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

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14600T wins 16 of 17 head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The i5-14600T delivers a 31.8% advantage across the entire Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 suites in both single-core and multi-core tests. Its average benchmark score of 32707 places it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE averages 26013, sitting at the 78th percentile. The i7-14701TE claims only one victory, the PassMark find prime numbers test, where it scores 143 against 121, a 15.4% margin. For workloads dominated by rendering, compilation, encryption, or general productivity, the i5-14600T is the clear choice from the recorded data. The i7-14701TE only makes sense for narrowly specialized prime-number or integer-heavy workloads, and even then its single win does not offset its losses elsewhere.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a die size of 257 mm². Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and belong to the Core 14th Gen series. The fundamental divergence is in core configuration. The i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This core deficit explains most of the i7's multi-threaded performance gap.

Cache allocation also differs significantly. Both chips provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the L3 cache is larger on the i7-14701TE at 33 MB shared, compared to 24 MB shared on the i5-14600T. Despite this L3 advantage, the i7 cannot overcome the i5's core count advantage in the benchmark results. Clock speeds favor the i7-14701TE on paper: its base clock is 2.10 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz. The i7 also carries a higher TDP of 45 watts against 35 watts for the i5.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus, both support ECC memory, and both include UHD Graphics 770 integrated graphics. PCIe connectivity is identical at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14600T launched on January 7, 2024 with a launch MSRP of $255. The i7-14701TE launched on June 30, 2024 with no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-14600T dominates every Cinebench iteration. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2262 against 1716, a 31.8% lead. The single-core R15 result is 319 versus 242, another 31.8% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 9427 against 7154, and R20 single-core shows 1330 against 1010, a 31.7% edge. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 22447 versus 17035, while R23 single-core delivers 3169 versus 2405, both at 31.8% deltas. These consistent margins across all Cinebench versions indicate the i5's advantage scales uniformly with thread count and clock behavior.

PassMark results reinforce the pattern. The largest single delta is in data encryption, where the i5-14600T scores 18226 against 11699, a 55.8% advantage. Random string sorting shows a 50.7% gap, with 34310 versus 22760. Integer math favors the i5 by 44.6%, at 95112 versus 65792. Data compression shows a 36.9% lead, 301827 versus 220520. The single-thread PassMark test gives the i5 a 42% advantage, 3744 versus 2637. Floating point math sits at 28.9% ahead, 64726 versus 50219. Extended instructions show the smallest PassMark gap among the i5's wins at 18.3%, 16985 versus 14354. Multithread PassMark scores 26409 versus 20042, a 31.8% margin. Physics is nearly identical, 1873 versus 1860, a 0.7% edge for the i5.

The i7-14701TE's sole victory is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 143 against 121. That 15.4% win is real but isolated. No other benchmark in the recorded data favors the i7, and its losses range from a negligible 0.7% in physics to a dominant 55.8% in encryption.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 14 on the i5-14600T, 8 on the i7-14701TE
• Threads: 20 on the i5-14600T, 16 on the i7-14701TE
• Base clock: 1.80 GHz on the i5-14600T, 2.10 GHz on the i7-14701TE
• Boost clock: 5.10 GHz on the i5-14600T, 5.20 GHz on the i7-14701TE
• TDP: 35 watts on the i5-14600T, 45 watts on the i7-14701TE
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared on the i5-14600T, 33 MB shared on the i7-14701TE
• Generation label: Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Release date: January 7, 2024 for the i5-14600T, June 30, 2024 for the i7-14701TE
• Launch MSRP: $255 for the i5-14600T, none recorded for the i7-14701TE
• Part number: SRN46 for the i5-14600T, Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE

Identical specifications include the 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 770, Intel Socket 1700, and locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Does the i7-14701TE have any advantage in cache?

A: Yes. The i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i5-14600T has 24 MB. Both have the same 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The i5-14600T wins every single-core benchmark in the recorded data. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 319 versus 242, Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1330 versus 1010, Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3169 versus 2405, and PassMark single-thread shows 3744 versus 2637. All four results favor the i5 by 31.7% to 42%.

Q: Is there any test where the i7-14701TE outperforms the i5-14600T?

A: Only one. The PassMark find prime numbers test results in 143 for the i7-14701TE versus 121 for the i5-14600T, a 15.4% advantage for the i7.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The i5-14600T has an average benchmark score of 32707, which places it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The i7-14701TE averages 26013, placing it at the 78th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and expansion features?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through dual-channel buses, both support ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both also integrate UHD Graphics 770.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T wins in rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 multicore scores 22447 versus 17035, making it the stronger option for CPU-based rendering, video encoding, and any heavily threaded creative workload. The consistent 31.8% margin across all Cinebench tests confirms the advantage is structural, not workload-specific.

The i5-14600T wins in data processing. Data compression scores 301827 versus 220520, a 36.9% gap. Random string sorting shows a 50.7% lead, and integer math shows a 44.6% lead. These results cover databases, archival tools, sorting algorithms, and general integer computation.

The i5-14600T wins in security and encryption workloads. The 55.8% advantage in data encryption, 18226 versus 11699, is the largest margin in the entire comparison. This makes the i5 the better fit for encrypted storage, secure communications, or any workload relying on cryptographic operations.

The i5-14600T wins in floating point and scientific workloads. Floating point math scores 64726 versus 50219, a 28.9% edge. Extended instructions add another win at 18.3%, 16985 versus 14354. Physics simulation is nearly tied, 1873 versus 1860, but still favors the i5.

The i7-14701TE wins only in prime-number finding. The 143 versus 121 result in PassMark find prime numbers is the sole recorded victory. This workload depends on integer division and modular arithmetic patterns that happen to favor the i7's configuration. Beyond that narrow test, the i7-14701TE does not lead in any other measured category. The i5-14600T also has the lower TDP at 35 watts versus 45 watts, so it delivers its widespread benchmark superiority while drawing less power according to the specification data.