Intel Core i5-14450HX vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14450HX and the Intel Core i9-14901TE occupy different segments of the Core 14th Gen lineup, and the recorded data shows that they are built for distinct use cases. The i5-14450HX is a mobile processor with 10 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the i9-14901TE is a desktop processor with 8 cores, 16 threads, and a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The i5-14450HX has a full set of benchmark scores, placing it at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 32040. The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, and its average benchmark score is 0, placing it at the 50th percentile. This means that for any workload where measured performance is required, the i5-14450HX is the only one with data to analyze, and it outperforms the i9-14901TE in every category simply because the i9 has no recorded results.

The i5-14450HX delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 20108, a single-core score of 2838, and a Passmark multithread score of 23680. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13705H with an average score of 32076 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i5-14400 with 32115 and -0.2%, the Intel Core i7-12800H with 32121 and -0.3%, and the Intel Core i9-11900 with 32226 and -0.6%. These deltas indicate that the i5-14450HX sits within a very tight performance band, less than 1% behind each of those four processors in average benchmark score. The i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no rivals listed and no measured scores, so it cannot be positioned relative to any other chip in the database.

For a user selecting between these two, the data supports the i5-14450HX for any workload where benchmark evidence matters, since it has verified scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites. The i9-14901TE offers a higher boost clock and a larger L3 cache, but without any recorded benchmark results, its real-world performance cannot be quantified. The i5-14450HX also has an unlocked multiplier, while the i9-14901TE does not, which gives the mobile part more flexibility for overclocking. The i9-14901TE is a desktop chip with a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to the i5-14450HX's 55 watts, but the i5 has more cores and a larger thread count at 10 cores and 16 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14450HX is the only one of the two with any benchmark data, so it is the reasonable pick for anyone who relies on measured performance figures.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores. Both processors have 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14450HX's boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does the i5-14450HX have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the i5-14450HX has a full set of benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 20108 and a single-core score of 2838. The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the Intel Core i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE does not.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX is at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE is at the 50th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same underlying Raptor Lake architecture and are both manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node, with the same die size of 257 mm². However, they belong to different codename families within that architecture. The i5-14450HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and is part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation, while the i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. This distinction reflects their different market segments: the i5-14450HX is a mobile processor, and the i9-14901TE is a desktop processor.

The core configuration differs significantly. The i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use the same per-core cache hierarchy, with 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is substantially larger on the i9-14901TE at 36 MB shared, compared to 20 MB shared on the i5-14450HX. This larger L3 cache on the desktop part could benefit workloads that rely on frequently accessed shared data, though no benchmark data exists to confirm this.

The integrated graphics also differ. The i5-14450HX uses UHD Graphics 710, while the i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, and both support ECC memory. The PCIe implementation is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The production status for both is active, with the i5-14450HX released on 2024-01-07 and the i9-14901TE released on 2024-06-30.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs slightly: the i5-14450HX runs at 2.40 GHz, while the i9-14901TE runs at 2.30 GHz. The boost clock is where the i9-14901TE pulls ahead, reaching 5.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz for the i5-14450HX. The TDP also differs, with the i5-14450HX rated at 55 watts and the i9-14901TE at 45 watts. The socket is different as well: the i5-14450HX uses Intel BGA 1964, a mobile socket, while the i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket.

The core count differs as noted, with 10 cores on the i5-14450HX versus 8 on the i9-14901TE, while both maintain 16 threads. The L3 cache is 20 MB on the i5-14450HX and 36 MB on the i9-14901TE. The integrated graphics differ between UHD Graphics 710 and UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier unlock status differs, with the i5-14450HX being unlocked and the i9-14901TE being locked. The part numbers are different: SRMXK for the i5-14450HX and Q49CSRNJJ for the i9-14901TE. The market segment is mobile for the i5-14450HX and desktop for the i9-14901TE. The release dates differ by roughly six months, with the i5-14450HX launching earlier in January 2024 and the i9-14901TE later in June 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core i5-14450HX and the Intel Core i9-14901TE, and the wins counter shows 0 wins for each side. The i9-14901TE has an empty benchmark array, meaning no Cinebench or Passmark scores are available for it. The i5-14450HX, on the other hand, has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple Passmark tests.

The i5-14450HX achieves a Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2026 and a single-core score of 285. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8445 multicore and 1191 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20108 multicore and 2838 single-core. The Passmark suite shows a multithread score of 23680 and a single-thread score of 3643. Other Passmark results include integer math at 78330, floating point math at 58037, data compression at 278538, data encryption at 15574, extended instructions at 17207, find prime numbers at 98, physics at 1475, and random string sorting at 29565.

Since the i9-14901TE has no scores, the only possible comparison is qualitative. The i5-14450HX has a higher core count and a lower boost clock, while the i9-14901TE has a lower core count and a higher boost clock. The i9-14901TE also has a larger L3 cache, but without measured results, the database cannot confirm that this translates into better performance. The i5-14450HX's nearest rivals in the database all have average scores between 32076 and 32226, with deltas of -0.1% to -0.6% relative to the i5-14450HX's average score of 32040. This shows that the i5-14450HX is competitive with those chips, falling within a fraction of a percent of each. The i9-14901TE has no such positioning data. Therefore, the recorded data indicates that for any measurable performance comparison, the i5-14450HX is the only processor with evidence to support its capabilities, and it stands at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the i9-14901TE sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark backing.