Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i5-14401E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL. The Core i5-14401E has a full set of Cinebench scores, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL has no recorded benchmark entries. This makes a direct numerical comparison impossible based on the recorded data.

What the data does show is the Core i5-14401E's absolute performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18161 points in multi-core and 2564 points in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 7627, with a single-core result of 1076. The Cinebench R15 results are 1830 multi-core and 258 single-core. These scores place the processor at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Core Ultra 5 125UL sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a performance level. The Core i5-14401E's average benchmark score is 5253, placing it in a competitive range with several other processors. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 at 5259 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-11700B at 5241 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-10850K at 5240 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13400T at 5210 (0.8% lower).

The Core i5-14401E's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18161 indicates strong multi-threaded rendering capability. Its single-core score of 2564 in the same test shows solid per-thread performance. The gap between the multi-core and single-core results, roughly a 7.1x ratio, reflects the processor's 6-core, 12-thread configuration working efficiently under parallel loads.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only processor of the two with measurable benchmark results. It delivers a complete Cinebench profile across R15, R20, and R23, with an average benchmark score of 5253 and a 60th percentile ranking. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has no benchmark entries, an average score of zero, and a 50th percentile ranking that reflects its unmeasured status.

The Core i5-14401E uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform with a 65 W TDP. The Core Ultra 5 125UL uses the Intel Socket 1851 platform with a 15 W TDP. The Core Ultra 5 125UL carries a launch MSRP of $309, a figure stated once here as recorded in the database.

The data does not support a performance verdict for the Core Ultra 5 125UL. Its lack of benchmark results means no direct comparison can be drawn. The Core i5-14401E stands as the measured option, with its Cinebench scores and percentile placement providing concrete reference points. The Core Ultra 5 125UL's lower TDP of 15 W compared to 65 W suggests a different design target, but without benchmark data, its performance remains unquantified.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14401E wins in every category where data exists. It has six Cinebench scores, an average benchmark score of 5253, and a 60th percentile placement. Its multi-core Cinebench R23 result of 18161 and single-core result of 2564 are the only recorded performance figures in this comparison.

The Core Ultra 5 125UL wins in efficiency-oriented specifications. Its 15 W TDP is substantially lower than the Core i5-14401E's 65 W TDP. It offers 12 cores and 14 threads, compared to 6 cores and 12 threads on the Core i5-14401E. The Core Ultra 5 125UL also has a higher L1 cache per core at 112 KB versus 80 KB, and a higher L2 cache per core at 2 MB versus 1.25 MB. Its L3 cache is 12 MB shared, while the Core i5-14401E has 20 MB shared.

The Core Ultra 5 125UL uses a 7 nm process node, while the Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm node. The Core Ultra 5 125UL has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the Core i5-14401E. Its integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG 64EU, compared to UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401E.

The Core i5-14401E has higher clock speeds: 2.50 GHz base and 4.70 GHz boost, versus 1.30 GHz base and 4.30 GHz boost on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. The Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL supports DDR5 with motherboard-dependent specifics. The Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory; the Core Ultra 5 125UL does not. The Core i5-14401E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, compared to 4.30 GHz on the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253. The Core Ultra 5 125UL has an average benchmark score of 0, as no benchmark results are recorded for it.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Core Ultra 5 125UL has a TDP of 15 W, while the Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 5 125UL supports DDR5, with specifics depending on the motherboard.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core i5-14401E is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R variant, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core Ultra 5 125UL uses Meteor Lake, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS variant, part of the Core Ultra Series 1.

The manufacturing process differs: the Core i5-14401E uses a 10 nm node, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL uses a 7 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel. The Core i5-14401E has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core Ultra 5 125UL has no recorded die size.

Cache structures differ in several ways. The Core i5-14401E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 125UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache increases on the Core Ultra 5 125UL suggest a different core design, but the smaller L3 pool reflects its lower power envelope.

The Core i5-14401E supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 125UL does not. The Core i5-14401E uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401E versus Arc Xe-LPG 64EU on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Specification Differences

The Core i5-14401E and Core Ultra 5 125UL differ across nearly all recorded specifications.

Core count: 6 cores on the Core i5-14401E, 12 cores on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. Thread count: 12 threads on the Core i5-14401E, 14 threads on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Base clock: 2.50 GHz on the Core i5-14401E, 1.30 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. Boost clock: 4.70 GHz on the Core i5-14401E, 4.30 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

TDP: 65 W on the Core i5-14401E, 15 W on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Socket: Intel Socket 1700 on the Core i5-14401E, Intel Socket 1851 on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Process node: 10 nm on the Core i5-14401E, 7 nm on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Cache per core: L1 is 80 KB on the Core i5-14401E versus 112 KB on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. L2 is 1.25 MB on the Core i5-14401E versus 2 MB on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. L3 is 20 MB shared on the Core i5-14401E versus 12 MB shared on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 on the Core i5-14401E, DDR5 only on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 89.6 GB/s on the Core Ultra 5 125UL, with no figure for the Core i5-14401E.

ECC memory: supported on the Core i5-14401E, not supported on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core i5-14401E, Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401E, Arc Xe-LPG 64EU on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Release dates differ as well: the Core i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL was released on 2024-04-07. The Core Ultra 5 125UL has a launch MSRP of $309; the Core i5-14401E has no recorded launch MSRP.