Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core i7-14700?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The i7-14700 provides substantially more parallel processing capability.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts up to 4.50 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14700 boosts up to 5.40 GHz. The i7-14700 has a 0.90 GHz higher boost ceiling.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14700 offers 13 MB more L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core i7-14700 support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a 45 W TDP, while the Intel Core i7-14700 has a 65 W TDP. The i5-14401TE is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 ranks at the 91st percentile, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE ranks at the 50th percentile. The database records no benchmark scores for the i5-14401TE, whereas the i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52,301.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The die sizes differ, with the Intel Core i5-14401TE measuring 215 mm² and the Intel Core i7-14700 measuring 257 mm². Both are manufactured by Intel and use the Intel Socket 1700.

The core configuration represents a major architectural split. The i5-14401TE is a 6-core, 12-thread part, while the i7-14700 is a 20-core, 28-thread part. This indicates the i7-14700 uses a hybrid core arrangement with a higher count of performance and efficiency cores, though the exact core type distribution is not in the recorded data. The L2 cache per core also differs: the i5-14401TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the i7-14700 has 2 MB per core. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. ECC memory support is present on both chips.

The release timing differs by roughly six months. The i7-14700 was released on 2024-01-07, and the i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30. The i7-14700 carries the part number SRN40, and the i5-14401TE carries the part number Q4T4SRNJP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14700 only, with no recorded scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE. The head-to-head benchmark comparison therefore relies entirely on the i7-14700's absolute scores and its standing among rival processors.

In Cinebench R15, the i7-14700 scores 4,061 in multi-core and 299 in single-core. Cinebench R20 results show 14,388 multi-core and 2,031 single-core. Cinebench R23 shows 28,398 multi-core and 2,080 single-core. Geekbench results are 17,087 multi-core and 2,409 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 40,318 and a single-thread score of 4,236.

The i7-14700's average benchmark score is 52,301. Its nearest rivals, based on the recorded data, are tightly clustered. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H scores 52,431, which is 0.2% higher than the i7-14700. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52,121, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX scores 52,073, 0.4% lower. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X scores 51,947, 0.7% lower. The i7-14700 sits essentially at parity with these processors, within a one-percent band.

PassMark specialized tests reveal specific strengths for the i7-14700. Data compression scores 498,198, data encryption scores 29,601, and extended instructions score 28,388. Floating point math scores 106,716, integer math scores 154,535, and find prime numbers scores 164. Random string sorting scores 54,340, and physics scores 2,226.

Since the i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, the data cannot confirm any performance advantage for it. The i7-14700 is the only part with measurable results, and its 91st percentile ranking versus the i5-14401TE's 50th percentile ranking places them far apart in the overall distribution.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications differ between the two processors in several key fields. The core count differs: 6 cores for the i5-14401TE versus 20 cores for the i7-14700. Thread count differs: 12 threads versus 28 threads. Base clock differs: 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE versus 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700. Boost clock differs: 4.50 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP differs: 45 W versus 65 W. Die size differs: 215 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache per core differs: 1.25 MB versus 2 MB. L3 cache shared differs: 20 MB versus 33 MB. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. Release date differs: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP of the i7-14700 is $384; the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Identical specifications include the architecture (Raptor Lake), codename (Raptor Lake-R), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), socket (Intel Socket 1700), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes from CPU), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlocked (false).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins decisively in every benchmark category with recorded data. Its 20 cores and 28 threads deliver multi-core performance that places it at the 91st percentile of all CPUs. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 28,398, and in PassMark multi-thread it scores 40,318. The i7-14700 also holds a single-thread advantage, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4,236 and a Geekbench single-core score of 2,409, supported by its 5.40 GHz boost clock. The larger 33 MB L3 cache and 2 MB per-core L2 cache give it a strong foundation for workloads that benefit from larger working sets. The UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU provides a higher-tier display output option than the UHD Graphics 730 on the i5-14401TE.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so no data-driven wins can be attributed to it. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the i7-14700's 65 W TDP, which indicates a lower power envelope for systems where heat and power draw are constrained. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock is sufficient for lighter workloads, but the absence of recorded measurements means the database cannot verify any performance win. The i5-14401TE also uses a smaller die at 215 mm², which may correlate with lower production complexity, but no cost data is available.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core i7-14700 for any performance-sensitive use case. Its benchmark results are extensive and place it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 52,301. The i7-14700 outperforms or matches its nearest rivals, all within a 0.7% delta: the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at 0.2% higher, the AMD EPYC 8124P at 0.3% lower, the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX at 0.4% lower, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 0.7% lower. For multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, compilation, or data processing, the 20-core, 28-thread configuration delivers the highest recorded scores in the database for this comparison.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE lacks any benchmark entries, so the database supports no performance claims for it. Its 50th percentile ranking and 45 W TDP suggest a more modest role. The i5-14401TE is suitable for systems where power draw is a primary concern, as its TDP is 20 W lower than the i7-14700. The lower core count, lower cache, and lower boost clock all point to reduced capability relative to the i7-14700.

The launch MSRP of the i7-14700 is $384. The i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP. A builder choosing between these two processors, based strictly on the recorded data, would select the i7-14700 for its measurable performance and high percentile ranking. The i5-14401TE is the only option for a lower-power 45 W part, but the database cannot verify its performance level. The i7-14700 is the stronger processor in every metric with actual measurements.