Intel Core i5-14600T vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-14901E is the clear winner across the majority of recorded benchmarks, taking 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The single exception is PassMark data compression, where the Intel Core i5-14600T leads by 4.5% with a score of 301827 against 288777.

The i9-14901E dominates every Cinebench test with a consistent 12.8% margin. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i9 scores 25753 versus 22447, and in single-core it posts 3635 against 3169. The same 12.8% gap appears across Cinebench R15 and R20, with multicore scores of 2595 versus 2262 and 10816 versus 9427 respectively. Single-core results in those older tests follow the identical pattern: 366 versus 319 in R15, 1526 versus 1330 in R20.

The largest single win for the i9-14901E appears in PassMark physics, where it scores 3041 against 1873, a 38.4% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers shows the second-largest gap at 36% (189 versus 121). Floating point math also favors the i9 heavily, 81089 versus 64726, a 20.2% lead. Integer math follows at 15.6% (112736 versus 95112), and single-thread performance is 14% higher at 4354 versus 3744.

Smaller but consistent wins for the i9 include PassMark multithread at 30298 versus 26409 (12.8%), random string sorting at 39138 versus 34310 (12.3%), data encryption at 18571 versus 18226 (1.9%), and extended instructions at 17249 versus 16985 (1.5%). The overall average benchmark score reflects this: the i9-14901E averages 37911, while the i5-14600T averages 32707.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T has one meaningful strength: data compression. Its score of 301827 edges out the i9-14901E's 288777, making it the better choice for workloads that rely heavily on compression throughput. This is a narrow win, 4.5%, but it is the only category where the i5 leads.

Every other measured workload belongs to the i9-14901E. Rendering, physics simulation, prime number calculation, floating point math, integer math, encryption, string sorting, and general single-threaded tasks all favor the i9. The margin varies from a slim 1.5% in extended instructions to a commanding 38.4% in physics. The i9's 36% lead in prime number finding suggests a strong advantage in integer-heavy computational loops. Its 20.2% lead in floating point math matters for scientific and analytical workloads.

The i5-14600T is positioned as a lower-power option with a 35 TDP against the i9's 65 TDP, but the recorded data shows it only wins in compression. For users prioritizing that specific task, the i5 is the better fit. For essentially everything else in the benchmark suite, the i9-14901E delivers higher scores.

Architecture Differences

Both processors belong to Intel's Core 14th Gen series, use the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and are built on a 10 nm process at Intel with a 257 mm² die. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, include ECC memory support, and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 770. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ significantly. The i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having fewer cores, the i9 wins most multithreaded benchmarks, which indicates higher per-core throughput. The base clock on the i9 is 2.80 GHz versus 1.80 GHz on the i5, and the boost clock is 5.60 GHz against 5.10 GHz. The TDP gap is substantial: 65 watts for the i9, 35 watts for the i5.

Cache allocation also differs. Both share the same L1 and L2 per-core sizes, 80 KB and 2 MB respectively, but the shared L3 cache is larger on the i9 at 36 MB versus 24 MB on the i5. The i9's larger L3 cache likely contributes to its advantage in workloads with repeated data access.

The release dates are different. The i5-14600T launched on 2024-01-07, while the i9-14901E followed on 2024-06-30. Both are listed as active production parts. The i5 has a recorded launch MSRP of $255, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i9.

The i5-14600T sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the i9-14901E reaches the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for the i5 include the Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with an average score of 32697, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400F at 32750, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 360 at 32662, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812. The i9-14901E's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 at 37904, the AMD Ryzen 7 9700X at 37943, the Intel Core 5 211E at 37829, and the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 at 37804.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 25753, which is 12.8% ahead of the i5-14600T's 22447.

Q: Is there any benchmark where the i5-14600T wins?

A: Yes, PassMark data compression. The i5-14600T scores 301827, beating the i9-14901E's 288777 by 4.5%.

Q: What is the TDP difference between these two processors?

A: The i5-14600T has a 35 watt TDP, while the i9-14901E has a 65 watt TDP.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the i5-14600T and the i9-14901E support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 24 MB on the i5-14600T.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14600T | Intel Core i9-14901E |

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

| Cores | 14 | 8 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 35 W | 65 W |

| L3 cache | 24 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

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

| Launch MSRP | $255 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRN46 | Q49ESRNJH |

| Average benchmark score | 32707 | 37911 |

| Percentile vs. all CPUs | 83rd | 86th |

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

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i9-14901E is the faster processor in nearly every recorded benchmark. Its 12.8% lead across all Cinebench versions, 38.4% advantage in physics, 36% lead in prime number finding, and 14% higher single-thread score make it the stronger choice for rendering, computational workloads, and general responsiveness.

The i5-14600T should be selected when data compression throughput is the priority. Its 301827 score in PassMark data compression is the only recorded win, and it also offers a much lower TDP at 35 watts versus 65 watts. The i5 achieves this with more cores and threads, 14 cores and 20 threads, but lower clock speeds, a smaller L3 cache, and a lower average benchmark score.

The i9-14901E belongs in systems where maximum compute performance matters more than power draw. Its higher base and boost clocks, larger L3 cache, and higher per-core throughput translate into wins across 16 of 17 benchmarks. The i5-14600T fits scenarios where compression workloads dominate and where the 35 watt TDP is a constraint. The 86th percentile ranking of the i9 against all CPUs, compared to the i5's 83rd percentile, reinforces the overall performance hierarchy between these two parts.