Intel Core i5-14600T vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14600T leads by 6 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts up to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14600T boosts up to 5.10 GHz. The i7-14701E has a 0.30 GHz advantage in maximum boost frequency.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. That is a 9 MB difference in favor of the i7-14701E.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Core i5-14600T support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has a TDP of 65 watts. The i5-14600T is rated for lower power draw.

Q: Which processor wins in the majority of head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701E wins 5 of them.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits these two processors into clear use-case categories. The Intel Core i5-14600T dominates in most general productivity and data-heavy workloads. It wins every Cinebench multi-core test, all three Cinebench R15, R20, R23, R23 single-core tests, plus the R15 single-core test. In those rendering workloads, the i5-14600T leads by 1.1% across the board, small but consistent margins. The i5-14600T also takes the Passmark multithread score with 26,409 versus 26,112, a 1.1% edge, and it wins floating point math, integer math, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, and the R20 single-core test. The data encryption result is the biggest gap for the i5-14600T, with a score of 18,226 against 14,862, an 18.5% lead. Data compression also goes to the i5-14600T by 6.3%, scoring 301,827 against 282,939.

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in single-thread Passmark tests, extended instructions, prime number finding, and physics. The Passmark single-thread score is 4,305 versus 3,744, a 15% victory. The physics test shows a 28.1% win with 2,399 versus 1,873. Prime number finding goes to the i7-14701E by 45.5%, 176 versus 121. Extended instructions favor the i7-14701E by 9.1%, 18,528 versus 16,985.

The pattern is clear: the i5-14600T wins heavily in multithreaded and data-parallel tasks, while the i7-14701E wins in specific single-threaded and math-intensive workloads. For most users running typical desktop applications, the i5-14600T will feel faster. For specialized workloads that stress the Passmark single-thread or physics tests, the i7-14701E pulls ahead.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same fundamental architecture. They are both Intel Core 14th Gen parts built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, and both have the same die size of 257 mm². The core design is identical per core: each processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The integrated graphics are the same UHD Graphics 770 on both.

The key architectural difference is in the core configuration and cache hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14600T uses 14 cores and 20 threads. That is a difference of 6 physical cores and 4 threads. The i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14600T has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, a 9 MB advantage for the i7-14701E.

The clock speeds reflect the different positioning. The i7-14701E has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The i5-14600T has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The i7-14701E runs at a higher base frequency by 0.80 GHz and a higher boost frequency by 0.30 GHz. The TDP also differs: the i7-14701E is rated at 65 watts, while the i5-14600T is rated at 35 watts.

Both use the same Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, run dual-channel memory, and have Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both support ECC memory. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors share a long list of identical specifications: same series, same manufacturer, same architecture, same codename, same process node, same foundry, same die size, same socket, same memory support, same memory bus, same PCIe configuration, same integrated graphics, same market segment, same production status, and both have ECC memory support.

The differences are as follows:

• Cores: 8 on the i7-14701E, 14 on the i5-14600T
• Threads: 16 on the i7-14701E, 20 on the i5-14600T
• Base clock: 2.60 GHz on the i7-14701E, 1.80 GHz on the i5-14600T
• Boost clock: 5.40 GHz on the i7-14701E, 5.10 GHz on the i5-14600T
• TDP: 65 on the i7-14701E, 35 on the i5-14600T
• L3 cache: 33 MB on the i7-14701E, 24 MB on the i5-14600T
• Release date: the i7-14701E released later, the i5-14600T released earlier
• Launch MSRP: the i5-14600T has a launch MSRP of $255, no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701E

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows 17 benchmark comparisons between these two CPUs, with 12 wins for the Intel Core i5-14600T and 5 wins for the Intel Core i7-14701E.

Starting with the Cinebench results, the i5-14600T wins all six tests by the same 1.1% margin. The R15 multi-core score is 2,262 versus 2, the R15 single-core is 319, the R20 multi-core is 9,427, the R20 single-core is 1,330, the R23 multi-core is 22,447, and the R23 single-core is 3,169. The i7-14701E scores 2,237 in R15 multi-core, 315 in R15 single-core, 9,321 in R20 multi-core, 1,315 in R20 single-core, 22,195 in R23 multi-core, and 3,133 in R23 single-core. Every one of those six Cinebench tests goes to the i5-14600T by 1.1%.

The Passmark suite shows a wider spread. The i5-14600T wins data compression with 301,827 versus 282,939, a 6.3% margin. Data encryption goes to the i5-14600T by 18.5%, scoring 18,226 against 14,862. Floating point math favors the i5-14600T at 64,726 versus 61,873, a 4.4% lead. Integer math goes to the i5-14600T with 95,112 versus 81,325, a 14.5% lead. Random string sorting goes to the i5-14600T by 15%, 34,310 versus 29,158. The multithread score goes to the i5-14600T by 1.1%, 26,409 versus 26,112.

The i7-14701E wins the Passmark extended instructions test with 18,528 against 16,985, a 9.1% margin. Prime number finding goes to the i7-14701E by 45.5%, 176 versus 121. The physics test goes to the i7-14701E by 28.1%, 2,399 versus 1,873. The single-thread Passmark test goes to the i7-14701E by 15%, 4,305 versus 3,744, and the duplicate singlethread test confirms the same 15% margin.

The largest win for the i5-14600T is data encryption at 18.5%, followed by integer math at 14.5% and random string sorting at 15%. The largest win for the i7-14701E is prime number finding at 45.5%, followed by physics at 28.1% and single-thread Passmark at 15%.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split in suitability. The Intel Core i5-14600T is the better choice for general desktop productivity, data processing, and multithreaded workloads. It wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including every Cinebench test and the major Passmark math and data tasks. The 14 cores and 20 threads give it a real advantage in parallel work, and the lower 35 watt TDP makes it the more power-efficient option. The i5-14600T also has a recorded launch MSRP of $255, though the i7-14701E has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Intel Core i7-14701E is the pick for workloads that depend heavily on single-thread Passmark performance, physics simulations, extended instruction sets, and prime number calculations. It wins the Passmark single-thread test by 15%, the physics test by 28.1%, and prime number finding by 45.5%. The 5.40 GHz boost clock and 33 MB of L3 cache help in those specific tasks, and its 65 watt TDP reflects the higher base clock of 2.60 GHz.

Both processors sit in the 83rd percentile against all CPUs in the database. The i7-14701E has an average benchmark score of 33,206, while the i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32,707, a difference of roughly 1.5%. The nearest rivals for the i7-14701E include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 0.4%. The nearest rivals for the i5-14600T include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H at a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at -0.3%.

For users who want a single CPU for everyday work, rendering, compression, encryption, and mixed tasks, the i5-14600T is the stronger performer in nearly every measured category. For users who prioritize Passmark single-thread scores, physics calculations, or prime number workloads, the i7-14701E offers the edge. Both are Intel Socket 1700 parts with Raptor Lake architecture, DDR4 and DDR5 support, and UHD Graphics 770. The choice comes down to which benchmark set matches the workload.