Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no overlapping benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core i7-14700. The Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark entries, while the Core i7-14700 has a full suite of 19 measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark. Consequently, a direct head-to-head comparison cannot be constructed from recorded measurements. The only comparable data point is the average benchmark score: the Core i7-14700 records an average score of 52301, placing it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. The Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile, indicating that no performance data has been logged for it. Any inference about relative performance must therefore rely on architectural and specification differences rather than measured results.

The Core i7-14700 demonstrates its strongest recorded performance in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 28398, while its single-core score in the same test is 2080. The Geekbench results corroborate this pattern: a multi-core score of 17087 against a single-core score of 2409. Passmark multithread performance reaches 40318, with single-thread performance at 4236. The data shows a clear scaling advantage in parallel workloads, which aligns with the processor's 20 cores and 28 threads. In contrast, the Core i5-14501TE offers 6 cores and 12 threads, a configuration that suggests substantially lower multi-threaded throughput, though no direct measurement exists to quantify the gap.

The nearest rivals to the Core i7-14700 provide context for its average score. The Intel Xeon Gold 5320H posts an average score of 52431, which is 0.2% lower than the Core i7-14700. The AMD EPYC 8124P scores 52121, a 0.3% deficit. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX records 52073, trailing by 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 9 5950X reaches 51947, which is 0.7% behind. These deltas are narrow, indicating that the Core i7-14700 sits in a tightly contested performance band among high-end desktop and workstation parts. The Core i5-14501TE has no nearest rivals listed, further underscoring the absence of measured data for that chip.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one definitive conclusion: the Intel Core i7-14700 is a measured, active performer in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark results logged. For any workload that relies on multi-threaded throughput, the Core i7-14700's 20 cores, 28 threads, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache provide a structural advantage that the Core i5-14501TE's 6 cores, 12 threads, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache cannot match. The 91st percentile ranking for the Core i7-14700 places it among the top tier of all CPUs tracked, while the Core i5-14501TE sits at the median 50th percentile with zero average score.

The Core i5-14501TE does have a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz compared to the Core i7-14700's 2.10 GHz, but the Core i7-14700 boosts higher to 5.40 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. In single-threaded workloads, the Core i7-14700's recorded Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2080 and Geekbench single-core score of 2409 indicate robust per-core performance. The Core i5-14501TE's lower core count and smaller L2 cache (1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core) suggest it would lag in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded scenarios, but without measurements, this remains an inference from specifications.

The data shows that the Core i7-14700 is the only one of the two with an established performance profile. Its average score of 52301 and its narrow margins against rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (0.7% ahead) and Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (0.2% ahead) confirm it as a competitive part. The Core i5-14501TE, with its 45 W TDP versus 65 W, targets lower power envelopes, but the database offers no evidence of its actual performance. Any selection between the two must favor the Core i7-14700 for tasks requiring measurable throughput, while the Core i5-14501TE remains an unverified option with no recorded strengths to cite.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Raptor Lake, with the Raptor Lake-R codename and a 10 nm process node built by Intel. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform and belong to the Core 14th Gen series. The integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is also the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. This difference implies a hybrid core layout for the Core i7-14700, typical of Raptor Lake designs with performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the split. The Core i5-14501TE's 6 cores with 12 threads indicate simultaneous multithreading on all cores, but no efficiency cores are recorded.

Cache hierarchies differ in size and distribution. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core i5-14501TE and 2 MB per core on the Core i7-14700. The L3 cache is shared at 24 MB on the Core i5-14501TE and 33 MB on the Core i7-14700. The die size reflects these differences: the Core i5-14501TE measures 215 mm², while the Core i7-14700 measures 257 mm². Transistor counts are not recorded for either chip.

The production status for both is Active, and both have locked multipliers. The release dates differ: the Core i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core i7-14700 launched earlier on 2024-01-07. The Core i7-14700 carries a launch MSRP of $384, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14501TE.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 6 (Core i5-14501TE) versus 20 (Core i7-14700)
• Threads: 12 versus 28
• Base Clock: 2.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz
• Boost Clock: 5.10 GHz versus 5.40 GHz
• TDP: 45 W versus 65 W
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core
• L3 Cache: 24 MB shared versus 33 MB shared
• Die Size: 215 mm² versus 257 mm²
• Generation Label: Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Part Number: Q49KSRNJN versus SRN40
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-01-07
• Launch MSRP: Not recorded versus $384
• Average Benchmark Score: 0 versus 52301
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 50 versus 91

Identical specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, the Raptor Lake-R codename, Intel Socket 1700, UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, the Desktop market segment, Active production status, and a locked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

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

A: The Core i7-14700 boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Core i5-14501TE has a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14700.

Q: How do their L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The Core i7-14700 has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, placing it at the 91st percentile. The Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

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

Q: What is the TDP rating for each chip?

A: The Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Core i7-14700 has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a recorded launch MSRP?

A: The Core i7-14700 has a launch MSRP of $384. The Core i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.