them for reliability-sensitive use cases. PCIe connectivity is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core i5-14401TE uses Intel UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14501TE uses Intel UHD Graphics 770. The UHD 770 is the higher tier of the two integrated graphics solutions, which gives the 14501TE a potential advantage in display output and light graphics workloads. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part.

Both processors share the same release date of 2024-06-30. No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor. The part numbers differ: Q4T4SRNJP for the 14401TE and Q49KSRNJN for the 14501TE.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401TE does not hold any recorded wins in the database. The wins counter for the 14401TE is 0. The Intel Core i5-14501TE also holds 0 recorded wins. With no benchmark entries and an empty head-to-head comparison list, neither processor currently demonstrates a measurable performance victory over the other in the database. The 50th percentile ranking for both is a function of missing data, not a performance parity conclusion.

Inference from the architectural record, however, points to distinct scenarios where each part would be favored. The Core i5-14501TE holds the higher base clock of 2.20 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, and the higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. It also carries 24 MB of L3 cache versus 20 MB, and a more capable integrated GPU in the UHD 770. These specifications give the 14501TE the edge in scenarios that depend on peak single-core performance, cache-sensitive workloads, and integrated graphics output. The 0.60 GHz boost advantage is particularly relevant for lightly threaded tasks where a single core can race to its maximum frequency.

The Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no specification that exceeds the 14501TE. It matches the core count, thread count, L1 and L2 cache sizes, memory support, ECC capability, PCIe configuration, socket, process node, and die size. Its only distinguishing feature is a lower clock profile and a smaller L3 cache. The 14401TE might draw less power at any given moment due to lower clocks, but the database does not record a separate power figure beyond the identical 45 W TDP for both parts. At the same 45 W TDP, the 14401TE's lower clocks may result in lower peak power consumption during burst workloads, though the database provides no measured power data to confirm this. The 14401TE also shares the same production status, release date, and market segment. There is no scenario in the recorded data where the 14401TE wins outright.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i5-14501TE as the stronger processor on every recorded specification that differentiates the two. It is faster in both base and boost clocks, carries more L3 cache, and includes a higher-tier integrated graphics unit. The Core i5-14401TE matches it in core count, thread count, architecture, process node, memory support, ECC support, PCIe configuration, and TDP. What the 14401TE does not offer is any measured performance result or any architectural advantage that would place it ahead of the 14501TE.

For a user selecting strictly from the database records, the Core i5-14501TE is the appropriate choice for workloads where maximum clock speed matters: single-threaded applications, lightly threaded productivity, and interactive desktop responsiveness. The 24 MB L3 cache provides more headroom for repeated data access patterns. The UHD 770 integrated graphics is the superior integrated option between the two. The Core i5-14401TE may appeal to configurations where a lower clock ceiling is acceptable, perhaps for thermal-constrained systems, but the database does not record any measured thermal or power advantage to support that selection.

The absence of benchmark scores means the verdict rests entirely on specification comparison. The 14501TE wins on every differentiating field. The percentile rankings are identical at 50, and the average benchmark scores are both 0, so no empirical performance evidence contradicts the specification-based conclusion. The Core i5-14501TE is the higher-binned part in the same 45 W envelope, offering more clock headroom, more cache, and a better integrated GPU. The Core i5-14401TE remains an active, fully supported desktop processor, but the recorded data gives no reason to prefer it over its sibling.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core i5-14501TE have 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

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

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: Are there any recorded benchmark scores for either processor in the database?

A: No, the average benchmark score for both processors is 0, and the head-to-head benchmark comparison list is empty.