Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core i9-14901TE present a stark contrast in the database, primarily because the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark results. The i5-14500, by contrast, has a comprehensive set of measurements across multiple test suites, including Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark. This asymmetry makes a direct numeric comparison impossible for most workloads, but the available data for the i5-14500 still provides a useful reference point for its performance class.

The i5-14500 posts a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 15012 and a single-core score of 1917. In Geekbench, it achieves 13390 multicore and 2099 single-core. These figures place the processor in the 86th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. Its average benchmark score is 38531. The nearest rivals in the database, such as the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T with an average score of 38561, show a delta of -0.1%, meaning the i5-14500 trails by a negligible margin. The Intel Xeon w3-2525, with an average score of 38392, is 0.4% behind the i5-14500, while the Intel Core 9 270H and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H are 0.5% and 0.6% ahead, respectively. These deltas indicate that the i5-14500 sits in a tightly contested performance band, with differences of less than one percentage point among its closest competitors.

For the i9-14901TE, the database records zero benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. It has no nearest rivals listed and no head-to-head results against the i5-14500. Consequently, the data cannot establish which processor wins any specific workload. The i5-14500 holds all recorded wins by default, but this is a function of data availability rather than measured superiority.

The Passmark results for the i5-14500 reveal its strongest areas. It scores 108124 in integer math, 79576 in floating point math, and 371294 in data compression. Data encryption reaches 21457, extended instructions hit 22473, and random string sorting completes at 40980. The multithread score is 30777, while single-thread performance is 3952. Physics processing scores 1746, and prime number finding scores 106. These figures describe a processor that handles arithmetic-heavy and compression workloads with considerable throughput, while the physics and prime-number results are comparatively modest.

Because the i9-14901TE has no recorded measurements, the head-to-head section cannot present a balanced comparison. The database shows no wins for either processor in direct confrontation, as the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. The i5-14500's individual scores stand alone, offering a baseline for what a 14-core, 20-thread Raptor Lake desktop part can achieve, but no counterpoints exist from the i9-14901TE.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500 demonstrates clear strengths in multi-threaded productivity tasks. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2435, R20 multicore score of 10985, and R23 multicore score of 15012 show a consistent scaling pattern across generations of the Cinebench suite. Geekbench multicore at 13390 reinforces this picture. The Passmark multithread score of 30777 and the integer math score of 108124 further confirm that workloads which exploit many threads, such as video rendering, code compilation, and scientific computation, will benefit from this processor's 14 cores and 20 threads.

Single-thread performance is also solid. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 273, R20 single-core of 1550, and R23 single-core of 1917 indicate strong per-core efficiency. Geekbench single-core at 2099 and Passmark single-thread at 3952 support this. Applications that rely on a few fast cores, such as legacy software, database queries, and certain simulation tools, will find adequate headroom.

Data-oriented workloads show particular strength. The Passmark data compression score of 371294 is the highest single metric recorded for this processor, suggesting excellent performance in file archiving and storage-related tasks. Data encryption at 21457 and extended instructions at 22473 also point to capable cryptographic and vectorized processing. Random string sorting at 40980 indicates robust sorting algorithms, useful in data manipulation pipelines.

The i9-14901TE has no recorded wins in any category. The database contains no benchmark scores for this processor, so no use-case advantages can be quantified. Its specifications suggest a different design, with 8 cores and 16 threads, a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, and a larger 36 MB shared L3 cache, but without measurements, the database cannot assign it any workload victories. The i5-14500 therefore occupies every measurable win category by default.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core i5-14500?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has an average benchmark score of 38531, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any recorded benchmark results?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901TE, and its average benchmark score is 0, with a percentile rank of 50.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14500 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The closest rival is the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T with an average score of 38561, a delta of -0.1% relative to the i5-14500. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 is 0.4% behind, while the Intel Core 9 270H and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H are 0.5% and 0.6% ahead, respectively.

Q: What are the strongest benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14500?

A: The highest recorded scores are 371294 in Passmark data compression, 108124 in Passmark integer math, and 79576 in Passmark floating point math. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 15012.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

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

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, thermal design power, die size, cache configuration, release date, and part number. The i5-14500 offers 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i9-14901TE offers 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the i5-14500 and 2.30 GHz for the i9-14901TE. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively. The thermal design power is 65 watts for the i5-14500 and 45 watts for the i9-14901TE.

Die size differs: the i5-14500 measures 215 mm², while the i9-14901TE measures 257 mm². The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14500 and 2 MB per core for the i9-14901TE. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the i5-14500 and 36 MB shared for the i9-14901TE. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Release dates differ. The i5-14500 launched on 2024-01-07, and the i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30. The launch MSRP for the i5-14500 is $232; the i9-14901TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Part numbers also differ: the i5-14500 is SRN3T, and the i9-14901TE is Q49CSRNJJ.

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics. Both are desktop processors, both are in the Core 14th Gen series, both are produced by Intel, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. Both are marked as Active in production status.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The core count difference is substantial: the i5-14500 uses 14 cores with 20 threads, while the i9-14901TE uses 8 cores with 16 threads. This suggests a different core topology, with the i5-14500 likely relying on a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores, while the i9-14901TE appears to use a uniform core set. The database does not specify the exact core types, but the thread counts and cache allocations are consistent with distinct designs.

Cache architecture differs notably. The i9-14901TE allocates 2 MB of L2 cache per core, compared to 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14500. Shared L3 cache is 36 MB for the i9-14901TE versus 24 MB for the i5-14500. These differences give the i9-14901TE a larger total cache footprint, which can benefit workloads with high data locality, though no benchmark data exists to confirm this advantage.

The die size difference, 257 mm² for the i9-14901TE versus 215 mm² for the i5-14500, aligns with the larger cache arrays on the i9 part. The i9-14901TE also operates at a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz above the i5-14500's 5.00 GHz. Its base clock is lower at 2.30 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and its thermal design power is lower at 45 watts versus 65 watts. This combination of a higher boost clock and lower TDP suggests a more conservative power envelope with burst-oriented performance, whereas the i5-14500 sustains a higher base frequency within a larger thermal budget.

Both chips integrate UHD Graphics 770, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and use dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The manufacturing process is identical, and both are produced by Intel. The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the architectural differences cannot be validated against measured performance. The database records only the specification deltas and the i5-14500's comprehensive benchmark results.