Intel Core i5-14401E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive and consistent picture in favor of the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F. Across every recorded Cinebench test, the Ultra 7 265F delivers a commanding lead over the Intel Core i5-14401E, with the performance gap remaining remarkably stable throughout the suite.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 265F scores 41980, while the i5-14401E records 18161. This represents a 56.7% advantage for the Ultra 7 265F, a substantial margin that reflects the difference in core count and architectural efficiency. The single-core results tell a similar story: the Ultra 7 265F achieves 5926 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to 2564 for the i5-14401E, a 56.7% difference. This consistency between multi-core and single-core performance suggests the Ultra 7 265F is not merely winning through additional cores, but also through superior per-core capability.

The pattern repeats across the older Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the Ultra 7 265F posts 17631 versus 7627 for the i5-14401E, again a 56.7% gap. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 2488 against 1076, a 56.8% difference. Cinebench R15 multi-core results are 4231 for the Ultra 7 265F and 1830 for the i5-14401E, while single-core results are 597 and 258 respectively, both also reflecting the same approximate 56.7% to 56.8% margins.

The near-identical delta percentages across all six benchmarks indicate that the performance relationship between these two processors is highly consistent regardless of workload intensity. The i5-14401E wins zero head-to-head comparisons, while the Ultra 7 265F wins all six. The data leaves no ambiguity: the Core Ultra 7 265F is the faster processor in every measured category.

The Verdict

The recorded data strongly favors the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F for any user prioritizing raw performance. The Ultra 7 265F sits in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14401E ranks in the 60th percentile. This percentile gap underscores the hierarchical difference between the two parts. The Ultra 7 265F's average benchmark score of 64438 dwarfs the i5-14401E's average of 5253, a difference driven largely by the Ultra 7 265F's inclusion of PassMark tests in its record, which cover data compression, encryption, math operations, and other specialized workloads.

Looking at the nearest rivals provides additional context. The i5-14401E's closest competitors, based on average score, are the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5259, 0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-11700B (5241, 0.2% lower), the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240, 0.2% lower), and the Intel Core i5-13400T (5210, 0.8% lower). The i5-14401E effectively trades blows with these older or lower-tier parts, placing it firmly in the mid-range desktop performance class.

The Ultra 7 265F, by contrast, sits among much more powerful company. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (64640, 0.3% higher), the AMD EPYC 7343 (64202, 0.4% lower), the AMD EPYC 4464P (64823, 0.6% higher), and the Intel Core i9-13900KS (64051, 0.6% lower). This grouping places the Ultra 7 265F alongside high-end workstation and enthusiast processors, a completely different performance tier than the i5-14401E.

For users running heavily threaded workloads such as video rendering, 3D modeling, or scientific computing, the Cinebench multi-core results indicate the Ultra 7 265F would complete tasks in roughly 43% of the time required by the i5-14401E. For single-threaded applications like many games or office productivity software, the Ultra 7 265F still holds a significant edge, as shown by the single-core Cinebench scores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies from Intel. The i5-14401E is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, using a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Ultra 7 265F employs the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. This process node difference is significant; the 3 nm node allows for substantially higher transistor density. The Ultra 7 265F contains 17,800 million transistors on a die size of 243 mm², while the i5-14401E's transistor count is not recorded, but its die size is 215 mm².

The core configurations differ dramatically. The i5-14401E offers 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating it uses Hyper-Threading to double its thread count. The Ultra 7 265F provides 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning it does not use Hyper-Threading; each core corresponds to a single thread. This is a notable architectural shift for Intel, moving away from simultaneous multithreading in favor of more physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 265F has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches in the Ultra 7 265F, combined with the higher total L3 cache, provide more on-die storage for frequently accessed data, which contributes to its superior single-core performance.

Memory support differs as well. The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 265F supports only DDR5. The Ultra 7 265F also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, whereas the i5-14401E's memory bandwidth is not specified in the data. The i5-14401E supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 7 265F does not. The PCIe capabilities also differ: the i5-14401E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 265F offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401E and Intel Core Ultra 7 265F differ across nearly every major specification category.

The i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.50 GHz for the i5-14401E versus 2.40 GHz for the Ultra 7 265F. Boost clocks differ more substantially, with the i5-14401E reaching 4.70 GHz and the Ultra 7 265F reaching 5.30 GHz. Both processors have a TDP of 65, indicating similar thermal design power envelopes.

The sockets are incompatible. The i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 265F uses Intel Socket 1851. The i5-14401E integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 7 265F has no integrated graphics (listed as N/A). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Release dates differ by roughly six months. The i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 7 265F was released on 2025-01-06. The Ultra 7 265F has a recorded launch MSRP of $379; the i5-14401E has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Part numbers are Q49JSRNJS for the i5-14401E and SRQCV for the Ultra 7 265F.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F is faster in every recorded single-core benchmark. In Cinebench R23 single-core, it scores 5926 versus 2564 for the i5-14401E, a 56.7% advantage. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 2488 versus 1076, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 597 versus 258.

Q: How much faster is the Ultra 7 265F in multi-core workloads?

A: The Ultra 7 265F leads by 56.7% in all three Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 41980 against 18161. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 17631 versus 7627, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 4231 versus 1830.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The i5-14401E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 7 265F supports only DDR5. The Ultra 7 265F also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i5-14401E's memory bandwidth is not specified.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Ultra 7 265F has 20 cores and 20 threads. The i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-14401E uses Hyper-Threading to achieve 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Ultra 7 265F does not use Hyper-Threading.

Q: Are the processors compatible with the same motherboard socket?

A: No. The i5-14401E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 265F uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Q: How do the two processors compare to their nearest rivals in the database?

A: The i5-14401E trades closely with the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (0.1% higher average score), Intel Core i7-11700B (0.2% lower), Intel Core i9-10850K (0.2% lower), and Intel Core i5-13400T (0.8% lower). The Ultra 7 265F sits near the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 (0.3% higher), AMD EPYC 7343 (0.4% lower), AMD EPYC 4464P (0.6% higher), and Intel Core i9-13900KS (0.6% lower).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265F wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Its 20 cores and 20 threads, combined with a 5.30 GHz boost clock and 30 MB of L3 cache, deliver dominant multi-core performance as shown by Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41980. The processor also excels in single-threaded tasks, as evidenced by its 5926 Cinebench R23 single-core score. The 3 nm TSMC process node and larger per-core caches (192 KB L1, 3 MB L2) contribute to its efficiency and speed. The Ultra 7 265F also delivers a strong PassMark results suite, including 507018 in data compression, 39468 in data encryption, 39235 in extended instructions, 173855 in floating point math, and 138078 in integer math. Its 93rd percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its position as a high-performance desktop processor.

The Intel Core i5-14401E wins no recorded benchmarks against the Ultra 7 265F. However, its data shows it performs competitively within its own tier. Its 60th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 5253 place it alongside the Intel Core i9-10850K and Intel Core i7-11700B, both of which score within 0.2% of the i5-14401E. The i5-14401E's advantages include support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and integrated UHD Graphics 730, none of which the Ultra 7 265F offers. For users with existing DDR4 memory or requirements for ECC, the i5-14401E provides compatibility that the Ultra 7 265F cannot match. Its 65 TDP matches the Ultra 7 265F, but the i5-14401E achieves this with fewer cores and a lower boost clock, making it a lighter load for basic systems. The i5-14401E is best suited for users who need a functional desktop processor with flexible memory support and integrated graphics, while the Ultra 7 265F is the clear choice for workloads demanding maximum compute throughput.