Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14900HX and the Intel Core i5-14501E occupy very different positions within Intel's 14th Gen lineup, and the recorded benchmark data reflects a substantial performance gulf between them. The i9-14900HX holds a commanding lead across every single recorded benchmark, which is expected given its significantly larger core and thread configuration.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core testing, the i9-14900HX scores 30055, while the i5-14501E has no recorded score in the database. This absence of data for the i5 means the comparison relies on the i9's absolute scores and its standing against other processors in the database. The i9-14900HX achieves a 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 56004. This places it in the upper tier of processors, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 55919 (0.2% ahead), the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.5% behind), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 (1.0% behind). These margins are remarkably tight, showing the i9-14900HX sits within 1% of a group of strong competitors.

In Cinebench R20, the i9-14900HX records 15616 in multi-core and 2204 in single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 4574 multi-core and 310.5 single-core. Geekbench results for the i9-14900HX are 17511 multi-core and 2330 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that excels in both heavily threaded workloads and lightly threaded tasks, with the single-core scores confirming strong per-thread performance.

PassMark results for the i9-14900HX show particularly strong performance in math-intensive operations. The integer math score is 157375, floating point math is 112273, and extended instructions score is 31247. Data compression reaches 539965, while data encryption hits 32619. The multi-thread score is 43778, with single-thread at 4175. Prime number finding records 193, physics simulation scores 2638, and random string sorting reaches 60861. These results show the i9-14900HX handles a wide variety of workloads with high throughput.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins across all recorded benchmark categories. There are no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-14501E in the database, meaning no direct comparison can be made in terms of measured scores. The i9-14900HX has 19 recorded benchmark results spanning Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark suites, all of which demonstrate its high performance.

The i9-14900HX is classified as a Mobile segment processor, which is relevant for systems requiring strong CPU performance in portable form factors. Its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs indicates it outperforms the vast majority of processors in the database. The i5-14501E, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking, placing it at the median of all CPUs, though with no recorded benchmark scores to contextualize that ranking.

The i9-14900HX shows particular strength in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30055 is more than double its R20 multi-core score of 15616, which follows the expected scaling pattern between these test versions. The PassMark multi-thread score of 43778 combined with the integer math score of 157375 suggests the processor delivers strong sustained throughput for compute-heavy applications.

Single-thread performance is also solid for the i9-14900HX, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2181.5, Geekbench single-core at 2330, and PassMark single-thread at 4175. These figures indicate the processor does not sacrifice per-core performance despite having 24 cores.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, while the i9-14900HX uses the Raptor Lake-HX codename and belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation.

The die sizes differ notably. The i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm², while the i9-14900HX is larger at 257 mm². This 42 mm² difference reflects the additional silicon required for the i9's larger core count and cache configuration.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both processors share the same L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with the i5-14501E offering 1.25 MB per core and the i9-14900HX offering 2 MB per core. This difference compounds across the core counts, resulting in substantially different total L2 capacities. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the i5-14501E and 36 MB shared for the i9-14900HX, a 12 MB difference.

The core and thread counts represent the most significant architectural difference. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. This 18-core and 20-thread difference explains the large performance gap in multi-threaded benchmarks.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ substantially: the i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads.

Base clock speeds differ, with the i5-14501E at 3.30 GHz and the i9-14900HX at 2.20 GHz. The boost clocks also differ, with the i5-14501E reaching 5.20 GHz and the i9-14900HX reaching 5.80 GHz.

TDP ratings are close but not identical. The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65, while the i9-14900HX has a TDP of 55.

The sockets are different. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i9-14900HX uses Intel BGA 1964. This reflects their different market segments: the i5-14501E is a Desktop processor, while the i9-14900HX is a Mobile processor.

The multiplier unlock status differs. The i5-14501E has a locked multiplier, while the i9-14900HX has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ. The i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30, while the i9-14900HX was released on 2024-01-07.

Part numbers also differ, with the i5-14501E carrying part number Q49HSRNJM and the i9-14900HX carrying part number SRMXF.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the performance ranking of each processor in the database?

A: The i9-14900HX ranks in the 91st percentile among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 56004. The i5-14501E ranks in the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0 and no recorded benchmark results.

Q: How does the i9-14900HX compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i9-14900HX is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core 7 253PQE, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen AI Max 390, 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470, and 1.0% behind the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX.

Q: What are the cache differences between the two processors?

A: Both have 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14501E and 2 MB per core for the i9-14900HX. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the i5-14501E and 36 MB shared for the i9-14900HX.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core i9-14900HX support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: Both processors use Intel UHD Graphics 770.