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

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor offer?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use the same Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two chips?

A: The i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i9-14901TE runs at a higher base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more cache memory?

A: The i9-14901TE has a larger L3 cache at 36 MB shared, compared to the i5-14500T's 24 MB shared. The i9 also has 2 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5. Both have the same 80 KB L1 per core.

Q: What is the thermal design power (TDP) for each?

A: The i5-14500T is rated at 35 W TDP, while the i9-14901TE is rated at 45 W TDP. The i5 is the lower-power option.

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

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both also support ECC memory and include UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics.

Q: What benchmark scores are recorded for the i5-14500T?

A: The database shows Cinebench R23 multi-core at 11790 and single-core at 1838, Geekbench multi-core at 11894 and single-core at 2229, and PassMark multi-thread at 22910 with single-thread at 3736. The i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear split: the i5-14500T is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results, placing it in the 80th percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 28065. The i9-14901TE has no benchmark entries, a 50th percentile ranking, and an average score of zero in the database.

For users who need measurable multi-threaded work, the i5-14500T delivers proven results across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark suites. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide substantial parallelism, and the recorded scores place it near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (delta 0%) and Intel Core i9-12900H (delta 0.2%) in average performance.

The i9-14901TE, despite its higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and larger L3 cache, offers no verified performance data. Its 8 cores and 16 threads will likely favor lightly threaded tasks, but the absence of measurements prevents any quantitative claim. The 45 W TDP also indicates higher power draw than the i5's 35 W.

Buyers seeking a desktop processor with validated performance should select the i5-14500T. Those considering the i9-14901TE must rely on specification differences alone, since no benchmark evidence exists in the database to support its selection.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table contains no entries, and neither processor records any wins in direct comparison. All performance discussion must therefore draw from the i5-14500T's standalone benchmark suite.

In Cinebench R23, the i5-14500T scores 11790 multi-core and 1838 single-core. The multi-core result indicates strong scaling across its 14 cores, while the single-core figure reflects a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i9-14901TE, with a 5.50 GHz boost, would theoretically post a higher single-core score, but no data confirms this.

Geekbench results for the i5 show 11894 multi-core and 2229 single-core. These numbers position the chip above the 80th percentile of all CPUs in the database. PassMark results include multi-thread at 22910, single-thread at 3736, integer math at 80922, and floating-point math at 58869. The data compression score of 262417 and encryption score of 15410 demonstrate specific workload strengths.

The i5's nearest rivals in average score include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 28054 (delta 0%), AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G at 28032 (delta 0.1%), and Intel Core i9-12900H at 28003 (delta 0.2%). The i5's 28065 average sits marginally above these peers. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 435 trails by 0.2% with 28128.

Without any recorded benchmarks for the i9-14901TE, the database cannot substantiate a direct head-to-head comparison. The i5-14500T remains the only processor in this pairing with quantitative performance evidence.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, TDP, cache sizes, die size, release date, and launch MSRP.

The i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads; the i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.70 GHz versus 2.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, favoring the i9 in both metrics.

TDP is 35 W for the i5 and 45 W for the i9. The i5 uses a 215 mm² die, while the i9 uses a 257 mm² die. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process with Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename.

Cache configurations differ: the i5 has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3; the i9 has 2 MB L2 per core and 36 MB shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The i5 launched on January 7, 2024 with a launch MSRP of $232. The i9 launched on June 30, 2024 and has no launch MSRP recorded. Both are currently active in production.

Shared specifications include dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, and a locked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Raptor Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, fabricated by Intel, with the Raptor Lake-R codename. They belong to the Core 14th Gen series and use Intel Socket 1700.

The core count difference drives architectural divergence. The i5-14500T uses 14 cores with 20 threads, implying a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores typical of Raptor Lake designs. The i9-14901TE uses 8 cores with 16 threads, suggesting a uniform core configuration without efficiency cores.

Clock frequency behavior reflects this structural difference. The i9's 5.50 GHz boost clock is 0.70 GHz higher than the i5's 4.80 GHz, enabled by fewer cores generating less aggregate heat. The i9's 2.30 GHz base clock also exceeds the i5's 1.70 GHz base.

Cache hierarchy scales with core count. The i9's 36 MB L3 cache is 50% larger than the i5's 24 MB, and its per-core L2 doubles from 1.25 MB to 2 MB. This larger cache footprint supports the higher-clock, fewer-core design.

Die size also increases from 215 mm² on the i5 to 257 mm² on the i9, despite fewer cores, indicating additional cache and potentially different internal layout. The 10 nm process node is identical for both.

Integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 on both chips, and memory support matches with dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 and ECC capability. PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes is also common to both.

The production status is active for both, and both have locked multipliers, meaning no overclocking via multiplier adjustment. The i9's larger TDP of 45 W versus 35 W reflects its higher clock speeds and larger cache, while the i5's lower TDP suits power-constrained builds.