Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core i5-14600 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data for this comparison is one-sided, as the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Intel Core i5-14600, by contrast, has a full suite of measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. The i5-14600 sits at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile, though this percentile figure for the 14501TE is based on its specifications rather than measured performance data.

Focusing on the i5-14600's recorded results, the multicore performance is substantial. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers a score of 30464, while Cinebench R20 multicore reaches 12794, and the older Cinebench R15 multicore test records 3070. Geekbench multicore adds 14680 to the picture. These numbers place the i5-14600 in a competitive position against its nearest recorded rivals. The database shows the i5-14600 with an average benchmark score of 44889, which is 0.5 percent behind the Intel Core i9-12900KS (score 45094) and 0.5 percent behind the AMD EPYC 4344P (score 45122). Against the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (score 44573), the i5-14600 is 0.7 percent ahead, and it leads the Intel Core Ultra X9 388H (score 44466) by 1 percent.

Single-thread performance for the i5-14600 is also strong. Cinebench R23 singlecore records 4300, Cinebench R20 singlecore reaches 1806, and Cinebench R15 singlecore posts 433. Geekbench singlecore adds 2424. Passmark single-thread testing records 4167. These figures indicate a processor that handles lightly threaded workloads with high efficiency, consistent with its boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The Passmark suite for the i5-14600 reveals workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 117078, floating point math reaches 85759, and extended instructions post 25674. Data encryption records 25082, while data compression hits 434620. Random string sorting delivers 48043, and finding prime numbers scores 155. The multithread Passmark result is 35848, with physics testing at 2330. These measurements show balanced performance across arithmetic, encryption, and sorting tasks, with particularly strong results in data compression and integer math.

Because the i5-14501TE lacks recorded benchmarks, a direct head-to-head numeric comparison is impossible. The available data instead shows the i5-14600 as a measured performer with verified scores, while the i5-14501TE remains an unmeasured part in the database. The percentile gap, 89 versus 50, hints at a significant performance difference, but the absence of i5-14501TE scores means that gap cannot be quantified through direct benchmark deltas.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. The i5-14501TE and i5-14600 are both built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and both belong to the Core 14th Gen series with the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. The manufacturing process is identical at 10 nm, produced by Intel's own foundry. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform and support the same memory types: DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. Both include UHD Graphics 770 as integrated graphics, both support ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i5-14501TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14600 uses 14 cores and 20 threads. This core count difference drives the expected multicore performance gap. The L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared between both parts. The L1 cache is the same as well, at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the i5-14600 has 2 MB per core. The die size also differs, with the i5-14501TE at 215 mm² and the i5-14600 at 257 mm², reflecting the larger core count of the latter.

Clock speeds show a modest gap. The i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i5-14600 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i5-14600 is faster at both ends of the clock range. Thermal design power differs as well: the i5-14501TE is rated at 45 watts, while the i5-14600 is rated at 65 watts. The lower TDP of the i5-14501TE suggests it is intended for more power-constrained systems, though the performance tradeoff is evident in the core count and clock speeds.

Release timing places the i5-14600 earlier, with a launch date of 2024-01-07, while the i5-14501TE came later on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment. The i5-14600 has a launch MSRP of $255, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers differ: Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE and SRN44 for the i5-14600.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-14600 offers more than double the core count.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare between the two CPUs?

A: The i5-14600 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i5-14600 is faster in both base and boost frequencies.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in L2 cache between the two?

A: The i5-14501TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, while the i5-14600 has 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared on both parts.

Q: Which processor has a lower thermal design power?

A: The i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the i5-14600 has a TDP of 65 watts. The i5-14501TE is designed for lower power consumption.

Q: Are there recorded benchmark scores for both processors?

A: No. The i5-14600 has a full set of benchmark scores in the database, including Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results. The i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. Core count: the i5-14501TE has 6 cores, the i5-14600 has 14 cores. Thread count: 12 versus 20. Base clock: 2.20 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP: 45 watts versus 65 watts. Die size: 215 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-01-07. Launch MSRP: none recorded for the i5-14501TE, while the i5-14600 has a launch MSRP of $255. Part number: Q49KSRNJN versus SRN44.

Identical specifications include the L1 cache at 80 KB per core, L3 cache at 24 MB shared, process node at 10 nm, foundry at Intel, socket at Intel Socket 1700, architecture at Raptor Lake, codename at Raptor Lake-R, generation at Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh), memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, Desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multiplier on both parts.

The Verdict

The recorded data points clearly toward the Intel Core i5-14600 as the stronger performer. Its benchmark scores place it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 44889. The nearest rivals in the database are all high-end parts: the i9-12900KS and EPYC 4344P are within 0.5 percent, and the i5-14600 leads the Ryzen 5 7500X3D by 0.7 percent and the Core Ultra X9 388H by 1 percent. This is a processor that competes at the top tier of desktop CPUs.

The i5-14501TE, by contrast, has no measured benchmark data and sits at the 50th percentile based on its specifications. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 45 watt TDP, indicate a lower-power part designed for efficiency rather than maximum throughput. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is close to the i5-14600's 5.20 GHz, suggesting single-thread performance may be respectable, but the core count difference creates a wide gap in multicore workloads.

For workloads that depend on many cores, the i5-14600 is the clear choice from the data. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, paired with a 65 watt TDP and higher base clock, deliver the measured multicore scores recorded in the database. The i5-14501TE would be the selection for systems where the 45 watt TDP is a hard constraint, but the performance data to support that choice is absent. The i5-14600 also launched earlier and carries a launch MSRP of $255, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded launch price.

The architecture is shared between both parts, meaning the differences come down to core count, cache allocation, clock speeds, and power limits. The i5-14600 uses a larger die, 257 mm² versus 215 mm², and more L2 cache per core, 2 MB versus 1.25 MB. These factors, combined with the core advantage, explain the expected performance gap. The database shows the i5-14600 as a verified high-percentile performer, while the i5-14501TE remains an unmeasured specification entry.