Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database currently holds no recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core i9-14901KE. Both processors have an identical percentile ranking of 50 among all CPUs tracked, and both show an average benchmark score of 0 in the recorded data. This absence of measured results means there are no exact performance deltas, no win counts for either part, and no rival comparison scores to cite. The raw specifications, however, allow for a structural analysis of expected performance differences, though any specific numeric performance gap remains unquantified in the current dataset.

Without benchmark scores, the only concrete differentiators are the architectural parameters recorded for each chip. The i9-14901KE carries a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, while the i5-14401TE operates at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. Those clock figures, combined with the core and thread counts, indicate that the i9 should deliver substantially higher throughput in workloads that scale with frequency and parallel execution. Yet the database does not contain the measured scores to confirm this expectation.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture generation: Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process node and produced by Intel's own foundry. They also share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same memory support profile, which includes both DDR4 and DDR5 through a dual-channel memory bus. Both support ECC memory, and both expose PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ, with the i5-14401TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the i9-14901KE using UHD Graphics 770.

The core configurations diverge significantly. The i5-14401TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14901KE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. That difference of 2 cores and 4 threads matters for heavily threaded workloads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache, however, is larger on the i9 at 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5. The shared L3 cache also differs: 36 MB on the i9 versus 20 MB on the i5, a 16 MB gap. The die size reflects these changes, with the i5 measuring 215 mm² and the i9 measuring 257 mm².

The power envelope is another major architectural split. The i5-14401TE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the i9-14901KE is rated at 125 W TDP. That 80 W difference indicates a much higher power delivery requirement for the i9, which aligns with its higher clock speeds and additional cores. The multiplier is unlocked on the i9-14901KE, while the i5-14401TE has a locked multiplier, meaning the i9 allows user-controlled frequency adjustment while the i5 does not.

Both parts were released on the same date, 2024-06-30, and both carry the same series designation, Core 14th Gen, and the same market segment, Desktop. Both are currently marked as Active in production status. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP in the database, so no pricing information is available for either processor.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14901KE holds the clear advantage in raw compute resources. Its 8 cores and 16 threads exceed the i5-14401TE's 6 cores and 12 threads, and its boost clock of 5.80 GHz is 1.30 GHz higher than the i5's 4.50 GHz maximum. The larger L3 cache, 36 MB versus 20 MB, and the larger per-core L2 cache, 2 MB versus 1.25 MB, should benefit workloads with high cache reuse and frequent data sharing between cores. The unlocked multiplier on the i9 also allows for manual frequency tuning, which the i5 cannot offer.

The i5-14401TE wins on power efficiency, at least in terms of rated TDP. Its 45 W rating is 80 W lower than the i9-14901KE's 125 W rating. For systems where thermal output and power consumption are constrained, the i5 presents a lower-power option. The i5 also carries a smaller die, 215 mm² versus 257 mm², which could imply lower manufacturing cost per wafer, though the database does not include pricing to confirm any cost implications.

The i5-14401TE also leads in one specific sense: its integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 730, is a lower-tier part than the i9's UHD Graphics 770. That is not a performance win, but rather a differentiation in feature set. For users who rely on the integrated GPU for basic display output, the i9's UHD Graphics 770 is the more capable of the two, while the i5's UHD Graphics 730 is a more modest option.

The database records no benchmark wins for either processor, so the win split is strictly zero for both. The recorded wins fields show 0 for the i5-14401TE and 0 for the i9-14901KE. This means the current dataset does not provide measured evidence of which part wins in any specific workload category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?

A: The i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The i9-14901KE runs at 3.80 GHz base and 5.80 GHz boost.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in cache size?

A: The i5-14401TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The i9-14901KE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket and process node?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700 and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node, with the Raptor Lake-R architecture.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked on either processor?

A: The i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14401TE has a locked multiplier.

The Verdict

The data in the database does not include benchmark scores for either processor, so a verdict based on measured performance is not possible from the current records. The specification sheets, however, define two very different products within the same architecture family.

The i9-14901KE is the higher-tier part by every compute-oriented specification. It has more cores, more threads, higher base and boost clocks, more L2 and L3 cache, a larger die, and an unlocked multiplier. Its 125 W TDP reflects the cost of that added capability. Any workload that benefits from additional cores, higher frequency, or larger caches would lean toward the i9 based on these specifications alone.

The i5-14401TE is the lower-power option with a 45 W TDP, a smaller die, fewer cores, and lower clock speeds. It still supports the same memory types, the same socket, the same PCIe Gen 5 configuration, and ECC memory. Its locked multiplier and smaller cache configuration position it as a more restrained part for systems where power and thermal limits are primary concerns.

The database shows an identical percentile ranking of 50 for both CPUs, which indicates no differentiation in relative standing among all tracked processors. The average benchmark score is also 0 for both. Without measured scores, any statement about which processor delivers better real-world performance would be speculative. The recorded specifications point clearly toward the i9 for maximum compute capability and toward the i5 for lower power draw, but the benchmark database itself remains empty for this pairing.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i5-14401TE | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

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

| Multiplier | Locked | Unlocked |

| Part Number | Q4T4SRNJP | Q49DSRNJC |

Shared specifications between the two include Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, Core 14th Gen series, 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 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, and a release date of 2024-06-30. Neither processor has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.