Intel Core i5-14500HX vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

Intel Core i5-14500HX vs Intel Core i5-14501E

The Intel Core i5-14500HX and the Intel Core i5-14501E are both 14th Generation Raptor Lake processors, yet they target completely different market segments. The 14500HX is a mobile processor with a 55 TDP, while the 14501E is a desktop processor with a 65 TDP. The database contains a full suite of benchmark results for the 14500HX, but no recorded scores for the 14501E, meaning the comparative analysis relies on architectural specifications and the measured performance of the mobile part. The 14500HX holds an 84th percentile ranking against all CPUs, while the 14501E sits at the 50th percentile, a figure that reflects its lack of recorded data rather than an actual performance deficit.

Where Each One Wins

The 14500HX wins on raw core count and thread count. It provides 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to the 6 cores and 12 threads of the 14501E. This difference is decisive for heavily threaded workloads such as rendering, video encoding, and data compression. The 14501E wins on clock speed. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz are both higher than the 14500HX's 2.60 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. For lightly threaded tasks where frequency dominates, the 14501E has the advantage on paper.

The 14500HX features a larger L2 cache per core at 2 MB, while the 14501E offers 1.25 MB per core. Both share an identical 24 MB shared L3 cache. The 14500HX also has a larger die size of 257 mm², compared to 215 mm² for the 14501E. The 14500HX is an unlocked processor, allowing multiplier adjustment, while the 14501E is locked. The 14500HX uses the Intel BGA 1964 socket, making it a permanent fixture of its mobile board, while the 14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a replaceable desktop socket.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture and are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The 14500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and is part of the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation, while the 14501E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The 14500HX was released on 2024-01-07, while the 14501E appeared later on 2024-06-30.

The core counts differ substantially. The 14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the 14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache differs: 2 MB per core on the 14500HX versus 1.25 MB per core on the 14501E. Both share the same 24 MB L3 cache. The 14500HX has a die size of 257 mm², while the 14501E has a die size of 215 mm².

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. The 14500HX has a TDP of 55, while the 14501E has a TDP of 65. The 14500HX is unlocked, the 14501E is not. The part numbers differ: SRMXJ for the 14500HX and Q49HSRNJM for the 14501E.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database does not contain any head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors, and the 14501E has no recorded benchmark scores. The 14500HX, however, has a comprehensive set of measurements. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 24234, and its single-core score is 3421. In Cinebench R20, it scores 10178 multi-core and 1436 single-core. Cinebench R15 results show 2442 multi-core and 344 single-core. Geekbench scores are 10171 multi-core and 2129 single-core.

PassMark results for the 14500HX cover a range of workloads. Data compression scores 333851, data encryption scores 19502, extended instructions score 20019, and find prime numbers scores 130. Floating point math scores 69442, integer math scores 95584, multithread scores 28508, and physics scores 1911. Random string sorting scores 36219, and single thread scores 3629. The average benchmark score is 35094.

The nearest rivals to the 14500HX provide context for these numbers. The Intel Core i9-12900HX has an average score of 35003, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i7-13800H scores 34988, also 0.3% lower. The Intel Core 7 253PTE scores 34962, 0.4% lower. The Intel Core i7-12700K scores 35287, which is 0.5% higher. These deltas indicate the 14500HX sits within a tight cluster of high-performance processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the 4.90 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core i5-14500HX.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core i5-14501E does not.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14500HX and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core i5-14500HX and the Intel Core i5-14501E are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node.

Q: Which processor has a larger L2 cache per core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 1.25 MB per core.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The core count differs: 14 cores and 20 threads for the 14500HX versus 6 cores and 12 threads for the 14501E. The base clock differs: 2.60 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. The boost clock differs: 4.90 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The TDP differs: 55 versus 65. The socket differs: Intel BGA 1964 versus Intel Socket 1700. The codename differs: Raptor Lake-HX versus Raptor Lake-R. The generation entry differs: Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The die size differs: 257 mm² versus 215 mm². The L2 cache per core differs: 2 MB versus 1.25 MB. The market segment differs: Mobile versus Desktop. The release date differs: 2024-01-07 versus 2024-06-30. The multiplier unlock status differs: unlocked versus locked. The part number differs: SRMXJ versus Q49HSRNJM.

The Verdict

The data indicates the 14500HX is the processor for heavily threaded workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with a larger L2 cache per core, give it a structural advantage in multithreaded applications. Its benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24234 and a Geekbench multi-core score of 10171, place it at the 84th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.5% of its average score, confirming it competes with high-end desktop and mobile parts.

The 14501E is the processor for lightly threaded tasks and desktop flexibility. Its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz give it a frequency advantage. Its desktop Socket 1700 makes it replaceable, and its locked multiplier indicates a focus on stable, fixed operation. The lack of benchmark data for the 14501E means its measured performance cannot be compared directly, but its specifications point to a different design intent: fewer cores, higher clocks, and a desktop form factor.

The 14500HX carries a mobile TDP of 55, while the 14501E carries a desktop TDP of 65. Both use the same 10 nm process, the same Raptor Lake architecture, and the same 24 MB L3 cache. Both support DDR4 and DDR5, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. The 14500HX is unlocked, the 14501E is not. The 14500HX has a larger die at 257 mm² versus 215 mm². The 14500HX released earlier on 2024-01-07, while the 14501E released on 2024-06-30.

The verdict is straightforward from the recorded data. Users with workloads that scale across many threads should look at the 14500HX. Users who need the highest possible single-core frequency in a desktop socket and do not require many cores should look at the 14501E. The 14500HX has measured performance data and a clear competitive position. The 14501E has no measured data, so its placement in the database is based on specifications alone.