Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core i7-14700HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501E, which means a direct score-by-score comparison is impossible. However, the Intel Core i7-14700HX has an extensive set of measurements, and its percentile placement against all CPUs provides a reference point. The i7-14700HX sits at the 89th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 45,953. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45,960, the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45,970, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46,030, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46,062. The delta percentages are 0, 0, -0.2, and -0.2 respectively, meaning the i7-14700HX is essentially tied with the EPYC parts and less than 1% behind the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core Ultra 5 235.

Looking at the i7-14700HX’s recorded Cinebench results, the multicore scores are 3,812 in R15, 13,059 in R20, and 24,595 in R23. The single-core scores are 296 in R15, 1,843 in R20, and 2,103 in R23. The ratio between multicore and single-core in R23 is roughly 11.7 to 1, which indicates a heavily parallel-friendly processor. Geekbench results show 14,390 for multicore and 2,116 for single-core, a similar pattern. The PassMark suite adds more texture: multithread score is 36,566, single thread is 3,947, integer math is 131,296, floating point math is 93,836, extended instructions is 25,718, data compression is 438,539, data encryption is 26,092, random string sorting is 48,544, find prime numbers is 165, and physics is 2,252. These numbers show a processor that excels in integer-heavy workloads and data compression tasks, while prime number generation and encryption are relatively modest.

Because the i5-14501E has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section cannot declare wins in either direction. The data shows zero wins for both parts in the head-to-head array. What can be stated is that the i7-14700HX’s scores place it in the upper tier of all CPUs, while the i5-14501E has a percentile of 50, meaning it sits at the median. Without measured scores for the i5, any specific delta between the two remains unquantified.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from Intel’s Core 14th Gen series and share the Raptor Lake architecture. The i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and the i7-14700HX uses Raptor Lake-HX. The process node is the same at 10 nm, and both are fabricated by Intel. The die size differs: the i5 measures 215 mm² while the i7 is larger at 257 mm². The core counts are substantially different. The i5 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i7 has 20 cores and 28 threads. This is a 14-core and 16-thread difference, which explains the i7’s strong multicore performance profile.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The L1 cache is 80 KB per core for both. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core for the i5 and 2 MB per core for the i7. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5 versus 33 MB shared on the i7. That is a 9 MB difference in shared cache. The i7’s larger L2 per core and larger L3 total suggest better data locality handling for multi-threaded workloads.

The socket types differ completely. The i5 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i7 uses Intel BGA 1964. This means the i5 is a desktop part with a socketed design, and the i7 is a mobile part with a ball-grid array soldered to the board. The market segment confirms this: the i5 is listed as Desktop and the i7 as Mobile. The i7 has an unlocked multiplier, while the i5 does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. The production status is Active for both.

The base clock for the i5 is 3.30 GHz and the boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The i7 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost of 5.50 GHz. The i5 has a higher base clock by 1.2 GHz, but the i7 has a higher boost clock by 0.3 GHz. The TDP figures are 65 watts for the i5 and 55 watts for the i7, despite the i7 having more than three times the core count. The release dates differ: the i5 was released on 2024-06-30 and the i7 on 2024-01-07, so the i7 came out roughly six months earlier. Neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.

The Verdict

The data shows two different market positions. The i7-14700HX is a high-core-count mobile processor with an 89th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 45,953. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its score, which places it in a competitive cluster. The i5-14501E is a desktop processor at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores. The i7 has 20 cores and 28 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads on the i5. The i7 also has a larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 24 MB) and a higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz).

For users who need multicore throughput, the i7 is the clear choice based on the recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,595 and PassMark multithread score of 36,566 indicate a processor built for parallel workloads. The i5 lacks any measured scores, so its performance cannot be compared directly. The i5 does have a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) and lower TDP (65 watts versus 55 watts, though the i7 is actually lower here), but without benchmark data, the practical impact remains unknown.

The i7’s unlocked multiplier is another differentiator. The i5 is locked. The i7 is mobile-only with a BGA socket, while the i5 is a desktop part with Socket 1700. This makes the i5 suitable for build-it-yourself desktop systems, while the i7 is tied to a laptop or mobile workstation. The i5’s higher base clock may benefit lightly threaded tasks if the workload is single-core bound, but the i7’s single-core scores are already strong: 2,103 in Cinebench R23 and 3,947 in PassMark single thread.

Specification Differences

The fields where the two processors differ are as follows. Core count: 6 for the i5, 20 for the i7. Thread count: 12 versus 28. Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. TDP: 65 watts versus 55 watts. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1964. Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Raptor Lake-HX. Die size: 215 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache per core: 1.25 MB versus 2 MB. L3 cache shared: 24 MB versus 33 MB. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Multiplier unlocked: false versus true. Part number: Q49HSRNJM versus SRMXG. Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-01-07.

Fields that are identical include the series (Core 14th Gen), manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache per core (80 KB), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC memory support (true), PCIe version (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 770), production status (Active), and generation naming (both are Raptor Lake Refresh variants, with the i5 labeled as Core i5 Raptor Lake Refresh and the i7 as Core i7 Raptor Lake-HX Refresh).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The i7-14700HX boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz. The i7 is 0.3 GHz higher.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock?

A: The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz, which is 1.2 GHz higher than the i7-14700HX’s base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14501E and the i7-14700HX support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors from the same architecture family?

A: Yes, both are based on Raptor Lake architecture, use a 10 nm process node, and are manufactured by Intel. The i5 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and the i7 uses Raptor Lake-HX.

Q: Which processor is unlocked for overclocking?

A: The i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14501E does not.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700HX wins in every measured benchmark category because the i5-14501E has no recorded scores in the database. The i7’s 89th percentile ranking and average score of 45,953 place it far above the i5’s 50th percentile. In multi-threaded workloads, the i7’s Cinebench R23 multicore score of 24,595 and Geekbench multicore score of 14,390 show a processor that handles parallel tasks efficiently. The PassMark multithread score of 36,566 reinforces this. The i7 also leads in single-core performance with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,103 and a PassMark single thread score of 3,947.

The i5-14501E wins on base clock, at 3.30 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, which could favor workloads that depend on raw clock speed per thread, though no benchmark data confirms this. The i5 also has a lower TDP at 65 watts versus 55 watts, but the i7 is actually lower on TDP despite more cores, so the i5 does not win there. The i5 wins on socket compatibility for desktop builds, using Intel Socket 1700, while the i7 is limited to BGA 1964 mobile platforms. The i5 is also newer by release date, coming out on 2024-06-30 versus 2024-01-07 for the i7.

For desktop users building a system with a socketed CPU, the i5 is the only choice between the two because the i7 requires a soldered mobile board. For users seeking maximum multicore throughput, the i7’s 20 cores, 28 threads, 33 MB L3 cache, and measured scores make it the stronger part in every recorded test. The i7 also has an unlocked multiplier, enabling user-controlled frequency adjustments, which the i5 lacks. The i5’s higher base clock may offer better out-of-box single-thread performance in short bursts, but the i7’s higher boost clock and superior single-core bench scores suggest otherwise in sustained workloads.

The i7’s nearest rivals are all within 0.2% of its average score, which means it competes at the top of its class. The i5 has no rivals listed, so its competitive position is undefined. The data clearly favors the i7 for any compute-heavy role, while the i5 remains an unquantified desktop option with a lower core count and smaller cache.