Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

Intel Core i5-14401TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 225F represent two distinct generations of Intel desktop silicon, separated by a major architectural shift. The database records show the Ultra 5 225F holds a decisive performance advantage across every measured workload, while the i5-14401TE offers a lower thermal envelope and support for older memory standards. This analysis relies strictly on recorded benchmark results and published specifications.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins every single recorded test. There are no victories for the i5-14401TE in the head-to-head comparison. The Ultra 5 225F delivers higher scores in all Cinebench iterations, all PassMark workloads, and the aggregate average benchmark score.

The most significant gaps appear in multi-threaded and integer-heavy tasks. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 5 225F scores 16,467 points versus the i5-14401TE’s absence from that specific test, but the broader pattern holds across all shared workloads. The Ultra 5 225F records 31,004 in PassMark multithread, 66,417 in integer math, and 92,554 in floating point math. The i5-14401TE has no recorded scores in any PassMark or Cinebench test, meaning the database contains zero benchmark results for that processor.

The i5-14401TE’s only measurable advantages are architectural: a 45 watt TDP versus 65 watts for the Ultra 5 225F, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and ECC memory capability. The Ultra 5 225F supports only DDR5 and lacks ECC. In terms of raw performance, the data shows no scenario where the i5-14401TE wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and nodes. The i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel’s 10 nm process, fabricated by Intel. The Ultra 5 225F uses Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process, fabricated by TSMC. The Ultra 5 225F integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14401TE’s transistor count is not recorded; its die size is 215 mm².

Core counts differ substantially. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, relying on Hyper-Threading to reach that thread count. The Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads, indicating a design without Hyper-Threading where each core corresponds to a single thread. Clock speeds favor the newer part: the Ultra 5 225F has a 3.30 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock, while the i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The i5-14401TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 225F provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 20 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Ultra 5 225F align with its newer architecture.

Memory support diverges clearly. The i5-14401TE accepts DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration and supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 225F accepts only DDR5 in dual-channel mode, has no ECC support, and records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i5-14401TE’s memory bandwidth is not listed.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The i5-14401TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 225F offers PCIe Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present only on the i5-14401TE, which includes UHD Graphics 730; the Ultra 5 225F has no integrated graphics.

Sockets are incompatible. The i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851. Release dates place the i5-14401TE in mid-2024 and the Ultra 5 225F in early 2025. Both processors have locked multipliers and are currently marked as active production parts. The Ultra 5 225F has a recorded launch MSRP of $231.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion for performance: the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the superior processor in every benchmarked category. Its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, average benchmark score of 37,313, and complete set of test results confirm a strong position. The i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of any recorded benchmark data.

The Ultra 5 225F’s nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-13900HK with a score of 37,425 and a delta of -0.3 percent, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at 37,161 with a delta of 0.4 percent, the Intel Core i7-13700 at 37,135 with a delta of 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 160 at 37,117 with a delta of 0.5 percent. This places the Ultra 5 225F within a narrow band of high-performance desktop and mobile processors.

The i5-14401TE’s case rests on platform attributes rather than performance. Its 45 watt TDP makes it a lower-power option, and its support for DDR4 and ECC memory could matter for specific systems. The Ultra 5 225F, however, offers more cores, higher clocks, more PCIe lanes, a smaller process node, and a complete set of benchmark results that all point to substantially higher performance. Users prioritizing measured compute output should select the Ultra 5 225F. Users constrained by power limits or requiring legacy memory support would consider the i5-14401TE, but the data provides no performance justification for that choice.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the i5-14401TE support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Ultra 5 225F supports only DDR5.

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

A: The Ultra 5 225F scores 16,467 points in Cinebench R23 multi-core. The i5-14401TE has no recorded score for this test.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Ultra 5 225F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the Ultra 5 225F’s average benchmark score?

A: The Ultra 5 225F has an average benchmark score of 37,313 and ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-14401TE has an average score of 0 and ranks in the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison is one-sided because the i5-14401TE has no entries in the database’s benchmark suite. The Ultra 5 225F’s results stand as its own record, and the absence of corresponding i5-14401TE scores means every workload defaults to the Ultra 5 225F.

In single-thread performance, the Ultra 5 225F records 1,893 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4,397 in PassMark single-thread. These are strong results, placing it in the upper tier of the database. Multi-threaded performance is similarly robust: 11,059 in Cinebench R20 multi-core, 2,660 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, and 31,004 in PassMark multithread. The Cinebench R15 single-core score of 287 and R20 single-core score of 1,561 round out the rendering workloads.

Math and data workloads show consistent strength. PassMark integer math records 66,417, floating point math records 92,554, and extended instructions records 28,027. Data compression scores 310,843, while data encryption scores 22,648. Prime number finding records 352, and random string sorting records 37,325. Physics simulation scores 2,430. Every one of these tests lacks a corresponding i5-14401TE result, so the database shows no competition in any category.

The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 225F provide context. Its average score of 37,313 trails the Intel Core i9-13900HK by 0.3 percent, leads the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H by 0.4 percent, leads the Intel Core i7-13700 by 0.5 percent, and leads the AMD Ryzen 7 160 by 0.5 percent. This tight cluster means the Ultra 5 225F performs on par with several established high-end processors despite its mid-range positioning.

The i5-14401TE’s lack of benchmark data limits any comparative analysis. Its specifications suggest a lower-performance part: fewer cores, lower base and boost clocks, and a 45 watt TDP. The Ultra 5 225F’s 65 watt TDP, 10 cores, and 4.90 GHz boost clock align with its superior measured results. The database records no scenario where the i5-14401TE outperforms the Ultra 5 225F, and no scenario where it even matches it.