Intel Core i5-14400F vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14400F has 10 cores. However, the i5-14400F has 16 threads, which is more than the Ultra 5 225H's 14 threads.

Q: How do the two chips compare in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F wins decisively, scoring 3055 versus the Ultra 5 225H's 1969, a 55.2% advantage in that specific test.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H boosts to 4.90 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14400F's 4.70 GHz boost clock. The i5-14400F has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor include?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has no integrated graphics (N/A), while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H includes Arc Graphics 130T.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which chip has the higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400F has an average benchmark score of 32279 and sits in the 83rd percentile, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has an average score of 31508 and sits in the 82nd percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct architectural generations. The Intel Core i5-14400F is part of Core 14th Gen, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H belongs to Core Ultra Series 2, using Arrow Lake architecture with the codename Arrow Lake-H. The i5-14400F is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, whereas the Ultra 5 225H is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2049.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. The i5-14400F is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm node with a die size of 215 mm², while the Ultra 5 225H uses TSMC's 3 nm node. The i5-14400F's die size is recorded, but the Ultra 5 225H's die size is not available in the database.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i5-14400F has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 225H has larger per-core allocations: 192 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2, but a smaller 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support differs. The i5-14400F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode and supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in dual-channel mode, with a measured memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, but no ECC support.

PCIe lanes differ as well. The i5-14400F offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 225H has PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

The i5-14400F has a launch MSRP of $196, and the Ultra 5 225H has no launch MSRP recorded in the database. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier.

Thermal design power allocations are notably different: the i5-14400F is rated at 65 W TDP, while the Ultra 5 225H is rated at 28 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data records 19 benchmark comparisons, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H winning 14 of them. The Intel Core i5-14400F wins 5 tests. The Ultra 5 225H's largest single-core Cinebench wins, however, come in Cinebench R20, where it scores 1417 versus the i5-14400F's 1283, a 9.5% margin. It is also 6.4% ahead in Cinebench R15 single core despite scoring 288.5 points.

The i5-14400F's wins are concentrated in two Cinebench R23 tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14400F scores 21645 against the Ultra 5 225H's 14629.5, a 48% advantage. In Cinebench Cinebench R23 singlecore, the i5-14400F scores 3055 versus 1969, a 55.2% lead, both being its biggest wins of the set.

Geekbench results slightly favor the Ultra 5 225H, with a 2.2% lead in Geekbench multicore and a 4.3% lead in Geekbench singlecore. Passmark tests are split unevenly. The i5-14400F leads in Passmark data compression by 11.3% and Passmark integer math by 19%. The Ultra 5 225H dominates Passmark floating point math with a 29.1% advantage, Passmark find prime numbers by 60.9%, Passmark data encryption by 20.9%, Passmark physics by 18.9%, Passmark single thread by 13.1%, and Passmark multithread by 9.4%.

The Ultra 5 225H shows a 9% lead in Passmark extended instructions and a 2.9% lead in Passmark random string sorting. Across the entire benchmark suite, the i5-14400F retains a slightly higher average score, 32279 versus 31508, and a higher percentile ranking at 83 versus 82. The i5-14400F's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U (0.1% higher in average score), Intel Core i9-11900 (0.2% higher), AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS (0.2% higher), and Intel Core i7-12800H (0.5% lower). The Ultra 5 225H's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13500 (0% difference), AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (0% difference), Intel Core 7 240H (0.1% higher), and Intel Core Ultra 3 205 (0.1% higher).

The Verdict

The data points to two different usage scenarios. The Intel Core i5-14400F is the stronger choice for workloads that stress Cinebench R23 multithreading and single-core performance, as it leads by 48% and 55.2%, respectively, in those tests. It also wins Passmark integer math, data compression, and has the higher average benchmark score of 32279.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the stronger choice for a broader set of tasks. It wins 14 of 19 head-to-head comparisons, including Passmark floating point math (29.1% ahead), Passmark find prime numbers (60.9% ahead), Passmark single thread (13.1% ahead), and Passmark multithread (9.4% ahead). It also leads in both Geekbench tests, both Cinebench R20 tests, and Cinebench R15 multicore. Its higher core count of 14 and higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz align with its stronger showing in these workloads, while its 28 W TDP and mobile socket indicate a platform intended for laptops.

The i5-14400F is the desktop pick, especially for buyers who prioritize Cinebench R23 results and integer-heavy Passmark tasks. The Ultra 5 225H is the mobile pick, for systems needing integrated Arc Graphics 130T, LPDDR5X memory support, and a more balanced performance profile across the benchmark suite.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core i5-14400F | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake-H |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | N/A |

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.70 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2049 |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | N/A | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | Arc Graphics 130T |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | $196 | N/A |

| Part Number | SRN3RSRN47 | SRQAM |