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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual pairing: the Intel Core i5-14500T has a full suite of 19 benchmark results, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the 14501E means every head-to-head comparison relies on the measured performance of the 14500T and the architectural and specification differences between the two parts. The 14500T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11790 and a single-core score of 1838. In Geekbench, it records a multi-core score of 11894 and a single-core score of 2229. PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 22910 and a single-thread score of 3736.

Without any benchmarks for the 14501E, the delta between the two processors cannot be calculated from direct measurements. The database shows zero wins for each side in the head-to-head field. What can be analyzed is the potential impact of the 14501E's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz compared to the 14500T's 4.80 GHz, alongside the 14501E's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.70 GHz. The 14501E also uses a 65 watt TDP classification, whereas the 14500T is rated at 35 watts. Clock speed advantages often translate into stronger single-threaded performance, but the 14501E has no scores to confirm this.

The 14500T sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28065. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at an average score of 28054, a 0 percent delta, and the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032, a 0.1 percent delta. The Intel Core i9-12900H scores 28003, a 0.2 percent delta, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 scores 28128, a -0.2 percent delta. These margins are tight, placing the 14500T within a narrow performance band around its competitors. The 14501E, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than an actual performance level.

Where Each One Wins

The 14500T demonstrates measurable strengths across several workload types. Its PassMark data compression score of 262417 indicates strong throughput in compression tasks. Data encryption reaches 15410, extended instructions score 16043, and floating point math records 58869. Integer math posts 80922, and random string sorting reaches 28462. Physics testing shows 1288, while find prime numbers scores 81. These figures give the 14500T a broad profile for multi-threaded productivity workloads, which aligns with its 14 cores and 20 threads.

The 14501E cannot be placed in any workload category based on benchmark wins because the database contains no scores for it. Its specification sheet suggests a different positioning: 6 cores and 12 threads, a higher base clock, and a higher boost clock. The higher clocks could favor lightly threaded tasks if the architecture scales accordingly, but no measured data supports that claim. The database only records the 14500T's wins, and those wins cover every benchmark category listed, since the 14501E has no entries to contest them.

For single-threaded performance, the 14500T's Cinebench R15 single-core score of 252, R20 single-core score of 1154, and R23 single-core score of 1838 provide reference points. The Geekbench single-core score of 2229 and PassMark single-thread score of 3736 reinforce this. The 14501E's clock advantage could theoretically place it ahead in such tests, but with no scores recorded, the 14500T remains the only processor in this comparison with verified single-thread results.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and the Raptor Lake-R codename. They belong to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, and both have a die size of 215 mm². The socket is identical: Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported for either part.

The core counts differ substantially. The 14500T provides 14 cores and 20 threads, while the 14501E provides 6 cores and 12 threads. This difference is central to their respective performance profiles. The 14500T's additional cores and threads give it a structural advantage in parallel workloads, assuming software can utilize them. The 14501E's lower core count suggests a design aimed at tasks that do not scale linearly with core count, but the architecture itself remains the same generation and design family.

Cache hierarchies match between the two. Each core carries 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache. The shared L3 cache totals 24 MB on both processors. Memory support is identical: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is the same, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes available from the CPU. Integrated graphics are also identical, with UHD Graphics 770 on both parts. The production status for both is Active.

The release dates differ. The 14500T launched on 2024-01-07, while the 14501E launched on 2024-06-30. The part numbers also differ: SRN3P for the 14500T and Q49HSRNJM for the 14501E. The 14500T has a launch MSRP of $232, while the 14501E has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergences between the two processors. Core count: 14 for the 14500T, 6 for the 14501E. Thread count: 20 for the 14500T, 12 for the 14501E. Base clock: 1.70 GHz for the 14500T, 3.30 GHz for the 14501E. Boost clock: 4.80 GHz for the 14500T, 5.20 GHz for the 14501E. TDP: 35 watts for the 14500T, 65 watts for the 14501E.

The 14500T's lower clocks and lower TDP point toward a power-conscious design, while the 14501E's higher clocks and higher TDP suggest a performance-oriented configuration within its core count. The 14500T has a recorded launch MSRP of $232, but the 14501E has no recorded launch MSRP. The 14500T's average benchmark score is 28065 with an 80th percentile ranking, while the 14501E's average benchmark score is 0 with a 50th percentile ranking.

All other fields match: architecture, codename, generation, process node, foundry, die size, cache sizes, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe lanes, integrated graphics, market segment, socket, and unlocked multiplier status. The differences are concentrated in core count, clocks, TDP, release date, part number, and the presence or absence of benchmark data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The 14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the 14500T and the 14501E support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The 14500T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the 14501E has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Does the 14501E have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the 14501E has an empty benchmark list with an average benchmark score of 0. The 14500T has 19 recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 28065.

Q: Are the integrated graphics the same?

A: Yes, both processors use UHD Graphics 770 as their integrated graphics solution.

Q: What is the release date for each?

A: The 14500T was released on 2024-01-07, and the 14501E was released on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The data supports choosing the 14500T for users who need verified multi-threaded performance. Its 14 cores, 20 threads, and measured scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark provide concrete evidence of capability. The 80th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 28065 place it in a competitive band near several AMD and Intel rivals, with deltas of 0 to 0.2 percent against the closest entries. The 14500T also carries a lower TDP of 35 watts, which indicates a more power-efficient design compared to the 14501E's 65 watts.

The 14501E offers higher clocks: a 3.30 GHz base and a 5.20 GHz boost, versus 1.70 GHz and 4.80 GHz on the 14500T. It also has fewer cores: 6 versus 14. Without any recorded benchmarks, the 14501E's actual performance cannot be established from the database. Its 50th percentile ranking and average score of 0 reflect missing data, not measured results.

Users seeking a processor with documented performance across a wide range of workloads should select the 14500T. Users considering the 14501E must rely on its specification sheet alone, which shows a higher clocked, higher TDP, lower core count design. The database provides no evidence of the 14501E's real-world speed, so any performance claims for it would lack measurement support. The 14500T remains the only option in this comparison with verified benchmark results, making it the defensible choice based on recorded data.