Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data reveals a clear split between the two processors, with the Intel Core i5-14500 winning 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes 4 wins. The margins, however, tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The i5-14500 dominates in most multithreaded and throughput-oriented workloads. Its largest victory comes in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 21457 against the i7-14701TE's 11699, a delta of 83.4%. Random string sorting shows a similar pattern: the i5-14500 records 40980 versus 22760, a 80.1% advantage. Data compression follows at 68.4% (371294 versus 220520), and integer math delivers a 64.3% edge (108124 versus 65792). Floating point math sees the i5-14500 ahead by 58.5% (79576 versus 50219), while extended instructions come in at 56.6% (22473 versus 14354).

Cinebench results paint a mixed picture. The i5-14500 wins Cinebench R15 multicore with 2435 against 1716 (41.9%), Cinebench R20 multicore with 10985 against 7154 (53.6%), and Cinebench R20 singlecore with 1550 against 1010 (53.5%). But the i7-14701TE reverses the trend in Cinebench R23, taking multicore with 17035 versus 15012 (an 11.9% margin) and singlecore with 2405 versus 1917 (a 20.3% margin). The i7-14701TE also wins PassMark find prime numbers (143 versus 106, a 25.9% edge) and PassMark physics (1860 versus 1746, a 6.1% margin).

The single-thread PassMark results are notable: the i5-14500 scores 3952 versus 2637, a 49.9% advantage. This contrasts sharply with the Cinebench R23 singlecore result, where the i7-14701TE leads by 20.3%. Different benchmark methodologies clearly reward different architectural characteristics.

Overall averages place the i5-14500 at 38531 with an 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013 at the 78th percentile. The i5-14500's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (0.1% behind), Intel Xeon w3-2525 (0.4% ahead), Intel Core 9 270H (0.5% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (0.6% ahead). The i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (0.4% behind), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.5% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 5 8540U (0.7% behind).

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename, but their internal configurations diverge significantly. The i5-14500 packs 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. This core count disparity explains much of the i5-14500's multithreaded advantage in workloads that scale with core count.

The process node is identical at 10 nm from Intel's foundry, but die size differs: the i5-14500 measures 215 mm² while the i7-14701TE is larger at 257 mm². Cache configurations also differ. Both use 80 KB L1 per core and dual-channel memory support. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14500 versus 2 MB per core on the i7-14701TE. Shared L3 cache favors the i7-14701TE with 33 MB versus 24 MB on the i5-14500.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The i5-14500 has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The i7-14701TE starts lower at 2.10 GHz base but boosts higher to 5.20 GHz. The i7-14701TE also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts for the i5-14500, suggesting a more power-conscious design despite the higher boost ceiling.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and offer Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes (CPU only). They share the UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, support ECC memory, use the Intel Socket 1700, and have locked multipliers. The i5-14500 was released on 2024-01-07, while the i7-14701TE followed on 2024-06-30.

The i5-14500 carries the part number SRN3T, while the i7-14701TE uses Q49GSRNJL. Both target the desktop market segment and remain in active production.

Where Each One Wins

The data indicates that the i5-14500 is the stronger choice for throughput-heavy applications. Its wins in data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, and random string sorting show consistent superiority in data manipulation tasks. The 68.4% lead in compression and 83.4% lead in encryption suggest workloads involving large datasets, archiving, or cryptographic operations would see substantial benefits from the i5-14500's additional cores and threads. The 64.3% integer math advantage and 58.5% floating point advantage point to strong performance in scientific computing, financial modeling, and general productivity workloads.

The i5-14500 also demonstrates advantages in several rendering benchmarks. Cinebench R15 and R20 results, both multicore and singlecore, favor it by margins ranging from 12.8% to 53.6%. Its PassMark multithread score of 30777 versus 20042 (53.6%) reinforces this pattern.

The i7-14701TE wins in four specific areas: Cinebench R23 multicore, Cinebench R23 singlecore, PassMark find prime numbers, and PassMark physics. The Cinebench R23 singlecore victory by 20.3% is particularly interesting, as it suggests the higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz can deliver meaningful gains in lightly threaded workloads when the workload responds to raw clock speed rather than core count. The find prime numbers result (143 versus 106, a 25.9% edge) indicates strength in workloads that stress integer arithmetic with specific access patterns. The physics score of 1860 versus 1746 shows a modest 6.1% advantage in that particular simulation workload.

The lower TDP of the i7-14701TE (45 watts versus 65 watts) may make it suitable for environments with tighter thermal or power constraints, though the benchmark data does not directly measure power efficiency.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields:

• Cores: i5-14500 has 14 cores, i7-14701TE has 8 cores
• Threads: i5-14500 has 20 threads, i7-14701TE has 16 threads
• Base clock: i5-14500 at 2.60 GHz, i7-14701TE at 2.10 GHz
• Boost clock: i5-14500 at 5.00 GHz, i7-14701TE at 5.20 GHz
• TDP: i5-14500 at 65 watts, i7-14701TE at 45 watts
• Die size: i5-14500 at 215 mm², i7-14701TE at 257 mm²
• L2 cache: i5-14500 at 1.25 MB per core, i7-14701TE at 2 MB per core
• L3 cache: i5-14500 at 24 MB shared, i7-14701TE at 33 MB shared
• Release date: i5-14500 on 2024-01-07, i7-14701TE on 2024-06-30
• Part number: i5-14500 SRN3T, i7-14701TE Q49GSRNJL
• Launch MSRP: i5-14500 at $232, i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP

Identical specifications include the Raptor Lake architecture, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, Intel Socket 1700, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The i5-14500 has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The i7-14701TE has a lower base of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor wins in PassMark data encryption?

A: The i5-14500 scores 21457 versus 11699 for the i7-14701TE, a 83.4% advantage in that test.

Q: What explains the i7-14701TE's Cinebench R23 wins?

A: The i7-14701TE records 17035 in Cinebench R23 multicore versus 15012 for the i5-14500 (an 11.9% edge) and 2405 in singlecore versus 1917 (a 20.3% edge). Its higher 5.20 GHz boost clock and larger 33 MB L3 cache appear to contribute to these results.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses, and both support ECC memory.

Q: What are the TDP differences between the two?

A: The i5-14500 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a straightforward selection based on workload type. The Intel Core i5-14500 delivers superior throughput in the majority of recorded tests, winning 13 of 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its advantages in data compression (68.4%), encryption (83.4%), integer math (64.3%), floating point math (58.5%), and multithread performance (53.6%) make it the stronger option for data-intensive and parallel workloads. Its average benchmark score of 38531 places it at the 86th percentile, with nearest rivals clustered within 0.6% of its score.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE, despite winning only 4 of 17 tests, shows specific strengths. Its Cinebench R23 singlecore victory by 20.3% and its 25.9% edge in find prime numbers indicate scenarios where its higher boost clock and larger cache matter more than raw core count. Its 45 watt TDP also contrasts with the i5-14500's 65 watt TDP. The i7-14701TE's average score of 26013 places it at the 78th percentile, with nearest rivals from AMD's Ryzen lineup within 0.7%.

For users prioritizing maximum throughput in rendering, data processing, or encryption workloads, the i5-14500's consistent double-digit leads across most benchmarks make it the data-backed choice. For users who favor the specific workload types where the i7-14701TE excels, particularly the Cinebench R23 workloads and prime number calculations, the i7-14701TE offers demonstrable advantages despite its lower overall win count. The 33 MB L3 cache versus 24 MB and the higher boost clock provide the i7-14701TE with architectural features that select workloads can exploit.