Intel Core i5-14500T

The Intel Core i5-14500T is a desktop processor from Intel’s Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake line. It combines 14 cores and 20 threads on Intel Socket 1700, with a 1700.00 MHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The chip is built on Intel’s 10 nm process with a 215 mm² die, carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and includes UHD Graphics 770. Its TDP is 35, and its average benchmark score is 28377, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Core i9-11950H, the i5-14500T is essentially tied. The rival’s average benchmark score is 28382, the listed deltaPct is 0, and the i5-14500T’s average is 28377. In aggregate benchmark terms, the data shows no meaningful separation between them.

Against the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS, the same picture appears. The Ryzen 7 8845HS has an average score of 28369 and a deltaPct of 0. The i5-14500T’s 28377 average lands only a few points higher, which is within the noise of this benchmark cluster.

Against the Intel Core i9-12900H, the i5-14500T again sits at parity. The i9-12900H records 28387 with a deltaPct of 0, while the i5-14500T records 28377. This is a tight grouping, and the data does not indicate a clear winner.

Against the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, the i5-14500T has its only negative delta among the nearest rivals. The 7840HS scores 28453 and the deltaPct is -0.3. That places the i5-14500T a hair behind in average benchmark score, but the gap is small.

Power and Thermals

With a TDP of 35, this is a deliberately low-power desktop part. The 10 nm Intel process and 215 mm² die size mean heat density is modest by desktop standards. A capable air cooler is the implied cooling tier; a compact or low-profile cooler should be enough for normal workloads.

The 1700.00 MHz base clock combined with a 4.80 GHz boost clock suggests that the processor spends most of its time at lower clocks and only boosts when needed. This profile reduces sustained thermal stress and makes the chip a good fit for thermally constrained desktop builds. The 35 TDP class is far below what high-core-count desktop parts typically require, so the cooling solution does not need to be aggressive.

Single-Thread vs Multi-Thread Behavior

The benchmark data shows a clear split between single-thread and multi-thread performance. In Cinebench R23, the single-core score is 2759 and the multi-core score is 19547. Geekbench reports 2355 single-core and 9500 multi-core. Passmark reports 3762 single-thread and 22983 multithread. In every suite, the multi-core result is far ahead of the single-thread result, which is consistent with a 14-core, 20-thread design.

For real workloads, this split matters. Office applications, browser navigation, and light productivity tasks tend to rely on one or a few cores, and the 4.80 GHz boost clock keeps those responsive. Rendering, encoding, compilation, and data processing can use the 20 threads, and the multi-core scores indicate strong parallel throughput. The mixed picture is useful for a desktop CPU: quick single-thread response during daily use, with substantial multi-thread headroom when the workload scales.

FAQ

Q: What socket does the Intel Core i5-14500T use?

A: It uses Intel Socket 1700. The CPU provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, with ECC memory support.

Q: Does the i5-14500T include integrated graphics?

A: Yes. It includes Intel UHD Graphics 770.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No. The multiplierUnlocked field is false, so this is not an unlocked part for manual overclocking.

Q: What is the architecture and cache layout?

A: The architecture is Raptor Lake-R on Intel’s 10 nm process. It has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: When did it launch and what was its launch MSRP?

A: The release date is 2024-01-07, and the launch MSRP is $232.

Q: How does it rank in the benchmark database?

A: Its average benchmark score is 28377, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-11950H with 28382 and deltaPct 0, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS with 28369 and deltaPct 0, the Intel Core i9-12900H with 28387 and deltaPct 0, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS with 28453 and deltaPct -0.3.

Benchmark Performance

The average benchmark score of 28377 and the 85th percentile ranking are the headline numbers. In the nearestRivals table, the i5-14500T sits between the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS at 28369 and the Intel Core i9-12900H at 28387, and it is effectively level with the Intel Core i9-11950H at 28382. The only negative delta listed is -0.3 against the AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS, whose average is 28453. That is a tight grouping, and the deltas attached to the nearest rivals are either 0 or -0.3.

The Cinebench results reinforce this position. Cinebench R23 multi-core scores 19547, while R23 single-core scores 2759. Cinebench R20 multi-core is 8209 and single-core is 1158. Cinebench R15 multi-core is 1970 and single-core is 277. Across all three versions of Cinebench, the multi-core result is much higher than the single-core result, which is the expected shape for a 14-core, 20-thread processor.

Geekbench reports 9500 multi-core and 2355 single-core. Passmark reports 22983 multithread and 3762 single-thread. The Passmark subtests add more texture: integer math scores 81274, floating point math scores 58826, extended instructions score 16018, data compression scores 261597, data encryption scores 15431, random string sorting scores 28337, physics scores 1311, and find prime numbers scores 83. The extremely high data-compression number indicates strong throughput for archiving and data-processing style workloads, while the low prime-number score is a narrow result that should not be read as a general measure of performance.

Benchmark results indicate that the i5-14500T is not a clear winner or loser against its nearest rivals. It sits inside a dense cluster where the average benchmark scores are separated by single-digit or low fractional deltas. The 85th percentile rank confirms that this CPU is comfortably above most of the database, while the nearestRivals data shows that the top of that neighborhood is crowded.

Who Should Consider It

The i5-14500T is a strong fit for builders who want a low-power desktop CPU with a broad feature set. Its 35 TDP and 85th percentile average benchmark score mean it can handle everyday workloads without demanding a large cooling solution. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 covers desktop output and light graphics tasks without a discrete card.

For gaming systems with a discrete GPU, the single-thread scores are worth noting: Passmark single-thread 3762, Cinebench R23 single-core 2759, and Geekbench single-core 2355 all indicate responsive CPU performance in game logic and general interaction. The 14 cores and 20 threads provide headroom for background tasks running alongside a game.

For content creation, the multi-core scores make the case. Cinebench R23 multi-core 19547, Geekbench multi-core 9500, and Passmark multithread 22983 indicate solid rendering, encoding, and compilation throughput for a part in this TDP class. The ECC memory support also makes it attractive for stable workstation builds.

For office and always-on systems, the combination of a 1700.00 MHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock delivers low idle behavior with burst performance when needed. Spreadsheets, browsers, office apps, and background tasks all fit within this profile. Because the multiplier is locked, users looking for manual overclocking should look elsewhere; this processor is for those who want strong all-around performance in a constrained thermal envelope.