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

# Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700T is the clear performance leader in this comparison, winning every recorded benchmark. The data shows a complete sweep for the i7-14700T across all 17 benchmark entries, covering both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads. The i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning direct performance comparisons can only be made through the i7-14700T's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs.

The i7-14700T's benchmark results indicate a strong multi-threaded profile. In Cinebench R23, it posts a multi-core score of 25,980, which is more than double its single-core score of 3,667. This roughly 7:1 ratio between multi-core and single-core performance reflects the processor's 20 cores and 28 threads, which allow it to scale heavily across parallel workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 30,571 reinforces this, with the integer math score of 113,854 being particularly notable for compute-heavy tasks.

For single-threaded performance, the i7-14700T achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 3,905, which is strong for a low-power processor. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,667 and R20 single-core score of 1,540 confirm that the processor maintains competitive per-core performance despite its low 35-watt TDP. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz on both processors is the identical figure, and the data shows this contributes to the i7-14700T's single-thread capabilities.

The i5-14501E, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, is positioned for lighter workloads. Its base clock of 3.30 GHz is significantly higher than the i7-14700T's 1.30 GHz, and its boost clock matches at 5.20 GHz. The database contains no benchmark scores for the i5-14501E, so its performance characteristics must be inferred from its specifications: fewer cores, lower cache amounts, and a higher base clock. This suggests it would be more suited to tasks that favor a single fast core rather than many slower ones, though no recorded data confirms this assumption.

The i7-14700T's percentile ranking of 88 places it in the upper tier of all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score for the i7-14700T is 41,914, and its nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS (average score 41,963, 0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-12850HX (average score 41,779, 0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 (average score 42,055, 0.3% behind), and the Intel Core 7 251TE (average score 41,650, 0.6% ahead). These delta percentages show the i7-14700T essentially matching its closest competitors, with differences under 1% in all cases.

FAQ

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i7-14700T offers a substantial core count advantage, more than tripling the i5-14501E's core count and providing more than double the thread count.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The i7-14700T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts. Despite having significantly more cores, the i7-14700T is rated for lower power consumption, indicating it is designed for thermally constrained environments or power-efficient systems.

Q: Which processor has a higher base clock speed?

A: The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz, which is more than double the i7-14700T's base clock of 1.30 GHz. Both processors share the same boost clock of 5.20 GHz, so the i5-14501E relies on its higher base clock for tasks that run at lower utilization levels.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The i7-14700T has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14700T also has a larger L2 cache at 2 MB per core compared to the i5-14501E's 1.25 MB per core. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the i5-14501E?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the i5-14501E. Its average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed. All performance data in this comparison comes from the i7-14700T's recorded benchmarks.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the i7-14700T?

A: The launch MSRP of the i7-14700T is $384. The i5-14501E has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison is one-sided because the i5-14501E has no recorded scores. The i7-14700T's performance is documented across 17 individual benchmarks, and each one demonstrates the processor's capabilities in isolation. Without i5-14501E scores, the data cannot show a direct percentage difference between the two, but the i7-14700T's absolute scores establish a high baseline.

The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2,618 for the i7-14700T is a classic rendering workload result. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 10,911 and R23 multi-core score of 25,980 show scaling across the newer Cinebench versions, which place increasing demands on multi-threaded performance. The single-core scores follow a similar pattern: 369 in R15, 1,540 in R20, and 3,667 in R23, with each newer version requiring more processing power.

PassMark tests provide a broader view of the i7-14700T's capabilities. The integer math score of 113,854 and floating-point math score of 79,042 indicate strong arithmetic processing. Extended instructions score 20,052, and data encryption reaches 21,277, while data compression posts 354,216. The random string sorting test returns 38,546, and the find prime numbers test returns 145. Physics simulation scores 1,946, and the single-thread score is 3,905, which matches the singlethread entry at 3,905.

These scores position the i7-14700T in the 88th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41,914. Its nearest rivals all fall within 0.6% of this average. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS is 0.1% behind, the Intel Core i7-12850HX is 0.3% ahead, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core 7 251TE is 0.6% ahead. This tight grouping suggests the i7-14700T sits at a performance tier where small differences of a few tenths of a percent separate comparable processors.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, cache configuration, base clock, TDP, and release date. The i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. This is the most significant specification gap, and it directly explains the i7-14700T's multi-threaded benchmark dominance.

The base clock differs sharply: the i5-14501E runs at 3.30 GHz, while the i7-14700T runs at 1.30 GHz. The boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. The TDP also differs, with the i5-14501E rated at 65 watts and the i7-14700T at 35 watts. This means the i5-14501E draws more power at idle or low utilization states, while the i7-14700T achieves its performance within a lower power envelope.

Cache sizes differ across L2 and L3. The i5-14501E has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, totaling a maximum of 7.5 MB across its 6 cores, while the i7-14700T has 2 MB per core, totaling up to 40 MB across its 20 cores. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501E versus 33 MB shared on the i7-14700T. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The release dates differ, with the i7-14700T released on 2024-01-07 and the i5-14501E on 2024-06-30, a gap of roughly six months. The launch MSRP is recorded only for the i7-14700T at $384. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, have ECC memory support, use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU, and integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both are locked processors with no unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are based on the same Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belong to the Core 14th Gen series. They are manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm² for the i5-14501E and 257 mm² for the i7-14700T. The larger die on the i7-14700T accommodates the additional cores and cache.

The i7-14700T's generation is listed as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh), while the i5-14501E is listed as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). Both are desktop processors produced by Intel, and both use the same socket. The integrated graphics are identical, UHD Graphics 770, and the memory support is the same: DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration with ECC capability.

The PCIe configuration is identical as well: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported through the multiplier path. The production status for both is listed as Active, meaning they are currently in production.

The key architectural difference beyond the die size and core counts is the cache hierarchy. The i7-14700T's larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB) and larger shared L3 cache (33 MB versus 24 MB) provide more on-chip storage for frequently accessed data. This, combined with the higher core count, explains the i7-14700T's superior multi-threaded benchmark results. The identical boost clock of 5.20 GHz on both processors indicates the same maximum single-core frequency capability, but the i7-14700T's additional cores allow it to sustain higher aggregate throughput.