Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235A Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits cleanly between the two processors, but only one of them has recorded measurements in the database. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A carries a full set of 17 benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark entries and zero wins in the head-to-head comparison. The Ultra 5 235A wins every measured category by default, though the absence of data for the i5-14401TE means the comparison is one-sided.

The Core Ultra 5 235A posts a 90th percentile standing among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48201. Its nearest rivals bracket it tightly: the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 scores 48171, which is 0.1% behind, and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 scores 47918, which is 0.6% behind. On the other side, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX scores 48287, 0.2% ahead, and the AMD EPYC 4345P scores 48470, 0.6% ahead. This places the 235A in a competitive cluster where small percentage deltas separate top performers.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32633 represents the strongest result in the recorded set. The Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13705 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 3289 follow the same pattern. Single-thread performance is similarly robust: Cinebench R23 singlecore at 4607, Cinebench R20 singlecore at 1934, and Cinebench R15 singlecore at 464.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded strength. The multithread score of 38392, integer math at 88626, floating point math at 118778, and data compression at 393800 all indicate sustained throughput across varied computational tasks. The extended instructions score of 31625 shows strong SIMD and vector processing capability. Data encryption at 30136 and random string sorting at 49489 round out the throughput picture. The physics score of 2437 and find prime numbers score of 392 are the lower outliers, typical for workloads that stress different execution paths.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use fundamentally different designs. The Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. Its process node is 10 nm, fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235A belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, built on Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. Its process node is 3 nm, fabricated by TSMC. The transistor count for the Ultra 5 235A is 17,800 million, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded transistor figure.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, which indicates Hyper-Threading support. The Ultra 5 235A has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it runs one thread per core without simultaneous multi-threading. The Ultra 5 235A has more than twice the core count, but the i5-14401TE has more threads per core. The Ultra 5 235A still has more total threads at 14 versus 12.

Clock speeds favor the Ultra 5 235A in both base and boost. The i5-14401TE runs at a 2.00 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.50 GHz. The Ultra 5 235A runs at a 3.40 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The higher base clock on the 235A suggests better sustained performance at lower utilization, while the higher boost clock provides a ceiling advantage for burst workloads.

Cache hierarchies differ across all three levels. The 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 Ultra 5 235A has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the 235A are more than double those on the i5-14401TE, and the total L3 cache is 4 MB larger.

Memory support diverges as well. The i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 235A supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Ultra 5 235A has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i5-14401TE has no bandwidth figure in the database. The i5-14401TE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 235A does not.

PCIe lane counts differ. The i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 235A provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, a 4-lane advantage. Integrated graphics also differ: the i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 235A uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

Sockets and platforms are incompatible. The i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 235A uses Intel Socket 1851. The i5-14401TE has a 45 W TDP, while the Ultra 5 235A has a 65 W TDP. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ by over a year: the i5-14401TE launched on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 5 235A launched on 2025-07-28. The Ultra 5 235A carries a launch MSRP of $269, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is the stronger processor in every measured category. Its 14 cores, 5.00 GHz boost clock, 24 MB L3 cache, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth give it a clear structural advantage over the 6-core, 4.50 GHz, 20 MB L3 cache i5-14401TE. The 90th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 48201 place it firmly in the upper tier of desktop CPUs, while the i5-14401TE has a 50th percentile ranking and no recorded average score.

For users choosing between these two, the benchmark evidence points squarely to the Ultra 5 235A for any workload that benefits from core count, cache capacity, or memory bandwidth. The i5-14401TE does offer ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility, which the Ultra 5 235A lacks, and its lower 45 W TDP may suit constrained thermal environments. Beyond those specific requirements, the data shows no performance category where the i5-14401TE wins.

The nearest rival deltas for the Ultra 5 235A confirm its competitive position. It sits within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 on the low side and within 0.6% of the AMD EPYC 4345P on the high side. The 235A is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 at 0.1% difference and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX at 0.2% difference. This is a tightly contested performance band, but the i5-14401TE is not part of it.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has 14 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14401TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 235A does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A?

A: The recorded average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A is 48201, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a 45 W TDP, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has a 65 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark table is empty, and the wins count is zero for both processors. This means no direct paired measurements exist between the i5-14401TE and the Ultra 5 235A. However, the Ultra 5 235A has a complete benchmark record, and the i5-14401TE has none. The largest wins for the Ultra 5 235A come from its own recorded scores, which stand as the only data points in this comparison.

The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32633 is the single highest recorded result. This represents a substantial multi-threaded workload capability, exceeding the Cinebench R20 multicore score of 13705 by a factor of approximately 2.4. The scaling from R20 to R23 is consistent with the workload differences between these two Cinebench versions.

PassMark integer math at 88626 and floating point math at 118778 show the 235A handles arithmetic-heavy tasks with significant throughput. The floating point result is roughly 34% higher than the integer result, indicating stronger floating point execution resources. Data compression at 393800 dwarfs the other PassMark scores, reflecting efficient use of the 14 cores for parallel compression workloads.

Random string sorting at 49489 and extended instructions at 31625 round out the PassMark suite. The single-thread score of 4557 appears twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, confirming consistency in the measurement. The physics score of 2437 and find prime numbers score of 392 are the weakest results, but they remain recorded data points without a counterpart from the i5-14401TE.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. Core count: 6 for the i5-14401TE versus 14 for the Ultra 5 235A. Thread count: 12 versus 14. Base clock: 2.00 GHz versus 3.40 GHz. Boost clock: 4.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP: 45 W versus 65 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851.

Architecture and process node show the generational gap. The i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake on a 10 nm Intel process. The Ultra 5 235A uses Arrow Lake on a 3 nm TSMC process with 17,800 million transistors. Die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14401TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra 5 235A.

Cache configurations differ at every level. L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache: 20 MB shared versus 24 MB shared.

Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: no recorded figure for the i5-14401TE versus 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra 5 235A. ECC memory: supported on the i5-14401TE, not supported on the Ultra 5 235A. PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

Release dates: 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401TE versus 2025-07-28 for the Ultra 5 235A. Launch MSRP: none recorded for the i5-14401TE, $269 for the Ultra 5 235A. Both are active desktop parts with locked multipliers.