Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Processor N150 Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Processor N150?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Processor N150 has 4 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How do the boost clock speeds compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts up to 4.50 GHz, whereas the Intel Processor N150 boosts up to 3.60 GHz. The base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE and 0.10 GHz for the N150.

Q: What is the difference in thermal design power (TDP) between the two chips?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Intel Processor N150 has a TDP of 6 watts, a substantial difference in power envelope.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor N150 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types are supported by each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Processor N150 supports DDR4, DDR5, and LPDDR5 memory.

Q: What is the PCIe generation and lane configuration for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Processor N150 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 9 lanes (CPU only).

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two processors clearly by performance class. The Intel Processor N150 has recorded benchmark scores from Cinebench R15 and R23, with an average benchmark score of 1025. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 28. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, but with an average benchmark score of 0. The data indicates the N150 sits in the lower performance percentiles, competing with older desktop and mobile chips such as the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T and Intel Core i7-5650U.

For users selecting purely on measured performance data, the Intel Processor N150 is the only one with concrete Cinebench results. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 score is 2590.5, and its single-core score is 935. These figures place it near the 28th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i5-14401TE offers a higher peak clock speed (4.50 GHz versus 3.60 GHz), more cores (6 versus 4), and more threads (12 versus 4), but the database contains no benchmark scores to quantify its actual performance advantage.

The power envelope is another decisive factor. The N150 consumes 6 watts TDP, while the i5-14401TE consumes 45 watts. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the N150 is the clear choice based on its low TDP. For systems where processing headroom is needed, the i5-14401TE has the architectural advantages on paper, but the absence of measured scores means its performance cannot be confirmed from the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are not available in the database. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty, and neither processor has a win count recorded. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries at all. The Intel Processor N150 has four Cinebench results.

The N150's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 2590.5, and its single-core score is 935. In Cinebench R15, it scores 422.5 multi-core and 153.15 single-core. These are the only measured performance data points in this comparison.

Without measured scores for the i5-14401TE, no direct percentage deltas or win margins can be calculated. The nearest rivals for the N150 provide context: the AMD Phenom II X6 1075T scores 1024 average, a delta of 0.1 percent faster than the N150. The Intel Core i3-4340 scores 1026, which is 0.1 percent faster. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U matches at 1024, also 0.1 percent faster. The Intel Core i7-5650U scores 1027, 0.2 percent faster. These rivals are all within a fraction of a percent of the N150, confirming its position in a narrow performance band.

The i5-14401TE, with its 4.50 GHz boost clock and 12 threads, would theoretically outperform the N150 in multi-threaded workloads, but the database does not provide the measurements to support a quantified comparison.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Processor N150 uses Intel BGA 1264. The market segments differ: the i5-14401TE is a Desktop part, and the N150 is a Mobile part.

Core and thread counts differ significantly: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14401TE versus 4 cores and 4 threads for the N150. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE and 0.10 GHz for the N150. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 3.60 GHz, respectively.

TDP differs by a wide margin: 45 watts for the i5-14401TE versus 6 watts for the N150. Cache configurations are different as well. The i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The N150 has 96 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of shared L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Memory support overlaps on DDR4 and DDR5, but the N150 adds LPDDR5. The memory bus differs: dual-channel for the i5-14401TE and single-channel for the N150. The N150 has a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s; the i5-14401TE has no listed memory bandwidth.

ECC memory support is present on the i5-14401TE and absent on the N150. PCIe configurations differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i5-14401TE, Gen 3 with 9 lanes for the N150.

Both processors integrate UHD Graphics 730. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14401TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the N150 has no die size listed.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-R and the generation designation Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Intel Processor N150 uses Twin Lake architecture, with the codename Twin Lake and the generation designation Intel Processor (Alder Lake-N).

Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The i5-14401TE uses a different physical design, reflected in its 215 mm² die size, while the N150 does not have a die size recorded.

The cache hierarchy diverges. The i5-14401TE uses per-core L1 and L2 caches (80 KB and 1.25 MB per core) with a larger shared L3 of 20 MB. The N150 uses per-core L1 (96 KB) but a shared L2 of 2 MB and a smaller shared L3 of 6 MB. This reflects different design priorities: the i5-14401TE allocates more cache for multi-threaded desktop workloads, while the N150 uses a more compact layout suited to low-power mobile operation.

The N150's memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s is specified, while the i5-14401TE has no bandwidth figure. The N150 supports LPDDR5 memory, which the i5-14401TE does not. The i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, which the N150 does not.

The PCIe capabilities are separated by two generations: Gen 5 for the i5-14401TE and Gen 3 for the N150. The i5-14401TE provides 16 CPU lanes versus 9 for the N150. These architectural differences align with their respective market segments: a desktop part with expansion capacity versus a mobile part optimized for low power consumption.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Processor N150 wins on power efficiency based on the recorded data. Its TDP of 6 watts is dramatically lower than the i5-14401TE's 45 watts. For compact, passively cooled or fanless mobile systems, the N150's power draw is a decisive advantage. It also supports LPDDR5 memory, which is typical for low-power mobile platforms, and it has a listed memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s.

The N150 is the only processor in this comparison with measured benchmark scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 2590.5 and single-core score of 935 provide a reference point for its performance class. Its nearest rivals, such as the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Intel Core i7-5650U, sit within 0.2 percent of its average score, indicating it trades blows with those older mobile and desktop parts.

The Intel Core i5-14401TE wins on raw specification headroom. It offers 6 cores and 12 threads against 4 cores and 4 threads, a 4.50 GHz boost clock versus 3.60 GHz, and a much larger 20 MB shared L3 cache versus 6 MB. It supports ECC memory and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which the N150 does not approach. Its dual-channel memory bus is another advantage over the N150's single-channel bus.

In multi-threaded workloads, the i5-14401TE's thread count and larger cache suggest it would handle parallel tasks more effectively, though no measured scores confirm this. In single-threaded workloads, the higher boost clock of the i5-14401TE points to an advantage, again unverified by data.

For desktop systems requiring ECC memory, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, or a dual-channel memory bus, the i5-14401TE is the only option between the two. For mobile or low-power embedded applications where a 6 watt TDP and LPDDR5 support matter, the N150 is the appropriate choice. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results, so these conclusions rest on the specification differences and the N150's recorded Cinebench scores.