Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i7-14701TE, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in this dataset. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible. However, the i7-14701TE's recorded performance can be examined against its nearest rivals, and the architectural specifications of both processors can be weighed to infer relative standing.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 and a single-core score of 2405. In Cinebench R20, it records 7154 multi-core and 1010 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 1716 multi-core and 242 single-core. These results indicate a processor that handles both threaded and lightly threaded workloads with consistent strength.

PassMark results for the i7-14701TE show a single-thread score of 2637, a multithread score of 20042, and an average benchmark score of 26013. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 78, placing it above most processors in the database. The nearest rivals are all AMD parts: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 25981, a delta of 0.1 percent relative to the i7-14701TE, meaning the two are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 26106, putting it 0.4 percent ahead of the Intel part. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880, which is 0.5 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, leading by 0.7 percent. These deltas are all within a single percentage point, so the i7-14701TE sits in a tight competitive cluster where no rival holds a decisive margin.

Within the PassMark suite, the i7-14701TE shows notable strengths in specific workloads. Integer math scores 65792, floating point math scores 50219, and extended instructions score 14354. Data compression scores 220520, while data encryption scores 11699. Random string sorting records 22760, and the physics test scores 1860. The find prime numbers test is the weakest result at 143, indicating that prime-number computation is not a strong area for this chip.

Since the i5-14501E has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head section must rely on the specification sheet. The i5-14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i7-14701TE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz, so single-thread peak speed is identical on paper. The i5 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz, while the i7 has a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz, likely a consequence of its 45 W TDP compared to the i5's 65 W TDP. The i7's additional two cores and four threads give it a structural advantage in multi-threaded benchmarks, provided thermal and power limits allow sustained boost behavior.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14701TE wins in any workload that scales with core count. The jump from 6 to 8 cores, and from 12 to 16 threads, directly benefits rendering, video encoding, compilation, and scientific computation. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17035 confirms that the chip can sustain high throughput across all cores.

The i5-14501E wins in scenarios where lower power draw matters less and where the higher base clock of 3.30 GHz can be maintained. For lightly threaded tasks, the identical 5.20 GHz boost clock means both chips deliver the same single-core peak performance. The i5's higher base clock may give it an edge in workloads that do not require boosting, such as sustained single-threaded tasks or lightly loaded server environments.

The i7-14701TE also wins on cache capacity. It carries 2 MB of L2 per core, compared to 1.25 MB per core on the i5, and its L3 cache is 33 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Larger caches reduce memory latency and improve performance in cache-sensitive workloads such as database queries, compression, and certain game engines.

The i5-14501E wins on power envelope considerations in the opposite direction: its 65 W TDP is higher than the i7's 45 W TDP, so in a pure efficiency comparison the i7 draws less power at the rated TDP. However, the i5's lower core count means it may be sufficient for applications that do not need more than 6 cores, and its higher base clock could make it the better choice for latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks.

The PassMark physics score of 1860 for the i7-14701TE indicates strong performance in simulation workloads. The integer math score of 65792 and floating point math score of 50219 show balanced arithmetic capability. The data compression score of 220520 is exceptionally high, suggesting the i7 handles compression and decompression tasks very well.

For the i5-14501E, no benchmark data exists, so any win must be inferred from specifications. Its advantage lies in its higher base clock and lower core count, which may translate to lower idle power and less heat generation under light loads. Its 24 MB L3 cache is still substantial, and its per-core L2 of 1.25 MB is reasonable for a 6-core part.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series and use the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. Both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The die size differs: the i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm², while the i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm². The larger die on the i7 reflects the additional two cores and the larger cache array. The i5 has 6 cores and 12 threads; the i7 has 8 cores and 16 threads. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: 1.25 MB per core on the i5 versus 2 MB per core on the i7. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5 versus 33 MB shared on the i7.

Both processors are part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and both have locked multipliers, meaning they cannot be overclocked. Both are marked as Active in production status and were released on the same date. Both part numbers are recorded in the database: Q49HSRNJM for the i5 and Q49GSRNJL for the i7.

The process node is identical, so any performance difference comes from core count, cache size, and clock behavior, not from manufacturing improvements. The i7's larger die area is entirely explained by its additional cores and cache. The memory controller, PCIe lanes, and integrated graphics are the same on both chips.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Cores: 6 on the i5-14501E, 8 on the i7-14701TE
• Threads: 12 on the i5, 16 on the i7
• Base clock: 3.30 GHz on the i5, 2.10 GHz on the i7
• TDP: 65 W on the i5, 45 W on the i7
• Die size: 215 mm² on the i5, 257 mm² on the i7
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core on the i5, 2 MB per core on the i7
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared on the i5, 33 MB shared on the i7
• Part number: Q49HSRNJM on the i5, Q49GSRNJL on the i7

The boost clock is identical at 5.20 GHz. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. Memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, socket, architecture, codename, generation, process node, foundry, market segment, production status, release date, and multiplier lock status are all the same.

The i7 has a lower base clock but more cores and more cache. The i5 has a higher base clock but fewer cores and less cache. The TDP difference is notable: the i7 is rated at 45 W, which is 20 W lower than the i5's 65 W rating. This suggests the i7 is designed for thermally constrained systems, while the i5 targets conventional desktop builds with more cooling headroom.

No launch MSRP is recorded for either processor, so no pricing information is available in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do the two processors boost to the same clock speed?

A: Yes, both have a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The base clocks differ: the i5-14501E runs at 3.30 GHz, while the i7-14701TE runs at 2.10 GHz.

Q: How does the i7-14701TE compare to its nearest rivals in the database?

A: The i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 25981, a 0.1 percent difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 26106, 0.4 percent higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880, 0.5 percent lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, 0.7 percent higher. All four rivals are within one percentage point of the i7.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7 also has more L2 cache per core: 2 MB versus 1.25 MB.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both use Intel's 10 nm process node, and both are manufactured by Intel. The die size differs, with the i5 at 215 mm² and the i7 at 257 mm².

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 W, while the i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 W. The i7 is rated for lower power draw despite having more cores and more cache.