Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core i5-14401E wins five of the six head-to-head Cinebench comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V takes a single victory. The margins are not uniform, however, and the single-core results tell a more nuanced story than the multi-core scores.

The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i5-14401E scores 18,161 against the Ultra 5 228V's 9,932. That is a 82.9% advantage for the desktop part, the most decisive result in the entire comparison. The i5-14401E also leads by 21.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, scoring 1,830 versus 1,502.5, and by 17.5% in Cinebench R20 multi-core, with scores of 7,627 and 6,491 respectively.

The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows the i5-14401E ahead by 17.5%, scoring 1,076 against 916. The Cinebench R23 single-core result gives the i5-14401E a 45.8% lead, 2,564 versus 1,758. The only benchmark won by the Ultra 5 228V is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 267 against 258, a 3.4% margin.

These results indicate that the i5-14401E delivers substantially higher multi-threaded throughput across all three Cinebench versions. The R23 multi-core gap is particularly striking, nearly doubling the output of the mobile chip. The single-core picture is less consistent. The Ultra 5 228V wins the R15 iteration, but loses the R20 and R23 single-core tests by considerable margins, especially in R23 where the i5-14401E is 45.8% ahead.

The average benchmark score for the i5-14401E sits at 5,253, placing it in the 60th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Ultra 5 228V, however, has a much higher average benchmark score of 21,440, placing it in the 75th percentile. This discrepancy arises because the Ultra 5 228V includes additional PassMark tests in its benchmark set, which the i5-14401E does not have recorded. The PassMark results for the Ultra 5 228V include data compression at 173,924, data encryption at 13,032, extended instructions at 14,801, prime number finding at 168, floating point math at 53,310, integer math at 39,679, multithread at 18,227, physics at 1,538, random string sorting at 21,254, and single-thread at 3,836.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14401E is the clear winner for multi-core workloads. Its 12 threads, enabled by 6 cores with Hyper-Threading, give it a structural advantage in parallel tasks that the Ultra 5 228V cannot overcome despite having 8 cores. The R23 multi-core score of 18,161 versus 9,932 demonstrates that the desktop chip is roughly 83% faster in heavily threaded rendering workloads. This pattern holds across all three Cinebench multi-core tests, with the i5-14401E leading by 21.8%, 17.5%, and 82.9% respectively.

The Ultra 5 228V wins only in Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 267 against 258. This is a narrow margin, just 3.4%, and it does not repeat in the newer R20 and R23 single-core tests. In those tests, the i5-14401E leads by 17.5% and 45.8% respectively. The single-core R23 result is notable: the i5-14401E scores 2,564 while the Ultra 5 228V manages only 1,758, a massive gap that suggests the desktop chip has a significant per-thread performance advantage in modern rendering workloads.

The Ultra 5 228V does have a broader benchmark footprint, with PassMark results covering integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and physics simulations. These scores indicate strong performance in those specific tasks, but the i5-14401E has no comparable PassMark data in the database, making direct comparisons in those areas impossible. The PassMark single-thread score of 3,836 for the Ultra 5 228V is the only single-thread PassMark result available, and it cannot be compared against the i5-14401E.

For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, the i5-14401E is the superior choice based on the recorded Cinebench data. For users whose workloads resemble the PassMark tests, the Ultra 5 228V has demonstrated capability in areas like data compression, encryption, and math operations, but no comparative data exists for the i5-14401E in those tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Ultra 5 228V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. This process difference is significant: the 3 nm node allows the Ultra 5 228V to achieve a 17 W TDP, while the i5-14401E has a 65 W TDP. The i5-14401E is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 228V is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833.

Core configurations differ as well. The i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning each core supports two threads. The Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads, with no hyper-threading. Despite having fewer cores, the i5-14401E's thread count is higher, which contributes to its multi-core dominance.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. 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 228V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14401E's L3 cache is 12 MB larger, which likely contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads. The Ultra 5 228V's larger per-core L1 and L2 caches reflect a different design target, prioritizing per-core efficiency over shared cache capacity.

The i5-14401E has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The Ultra 5 228V has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The i5-14401E boosts 200 MHz higher, which helps explain its single-core Cinebench R20 and R23 advantages.

Memory support also differs. The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 228V's memory support depends on the motherboard and is listed as unknown in the database. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 228V does not.

PCIe lanes differ substantially. The i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 228V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This gives the desktop part significantly more expansion capability for GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 228V uses Arc 130V. No benchmark data exists in the database for either iGPU, so their relative performance cannot be assessed from the recorded information.

The i5-14401E has a die size of 215 mm², while the Ultra 5 228V has no recorded die size. The i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 5 228V was released on 2024-09-23. Both are currently listed as active production parts. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The i5-14401E's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 with an average score of 5,259 and a delta of -0.1%, the Intel Core i7-11700B with 5,241 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i9-10850K with 5,240 and a delta of 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13400T with 5,210 and a delta of 0.8%. The Ultra 5 228V's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with an average score of 21,484 and a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core i9-11900H with 21,367 and a delta of 0.3%, the Intel Xeon D-1746TER with 21,635 and a delta of -0.9%, and the AMD EPYC 9454 with 21,223 and a delta of 1%.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core i5-14401E is the stronger processor for multi-threaded rendering workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 18,161 is 82.9% higher than the Ultra 5 228V's 9,932, and it maintains leads of 21.8% and 17.5% in the R15 and R20 multi-core tests. The i5-14401E also wins single-core in R20 and R23, with margins of 17.5% and 45.8% respectively. The only test the Ultra 5 228V wins is Cinebench R15 single-core, by a 3.4% margin.

The Ultra 5 228V offers a dramatically lower TDP of 17 W versus 65 W, and it has additional PassMark benchmark scores in the database that cover data compression, encryption, math operations, and physics. These scores demonstrate capability in those specific areas, but no comparative i5-14401E data exists for those tests.

Users selecting a processor for desktop workloads with heavy multi-threading should choose the i5-14401E based on the Cinebench results. Users selecting a mobile processor for low-power operation should choose the Ultra 5 228V, given its 17 W TDP and mobile BGA 2833 socket. The i5-14401E requires Socket 1700 and is a desktop part, while the Ultra 5 228V is designed for mobile platforms.

The i5-14401E also offers ECC memory support and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, versus the Ultra 5 228V's 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and no ECC support. For workstation or server-like configurations requiring ECC and expansion capacity, the i5-14401E is the appropriate choice. For thin-and-light mobile systems where power consumption is paramount, the Ultra 5 228V is the appropriate choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18,161, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V scores 9,932. The i5-14401E leads by 82.9%.

Q: What is the only benchmark the Intel Core Ultra 5 228V wins?

A: The Ultra 5 228V wins Cinebench R15 single-core, scoring 267 against the i5-14401E's 258, a 3.4% margin.

Q: How many threads does each processor have?

A: The i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 W. The Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 W.

Q: What process nodes are used?

A: The i5-14401E uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Ultra 5 228V uses TSMC's 3 nm process.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i5-14401E supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 228V does not support ECC memory.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes?

A: The i5-14401E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 228V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache.