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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14501TE versus the Intel Core i9-14900KS. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and the winsA and winsB fields are both zero. As a result, there are no direct comparison scores to walk through, no exact deltas between the two parts in any specific test, and no per-test victory margins. The only benchmark data available belongs to the Intel Core i9-14900KS, which has a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores at all, an average benchmark score of zero, and a percentile versus all CPUs of 50.

The i9-14900KS results can still be interpreted on their own terms. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score reaches 50995, while the single-core score is 7199. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 21417 and single-core is 3023. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 5140 and single-core is 725. Geekbench shows a multi-core score of 23931 and a single-core score of 2692. Passmark single-thread performance is 4815, and Passmark multithread performance is 60012. The i9-14900KS sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 81127. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon w5-3535X at 81115, the AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at 81103, the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 at 80762, and the Intel Xeon 638 at 80723. The delta percentages are 0, 0, 0.5, and 0.5 respectively, meaning the i9-14900KS is statistically level with the Xeon w5-3535X and the Ryzen 9 8940HX, and only half a percent ahead of the Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 and the Xeon 638.

Because the i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries, no win can be assigned to either processor. The data cannot support any statement about which part is faster in any specific workload. The absence of measurements is itself the most important fact for this comparison.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to the same Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are manufactured by Intel on a 10 nm process node. Both use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus, provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, include UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, and support ECC memory. The die sizes differ: the i5-14501TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the i9-14900KS has a die size of 257 mm².

The core configurations are substantially different. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads. The i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i9-14900KS has a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz. The thermal design power is 45 W for the i5-14501TE and 150 W for the i9-14900KS. The i5-14501TE is not multiplier unlocked, while the i9-14900KS is multiplier unlocked.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both parts have 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 i9-14900KS. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501TE and 36 MB shared on the i9-14900KS. Neither processor has a 3D V-Cache option listed.

The release dates are close but not identical. The i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the i9-14900KS was released on 2024-03-13. The i9-14900KS has a launch MSRP of $689. The i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded. Both processors are listed as active in production status, belong to the desktop market segment, and use the part numbers Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE and SRN7R for the i9-14900KS.

The architectural relationship is clear: the i9-14900KS is the higher-tier part in the same family, with more cores, more threads, higher clocks, a larger die, more L2 and L3 cache, a higher TDP, and an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14501TE is the lower-power, lower-core-count member of the same Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Where Each One Wins

With no head-to-head benchmarks and no benchmark scores for the i5-14501TE, the recorded data does not permit a workload-by-workload win split. The i9-14900KS has a complete benchmark profile, and those results indicate strengths in both multi-threaded and single-threaded tasks. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 50995, the Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 21417, the Geekbench multi-core score of 23931, and the Passmark multithread score of 60012 all point to high parallel throughput. The single-core results are also strong: Cinebench R23 single-core at 7199, Geekbench single-core at 2692, and Passmark single-thread at 4815.

The Passmark sub-tests add more texture. Data compression scores 803368, data encryption scores 47717, extended instructions score 45524, find prime numbers scores 244, floating point math scores 153975, integer math scores 212644, physics scores 3381, and random string sorting scores 89789. These figures show that the i9-14900KS performs well across integer arithmetic, floating point, encryption, compression, and sorting workloads, though the prime number test score of 244 is comparatively low.

The i5-14501TE has no recorded performance data, so the database cannot confirm any workload category where it wins. Its 45 W TDP and 6-core, 12-thread configuration suggest a lower-power operating profile, but no benchmark evidence exists in the pack to substantiate any performance claim. The percentile field for the i5-14501TE is 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs in the database, whereas the i9-14900KS is at the 96th percentile. That percentile gap is the only quantitative performance-related distinction available between the two.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear asymmetry. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is fully characterized with 19 benchmark results, a 96th percentile ranking, and an average benchmark score of 81127. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark results, an average benchmark score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking. Any user choosing between these two parts on the basis of recorded performance must select the i9-14900KS, because it is the only one with measurable scores.

The i9-14900KS also has the stronger hardware profile. It has 24 cores versus 6, 32 threads versus 12, a boost clock of 6.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, 36 MB of L3 cache versus 24 MB, 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1.25 MB, and a 150 W TDP versus 45 W. The i9-14900KS is multiplier unlocked, while the i5-14501TE is not. The i9-14900KS carries a launch MSRP of $689, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

The i5-14501TE does have some distinguishing traits. It is the newer release, dated 2024-06-30 versus 2024-03-13. Its 45 W TDP is much lower, which implies a different thermal envelope. Both parts share the same socket, memory support, PCIe configuration, integrated graphics, and ECC capability. But none of those shared traits translate into recorded performance data for the i5-14501TE.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: the i9-14900KS is the only processor in this comparison with benchmark evidence, and that evidence places it near the top of the database. The i5-14501TE cannot be positioned as a performance alternative because no measurements exist. For anyone making a decision strictly from the recorded data, the i9-14900KS is the supported choice. The i5-14501TE remains an unmeasured part with a median percentile and no score to analyze.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has an average benchmark score of 81127, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

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

Q: What is the boost clock for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a boost clock of 6.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core i9-14900KS have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 W. The Intel Core i9-14900KS has a TDP of 150 W.

Q: Are there any direct head-to-head benchmark results in the database?

A: No. The headToHeadBenchmarks array is empty, and the winsA and winsB fields are both zero for this pair.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of each processor among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE is at the 50th percentile. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is at the 96th percentile.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.