Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The recorded data shows it holds an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The i7-14701E delivers an average benchmark score of 33,206, and its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33,201 and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33,244, are essentially tied with it, confirming its position in a strong performance tier. The i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, no average score, and no rival comparisons in the database, meaning its performance characteristics are entirely unquantified.

For users who prioritize raw compute throughput, the i7-14701E is the only option with measurable evidence of capability. The i5-14401TE, despite being an active product, lacks any benchmark validation, so any claim about its performance would be unsupported. The data indicates the i7-14701E is suited for workloads that benefit from high multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, while the i5-14401TE remains a specification-only entry with no demonstrated results.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every measurable category. Its benchmark suite covers 17 tests, including Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark workloads. The i5-14401TE has zero recorded wins, zero benchmark entries, and a zero average score. The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the wins counter for the i5 is zero.

The i7-14701E's strengths are evident across divergent workload types. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22,195, while in single-core it reaches 3,133. These results indicate strong performance in both heavily threaded rendering tasks and lightly threaded applications. PassMark integer math scores 81,325, floating point math scores 61,873, and data compression scores 282,939, all pointing to robust general-purpose computing capability.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, offers no benchmark evidence to identify any winning scenario. Its specifications suggest it can operate, but without data, no use case can be assigned to it based on measured performance.

Architecture Differences

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

The core configurations differ substantially. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. This two-core and four-thread advantage contributes to the i7's multi-core results. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the i5 and 2.60 GHz for the i7, while boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. The i7 also carries a higher TDP of 65 watts versus the i5's 45 watts, reflecting its greater power envelope and performance potential.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5 and 2 MB per core on the i7. Shared L3 cache totals 20 MB on the i5 and 33 MB on the i7. The die size differs, with the i5 measuring 215 mm² and the i7 measuring 257 mm², consistent with the i7's additional cores and cache.

Integrated graphics differ: the i5 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i7 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are desktop market segment parts, both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Their release dates are identical at 2024-06-30. The i5 part number is Q4T4SRNJP, and the i7 part number is Q49FSRNJK.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 22,195, and its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 9,321. The i5-14401TE has no recorded multi-core benchmark scores.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory types?

A: Yes. Both the i5-14401TE and the i7-14701E support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, both use a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is two more cores and four more threads.

Q: How does the i7-14701E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i7-14701E's average benchmark score of 33,206 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33,201, delta 0%), and it is 0.1% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33,244). It is 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33,091) and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13650HX (33,089).

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The i7-14701E has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the i5-14401TE have any benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The database lists no benchmarks for the i5-14401TE, no average score, and no nearest rivals. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, but this is not supported by any individual test scores.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, so direct paired comparisons are unavailable. However, the i7-14701E has a comprehensive benchmark suite that establishes its performance profile. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,237 multi-core and 315 single-core. In R20, the scores are 9,321 multi-core and 1,315 single-core. In R23, the multi-core score is 22,195 and the single-core score is 3,133.

PassMark results for the i7-14701E show high throughput in specialized tasks. Data compression scores 282,939, data encryption scores 14,862, and extended instructions score 18,528. Prime number finding scores 176, floating point math scores 61,873, and integer math scores 81,325. The multithread score is 26,112, physics score is 2,399, random string sorting is 29,158, and single-thread performance is 4,305.

The i5-14401TE provides no comparable numbers. The absence of any benchmark data for the i5 means the only verifiable conclusion is that the i7-14701E delivers measurable performance across all tested workloads, while the i5 does not have recorded evidence in any category.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several specification fields. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clock is 2.00 GHz on the i5 and 2.60 GHz on the i7. Boost clock is 4.50 GHz on the i5 and 5.40 GHz on the i7. TDP is 45 watts for the i5 and 65 watts for the i7.

Cache configurations differ: L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5 and 2 MB per core on the i7. L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the i5 and 33 MB shared on the i7. Die size is 215 mm² for the i5 and 257 mm² for the i7. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the i5 and UHD Graphics 770 on the i7.

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, desktop market segment, active production status, release date of 2024-06-30, and locked multipliers. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded in the database.