Intel Core i5-14500HX vs Intel Core i5-14400T

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-14500HX and Intel Core i5-14400T processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Compatibility, Peripherals.

Intel Core i5-14500HX

Intel Core i5-14400T

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14500HX

Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
4 more cores, run more applications at once: 14 vs 10
4 more threads: 20 vs 16
Around 9% higher clock speed: 4.9 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
Around 40% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
Around 20% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later

Unlocked	Unlocked vs Locked
Number of cores	14 vs 10
Number of threads	20 vs 16
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz vs 4.5 GHz
L1 cache	80 KB (per core) vs 80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core) vs 1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared) vs 20 MB (shared)

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-14400T

Around 57% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 55 Watt

Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 Watt vs 55 Watt

Compare specifications (specs)

	Intel Core i5-14500HX	Intel Core i5-14400T
Essentials
Launch date	8 Jan 2024	8 Jan 2024
Place in performance rating	not rated	not rated
Launch price (MSRP)		$221
Performance
Base frequency	2.6 GHz	1500 MHz
Die size	257 mm²	215 mm²
L1 cache	80 KB (per core)	80 KB (per core)
L2 cache	2 MB (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache	24 MB (shared)	20 MB (shared)
Manufacturing process technology	10 nm	10 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase)	72°C
Maximum core temperature	100°C	100°C
Maximum frequency	4.9 GHz	4.5 GHz
Number of cores	14	10
Number of threads	20	16
Unlocked
Memory
ECC memory support
Supported memory types	DDR4, DDR5	DDR4, DDR5
Compatibility
Max number of CPUs in a configuration	1	1
Sockets supported	Intel BGA 1964	1700
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	55 Watt	35 Watt
Peripherals
PCIe configurations	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)	Gen 5, 16 Lanes, (CPU only)