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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head measurements between the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core i9-14900T. The i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, while the i9-14900T carries a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results. This asymmetry means the analysis relies entirely on the i9-14900T's absolute scores and its position relative to other processors in the database.

The i9-14900T posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30803, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 12937, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3104. Single-core results are 4348 in R23, 1826 in R20, and 438 in R15. In PassMark tests, the i9-14900T shows 138149 in integer math, 92699 in floating-point math, 436066 in data compression, 27062 in data encryption, 23660 in extended instructions, 49484 in random string sorting, 2245 in physics, 4016 in single-thread, and 36239 in multithread. The find prime numbers test returns 164.

The i9-14900T's average benchmark score is 51015, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13850HX with an average score of 50761, a delta of 0.5 percent, meaning the i9-14900T leads that chip by half a percent. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T scores 51310, which is 0.6 percent higher than the i9-14900T. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT scores 50718, putting it 0.6 percent behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 scores 50448, trailing by 1.1 percent.

These deltas are tight. The i9-14900T sits within a narrow band of roughly one to two percent of three of its four closest competitors, and only the Ultra 9 285T edges past it by a small margin. The data indicates the i9-14900T is a strong multi-threaded performer, but not an outlier among its peers. Without recorded scores for the i5-14501TE, no direct comparison of wins or losses can be stated from the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake-R codename, and both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The socket is identical: Intel Socket 1700. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, both have ECC memory support, both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU, and both integrate UHD Graphics 770.

The core configurations differ substantially. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads. The i9-14900T's thread count reflects a hybrid arrangement typical of the higher-end Raptor Lake parts. Base clocks differ: the i5-14501TE runs at 2.20 GHz, while the i9-14900T runs at 1.10 GHz, exactly half the base frequency. Boost clocks reverse the order, with the i5-14501TE reaching 5.10 GHz and the i9-14900T reaching 5.50 GHz, a 0.40 GHz advantage for the i9.

Thermal design power (TDP) also moves in an unexpected direction. The i5-14501TE is rated at 45 W, while the i9-14900T is rated at 35 W despite having four times the core count. The i9-14900T's lower base clock allows it to fit within a lower power envelope. The die size reflects the additional silicon: the i5-14501TE measures 215 mm², while the i9-14900T measures 257 mm², a 42 mm² difference.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both share an L1 cache of 80 KB per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE and 2 MB per core on the i9-14900T. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501TE and 36 MB shared on the i9-14900T, a 12 MB advantage for the i9. The multiplier is locked on both chips. The i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the i9-14900T launched earlier on 2024-01-07. The i9-14900T has a launch MSRP of $549; the i5-14501TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i9-14900T provides 18 additional cores and 20 additional threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The i9-14900T boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. The i9-14900T holds a 0.40 GHz advantage in maximum clock speed.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The i5-14501TE is rated at 45 W, while the i9-14900T is rated at 35 W. Despite having more cores, the i9-14900T has a lower TDP by 10 W.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket and memory?

A: Yes. Both use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, have ECC memory support, use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, and integrate UHD Graphics 770.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The i9-14900T has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14501TE has 24 MB. The i9-14900T also has a larger L2 cache at 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core.

Q: What is the i9-14900T's benchmark percentile?

A: The i9-14900T sits in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 51015. Its closest rival, the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T, scores 51310, only 0.6 percent higher.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear performance hierarchy based on the available scores. The i9-14900T delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30803 and a PassMark multithread score of 36239, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are within 1.1 percent, confirming that the i9-14900T performs at the upper tier of desktop processors in the database.

The i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores recorded, so its performance cannot be quantified from the data. What the data does show is that the i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads versus 24 cores and 32 threads on the i9-14900T, and the i5-14501TE has 12 MB less L3 cache. The i5-14501TE does have a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 1.10 GHz, and a higher TDP at 45 W versus 35 W. The i9-14900T has a 0.40 GHz higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz.

For workloads that scale with core count, thread count, cache size, and boost frequency, the i9-14900T is the processor the recorded data supports. The i9-14900T also has a launch MSRP of $549, while the i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded. For workloads that favor a higher base clock at a lower core count, the i5-14501TE may hold an advantage, but no benchmark scores exist to confirm that. The i9-14900T's 90th percentile ranking and its proximity to the top of its rival group indicate that it is the stronger choice for multi-threaded tasks in this comparison.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501TE | Intel Core i9-14900T |

|---------------|----------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 32 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 1.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $549 |

| Part Number | Q49KSRNJN | SRN3U |

Identical specifications include the Raptor Lake architecture, Raptor Lake-R codename, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, Intel Socket 1700, DDR4 and DDR5 support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, desktop market segment, and locked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14900T wins in every category where the database provides measurable performance. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30803 and single-core score of 4348 establish strong performance in both parallel and single-threaded workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 36239 and integer math score of 138149 indicate heavy multi-threaded compute capacity. Data compression at 436066 and random string sorting at 49484 show strong memory and data manipulation throughput. The 90th percentile ranking places it among the top processors in the database.

The i5-14501TE's recorded advantages are structural rather than performance-based. Its base clock is 2.20 GHz versus 1.10 GHz on the i9-14900T, which could favor lightly threaded workloads that rely on sustained base frequencies. Its TDP of 45 W versus 35 W is higher, which means it consumes more power on paper, but the i9-14900T's lower TDP with far more cores suggests a different power delivery strategy. The i5-14501TE also has a smaller die at 215 mm² versus 257 mm².

The i9-14900T wins on core count, thread count, boost clock, L2 cache per core, L3 cache, and release date availability. It launched on 2024-01-07, earlier than the i5-14501TE's 2024-06-30. The i9-14900T also has a recorded launch MSRP of $549, while the i5-14501TE has none. For any workload that uses more than 12 threads, the i9-14900T's 32 threads provide a structural advantage that the i5-14501TE cannot match, based on the specifications alone. The i5-14501TE's higher base clock is its only clear specification-level edge, but without benchmark scores, the size of that edge cannot be quantified.