Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded head-to-head benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE versus the Intel Processor 300. Both processors carry an identical percentile ranking of 50 against all CPUs in the database, and neither has an average benchmark score or a list of nearest rivals on record. Without measured performance data, the relative speed of these two parts cannot be quantified from the database. The absence of scores applies equally to both sides: no multi-threaded win, no single-threaded win, no power efficiency metric, and no application-level result is available for either chip. The data confirms that any claim of a numeric performance advantage would have no basis in the recorded measurements.

What can be derived from the database is structural, not empirical. The Core i5-14401TE provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 provides 2 cores and 4 threads. That is a 3x difference in core count and a 3x difference in thread count. The Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no listed boost clock, meaning its maximum operating frequency is not recorded. The higher base clock of the Intel Processor 300 suggests a different frequency design, but without benchmark results the database cannot confirm whether that translates into faster single-threaded execution.

The TDP values are nearly identical: 45 watts for the Core i5-14401TE and 46 watts for the Intel Processor 300. The Core i5-14401TE achieves its higher core count with the same thermal envelope as the dual-core part, which indicates a different binning or clock strategy. However, the database does not include power consumption measurements, thermal throttling data, or per-workload energy figures, so no efficiency verdict can be issued.

The shared L3 cache also differs substantially. The Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. That is a 14 MB difference. L1 and L2 cache configurations are identical per core: 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The larger core count on the Core i5-14401TE multiplies the per-core cache across 6 cores, but the database records the L3 difference directly as a shared capacity.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and use a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The Core i5-14401TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and carries the codename Raptor Lake-R. The Intel Processor 300 belongs to the Intel Processor series, with the Raptor Lake generation and the codename Raptor Lake-S. The two chips share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core layout is the most significant architectural divergence. The Core i5-14401TE implements 6 physical cores with 12 threads, which implies simultaneous multithreading. The Intel Processor 300 implements 2 physical cores with 4 threads, also implying simultaneous multithreading. Both parts use a uniform core topology; the database does not list performance-core and efficiency-core splits for either processor.

Cache hierarchy differs in L3 capacity only. Both chips use 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size also differs: 215 mm² for the Core i5-14401TE versus 163 mm² for the Intel Processor 300. Transistor counts are not recorded for either part.

Memory support is identical on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The database does not record memory bandwidth figures for either processor. ECC memory support is a differentiator: the Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Processor 300 does not.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710. The database does not provide GPU clock speeds, execution units, or graphics benchmark scores for either iGPU.

Clock behavior is asymmetric. The Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no boost clock recorded. The absence of a boost clock figure for the Intel Processor 300 suggests that the database has not captured a maximum frequency, not that the part lacks turbo capability. The release dates place the Intel Processor 300 at 2024-01-07 and the Core i5-14401TE at 2024-06-30, making the Intel Processor 300 the earlier release by roughly six months.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core i5-14401TE carries the part number Q4T4SRNJP, and the Intel Processor 300 carries the part number SRN3J. Both are listed as active in production and both target the desktop market segment.

Where Each One Wins

The absence of benchmark results means the database cannot assign wins to either processor in any workload category. What the recorded specifications indicate is a division of labor based on core count, cache capacity, and frequency.

The Core i5-14401TE is positioned for workloads that scale with core and thread count. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with 20 MB of shared L3 cache, give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded rendering, compilation, video encoding, and database workloads. The 3x thread advantage over the Intel Processor 300 is the largest single specification gap between the two parts. The 14 MB difference in shared L3 cache further favors the Core i5-14401TE in scenarios where working sets exceed 6 MB and benefit from the larger on-die cache.

The Intel Processor 300 is positioned for workloads that favor higher base frequency and minimal core count. Its 3.90 GHz base clock is 1.90 GHz higher than the Core i5-14401TE's 2.00 GHz base clock. For lightly threaded tasks such as web browsing, office document editing, or single-threaded legacy applications, the higher base clock could provide an advantage, though the database has no measurements to confirm this. The smaller die size of 163 mm² versus 215 mm² may also indicate lower manufacturing complexity, but the database does not include cost or yield data.

ECC memory support gives the Core i5-14401TE a clear functional win for error-sensitive environments. Systems that require ECC memory must use the Core i5-14401TE, as the Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC. This is a binary specification difference, not a performance claim.

The integrated graphics difference favors the Core i5-14401TE on model tier: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 710. The database does not provide graphics performance numbers, so the practical impact of the higher-tier iGPU cannot be quantified.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Processor 300 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has no boost clock recorded in the database.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor 300 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor 300 has 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core.

Q: Are the processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700 and support Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Processor 300 includes UHD Graphics 710.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14401TE | Intel Processor 300 |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Not listed |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Raptor Lake-S |

| Cores | 6 | 2 |

| Threads | 12 | 4 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.50 GHz | Not listed |

| TDP | 45 W | 46 W |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $82 |

| Part Number | Q4T4SRNJP | SRN3J |

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, 10 nm process node, Intel as manufacturer and foundry, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU, 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, locked multipliers, desktop market segment, and active production status. The Intel Processor 300 has a listed launch MSRP of $82; the Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded.