Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

The Intel Core i5-14401E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H represent two distinct approaches to processor design from Intel, one a desktop part from the Raptor Lake Refresh generation and the other a mobile processor from the Arrow Lake-H series. The benchmark data shows a clear split in performance characteristics, with each chip dominating different tests.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data reveals six direct benchmark comparisons between the two processors, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H winning four of them and the Intel Core i5-14401E winning the remaining two.

In the Cinebench R15 tests, the Ultra 5 225H holds a decisive lead. Its multicore score of 2397.5 is 23.7% ahead of the i5-14401E's 1830. The single-core result tells a similar story, with the Ultra 5 scoring 288.5 versus 258 for the i5, a 10.6% advantage for the mobile chip.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the Ultra 5 225H extends its dominance in multicore performance with a score of 10041, which is 24% higher than the i5-14401E's 7627. The single-core R20 test also favors the Ultra 5, as it records 1417 compared to 1076 for the i5, a 24.1% gap in favor of the newer architecture.

The results flip dramatically in the Cinebench R23 tests. Here, the Intel Core i5-14401E takes the lead in both metrics. Its multicore score of 18161 is 24.1% higher than the Ultra 5 225H's 14629.5. The single-core R23 test shows the i5 with 2564 points against the Ultra 5's 1969, representing a 30.2% advantage for the desktop processor.

These conflicting results across Cinebench versions suggest the two chips respond differently to workload characteristics. The i5-14401E excels in the R23 test environment, while the Ultra 5 225H performs better in R15 and R20. The overall win count stands at 4 wins for the Ultra 5 225H and 2 wins for the i5-14401E, but the magnitude of the i5's R23 victories is substantial.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages on different manufacturing processes. The Intel Core i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyper-threading support. The Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-H codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. It has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multi-threading.

Cache configurations differ significantly. The 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 Ultra 5 225H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. While the Ultra 5 has more cache per core, the i5 has a larger total L3 pool.

Die size data is available only for the i5-14401E, which measures 215 mm². The Ultra 5 225H's die size is not recorded in the database. The transistors count is also unlisted for both processors.

The processors differ in their platform requirements. The i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700 and has a TDP of 65 watts. The Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049 and has a TDP of 28 watts. This reflects their different market segments, desktop versus mobile respectively.

Memory support shows a clear generational split. The i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and it supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. It does not support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 225H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present in both, with the i5 using UHD Graphics 730 and the Ultra 5 using Arc Graphics 130T.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data supports distinct use-case scenarios for each processor. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H demonstrates strength in the R15 and R20 Cinebench tests, which are older rendering workloads. Its multicore advantage in those tests, reaching 24% over the i5, suggests it handles certain parallel workloads efficiently, likely due to its higher core count of 14.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins decisively in Cinebench R23, both in multicore and single-core tests. Its 30.2% single-core advantage in R23 is particularly notable, indicating strong per-core performance in that workload. This could translate to better performance in applications that favor fewer, faster cores.

The i5-14401E also offers ECC memory support, which the Ultra 5 lacks, making it suitable for reliability-sensitive tasks. Its desktop socket, Intel Socket 1700, allows for easier system integration in traditional desktop builds. The Ultra 5 225H, with its mobile BGA 2049 socket and 28 watt TDP, is designed for power-constrained environments like laptops.

The Ultra 5 225H includes a PassMark suite of benchmarks in its recorded data, covering tasks such as data compression, encryption, floating point math, integer math, and physics calculations. These scores are not directly compared to the i5-14401E in the head-to-head list, but they indicate the Ultra 5's capability across a range of computational tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 5 has more cores but does not use hyper-threading, while the i5 has fewer cores but uses it.

Q: What is the difference in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 2564 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 30.2% higher than the Ultra 5 225H's score of 1969.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H support ECC memory?

A: No, the Ultra 5 225H does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14401E does support ECC memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for these two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E is fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC.

Q: How does the memory bandwidth compare between the two?

A: The Ultra 5 225H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the i5-14401E in the database.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The database shows two processors with complementary strengths. The Intel Core i5-14401E is the choice for workloads that align with Cinebench R23 performance, where it leads by 24.1% in multicore and 30.2% in single-core tests. It also provides ECC memory support and a larger L3 cache, which could benefit certain server-like or data-integrity-focused desktop tasks.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H dominates the R15 and R20 Cinebench tests, with leads of 23.7%, 10.6%, 24%, and 24.1% across those four benchmarks. Its 14 cores and lower 28 watt TDP make it more suitable for mobile systems where power efficiency is a priority. The 3 nm process node from TSMC and higher per-core cache sizes (192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2) reflect a newer design philosophy.

For a desktop user prioritizing single-threaded performance as measured by R23, the i5-14401E is the stronger option. For a mobile user needing higher multicore throughput in R15 and R20 workloads, the Ultra 5 225H is the better fit. The data does not support a universal winner, as each processor takes clear victories in different test conditions.

Specification Differences

The following specifications differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 6 (i5-14401E) vs 14 (Ultra 5 225H)
• Threads: 12 (i5-14401E) vs 14 (Ultra 5 225H)
• Base Clock: 2.50 GHz (i5-14401E) vs 1.70 GHz (Ultra 5 225H)
• Boost Clock: 4.70 GHz (i5-14401E) vs 4.90 GHz (Ultra 5 225H)
• TDP: 65 W (i5-14401E) vs 28 W (Ultra 5 225H)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (i5-14401E) vs Intel BGA 2049 (Ultra 5 225H)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (i5-14401E) vs Arrow Lake (Ultra 5 225H)
• Process Node: 10 nm (i5-14401E) vs 3 nm (Ultra 5 225H)
• Foundry: Intel (i5-14401E) vs TSMC (Ultra 5 225H)
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core (i5-14401E) vs 192 KB per core (Ultra 5 225H)
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core (i5-14401E) vs 3 MB per core (Ultra 5 225H)
• L3 Cache: 20 MB shared (i5-14401E) vs 18 MB shared (Ultra 5 225H)
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 (i5-14401E) vs DDR5, LPDDR5X (Ultra 5 225H)
• Memory Bandwidth: Not recorded (i5-14401E) vs 102.4 GB/s (Ultra 5 225H)
• ECC Memory: True (i5-14401E) vs False (Ultra 5 225H)
• PCIe Lanes: 16 (i5-14401E) vs 8 (Ultra 5 225H)
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 (i5-14401E) vs Arc Graphics 130T (Ultra 5 225H)
• Market Segment: Desktop (i5-14401E) vs Mobile (Ultra 5 225H)
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 (i5-14401E) vs 2025-01-12 (Ultra 5 225H)
• Part Number: Q49JSRNJS (i5-14401E) vs SRQAM (Ultra 5 225H)
• Die Size: 215 mm² (i5-14401E) vs Not recorded (Ultra 5 225H)