Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two desktop processors. The Intel Core i5-14600 is the superior part in nearly every measurable way, holding the 89th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. The 14600 delivers a substantial multi-core advantage thanks to its 14 cores and 20 threads, compared to the 14501E's 6 cores and 12 threads. The 14501E does match the 14600's 5.20 GHz boost clock, so single-threaded performance is competitive, but the 14600's core count and larger per-core L2 cache make it the stronger overall choice for threaded workloads. Users who need maximum parallel throughput should select the 14600. The 14501E remains a functional 6-core option, but its recorded benchmark scores are absent from the database, meaning its measured performance cannot be compared directly, and its 50th percentile ranking places it far behind the 14600's 89th percentile standing.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, share the Raptor Lake architecture, and use the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The 14600 is a 14-core part with 20 threads, while the 14501E is a 6-core part with 12 threads. The 14600 carries a 257 mm² die size, whereas the 14501E uses a smaller 215 mm² die. The base clock differs: the 14501E runs at 3.30 GHz, and the 14600 runs at 2.70 GHz. The boost clock is identical at 5.20 GHz for both. Each core in both processors has 80 KB of L1 cache. The L2 cache differs, with the 14501E providing 1.25 MB per core and the 14600 providing 2 MB per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both provide Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The 14600 launched on 2024-01-07, while the 14501E launched later on 2024-06-30. The 14600 has a launch MSRP of $255, and the 14501E has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are active production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the 14501E has no individual benchmark scores recorded. The 14600, however, has a full set of measured results. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 14600 scores 30464, and in single-core it scores 4300. Cinebench R20 results show 12794 multi-core and 1806 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 3070 multi-core and 433 single-core. Geekbench results for the 14600 are 14680 multi-core and 2424 single-core. PassMark results for the 14600 include a multi-thread score of 35848, a single-thread score of 4167, integer math at 117078, floating point math at 85759, extended instructions at 25674, data compression at 434620, data encryption at 25082, physics at 2330, random string sorting at 48043, and find prime numbers at 155. Its average benchmark score is 44889.

Because the 14501E has no recorded scores, the only comparison available comes from the 14600's nearest rivals. The 14600's average score of 44889 sits 0.5% below the Intel Core i9-12900KS, which scores 45094, and 0.5% below the AMD EPYC 4344P, which scores 45122. It sits 0.7% above the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D, which scores 44573, and 1% above the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H, which scores 44466. This places the 14600 in a tight cluster at the top of its performance tier, essentially matching a previous-generation flagship and trading places with current competitors within a 1.5% band. The 14501E's 50th percentile ranking, by contrast, indicates it lands in the middle of the database's CPU distribution, far below the 14600's 89th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: Both the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core i5-14600 have a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do either of these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core i5-14600 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14501E ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core i5-14600 have 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has the larger die size?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has a die size of 257 mm², while the Intel Core i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm².

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 wins decisively in multi-threaded workloads. Its 14 cores and 20 threads give it a clear structural advantage over the 6-core, 12-thread 14501E. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30464, Geekbench multi-core score of 14680, and PassMark multi-thread score of 35848 demonstrate strong parallel throughput. The 14600 also benefits from a larger 2 MB per-core L2 cache, which helps with data-heavy threaded tasks. Its 89th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 44889, which places it within 0.5% of the Intel Core i9-12900KS and the AMD EPYC 4344P, confirm that it competes at a high tier. The 14600 is the appropriate choice for rendering, compilation, simulation, and any workload that scales across many threads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E wins in the category of lower core-count efficiency within the same platform. It draws the same 65 W TDP as the 14600, but it does so with 6 cores and a higher 3.30 GHz base clock. Its smaller 215 mm² die and 1.25 MB per-core L2 cache reflect a leaner configuration. The 5.20 GHz boost clock matches the 14600, so lightly threaded tasks that rely on peak frequency should behave similarly. However, the database records no benchmark scores for the 14501E, so its measured wins cannot be quantified. Its 50th percentile ranking places it in the middle of the distribution, a substantial gap behind the 14600. The 14501E may suit users who want a 6-core Raptor Lake part on the same socket with ECC support and integrated UHD Graphics 770, but the recorded data provides no evidence of a performance advantage over the 14600 in any workload.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501E | Intel Core i5-14600 |

|----------------------|----------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Launch Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $255 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Q49HSRNJM | SRN44 |

| Percentile | 50 | 89 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 | 44889 |

Both processors share the same architecture, process node, foundry, socket, memory support, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, and ECC capability. The differences are concentrated in core count, cache layout, physical die size, base clock, release timing, and recorded performance. The 14600 holds the advantage in every measured performance category, while the 14501E offers a smaller die and a higher base clock within the same power envelope.