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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark runs for the Intel Core i5-14401TE against the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and the wins tally for each processor is zero. This means the comparison must rely entirely on the recorded benchmark scores for the Core Ultra 5 225H, which include a full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks at all.

Looking at the available data, the Core Ultra 5 225H shows strong multi-threaded results. In Cinebench R23, it scores 14,629.5 in multi-core, with a single-core score of 1,969. The R20 run shows 10,041 multi-core and 1,417 single-core, while the older R15 test records 2,397.5 multi-core and 288.5 single-core. Geekbench results follow a similar pattern, with 11,526 in multi-core and 2,151 in single-core.

The PassMark suite provides further detail. The multithread score is 28,119, and the single-thread score is 4,258. Integer math delivers 68,520, floating-point math reaches 86,540, and extended instructions score 21,915. Data compression hits 283,451, data encryption scores 21,428, random string sorting records 33,654, physics scores 1,877, and find prime numbers records 220.

Since the Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, the only quantitative comparison available is through the percentile field. The Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Core Ultra 5 225H sits at the 82nd percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 225H is 31,508, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 at 31,510 with a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31,495 with a 0% delta, the Intel Core 7 240H at 31,483 with a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31,473 with a 0.1% delta. The Core i5-14401TE has no average score recorded, so no direct numeric comparison can be made.

This absence of data for one side of the comparison is itself informative. The Core Ultra 5 225H has a complete, verified benchmark profile, while the Core i5-14401TE has none. The database records no Cinebench, Geekbench, or PassMark results for the desktop part. This means the recorded data offers no basis for claiming a single benchmark win for the Core i5-14401TE.

Where Each One Wins

Without recorded benchmarks for the Core i5-14401TE, the data cannot assign any benchmark win to that processor. The Core Ultra 5 225H, by contrast, has wins across every category where tests exist. In multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 score of 14,629.5 and the PassMark multithread score of 28,119 indicate strong parallel throughput. In single-threaded tasks, the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,969 and the PassMark single-thread score of 4,258 show competitive per-core performance.

The PassMark sub-tests reveal where the Core Ultra 5 225H performs best. Data compression at 283,451 is the highest sub-score, followed by floating-point math at 86,540 and integer math at 68,520. These figures suggest the processor handles compression-heavy and math-heavy workloads well. Data encryption at 21,428 and extended instructions at 21,915 are closer together, while random string sorting at 33,654 and physics at 1,877 round out the suite.

The Core i5-14401TE cannot be placed in any workload category based on measurements, because the database holds no scores for it. The percentile ranking of 50 does indicate it sits in the middle of all CPUs, but without benchmark numbers, the data cannot specify which workloads it would win. The Core Ultra 5 225H, at the 82nd percentile, clearly ranks higher in the overall distribution.

The architecture differences between the two parts suggest reasons for the performance gap, though the benchmark data alone cannot confirm causality. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC, while the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel's 10 nm process. The Core Ultra 5 225H also has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. These structural differences are consistent with the Core Ultra 5 225H's higher percentile ranking, but the measured scores remain the only direct evidence.

The Verdict

The recorded data points decisively toward the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H. It holds the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, has an average benchmark score of 31,508, and includes a complete set of Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark results. The Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile with no benchmark scores and no average score. Anyone choosing between these two parts based on the database would have no measured performance evidence for the Core i5-14401TE and substantial evidence for the Core Ultra 5 225H.

The Core Ultra 5 225H also delivers a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz compared to 4.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE, while drawing less power on paper with a 28 W TDP versus 45 W. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure in the database. The Core Ultra 5 225H integrates Arc Graphics 130T, while the Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730.

The Core i5-14401TE does have advantages in specific areas. It supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 225H does not. It also offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225H offers 8. The Core i5-14401TE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which supports desktop builds, while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049, indicating a mobile package. For a desktop socket with ECC support, the Core i5-14401TE has a clear role, but the performance data does not favor it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking in the database?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has an average benchmark score of 31,508. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has no average benchmark score recorded in the database.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H does not.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: What are the boost clocks of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arrow Lake, with the Arrow Lake-H codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H) generation label.

The manufacturing process differs significantly. The Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The die size for the Core i5-14401TE is 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core Ultra 5 225H. Transistor counts are not listed for either part.

Cache layouts diverge as well. The Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 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. The Core Ultra 5 225H has larger per-core caches but less total L3.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arc Graphics 130T. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The Core i5-14401TE has a part number of Q4T4SRNJP, while the Core Ultra 5 225H has a part number of SRQAM. The Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 5 225H was released on 2025-01-12.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 1.70 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225H and 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE. Boost clocks are 4.90 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225H and 4.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE.

The TDP figures differ, with the Core Ultra 5 225H rated at 28 W and the Core i5-14401TE rated at 45 W. Sockets are incompatible: the Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049, while the Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The market segments differ, with the Core Ultra 5 225H classified as Mobile and the Core i5-14401TE as Desktop.

Memory support differs in type and bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the Core i5-14401TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225H. PCIe lane counts from the CPU differ, with the Core i5-14401TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes and the Core Ultra 5 225H offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

The process node and foundry differ, with the Core Ultra 5 225H on TSMC's 3 nm process and the Core i5-14401TE on Intel's 10 nm process. Die size is recorded only for the Core i5-14401TE at 215 mm². The integrated graphics differ, with Arc Graphics 130T on the Core Ultra 5 225H and UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401TE. Both processors are active in production, and neither has a launch MSRP listed in the database.