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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this processor pairing, and the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, average score, or percentile ranking. The Intel Core i5-14600T, by contrast, carries a full suite of measured results across multiple benchmark families. This asymmetry means a direct score-by-score comparison cannot be constructed from recorded data.

What can be established is the performance envelope of the i5-14600T on its own. In Cinebench R23, it records a multi-core score of 22447 and a single-core score of 3169. The R20 run shows 9427 multi-core and 1330 single-core, while R15 shows 2262 multi-core and 319 single-core. Geekbench results are 12840 multi-core and 2559 single-core.

PassMark results for the i5-14600T break down by workload type. Multi-threaded performance sits at 26409, single-thread at 3744. Integer math reaches 95112, floating point math reaches 64726, and extended instructions score 16985. Data compression scores 301827, data encryption scores 18226, and random string sorting scores 34310. Physics processing records 1873, and prime number finding records 121.

The i5-14600T holds an 83rd percentile ranking against all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 32707. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at an average score of 32697 (0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750 (-0.1% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662 (0.1% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (-0.3% delta). These delta values indicate the i5-14600T sits in a tightly clustered performance band, within 0.3% of each listed rival in either direction.

For the i5-14401TE, the absence of benchmark data means no wins can be credited to it in any recorded test. The database shows zero wins for both processors in head-to-head entries, which reflects the lack of paired measurements rather than any performance equivalence.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, share the Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on the same 10 nm process node at Intel. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and both enable ECC memory.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. This is an 8-core and 8-thread difference in favor of the i5-14600T. The die size reflects this: the i5-14401TE measures 215 mm², while the i5-14600T measures 257 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 and L3 levels. Both share 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The i5-14401TE carries 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the i5-14600T carries 2 MB per core. Shared L3 cache is 20 MB on the i5-14401TE versus 24 MB on the i5-14600T.

Clock speeds move in opposite directions relative to core count. The i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The i5-14600T has a lower base clock of 1.80 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i5-14600T also carries a lower thermal design power of 35 watts versus 45 watts for the i5-14401TE.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600T uses UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ by several months. The i5-14600T launched on 2024-01-07, while the i5-14401TE launched on 2024-06-30. The i5-14600T carries a launch MSRP of $255; the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the 4.50 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core i5-14401TE.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB.

Q: Which processor has the lower thermal design power?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 watts, lower than the 45 watt TDP of the Intel Core i5-14401TE.

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

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14600T has recorded benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no percentile ranking.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: Which processor has a newer release date?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30, which is newer than the Intel Core i5-14600T release date of 2024-01-07.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14401TE | Intel Core i5-14600T |

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 1.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $255 |

Shared specifications include the Raptor Lake architecture, 10 nm process node, Intel Socket 1700, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, ECC memory support, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 6 cores from the base configuration (the i5-14600T adds 8 more), and a locked multiplier. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status.

The Verdict

The recorded data permits a clear verdict only for the Intel Core i5-14600T, which has a complete benchmark profile and an 83rd percentile ranking. Its average benchmark score of 32707 places it in a narrow competitive band with the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (32697), AMD Ryzen 5 7400F (32750), AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 (32662), and AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), all within 0.3% of one another. This indicates the i5-14600T delivers performance consistent with upper-mid-range mobile and desktop parts from both Intel and AMD.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE cannot be assessed for performance from the database because no benchmark scores, average score, or percentile are recorded. Its specification profile shows fewer cores (6 versus 14), fewer threads (12 versus 20), a lower boost clock (4.50 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), a smaller L3 cache (20 MB versus 24 MB), and a smaller die (215 mm² versus 257 mm²). These specifications suggest a lower throughput ceiling in multi-threaded workloads, but without measured results, any quantitative claim would exceed the data.

The i5-14600T also holds advantages in integrated graphics, carrying UHD Graphics 770 versus the UHD Graphics 730 of the i5-14401TE. Its TDP is lower at 35 watts versus 45 watts, which is notable given its higher boost clock and larger core count. The i5-14401TE does have a higher base clock at 2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, which may benefit lightly threaded workloads at idle or low utilization, but the i5-14600T's 5.10 GHz boost clock overrides that advantage in single-thread burst scenarios.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600T wins on every dimension for which the database has measured or directly comparable data. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a 133% core count advantage and a 67% thread count advantage over the i5-14401TE. Its boost clock is 0.60 GHz higher, which directly supports higher single-thread performance in burst workloads. Its L3 cache is 4 MB larger, its L2 cache per core is 0.75 MB larger, and its integrated graphics are one tier higher. Its 35 watt TDP is 10 watts lower, meaning it delivers more compute resources while drawing less power according to the rated specification. Its release date is earlier, and it has a recorded launch MSRP of $255.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE holds only two specification advantages. Its base clock is 0.20 GHz higher, which could reduce latency in sustained low-load operation where boost clocks are not engaged. Its die size is 42 mm² smaller, which may indicate a simpler manufacturing layout due to the reduced core count. Beyond those two fields, the i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark wins, no percentile ranking, and no average score to argue for any performance advantage in the database.

For users selecting between these two parts, the data points exclusively to the i5-14600T for multi-threaded throughput, single-thread responsiveness, graphics output, and efficiency per rated watt. The i5-14401TE offers no measured performance evidence in the database, and its specification profile places it below the i5-14600T in every performance-relevant category except base clock and die size. The i5-14600T's 83rd percentile ranking and its near-parity with four rival processors in the 32662 to 32812 average score range confirm it as a competitive mid-range desktop part, while the i5-14401TE remains unquantified.