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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core i5-14500HX. Across the 17 benchmark comparisons, the i5-14500HX secures 16 wins, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes a single victory. The margin is substantial in most workloads, with the i5-14500HX delivering consistent double-digit percentage leads.

The largest advantage appears in passmark_data_compression, where the i5-14500HX scores 333,851 against 220,520 for the i7-14701TE, a 51.4% difference. Data encryption follows closely, with the i5-14500HX producing 19,502 versus 11,699, a 66.7% lead. Random string sorting also favors the i5-14500HX heavily, showing 36,219 versus 22,760, a 59.1% gap. These results indicate that the i5-14500HX handles memory-intensive and algorithmic tasks with considerably more throughput.

In Cinebench tests, the pattern is uniform. For multicore workloads, the i5-14500HX records 2,442 in R15, 10,178 in R20, and 24,234 in R23, compared to 1,716, 7,154, and 17,035 for the i7-14701TE. Each of these represents a 42.3% advantage. Single-core Cinebench results show a similar story: the i5-14500HX leads with 344 in R15, 1,436 in R20, and 3,421 in R23, versus 242, 1,010, and 2,405, translating to 42.1% to 42.2% differences. This consistency suggests a fundamental throughput advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark integer and floating-point math tests reinforce the multicore lead. Integer math sees 95,584 for the i5-14500HX against 65,792, a 45.3% margin. Floating-point math shows 69,442 versus 50,219, a 38.3% lead. Extended instructions follow with 20,019 versus 14,354, a 39.5% advantage. The multithreaded PassMark score is 28,508 for the i5-14500HX, compared to 20,042, a 42.2% gap. Single-thread performance also favors the i5-14500HX, with 3,629 versus 2,637, a 37.6% edge.

The sole win for the i7-14701TE comes in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where it scores 143 against 130 for the i5-14500HX, a 9.1% difference. This is a narrow victory and does little to offset the broader trend. The physics test is the closest overall, with the i5-14500HX scoring 1,911 versus 1,860, a modest 2.7% lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and 10 nm process node, with both fabricated by Intel. They also use identical die sizes of 257 mm². The core configurations diverge significantly. The i5-14500HX packs 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i7-14701TE offers 8 cores and 16 threads. This core count difference directly explains the large multicore deltas observed in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache is larger on the i7-14701TE at 33 MB, versus 24 MB on the i5-14500HX. Despite the smaller L3, the i5-14500HX still outperforms in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression, indicating that core count outweighs cache capacity in these tests.

Clock speeds present an interesting contrast. The i5-14500HX has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The i7-14701TE runs a lower base of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost of 5.20 GHz. The higher single-core boost on the i7-14701TE does not translate into single-thread benchmark wins, as the i5-14500HX still leads in single-core tests by over 37%. This suggests the i5-14500HX sustains its boost more effectively under load.

Power envelopes differ, with the i5-14500HX rated at 55 W TDP and the i7-14701TE at 45 W. The mobile i5-14500HX uses an Intel BGA 1964 socket, while the desktop i7-14701TE sits on Intel Socket 1700. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both include ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 on both parts.

The multiplier is unlocked on the i5-14500HX, while the i7-14701TE is locked. Market segments differ, with the i5-14500HX classified as Mobile and the i7-14701TE as Desktop. Release dates also vary, with the i5-14500HX launching in January 2024 and the i7-14701TE in June 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500HX is the clear winner for heavily threaded workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide a substantial advantage in rendering, compression, encryption, and general multithreaded computation. The Cinebench multicore scores, which show a 42.3% lead, indicate that applications leveraging all available threads will run noticeably faster on the i5-14500HX. PassMark results for integer math, floating-point math, and data compression all align with this conclusion.

The i5-14500HX also wins in single-threaded tasks, despite the i7-14701TE having a higher boost clock. Single-core Cinebench scores show a 42.1% to 42.2% lead, and PassMark single-thread performance is 37.6% higher. This means even lightly threaded software, such as typical office applications or web browsing, will favor the i5-14500HX in the recorded data.

The i7-14701TE wins only in the prime number finding test, scoring 143 versus 130. This is a specific mathematical workload that may rely on the larger 33 MB L3 cache or the higher boost clock. It is a narrow margin of 9.1%, and no other benchmark in the database shows a similar pattern. For any other measured task, the i5-14500HX holds the advantage.

The physics test is nearly a tie, with the i5-14500HX at 1,911 and the i7-14701TE at 1,860, a 2.7% difference. This indicates that for certain simulation workloads, the two processors perform at a comparable level, though the i5-14500HX still edges ahead.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The i7-14701TE has a 33 MB shared L3 cache, whereas the i5-14500HX has a 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: How much faster is the i5-14500HX in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The i5-14500HX scores 24,234 in Cinebench R23 multicore, compared to 17,035 for the i7-14701TE, a 42.3% advantage.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any benchmark in the database?

A: Yes, it wins the passmark_find_prime_numbers test with a score of 143 versus 130 for the i5-14500HX, a 9.1% difference.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The i5-14500HX has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 W, while the i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 W.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. Core counts are 14 for the i5-14500HX versus 8 for the i7-14701TE. Thread counts are 20 versus 16. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the i5-14500HX and 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP ratings are 55 W versus 45 W.

Sockets differ, with the i5-14500HX using Intel BGA 1964 and the i7-14701TE using Intel Socket 1700. The codename for the i5-14500HX is Raptor Lake-HX, while the i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake-R. The generation labels also differ: the i5-14500HX is listed as Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh), and the i7-14701TE is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The market segment is Mobile for the i5-14500HX and Desktop for the i7-14701TE.

The multiplier is unlocked on the i5-14500HX but locked on the i7-14701TE. Part numbers are SRMXJ for the i5-14500HX and Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE. Release dates are January 2024 for the i5-14500HX and June 2024 for the i7-14701TE. L3 cache is 24 MB on the i5-14500HX and 33 MB on the i7-14701TE.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i5-14500HX as the stronger performer across nearly every benchmark. Its 16 wins out of 17 comparisons, including large leads in multicore, single-core, and memory-related tests, make it the preferred choice for users prioritizing raw computational throughput. The 42.3% advantage in Cinebench multicore and a 66.7% lead in data encryption highlight its capability in demanding workloads.

The i7-14701TE, despite its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz and larger 33 MB L3 cache, does not translate those features into benchmark victories. Its single win in prime number finding is narrow and isolated. For applications such as rendering, compression, encryption, or general multitasking, the i5-14500HX is the clear selection based on the data.

The i5-14500HX also holds an edge in per-thread performance, as shown by its single-core leads of over 37%. This makes it suitable for both lightly and heavily threaded tasks. The i7-14701TE, with its lower TDP and desktop socket, may fit specific system requirements, but the benchmark results do not favor it in any measurable way beyond the one prime number test.

Users looking at the database for a mobile processor with higher core counts and superior benchmark scores should consider the i5-14500HX. Those locked into a desktop Socket 1700 platform with a need for a lower TDP might look at the i7-14701TE, but they should expect lower performance in nearly all recorded workloads. The data is unambiguous: the i5-14500HX delivers substantially higher scores in 16 of the 17 tests, making it the better performer in the database.