Intel Core i5-14600 vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a decisive sweep. The Intel Core i5-14600 wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. No recorded test favors the i7-14701TE. The margin is substantial in nearly every workload category, with the i5-14600 often doubling the i7-14701TE's output.

The largest advantage appears in PassMark data encryption. The i5-14600 scores 25082, while the i7-14701TE scores 11699, a delta of 114.4%. This is the widest percentage gap between the two processors. Random string sorting follows closely, with the i5-14600 at 48043 versus 22760, a delta of 111.1%. Both tests indicate workloads that scale heavily with core count and memory subsystem efficiency.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent deltas of 78.8% to 78.9% across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14600 scores 30464 against the i7-14701TE's 17035. The single-core R23 test delivers 4300 versus 2405. The identical 78.8% delta in both single-core and multicore R23 tests suggests the per-core architecture delivers similar relative performance in both threaded and unthreaded scenarios, while the core count difference amplifies the multicore result.

PassMark integer math shows the i5-14600 at 117078 versus 65792, a delta of 78%. Floating point math records 85759 against 50219, a delta of 70.8%. Extended instructions score 25674 versus 14354, a delta of 78.9%. The i5-14600 also leads in PassMark multithread at 35848 versus 20042, a delta of 78.9%.

The narrowest victory is in PassMark find prime numbers: 155 versus 143, a delta of only 8.4%. This test is often sensitive to single-thread latency and cache behavior, and while the i5-14600 still wins, the margin is far smaller than in other workloads. PassMark physics shows a 25.3% delta, with 2330 versus 1860. PassMark single-thread records 4167 versus 2637, a delta of 58%.

Data compression favors the i5-14600 at 434620 versus 220520, a delta of 97.1%. The i5-14600's average benchmark score is 44889, placing it at the 89th percentile among all CPUs. The i7-14701TE's average benchmark score is 26013, placing it at the 78th percentile. The difference in average score is 18876 points, or roughly 72.6% higher for the i5-14600.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice. The Intel Core i5-14600 outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in every recorded benchmark. Any workload that benefits from higher throughput, faster single-thread execution, or more parallel processing will favor the i5-14600. The i7-14701TE holds no recorded advantage in any test.

The i5-14600's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-12900KS at an average score of 45094, a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD EPYC 4344P at 45122, also -0.5%. The i5-14600 sits between these two in average score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D trails at 44573, a delta of 0.7% behind the i5-14600. The Intel Core Ultra X9 388H sits at 44466, a delta of 1%.

The i7-14701TE's nearest rivals are clustered around its average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 scores 25981, a delta of 0.1% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS scores 26106, a delta of -0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE scores 25880, a delta of 0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 5 8540U scores 26187, a delta of -0.7%. The i7-14701TE performs in line with these mobile-oriented parts, not with the i5-14600's desktop-class results.

From the recorded data, the i5-14600 is the stronger processor by a wide margin. The i7-14701TE is a lower-power part with a 45 TDP against the i5-14600's 65 TDP, and the benchmark results reflect that positioning.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 wins every recorded benchmark category. There is no use case in the data where the i7-14701TE comes out ahead. The strongest i5-14600 advantages are in encryption and string sorting, where deltas exceed 100%. These workloads benefit from the i5-14600's higher core count and thread count.

The i5-14600's Cinebench results, both single-core and multicore, show deltas near 79%. The single-core scores indicate that even in lightly threaded applications, the i5-14600 maintains a commanding lead. The i7-14701TE's single-core R23 score of 2405 is far below the i5-14600's 4300.

The i7-14701TE's closest relative performance appears in find prime numbers, where the delta narrows to 8.4%. This suggests that for workloads dominated by a specific algorithmic pattern, the gap can shrink, but the i5-14600 still wins. The physics test shows a 25.3% delta, another relatively smaller gap, but still a decisive i5-14600 victory.

The i5-14600's 14 cores and 20 threads provide the structural basis for its multicore wins. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14600 also has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, while both boost to 5.20 GHz. The i5-14600's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, while the i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared. Despite the i7-14701TE's larger L3 cache, the i5-14600 wins across all recorded workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 has an average benchmark score of 44889, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013.

Q: How does the single-core performance compare?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i5-14600 scores 4300 versus 2405 for the i7-14701TE, a delta of 78.8%. PassMark single-thread shows 4167 versus 2637, a delta of 58%.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the i5-14600 scores 25082 and the i7-14701TE scores 11699, a delta of 114.4%.

Q: Does the i7-14701TE win any benchmark?

A: No. The i5-14600 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The i7-14701TE has zero recorded wins.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the TDP values for each processor?

A: The i5-14600 has a TDP of 65. The i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The die size is identical at 257 mm². Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and belong to the Core 14th Gen series.

The core configurations differ significantly. The i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This explains the multicore performance gap. The i5-14600 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz, while the i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz.

Cache layouts differ in L3 capacity. The i5-14600 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The i7-14701TE's larger L3 cache does not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 770. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is Active.

The i5-14600 was released on 2024-01-07, while the i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30. The i5-14600 has a launch MSRP of $255. The i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications that differ between the two processors are as follows:

• Cores: 14 for the i5-14600, 8 for the i7-14701TE
• Threads: 20 for the i5-14600, 16 for the i7-14701TE
• Base clock: 2.70 GHz for the i5-14600, 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE
• TDP: 65 for the i5-14600, 45 for the i7-14701TE
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared for the i5-14600, 33 MB shared for the i7-14701TE
• Release date: 2024-01-07 for the i5-14600, 2024-06-30 for the i7-14701TE
• Launch MSRP: $255 for the i5-14600, none recorded for the i7-14701TE
• Part number: SRN44 for the i5-14600, Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE

Identical specifications include the 5.20 GHz boost clock, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, Intel Socket 1700, Raptor Lake architecture, 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics, Desktop market segment, and a locked multiplier. Both processors are manufactured by Intel and are currently Active in production status.