Intel Core i5-14500T vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-14901E across every benchmark in the comparison, with 17 wins and no wins for the Intel Core i5-14500T. The margins vary significantly by workload, revealing a consistent but uneven performance gap.

The largest single-core advantage appears in Cinebench R23, where the i9-14901E scores 3635 against the i5-14500T's 1838, a 49.4% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a similar pattern, with the i9-14901E at 366 versus 252, a 31.1% gap. The i9-14901E also leads by 24.4% in Cinebench R20 single-core, scoring 1526 against 1154. PassMark single-thread results narrow the margin somewhat, with the i9-14901E at 4354 and the i5-14500T at 3736, a 14.2% difference.

Multi-core results show an even wider spread. Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers the most dramatic divergence, with the i9-14901E at 25753 and the i5-14500T at 11790, a 54.2% lead. PassMark physics shows a 57.6% gap (3041 versus 1288), while PassMark find prime numbers records a 57.1% difference (189 versus 81). These three tests represent the largest deltas in the entire dataset.

Other multi-threaded workloads confirm the pattern. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives the i9-14901E a 22.1% lead (2595 versus 2022), and Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 24.4% advantage (10816 versus 8177). PassMark multi-thread also sits at 24.4% (30298 versus 22910). Floating-point math favors the i9-14901E by 27.4% (81089 versus 58869), integer math by 28.2% (112736 versus 80922), and random string sorting by 27.3% (39138 versus 28462).

The narrowest margins appear in PassMark extended instructions, where the i9-14901E leads by only 7% (17249 versus 16043), and PassMark data compression, with a 9.1% gap (288777 versus 262417). Data encryption sits between these, with the i9-14901E ahead by 17% (18571 versus 15410).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14901E wins in every measured category, so the use-case split is defined by the degree of advantage rather than by which processor takes a given workload. The i9-14901E shows its strongest relative performance in heavily parallel workloads that stress the CPU's raw compute capacity, such as Cinebench R23 multi-core (54.2% ahead), PassMark physics (57.6% ahead), and prime number finding (57.1% ahead). These results indicate that the i9-14901E is particularly well suited to rendering, scientific simulation, and other task types that scale with high core throughput.

The i5-14500T, while trailing in every test, comes closest in PassMark extended instructions (7% behind) and data compression (9.1% behind). These workloads measure specialized instruction execution and data handling, where the i5-14500T's architecture holds up better relative to the i9-14901E. The i5-14500T also shows a relatively smaller deficit in single-thread PassMark (14.2% behind), suggesting that its per-core performance is less disadvantaged than its multi-thread throughput.

For users prioritizing the absolute fastest multi-core results, the i9-14901E is the clear choice. The i5-14500T remains competitive in specific data-processing tasks, but the recorded data offers no benchmark where it takes the lead.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. They share the same Intel Socket 1700, dual-channel memory bus, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both integrate UHD Graphics 770 and are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the i9-14901E delivers higher benchmark scores, indicating that its core design operates at a significantly higher performance level.

Cache layouts also diverge. Both processors share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with the i5-14500T at 1.25 MB per core and the i9-14901E at 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14500T versus 36 MB shared on the i9-14901E. Die size reflects this difference, with the i5-14500T at 215 mm² and the i9-14901E at 257 mm².

Clock speeds show a notable gap. The i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i9-14901E starts at 2.80 GHz base and reaches 5.60 GHz boost. Power draw differs as well, with the i5-14500T rated at 35W TDP and the i9-14901E at 65W TDP. Both are classified as Desktop market segment parts and remain in Active production status.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 14 (i5-14500T) versus 8 (i9-14901E)
• Threads: 20 (i5-14500T) versus 16 (i9-14901E)
• Base clock: 1.70 GHz (i5-14500T) versus 2.80 GHz (i9-14901E)
• Boost clock: 4.80 GHz (i5-14500T) versus 5.60 GHz (i9-14901E)
• TDP: 35W (i5-14500T) versus 65W (i9-14901E)
• Die size: 215 mm² (i5-14500T) versus 257 mm² (i9-14901E)
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core (i5-14500T) versus 2 MB per core (i9-14901E)
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared (i5-14500T) versus 36 MB shared (i9-14901E)
• Release date: 2024-01-07 (i5-14500T) versus 2024-06-30 (i9-14901E)
• Launch MSRP: $232 (i5-14500T); no launch MSRP is recorded for the i9-14901E
• Part number: SRN3P (i5-14500T) versus Q49ESRNJH (i9-14901E)

Both share identical values for L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC memory (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), socket (Intel Socket 1700), architecture (Raptor Lake), codename (Raptor Lake-R), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), generation (Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlock (false).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest recorded margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i9-14901E leads by 54.2% (25753 versus 11790). PassMark physics shows a 57.6% gap (3041 versus 1288), and PassMark find prime numbers shows a 57.1% gap (189 versus 81).

Q: Does the i5-14500T win any benchmark in the comparison?

A: No. The recorded data shows 17 wins for the i9-14901E and 0 wins for the i5-14500T across all head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i9-14901E has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The i5-14500T is rated at 35W TDP, and the i9-14901E is rated at 65W TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory and the same PCIe generation?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). They also share dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a decisive overall performance advantage for the Intel Core i9-14901E. It wins every recorded test, with margins ranging from 7% in PassMark extended instructions to 57.6% in PassMark physics. Its average benchmark score of 37911 places it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14500T averages 28065 and sits in the 80th percentile.

The i9-14901E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (avg score 37904, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 7 9700X (37943, -0.1% delta), Intel Core 5 211E (37829, 0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, 0.3% delta). The i5-14500T's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i9-12900H (28003, 0.2% delta), and AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 (28128, -0.2% delta).

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded throughput, the i9-14901E's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 versus 11790, a 54.2% lead, makes it the stronger option. For single-thread responsiveness, the i9-14901E also leads, with a 49.4% advantage in Cinebench R23 single-core. The i5-14500T offers a lower TDP of 35W against 65W and more cores (14 versus 8), but the recorded performance data does not translate that core count into any benchmark victory.

Buyers seeking maximum measured performance should choose the i9-14901E. Those prioritizing lower power draw and a higher core count, while accepting slower benchmark scores, would select the i5-14500T. The i5-14500T's closest competitive position appears in data compression (9.1% behind) and extended instructions (7% behind), but even there, the i9-14901E remains ahead.