Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The Verdict

The database contains benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-14901E, but no recorded measurements for the Intel Core i5-14501E. The i9-14901E holds an average benchmark score of 37911, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i5-14501E, by contrast, sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of 0, meaning no performance data has been captured for it. Based strictly on recorded data, the i9-14901E is the only unit with verified performance figures, and it positions itself near the top of the database. The i5-14501E cannot be evaluated numerically, so any selection between the two must rely on the i9-14901E's confirmed results alone.

For users choosing between these two processors, the data supports the i9-14901E for any workload where measured performance matters. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 and single-core score of 3635 demonstrate strong capability across both threaded and single-threaded tasks. The i5-14501E has no such figures, so it offers no verifiable advantage in the database. The i9-14901E also matches the i5-14501E on key platform features such as ECC memory support, integrated UHD Graphics 770, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, making it the more complete choice from every angle the data covers.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. The Intel Core i5-14501E and Intel Core i9-14901E are built on Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-R, and both belong to the Core 14th Gen series from Intel. The manufacturing process is 10 nm at Intel's foundry, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm², while the i9-14901E has a larger die at 257 mm², reflecting the additional silicon needed for its extra cores.

The core counts differ significantly. The i5-14501E provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14901E delivers 8 cores and 16 threads. This difference extends to cache hierarchy. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the i5-14501E versus 2 MB on the i9-14901E. The shared L3 cache also diverges: the i5-14501E has 24 MB, while the i9-14901E has 36 MB. These cache and core differences directly influence multi-threaded performance, as the i9-14901E has more resources to draw from.

Clock speeds present another architectural distinction. The i5-14501E operates at a base clock of 3.30 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The i9-14901E has a lower base clock of 2.80 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The lower base clock on the i9-14901E likely reflects thermal management for the additional cores, while the higher boost clock gives it an edge in single-threaded bursts. Both processors share a 65 W TDP, indicating that the i9-14901E achieves its higher core count and boost clock within the same power envelope as the i5-14501E.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either unit. The production status for both is Active, and both were released on 2024-06-30. The i9-14901E uses the part number Q49ESRNJH, while the i5-14501E uses Q49HSRNJM.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes no head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the i5-14501E and the i9-14901E. The head-to-head field is empty, and the i5-14501E has no benchmark entries at all. Consequently, the only measurable performance data comes from the i9-14901E's individual test scores. These scores provide a clear picture of what the i9-14901E can deliver, but they cannot be contrasted against the i5-14501E because the i5-14501E has no recorded results.

The i9-14901E's Cinebench results show strong multi-core performance. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2595, and in single-core it scores 366. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core score rises to 10816, with single-core at 1526. The most recent Cinebench R23 test records a multi-core score of 25753 and a single-core score of 3635. These numbers indicate that the i9-14901E scales well with additional threads, as the multi-core scores increase substantially across the R15, R20, and R23 versions of the test.

PassMark tests add further detail. The i9-14901E achieves a single-thread score of 4354, a multithread score of 30298, and an integer math score of 112736. Floating point math comes in at 81089, while extended instructions reach 17249. Data compression hits 288777, and data encryption reaches 18571. The processor also records 39138 in random string sorting, 3041 in physics, and 189 in find prime numbers. These figures show the i9-14901E's strengths in compute-heavy tasks, particularly integer math and data compression, while the prime number search score of 189 is comparatively modest.

The i5-14501E has no corresponding scores, so no wins can be assigned to it. The wins counter shows 0 for the i5-14501E and 0 for the i9-14901E, reflecting the absence of direct comparisons. All available performance data points to the i9-14901E as the only processor with verified results.

Specification Differences

The specification differences between the two processors are concentrated in core count, cache size, clock speeds, and die size. The i5-14501E offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14901E offers 8 cores and 16 threads. The L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the i5-14501E and 2 MB on the i9-14901E. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501E and 36 MB shared on the i9-14901E. The die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14501E and 257 mm² for the i9-14901E.

Base clock speeds differ, with the i5-14501E at 3.30 GHz and the i9-14901E at 2.80 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the i5-14501E at 5.20 GHz and the i9-14901E at 5.60 GHz. The part numbers are distinct: Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E and Q49ESRNJH for the i9-14901E.

The remaining specifications are identical. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, the Raptor Lake architecture, a 10 nm process node at Intel, and a 65 W TDP. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, both support ECC memory, and both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770, target the Desktop market segment, have an Active production status, and were released on 2024-06-30. Neither has an unlocked multiplier, and neither has a recorded launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The i9-14901E boosts to 5.60 GHz, while the i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz. The i5-14501E has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz, compared to the i9-14901E's 2.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14501E and the i9-14901E support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Are there benchmark scores available for the i5-14501E?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the i5-14501E. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no recorded test results.

Q: What is the i9-14901E's average benchmark score and percentile?

A: The i9-14901E has an average benchmark score of 37911 and sits in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9-14901E also has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1.25 MB on the i5-14501E.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14901E wins in every category where performance data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25753 confirms strong threaded performance, which aligns with its 8 cores and 16 threads. The single-core score of 3635 in the same test reflects its 5.60 GHz boost clock. PassMark results reinforce this: the multithread score of 30298 and integer math score of 112736 show that the i9-14901E handles compute-heavy workloads well. Data compression at 288777 and floating point math at 81089 further support its utility in number-crunching tasks.

The i5-14501E has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. Its 50th percentile placement and average score of 0 mean the database cannot verify any performance advantage. The i5-14501E does match the i9-14901E on platform features, including ECC memory, UHD Graphics 770, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and DDR4/DDR5 support, so for users prioritizing those features over raw performance, the i5-14501E remains a viable option on paper. However, with no scores to back it up, the i9-14901E is the only processor with measurable data supporting its capabilities.

The i9-14901E's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with an average score of 37904 and a delta of 0 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943 with a delta of -0.1 percent, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829 with a delta of 0.2 percent, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804 with a delta of 0.3 percent. These comparisons show the i9-14901E performing within a narrow band of similar processors, with the Ryzen 7 9700X slightly ahead and the Intel Core 5 211E slightly behind. The i5-14501E has no such rival data, leaving its competitive position entirely unmeasured.