Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no recorded head-to-head results for the Intel Core i5-14501TE against the Intel Core i9-14900. The item A entry for the i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals listed. The i9-14900, in contrast, carries a full suite of 19 benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests.

Since direct comparison data is absent, the only quantitative path is to assess the i9-14900's absolute performance and its position relative to other CPUs in the database. The i9-14900 records a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 31070, a single-core score of 2212, and a Geekbench multi-core score of 18495 with a single-core score of 2488. These are substantial numbers, placing the chip at the 92nd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

The i9-14900's average benchmark score is 58115. Its nearest rivals in the database confirm its standing: the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 58323, which is 0.4% higher; the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 58386, 0.5% higher; the Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 58504, 0.7% higher; and the AMD EPYC 9015 scores 57555, which is 1% lower. The spread among these rivals is narrow, within roughly 1.7 percentage points, indicating the i9-14900 sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Passmark results for the i9-14900 show a multi-thread score of 44578, a single-thread score of 4323, integer math at 175010, floating point math at 120262, and extended instructions at 30624. Data compression scores reach 550271, data encryption hits 33540, and random string sorting scores 61060. The physics test records 2486, while the find prime numbers test scores 188.

Without any recorded scores for the i5-14501TE, the database cannot quantify how the two chips compare in any specific workload. The i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50, which reflects the absence of measurement data rather than actual performance. The wins count in the head-to-head field is zero for both processors, confirming that no direct benchmark confrontation has been logged.

The Verdict

The data supports only one clear conclusion: the Intel Core i9-14900 is a high-performing processor with verified, extensive benchmark results, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded performance measurements in the database. Users seeking a processor with proven multi-threaded capability should look at the i9-14900, which delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31070 and sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs.

The i9-14900's nearest rivals all fall within a narrow band around its average score of 58115. The AMD EPYC 9015 trails by 1%, while the Intel Xeon w5-2545 leads by 0.7%. This clustering indicates that the i9-14900 competes at a level roughly equivalent to workstation-class Xeon and Ryzen parts, despite being a desktop Core i9 processor.

The i5-14501TE, with its 50th percentile rank and zero average score, offers no benchmark evidence to support any performance claims. Its lower core count of 6 versus 24, and its lower boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 5.80 GHz, suggest it would trail substantially in multi-threaded workloads, but the database lacks the measurements to confirm this. For workloads demanding high core counts and sustained throughput, the i9-14900 is the only option with recorded data supporting its capability.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture: Raptor Lake, with the codename Raptor Lake-R, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both include ECC memory support and integrate UHD Graphics 770. Both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. This difference of 18 cores and 20 threads is the largest architectural gap between the two. The i9-14900's hybrid design presumably combines performance and efficiency cores, though the database does not specify the breakdown. The i5-14501TE's 6 cores with 12 threads indicate simultaneous multithreading on all cores.

Clock speeds differ meaningfully. The i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i9-14900 has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The i9-14900's boost advantage of 0.70 GHz should provide an edge in single-threaded bursts, while its higher core count dominates sustained multi-threaded work.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE and 2 MB per core on the i9-14900. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501TE versus 36 MB shared on the i9-14900. The i9-14900 therefore has both more cache per core and more total shared cache.

Die size also differs: the i5-14501TE measures 215 mm², while the i9-14900 measures 257 mm². The larger die accommodates the additional cores and cache. The i9-14900 has a TDP of 65 watts, compared to 45 watts for the i5-14501TE. Both processors are locked, with the multiplier not unlocked, and both are currently Active in production.

The release dates differ by several months. The i9-14900 was released on 2024-01-07, while the i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30. The i9-14900 has a launch MSRP of $549, while the i5-14501TE has no listed launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The i9-14900 boosts to 5.80 GHz, and the i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i9-14900 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, and the i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i9-14900 and the i5-14501TE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the i9-14900's Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The i9-14900 scores 31070 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 2212 in single-core.

Q: What percentile does the i9-14900 rank among all CPUs?

A: The i9-14900 sits at the 92nd percentile, while the i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in every measurable category within the database, simply because it has recorded scores and the i5-14501TE has none. The i9-14900's multi-threaded scores are particularly strong: Cinebench R15 multi-core at 4793, R20 multi-core at 15910, R23 multi-core at 31070, and Geekbench multi-core at 18495. Passmark multi-thread at 44578 reinforces this pattern. These results indicate the i9-14900 excels at heavily parallel workloads such as rendering, video encoding, scientific computation, and server-style tasks.

Single-threaded performance for the i9-14900 is also robust: Cinebench R15 single-core at 315, R20 single-core at 2245, R23 single-core at 2212, Geekbench single-core at 2488, and Passmark single-thread at 4323. The boost clock of 5.80 GHz likely drives these numbers. Applications that rely on per-core speed, such as older games or lightly threaded productivity tools, should benefit.

The i5-14501TE has no benchmark wins in the database. Its specifications suggest it could serve in lower-power scenarios, given its 45 watt TDP versus 65 watts for the i9-14900, but no measured performance data exists to validate any advantage. Its 6 cores and 12 threads would likely handle modest workloads, while its 5.10 GHz boost clock provides reasonable single-threaded speed. The database, however, cannot confirm these expectations.

The i9-14900's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its wins. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M scores 0.4% higher, the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D scores 0.5% higher, and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 scores 0.7% higher. The AMD EPYC 9015 scores 1% lower. This means the i9-14900 wins against the EPYC 9015 but loses narrowly to the other three. These deltas are small, suggesting the i9-14900 performs within a tight competitive band around its average score of 58115.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks are 2.20 GHz for the i5-14501TE and 2.00 GHz for the i9-14900. Boost clocks are 5.10 GHz and 5.80 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 watts for the i5-14501TE and 65 watts for the i9-14900.

L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE and 2 MB per core on the i9-14900. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501TE and 36 MB shared on the i9-14900. Die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14501TE and 257 mm² for the i9-14900. Release dates are 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501TE and 2024-01-07 for the i9-14900. The i9-14900 has a launch MSRP of $549, while the i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP listed.

The two processors share identical specifications in other fields: both use Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture with Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process, Intel foundry, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 770, desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers. Both are Core 14th Gen parts from Intel with Raptor Lake Refresh generation labels.