Core i5-14600T vs Core i7-14701TE

Core i5-14600T

14 Cores20 Thrd35 WWMax: 5.1 GHz2024

Core i7-14701TE

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 5.2 GHz2024

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-14600T

14 / 20

27,238

0.0%

27,519

+1.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-14600T

#149

Core i9-12900KS

MSRP: $739|Avg: $385

106%

#150

Ryzen 5 5500X3D

MSRP: $185|Avg: $180

105%

#151

Core Ultra 7 265T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $362

105%

#152

Ryzen 3 3200GE

MSRP: $85|Avg: $64

105%

#153

Core i3-9100T

MSRP: $122|Avg: $50

105%

#154

Ryzen 5 4600G

MSRP: $154|Avg: $143

105%

#155

Core i7-13700T

MSRP: $384|Avg: $250

104%

#156

Ryzen 9 5900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $350

104%

#157

Core i7-13700F

MSRP: $359|Avg: $345

104%

#158

Core i5-13600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

104%

#159

Ryzen 5 3400GE

MSRP: $149|Avg: $80

103%

#160

Core i7-12700F

MSRP: $314|Avg: $275

103%

#161

Core i5-9400

MSRP: $192|Avg: $85

103%

#162

Core i3-13100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $128

103%

#163

Core i9-10910

MSRP: $488|Avg: $200

100%

#164

Core i5-14600T

MSRP: $255|Avg: $255

100%

#165

Core i5-11500T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $120

99%

#166

Ryzen 7 5700X3D

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#167

Ryzen 3 8300GE

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

98%

#168

Core i3-13100T

MSRP: $134|Avg: $122

98%

#169

Core i5-10600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $110

98%

#170

Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $100|Avg: $67

98%

#171

Core Ultra 9 285

MSRP: $589|Avg: $550

98%

#172

Core i9-13900KS

MSRP: $699|Avg: $580

98%

#173

Ryzen 5 2400G

MSRP: $169|Avg: $84

97%

#174

Ryzen 9 9950X3D

MSRP: $699|Avg: $675

97%

#175

Ryzen 3 PRO 4350G

MSRP: $149|Avg: $105.5

97%

#176

Core i7-13700

MSRP: $384|Avg: $350

97%

#177

Athlon 200GE

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

96%

#178

Core i5-13500E

MSRP: $235|Avg: $235

96%

#179

Core i5-12500E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $200

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-14701TE

#263

Core i9-13900T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $570

106%

#264

Processor 300T

MSRP: $82|Avg: $82

105%

#265

Athlon 3000G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $60

105%

#266

Athlon 220GE

MSRP: $65|Avg: $60

105%

#267

Ryzen 9 3900X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $441

104%

#268

Core i5-10500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $178

104%

#269

Celeron G6900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

104%

#270

Core i9-10850K

MSRP: $453|Avg: $300

104%

#271

Core i9-13900E

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

104%

#272

Core i9-9820X

MSRP: $889|Avg: $280

104%

#273

Core i9-9900X

MSRP: $989|Avg: $300

102%

#274

Ryzen 7 1800X

MSRP: $499|Avg: $120

46%

#274

Core i7-9700K

MSRP: $385|Avg: $200

102%

#275

Core i3-10320

MSRP: $154|Avg: $140

101%

#276

Core i5-9600KF

MSRP: $262|Avg: $150

101%

#277

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355GE

MSRP: $180|Avg: $180

100%

#278

Ryzen Threadripper 1900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $116

43%

#278

Core i7-14701TE

MSRP: $392|Avg: $390

100%

#279

Core i9-11900KF

MSRP: $513|Avg: $349

100%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

41%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

41%

#280

Athlon Silver 3050GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $65

99%

#281

Core i7-9700E

MSRP: $259|Avg: $180

99%

#282

Core i7-11700K

MSRP: $399|Avg: $350

99%

#283

Ryzen Threadripper 1920

MSRP: $799|Avg: $200

39%

#283

Ryzen 7 PRO 3700

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

98%

#284

Core i7-14701E

MSRP: $392|Avg: $380

98%

#284

Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $300

39%

#285

Core i5-10400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $175

97%

#286

Core i3-12100

MSRP: $122|Avg: $180

97%

#287

Core Ultra 9 285T

MSRP: $549|Avg: $549

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-14701TE delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-14600T in both compute-intensive tasks (1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-14600T	Core i7-14701TE
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($255)	⚠️ Higher cost ($390)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-14600T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $255 (vs $390), it costs 35% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 51% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-14701TE.

Insight	Core i5-14600T	Core i7-14701TE
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+51%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($255)	⚠️ Higher cost ($390)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14600T Benchmark Check

Core i7-14701TE Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14600T and Core i7-14701TE

Core i5-14600T

The Core i5-14600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5600, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 27,238 points. Launch price was $255.

Core i7-14701TE

The Core i7-14701TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in Julho 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 33 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,519 points. Launch price was $299.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14600T packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i7-14701TE offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i5-14600T has 6 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i5-14600T versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-14701TE — a 1.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-14701TE (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-14600T scores 27,238 against the Core i7-14701TE's 27,519 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-14701TE. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 2,626 vs 2,781, a 5.7% lead for the Core i7-14701TE that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core i5-14600T vs 33 MB (total) on the Core i7-14701TE.

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Core i7-14701TE
Cores / Threads	14 / 20+75%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz	5.2 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	33 MB (total)+38%
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-30%	10 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)
PassMark	27,238	27,519+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	2,626	2,781+6%

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the LGA1700 socket with PCIe 5.0. Both support up to DDR5-5600 memory speed. Both support up to 192 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 20 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-14600T) and Intel 600 Series,Intel 700 Series (Core i7-14701TE).

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Core i7-14701TE
Socket	LGA1700	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-5600	DDR5-5600
Max RAM Capacity	192 GB	192 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	✅
PCIe Lanes	20	20

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d, EPT virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics 770 (Core i5-14600T) and UHD Graphics 770 (Core i7-14701TE) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-14600T targets Low Power Desktop, Core i7-14701TE targets Embedded/Industrial. Direct competitor: Core i5-14600T rivals Ryzen 7 7700; Core i7-14701TE rivals Ryzen Embedded 8000.

Feature	Core i5-14600T	Core i7-14701TE
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics 770	UHD Graphics 770
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Low Power Desktop	Embedded/Industrial

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Value Analysis

The Core i5-14600T launched at $255 MSRP, while the Core i7-14701TE debuted at $392. At current prices ($255 vs $390), the Core i5-14600T is $135 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i5-14600T delivers 106.8 pts/$ vs 70.6 pts/$ for the Core i7-14701TE — making the Core i5-14600T the 40.9% better value option.