Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL Comparison

Intel Core i5-14401E and Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL are both active desktop processors from Intel, but they target different use cases. The i5-14401E is a Core 14th Gen part built on the Raptor Lake architecture, while the Ultra 7 165HL is a Core Ultra Series 1 part based on Meteor Lake. The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded individual benchmark scores, making a direct performance comparison impossible. However, the available specification data and the i5-14401E's recorded performance relative to other CPUs provide a basis for analysis.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins on raw single-thread and multi-thread performance based on recorded data. Its Cinebench scores are substantial: 1830 in R15 multi-core, 258 in R15 single-core, 7627 in R20 multi-core, 1076 in R20 single-core, 18161 in R23 multi-core, and 2564 in R23 single-core. This places it at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 5253. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (average score 5259, 0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-11700B (average score 5241, 0.2% behind), the Intel Core i9-10850K (average score 5240, 0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (average score 5210, 0.8% behind). The i5-14401E sits within 1% of all these rivals, indicating tightly clustered mid-range performance.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL wins on core count and thread count, offering 16 cores and 22 threads compared to the i5-14401E's 6 cores and 12 threads. It also wins on integrated graphics, featuring Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, which is a more capable iGPU than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the i5-14401E. The Ultra 7 165HL has a higher boost clock at 5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, and a larger L3 cache at 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. It also supports a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, though the i5-14401E's memory bandwidth is not recorded. The Ultra 7 165HL has a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to 65 watts, and it was released earlier, on 2024-04-07, versus the i5-14401E's 2024-06-30 release date. However, with no benchmark scores recorded for the Ultra 7 165HL, its actual performance advantage cannot be quantified from the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 7 165HL provides a higher core and thread count on paper.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL?

A: The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it has no nearest rivals recorded. This means its performance is not measurable from the available data.

Q: How does the Intel Core i5-14401E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253. Its nearest rival, the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, scores 5259, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Core i7-11700B scores 5241 (0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-10850K scores 5240 (0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13400T scores 5210 (0.8% lower). The i5-14401E is within 1% of all these CPUs.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has a TDP of 45 watts. The Ultra 7 165HL is rated for lower power consumption.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, which is higher than the Intel Core i5-14401E's boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i5-14401E has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 1.40 GHz for the Ultra 7 165HL.

Q: What type of integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU. The Ultra 7 165HL's integrated graphics is a more advanced Arc-based solution.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i5-14401E and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL. The head-to-head benchmarks field is empty, and the win counts for both processors are 0. This means there is no direct performance comparison available from the database.

The i5-14401E does have individual benchmark scores across multiple Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1830 in multi-core and 258 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7627 in multi-core and 1076 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18161 in multi-core and 2564 in single-core. These scores show a consistent scaling pattern across multi-core and single-core workloads, with the multi-core scores being substantially higher than single-core scores, as expected.

The Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded benchmark scores in any test. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile versus all CPUs is 50, but this percentile appears to be based on its specifications rather than measured performance. Without any benchmark data, the database cannot confirm whether the Ultra 7 165HL's higher core count translates into better multi-core performance than the i5-14401E.

The i5-14401E's performance relative to its nearest rivals is tight. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-11700B, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-10850K, and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13400T. These deltas are all under 1%, indicating that the i5-14401E delivers performance in a very narrow band around its peer group.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Intel Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. The base clock of the i5-14401E is 2.50 GHz, versus 1.40 GHz for the Ultra 7 165HL. The boost clock is 4.70 GHz for the i5-14401E and 5.00 GHz for the Ultra 7 165HL. The TDP is 65 watts for the i5-14401E and 45 watts for the Ultra 7 165HL.

The sockets differ: the i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 165HL uses Intel Socket 1851. The process nodes also differ, with the i5-14401E on a 10 nm node and the Ultra 7 165HL on a 7 nm node. The i5-14401E has a die size of 215 mm², while the Ultra 7 165HL's die size is not recorded. The i5-14401E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 165HL supports DDR5 with support depending on the motherboard.

The cache configurations differ. 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 7 165HL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The memory bus is dual-channel for both, but the Ultra 7 165HL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the i5-14401E's memory bandwidth is not recorded.

The i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 7 165HL does not. The PCIe configurations differ: the i5-14401E has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 165HL has Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the i5-14401E and Arc Xe-LPG 128EU for the Ultra 7 165HL. The market segment for both is Desktop. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The launch MSRP for the Ultra 7 165HL is $459, while the i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded. The release dates are 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401E and 2024-04-07 for the Ultra 7 165HL.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses a 10 nm process node, with Intel as the foundry. Its die size is 215 mm². The processor features a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 1.25 MB, with a shared L3 cache of 20 MB. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and it has ECC memory support. The PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL is built on the Meteor Lake architecture with the codename Meteor Lake-PS, part of the Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake-PS) generation. It uses a 7 nm process node, with Intel as the foundry. Its die size is not recorded. The processor features a per-core L1 cache of 112 KB and per-core L2 cache of 2 MB, with a shared L3 cache of 24 MB. It supports DDR5 memory, with support depending on the motherboard, and it does not have ECC memory support. The PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), and the integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG 128EU.

The architectural differences are significant. The Ultra 7 165HL uses a newer 7 nm process node compared to the 10 nm node of the i5-14401E. The Ultra 7 165HL has larger per-core caches (112 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 versus 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2) and a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 20 MB). The Ultra 7 165HL uses a newer Meteor Lake architecture, which is a different design from the Raptor Lake architecture used in the i5-14401E. The Ultra 7 165HL also uses a newer Socket 1851, while the i5-14401E uses Socket 1700.

The memory support differs: the i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 165HL supports only DDR5. The i5-14401E has ECC support, which the Ultra 7 165HL lacks. The PCIe layout is also different, with the i5-14401E offering Gen 5 at 16 lanes versus the Ultra 7 165HL's Gen 4 at 8 lanes. The integrated graphics are also different, with the Ultra 7 165HL using a more advanced Arc Xe-LPG 128EU solution.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14401E is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark performance. It delivers Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core scores of 18161 and 2564, respectively, and it sits at the 60th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average benchmark score of 5253 places it within 1% of its nearest rivals, including the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4, Intel Core i7-11700B, Intel Core i9-10850K, and Intel Core i5-13400T. This makes the i5-14401E a proven performer in the mid-range desktop segment.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has no recorded benchmark scores, so its performance cannot be verified from the database. It does offer a higher core count (16 versus 6), more threads (22 versus 12), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 4.70 GHz), a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 20 MB), a lower TDP (45 watts versus 65 watts), and a newer 7 nm process node. Its integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, are more advanced than the UHD Graphics 730 in the i5-14401E. However, these specifications do not translate into recorded performance data.

For users who prioritize verified benchmark performance, the Intel Core i5-14401E is the choice, as its scores are recorded and its position relative to similar CPUs is clear. For users who prioritize core count, thread count, and a newer architecture with a more capable integrated GPU, the Intel Core Ultra 7 165HL has the specification advantage, but its actual performance remains unmeasured in the database. The i5-14401E also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which are features the Ultra 7 165HL does not offer. The Ultra 7 165HL has a launch MSRP of $459, while the i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded.

Given the absence of benchmark data for the Ultra 7 165HL, the i5-14401E is the only processor in this comparison with demonstrated performance. The selection between the two depends on whether the user values recorded performance or the unverified specifications of the Ultra 7 165HL.