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

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T holds an 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. This 32-percentage-point gap in percentile placement indicates a substantial performance differential in favor of the Core Ultra 5 225T.

Benchmark results show the Core Ultra 5 225T delivers an average benchmark score of 30,468. This places it in close contention with several established mobile and desktop parts: it is 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-11980HK (30,422), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS (30,390), and 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U (30,364). It trails the Intel Core i5-13600H (30,548) by 0.3%. These delta percentages confirm the Core Ultra 5 225T operates in a tightly competitive performance band.

The i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals in the database, which limits direct quantitative comparison. However, the percentile data alone signals that the Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger choice for users prioritizing raw compute performance. The i5-14401TE exists as a lower-tier option, suitable for systems where its 45W TDP and older platform compatibility matter more than peak throughput.

For users seeking maximum multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, the data points unambiguously to the Core Ultra 5 225T. For users constrained by power envelopes or existing Socket 1700 motherboards, the i5-14401TE remains a functional alternative, albeit one with substantially lower performance rankings.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to entirely different architectural generations. The i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake-R, a 10 nm design fabricated by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake-S, a 3 nm design fabricated by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The process node difference from 10 nm to 3 nm represents a significant manufacturing advancement, though the database does not quantify the performance-per-watt implications directly.

Core configurations diverge sharply. The i5-14401TE offers 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T offers 10 cores and 10 threads. This means the Core Ultra 5 has more physical cores but no hyper-threading, resulting in fewer total threads. The i5-14401TE compensates with simultaneous multi-threading, doubling its thread count to 12.

Cache hierarchies reflect the architectural shift. The i5-14401TE provides 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 225T provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 20 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 more than doubles per-core L1 and L2 allocations, which typically improves latency-sensitive workloads.

Memory support differs substantially. The i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, offering backward compatibility. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 does not. This makes the i5-14401TE more suitable for error-tolerant computing environments.

PCIe lane allocation also differs: the i5-14401TE provides 16 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225T provides 20 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14401TE packs UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

Clock speeds favor the Core Ultra 5 225T. Its base clock is 2.50 GHz with a boost of 4.90 GHz, compared to the i5-14401TE's 2.00 GHz base and 4.50 GHz boost. The TDP rating also differs: 65W for the Core Ultra 5 versus 45W for the i5-14401TE.

Socket compatibility is mutually exclusive: the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 225T was released on 2024-12-31.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

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

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

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 5 225T?

A: The database records 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth for the Core Ultra 5 225T. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14401TE.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

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

Q: How do the processor percentiles compare?

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

Q: What are the boost clocks of each processor?

A: The i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14401TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 10 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.50 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 192 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB per core | 3 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 20 MB shared | 20 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-12-31 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. All recorded benchmark scores belong exclusively to the Core Ultra 5 225T, which has 17 separate benchmark entries. The i5-14401TE has zero recorded benchmark scores and zero nearest rivals.

The Core Ultra 5 225T's benchmark data provides a detailed performance profile. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21,971 in multi-core and 3,101 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9,227 multi-core and 1,302 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2,214 multi-core and 312 single-core. These scores demonstrate consistent scaling across Cinebench versions, with multi-core scores roughly seven times the single-core scores in R23, which aligns with the processor's 10 physical cores.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T reveal workload-specific strengths. Integer math scores 59,543, floating point math scores 82,751, and extended instructions score 20,083. Data compression scores 233,998, while data encryption scores 18,289. Random string sorting scores 28,774. The processor finds prime numbers at a rate of 284, and physics scores 2,053. The multithread score is 25,358, and single-thread performance is 4,348.

The average benchmark score of 30,468 places the Core Ultra 5 225T in a tight competitive cluster. It edges the Intel Core i9-11980HK by 0.2%, which is notable given the i9's higher-tier positioning in older generations. The 0.3% margin over the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7736U suggests these processors deliver statistically equivalent aggregate performance. The 0.3% deficit against the Intel Core i5-13600H falls within typical measurement variance.

The absence of benchmark data for the i5-14401TE means the database cannot quantify its performance directly. Its 50th percentile ranking, however, places it at the median of all CPUs tracked. The Core Ultra 5 225T's 82nd percentile ranking places it well above the median, indicating performance in the upper fifth of the database's coverage.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 225T wins on every measurable performance dimension in the database. Its 82nd percentile ranking versus the i5-14401TE's 50th percentile establishes an unambiguous performance advantage. Its higher base clock (2.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz) and higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz) give it clock-speed advantages across the operating range. Its 10 physical cores provide more parallel execution resources than the i5-14401TE's 6 cores, even though the i5-14401TE's hyper-threading brings its thread count to 12 versus the Core Ultra 5's 10.

The Core Ultra 5 225T also wins on platform modernity. Its 3 nm process node, 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth represent newer platform capabilities. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (192 KB and 3 MB versus 80 KB and 1.25 MB) likely benefit memory-latency-sensitive workloads, though the database does not provide direct measurements for this effect.

The i5-14401TE claims advantages in specific areas. Its 45W TDP versus 65W represents a 20W lower power envelope, which matters for compact systems or thermally constrained environments. Its ECC memory support makes it suitable for data-integrity-focused applications where memory errors are unacceptable. Its DDR4 compatibility allows reuse of existing memory modules, reducing platform upgrade requirements. Its Socket 1700 compatibility aligns with a broader installed base of motherboards from that generation. Its release date of 2024-06-30 precedes the Core Ultra 5 225T's 2024-12-31 release by six months.

The i5-14401TE's 12 threads versus the Core Ultra 5's 10 threads provides a theoretical advantage in heavily threaded workloads that benefit from more threads than physical cores. However, without benchmark data for the i5-14401TE, the database cannot confirm whether this translates into practical performance wins. The Core Ultra 5's higher clock speeds and larger caches may offset the thread-count deficit in many scenarios.

The Core Ultra 5 225T's integrated Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU represents a newer graphics architecture than the UHD Graphics 730, though the database records no graphics benchmarks for either processor. The Core Ultra 5's 20 PCIe lanes versus 16 provide additional bandwidth for expansion devices, potentially benefiting systems with multiple NVMe drives or high-speed peripherals.

For users prioritizing raw performance, the Core Ultra 5 225T wins decisively. For users prioritizing power efficiency, ECC support, memory flexibility, or platform continuity with Socket 1700, the i5-14401TE offers specific advantages that the Core Ultra 5 cannot match. The data indicates these are complementary products aimed at different segments of the desktop market, with the Core Ultra 5 225T occupying the higher-performance tier and the i5-14401TE serving the efficiency-oriented tier.