Intel Core i5-14450HX vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Intel Core i5-14450HX vs Intel Core i7-14701TE

The database shows a clear performance hierarchy between these two Core 14th Gen processors, with the mobile i5-14450HX dominating the majority of benchmark comparisons despite carrying a lower-tier nameplate than the desktop i7-14701TE. Across 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the i5-14450HX wins 15 while the i7-14701TE claims only 2, and the average benchmark score reflects this gap: 32040 for the i5 versus 26013 for the i7, a substantial 23.2% advantage in overall aggregate scoring. The i5-14450HX also holds a higher percentile ranking at 82 compared to 78 for the i7, placing it above a larger share of all CPUs tracked in the database. The picture is not entirely one-sided, however, as the i7-14701TE demonstrates notable strengths in specific computational tasks that reveal meaningful architectural trade-offs.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-14450HX establishes its largest victories in single-threaded performance. In the PassMark single-thread test, it scores 3643 against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 38.1% margin that stands as the widest gap between the two processors. This pattern repeats across Cinebench single-core tests: the i5 leads by 17.8% in R15 (285 vs 242), 17.9% in R20 (1191 vs 1010), and 18% in R23 (2838 vs 2405). The consistency of these deltas suggests a fundamental per-core advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Multi-core performance follows a similar trend. The i5-14450HX posts 2026 in Cinebench R15 multi-core against 1716 for the i7, an 18.1% lead. The R20 multi-core result shows 8445 versus 7154 (18% delta), and R23 multi-core shows 20108 versus 17035 (18% delta). PassMark multithreaded scoring confirms the pattern with 23680 for the i5 against 20042 for the i7, a 18.2% advantage. Integer math results show the i5 ahead by 19.1% (78330 vs 65792), and floating-point math shows a 15.6% lead (58037 vs 50219).

The i5-14450HX gains even wider margins in several specialized PassMark workloads. Data encryption shows 15574 versus 11699, a 33.1% advantage. Data compression shows 278538 versus 220520, a 26.3% lead. Random string sorting shows 29565 versus 22760, a 29.9% gap. Extended instructions (SIMD-heavy workloads) show a 19.9% advantage with 17207 versus 14354.

The i7-14701TE wins both of its head-to-head comparisons in distinct computational areas. The find prime numbers test shows the i7 at 143 against 98 for the i5, a 31.5% advantage for the i7. The physics test shows the i7 at 1860 against 1475, a 20.7% lead. These wins point to the i7's advantage in workloads that respond well to its specific configuration, likely related to its larger shared cache and higher boost clock, despite its lower core count.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX averages 32040 across all recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. This places the i5 roughly 23.2% higher in aggregate performance.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the i7-14701TE wins two of the 17 head-to-head comparisons: PassMark find prime numbers (143 vs 98, a 31.5% advantage) and PassMark physics (1860 vs 1475, a 20.7% advantage).

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core Cinebench tests?

A: The i5-14450HX leads in all three single-core Cinebench tests: R15 by 17.8% (285 vs 242), R20 by 17.9% (1191 vs 1010), and R23 by 18% (2838 vs 2405).

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the i5-14450HX scores 3643 against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 38.1% difference.

Q: How do their percentile rankings compare?

A: The i5-14450HX sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits at the 78th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode and include ECC memory support.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size. They differ in their codenames: the i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX, while the i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake-R. The i5 is part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation, and the i7 belongs to the Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

The core configuration differs significantly. The i5-14450HX packs 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7 compensates for its lower core count with a larger L3 cache: 33 MB shared versus 20 MB shared for the i5. Both processors use identical per-core L1 and L2 cache structures at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

The integrated graphics differ between the two. The i5-14450HX ships with UHD Graphics 710, while the i7-14701TE includes UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both have ECC memory support enabled. PCIe connectivity is identical on paper: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The market segments diverge, with the i5-14450HX classified as a mobile processor and the i7-14701TE as a desktop processor. This explains the socket difference: the i5 uses Intel BGA 1964, a soldered mobile socket, while the i7 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop LGA socket. The multiplier is unlocked on the i5 but locked on the i7, giving the mobile chip overclocking flexibility that the desktop chip lacks.

Specification Differences

The two processors diverge on every major specification field except architecture, process node, foundry, die size, cache hierarchy per core, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, and production status. Core count differs: 10 cores for the i5-14450HX against 8 for the i7-14701TE, with both maintaining 16 threads. The base clock favors the i5 at 2.40 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the i7, but the boost clock favors the i7 at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the i5. Thermal design power differs, with the i5 rated at 55 and the i7 at 45. The i5 uses Intel BGA 1964, the i7 uses Intel Socket 1700. The L3 cache differs substantially: 20 MB for the i5, 33 MB for the i7. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 710 for the i5, UHD Graphics 770 for the i7. The i5 is mobile, the i7 is desktop. The i5 has an unlocked multiplier, the i7 does not. The i5 carries part number SRMXK and released on 2024-01-07, while the i7 carries part number Q49GSRNJL and released on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14450HX is the stronger overall performer, winning 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons and posting a 23.2% higher average benchmark score. Its victories span Cinebench multi-core and single-core tests, PassMark multithread, integer and floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, extended instructions, and single-thread tests. The i7-14701TE wins only in find prime numbers and physics tests, where its 33 MB L3 cache and 5.20 GHz boost clock appear to deliver a decisive edge. The i5-14450HX also ranks higher in percentile terms at 82 versus 78.

The nearest rival data for each processor places them in different competitive tiers. The i5-14450HX sits within 0.6% of the Intel Core i7-13705H (32076), Intel Core i5-14400 (32115), Intel Core i7-12800H (32121), and Intel Core i9-11900 (32226). The i7-14701TE sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (25981), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (26106), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (25880), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (26187). The i5 competes with a stronger field, which explains its higher percentile despite its lower average score relative to those rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14450HX wins in the majority of general-purpose and productivity workloads. Its 18% leads across all three Cinebench multi-core tests indicate a consistent advantage in rendering and CPU-bound creative tasks. Its 38.1% single-thread victory and 17.8% to 18% Cinebench single-core margins signal stronger responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. Data-heavy workloads also favor the i5: encryption by 33.1%, compression by 26.3%, and random string sorting by 29.9%. The i5's 10-core configuration with a 55 TDP rating and unlocked multiplier gives it the resources and headroom for sustained multi-threaded output.

The i7-14701TE wins in two specific niches. The find prime numbers test, a workload sensitive to cache size and clock speed, shows the i7 ahead by 31.5%, reflecting its 33 MB L3 cache and 5.20 GHz boost clock. The physics test, which often benefits from specific instruction patterns, shows the i7 ahead by 20.7%. These wins suggest the i7-14701TE holds an advantage in cache-sensitive and high-frequency integer workloads, even though its overall average score trails by a wide margin. The i7 also operates at a lower 45 TDP, which may suit constrained desktop environments, though the recorded data does not include efficiency measurements. The i7's desktop Socket 1700 platform and locked multiplier position it as a fixed-configuration desktop part, while the i5's mobile BGA 1964 socket and unlocked multiplier target portable and overclockable systems.