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

# Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14500HX has no direct head-to-head benchmark results recorded against the Intel Core i5-14501TE in the database. The head-to-head comparison table is empty, meaning no shared test instances exist where both processors ran identical workloads under the same measurement conditions. This absence of direct comparison data is notable because the two processors occupy different market segments, one mobile and one desktop, yet share the same Raptor Lake architecture family and integrated graphics solution.

The i5-14500HX carries 19 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and Passmark suites. Its average benchmark score of 35094 places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i5-14501TE, however, has zero recorded benchmark results, an empty average score, and sits at the 50th percentile with no nearest rivals listed. This means the database contains no performance evidence for the i5-14501TE whatsoever, making any quantitative comparison impossible.

Without direct head-to-head scores, the only available performance reference comes from the i5-14500HX's nearest rivals. The data shows the i5-14500HX trails the Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.5% in average benchmark score, while leading the Intel Core i9-12900HX by 0.3%, the Intel Core i7-13800H by 0.3%, and the Intel Core 7 253PTE by 0.4%. These deltas are all within a narrow band of roughly one percent, indicating that the i5-14500HX performs at a level nearly identical to those four established CPUs.

The i5-14500HX's individual scores reveal its strength profile. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it records 24234 points, while its single-core score reaches 3421. Geekbench multicore shows 10171 points and single-core 2129. Passmark results include a multithread score of 28508, floating point math at 69442, integer math at 95584, and data compression at 333851. The single-thread Passmark score of 3629 appears twice in the database, once under the label "passmark_single_thread" and again as "passmark_singlethread", confirming the same measurement.

The i5-14501TE's missing benchmark data means the database cannot confirm whether its higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz translates into better single-thread performance than the i5-14500HX's 4.90 GHz boost. The recorded facts stop at specifications, and the benchmark section remains silent. This asymmetry in available data is itself a finding: the mobile part has been thoroughly measured, while the desktop part has not been tested at all in the database.

# FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multicore performance according to the database?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14500HX has benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score is 24234, and its Passmark multithread score is 28508. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so no comparison is possible from the data.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two processors?

A: The i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094. The i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the complete absence of recorded tests. The i5-14500HX's score places it in the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile.

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

A: The i5-14500HX is 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900HX, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13800H, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core 7 253PTE. It trails the Intel Core i7-12700K by 0.5%. All four rivals are within one percent of the i5-14500HX's average score.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both the i5-14500HX and the i5-14501TE support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. Both also support ECC memory and utilize PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-14500HX also has a larger L2 cache of 2 MB per core, while the i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB per core.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz. However, the i5-14501TE has a lower base clock of 2.20 GHz compared to the i5-14500HX's 2.60 GHz. No benchmark data confirms how these clock differences affect real-world performance.

# Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, share the Raptor Lake architecture, and are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node. The fundamental difference lies in their die designs and market targets. The i5-14500HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and carries a die size of 257 mm², while the i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a die size of 215 mm². This 42 mm² difference in die area corresponds to the i5-14500HX's larger core configuration.

The core counts diverge sharply. The i5-14500HX integrates 14 cores and 20 threads, a hybrid configuration typical of Intel's high-performance mobile parts. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both processors share the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core and the same L3 cache of 24 MB shared across all cores. The L2 cache differs: the i5-14500HX provides 2 MB per core, while the i5-14501TE provides 1.25 MB per core. With fewer cores, the i5-14501TE's total L2 capacity is smaller despite the lower per-core allocation being offset by fewer cores.

The socket and packaging separate these processors into different platforms. The i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964, a soldered mobile socket, while the i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700, the standard desktop LGA socket. The market segment field confirms this split: Mobile for the i5-14500HX and Desktop for the i5-14501TE. The i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking on supported platforms, while the i5-14501TE's multiplier is locked.

The integrated graphics are identical: both use UHD Graphics 770. Memory support matches as well, with both accepting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode and both supporting ECC memory. The PCIe implementation is the same, Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The process node is identical at 10 nm, and both are built by Intel's own foundry.

The release dates differ by roughly six months. The i5-14500HX was released on 2024-01-07, while the i5-14501TE followed on 2024-06-30. Both are currently marked as Active in production status. The part numbers are SRMXJ for the i5-14500HX and Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE.

# The Verdict

The database presents an unambiguous situation: the Intel Core i5-14500HX has a full set of benchmark measurements, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has none. Any verdict must therefore be grounded in what the data can and cannot support.

For the i5-14500HX, the evidence shows a processor performing at the 84th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 35094. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.5% of its score, include the Intel Core i9-12900HX, Intel Core i7-13800H, Intel Core 7 253PTE, and Intel Core i7-12700K. This places the i5-14500HX in the upper tier of available processors, competitive with a previous-generation i9 and a desktop i7.

The i5-14501TE, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is a lower-core-count desktop part. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the i5-14500HX's 4.90 GHz, suggesting potential single-thread capability, but no benchmark data exists to confirm this. The 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of measurements rather than measured performance.

Users seeking a processor with verified performance should look to the i5-14500HX, as the database contains 19 separate benchmark scores demonstrating its capabilities across rendering, general computation, and data processing workloads. The i5-14501TE remains an unquantified option, with specifications that suggest a more modest multicore capacity due to its 6 cores versus the i5-14500HX's 14 cores, but no recorded results to validate any performance claims.

The locked multiplier on the i5-14501TE restricts tuning flexibility, while the i5-14500HX's unlocked multiplier offers overclocking headroom, though the mobile BGA socket may limit cooling options compared to a desktop Socket 1700 platform. The i5-14501TE's lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W indicates a more power-efficient design on paper, but the database provides no power measurements to confirm efficiency under load.

# Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database:

• Cores: 14 (i5-14500HX) vs 6 (i5-14501TE)
• Threads: 20 (i5-14500HX) vs 12 (i5-14501TE)
• Base clock: 2.60 GHz (i5-14500HX) vs 2.20 GHz (i5-14501TE)
• Boost clock: 4.90 GHz (i5-14500HX) vs 5.10 GHz (i5-14501TE)
• TDP: 55 W (i5-14500HX) vs 45 W (i5-14501TE)
• Socket: Intel BGA 1964 (i5-14500HX) vs Intel Socket 1700 (i5-14501TE)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-HX (i5-14500HX) vs Raptor Lake-R (i5-14501TE)
• Die size: 257 mm² (i5-14500HX) vs 215 mm² (i5-14501TE)
• L2 cache: 2 MB per core (i5-14500HX) vs 1.25 MB per core (i5-14501TE)
• Market segment: Mobile (i5-14500HX) vs Desktop (i5-14501TE)
• Release date: 2024-01-07 (i5-14500HX) vs 2024-06-30 (i5-14501TE)
• Multiplier unlocked: Yes (i5-14500HX) vs No (i5-14501TE)
• Part number: SRMXJ (i5-14500HX) vs Q49KSRNJN (i5-14501TE)

Unchanged between the two: series (Core 14th Gen), manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L3 cache (24 MB shared), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC support (enabled), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), and production status (Active).

# Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded benchmark data, the i5-14500HX wins in every measurable category because it is the only one with scores. Its Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2442, R20 multicore of 10178, and R23 multicore of 24234 all represent verified multi-threaded performance. The Passmark suite adds further wins in multithread (28508), floating point math (69442), integer math (95584), data encryption (19502), extended instructions (20019), physics (1911), data compression (333851), and random string sorting (36219). Single-core results include Cinebench R15 at 344, R20 at 1436, R23 at 3421, Geekbench at 2129, and Passmark at 3629.

The i5-14501TE cannot claim any benchmark wins from the database because no measurements exist. In terms of specifications, however, the i5-14501TE holds advantages in boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz) and TDP efficiency (45 W versus 55 W). These spec-level wins suggest potential for lower power draw and possibly higher peak single-core frequency, but they remain unverified in actual tests.

The i5-14500HX's 14 cores and 20 threads give it a structural advantage in heavily parallel workloads such as video rendering, compilation, and simulation. The i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads point toward a more limited parallel capacity, but its higher boost clock could favor lightly threaded tasks if the silicon performs as the frequency suggests.

For users prioritizing verified performance, the i5-14500HX is the only option with data. For those considering the i5-14501TE, the database offers specifications but no evidence of how it executes those specifications under load. The recorded data supports the i5-14500HX as the measured performer, while the i5-14501TE remains a specification sheet without a performance record.