Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Intel Core i5-14401TE and Intel Core i5-14600 are both 14th Generation desktop processors built on the Raptor Lake architecture for the Intel Socket 1700 platform, yet they target distinctly different performance tiers within the same product family. The recorded data shows a clear separation in core configuration, clock speeds, thermal envelope, and integrated graphics capability, with the i5-14600 holding a substantial performance advantage across every measured benchmark category.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 is the dominant performer in all recorded benchmark comparisons. Its hybrid core configuration combines 6 performance cores with 8 efficient cores for a total of 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i5-14401TE relies on 6 performance cores and 12 threads. The i5-14600 also runs at higher clock speeds, with a 2.70 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock compared to the 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost of the i5-14401TE. This combination gives the i5-14600 an uncontested win in every workload category represented in the database, from single-threaded responsiveness to heavily parallel multithreaded tasks.

The i5-14401TE does not win any recorded benchmark categories. Its advantage lies exclusively in operational characteristics rather than performance metrics. The processor carries a 45 W TDP versus the 65 W TDP of the i5-14600, making it the more power-efficient option for thermally constrained systems. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, dual-channel memory buses, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, so the i5-14401TE retains full platform feature parity while drawing less power. The i5-14401TE also carries a smaller die size of 215 mm² compared to 257 mm² for the i5-14600, which aligns with its reduced core count and cache allocation.

For users prioritizing maximum throughput, the i5-14600 is the clear choice based on the benchmark data. For users prioritizing lower power draw in a compact or passively cooled build, the i5-14401TE offers the same platform compatibility with a reduced thermal footprint, though the database contains no benchmark scores for the i5-14401TE to quantify its absolute performance level.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core i5-14600 in multi-core workloads?

A: The i5-14600 scores 30464 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, 12794 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, and 3070 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The database contains no benchmark scores for the i5-14401TE, so no direct percentage comparison is possible from the recorded data.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads, combining 6 performance cores with 8 efficient cores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14401TE and the i5-14600 support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors include?

A: The i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600 includes UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the i5-14600 has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Are these processors overclockable?

A: No, both the i5-14401TE and the i5-14600 have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data in the database covers only the Intel Core i5-14600, leaving the i5-14401TE without recorded scores in any test. The i5-14600 posts a multi-core score of 30464 in Cinebench R23 and a single-core score of 4300 in the same test. In Cinebench R20, it scores 12794 multi-core and 1806 single-core, while Cinebench R15 results show 3070 multi-core and 433 single-core.

Geekbench results for the i5-14600 show 14680 in multi-core and 2424 in single-core. PassMark tests reveal strong performance across varied workloads: 117078 in integer math, 85759 in floating point math, 434620 in data compression, 25082 in data encryption, 25674 in extended instructions, 155 in find prime numbers, 48043 in random string sorting, 35848 in multithread, 2330 in physics, and 4167 in single-thread tests.

The i5-14600 carries an average benchmark score of 44889 across all recorded tests, placing it at the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-12900KS with an average score of 45094, which is 0.5% higher, and the AMD EPYC 4344P with an average score of 45122, also 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D trails slightly at 44573, representing a 0.7% gap, and the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H posts 44466, which is 1% behind the i5-14600. This positioning places the i5-14600 in a tightly contested performance band where the leading rivals are separated by roughly one percentage point in either direction.

Because the i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison cannot produce per-test deltas. The structural differences in core count, thread count, clock speeds, and cache sizes strongly favor the i5-14600, and its 89th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms strong overall performance. The i5-14401TE, with a 50th percentile ranking and no recorded average score, occupies a mid-pack position that reflects its reduced specification set.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several fundamental specification fields. The i5-14401TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14600 provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock speeds differ substantially: 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE versus 2.70 GHz for the i5-14600. Boost clocks also differ, with the i5-14401TE reaching 4.50 GHz and the i5-14600 reaching 5.20 GHz.

Thermal design power separates the two clearly, with the i5-14401TE rated at 45 W and the i5-14600 rated at 65 W. Die size differs as well, at 215 mm² for the i5-14401TE and 257 mm² for the i5-14600. The L2 cache is configured at 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14401TE and 2 MB per core for the i5-14600. Shared L3 cache totals 20 MB for the i5-14401TE and 24 MB for the i5-14600. The integrated graphics units differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401TE and UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14600. The i5-14600 has a launch MSRP of $255, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Both processors share the same socket, architecture, codename, generation, process node, foundry, memory support, memory bus, PCIe configuration, ECC support, and locked multiplier status. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and both are produced by Intel on a 10 nm process node.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series and use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are built by Intel on a 10 nm process node and fall under the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. The architectural divergence begins with core composition: the i5-14401TE uses only 6 cores with 12 threads, indicating a traditional uniform core layout, while the i5-14600 uses 14 cores with 20 threads, incorporating both performance and efficient core types.

Cache hierarchy differences reflect the core count disparity. The i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14600 maintains the same 80 KB of L1 cache per core but increases L2 to 2 MB per core and shared L3 to 24 MB. These larger cache pools give the i5-14600 more on-die data capacity for workloads with large working sets.

The integrated graphics differ between the two parts. The i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600 uses UHD Graphics 770, indicating a higher-tier graphics block on the i5-14600. Both processors support ECC memory, which positions them for reliability-sensitive desktop applications. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and dual-channel memory controllers supporting DDR4 and DDR5 modules.

The 45 W TDP of the i5-14401TE, combined with its smaller 215 mm² die and reduced core count, indicates a power-optimized implementation of the Raptor Lake architecture. The i5-14600, with its 65 W TDP and 257 mm² die, represents the fuller expression of the architecture with additional cores, higher clock ceilings, and more cache. Both processors share the same socket, process node, and platform feature set, so the architectural differences are primarily quantitative: more cores, more cache, higher clocks, and a larger die on the i5-14600, balanced against a lower power envelope and smaller die on the i5-14401TE.