Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data provides benchmarks only for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245, with no corresponding scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE in the database. The Core Ultra 5 245 delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32924 and a single-core score of 4648. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 13828 and the single-core result is 1952. The Cinebench R15 run shows a multicore score of 3318 and a single-core score of 468.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 245 are extensive. The multithread score stands at 38706, while the single-thread score is 4394. Integer math reaches 91187, floating point math reaches 120548, and extended instructions score 33304. Data compression records 400942, data encryption records 30236, and random string sorting records 49140. Physics processing scores 2569, and prime number finding scores 365.

The Core Ultra 5 245 sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48995. Its nearest rivals are tightly clustered. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G averages 49196, which is 0.4 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900 averages 49228, 0.5 percent ahead. The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H averages 48698, 0.6 percent behind. The Intel Core i5-14600K averages 48618, 0.8 percent behind. The Core Ultra 5 245 therefore lands in a narrow performance band where the spread between the best and worst of these four rivals is only 1.3 percent.

Because the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison relies on architectural and specification differences rather than direct measurement. The Core Ultra 5 245 is the only unit with quantifiable performance data, and it demonstrates strong multicore throughput in Cinebench R23, where 32924 points place it among the top decile of all recorded CPUs. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4648 indicates competitive per-thread performance. In PassMark integer math, the 91187 score reflects substantial ALU throughput, while floating point math at 120548 shows strong FPU capability. The compression score of 400942 is the highest recorded workload value for this processor.

Data encryption at 30236 and extended instructions at 33304 are moderate compared to the math workloads. The physics score of 2569 and prime number score of 365 are the lowest recorded values, indicating that this processor favors broader parallel workloads over specialized computational loops. The random string sorting score of 49140 sits between the math and encryption results. These measurements collectively show a processor optimized for general productivity and multithreaded rendering tasks rather than niche algorithmic workloads.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G has an average score of 49196, which is 0.4 percent higher than the Core Ultra 5 245 average of 48995. The difference is minimal and falls within normal run-to-run variation for benchmark suites.

Q: What is the closest competitor to the Core Ultra 5 245 in the database?

A: The Intel Xeon Gold 5318H is 0.6 percent behind with an average score of 48698, making it the closest lower-performing rival. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G is the closest higher-performing rival at 0.4 percent ahead.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 245 support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the database lists ECC memory support as true for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Q: What is the process node for the Core Ultra 5 245?

A: The process node is 3 nm, and the foundry is TSMC. The die size is 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors.

Q: How many cores and threads does the Core Ultra 5 245 have?

A: It has 14 cores and 14 threads. There are no hyperthreading threads beyond the core count, meaning each core maps to one thread.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 5 245?

A: The launch MSRP is $270.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The die size is 215 mm². It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The die size is 243 mm², and it contains 17,800 million transistors. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation.

The cache structures differ substantially. 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 5 245 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 figures are 2.4 times larger on the Core Ultra 5 245, while the shared L3 is 4 MB larger. The larger per-core caches suggest a design aimed at reducing memory latency for single-threaded workloads, while the larger L3 benefits multi-core workloads that share data.

The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 245 supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i5-14401TE. Both processors use a dual-channel memory bus.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 245 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses a newer graphics architecture with a distinct EU count. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration differs: the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 245 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only), a 4-lane advantage for the newer part.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking. The Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851, meaning they are not socket-compatible. The production status for both is Active.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the Core i5-14401TE runs at 2.00 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 245 runs at 3.50 GHz. The boost clock also differs: 4.50 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE versus 5.10 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 245. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a 1.50 GHz higher base clock and a 0.60 GHz higher boost clock.

Core and thread counts differ. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 8 more physical cores but the same thread count advantage is reduced to 2 more threads due to the lack of hyperthreading on the newer part.

Thermal design power differs: 45 W for the Core i5-14401TE versus 65 W for the Core Ultra 5 245. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses 20 W more thermal envelope.

The sockets are different: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401TE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 245. Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i5-14401TE, DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 5 245. The PCIe lane count differs: 16 lanes for the Core i5-14401TE, 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 5 245. The process node differs: 10 nm for the Core i5-14401TE, 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 245. The foundry differs: Intel for the Core i5-14401TE, TSMC for the Core Ultra 5 245.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core i5-14401TE, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Core Ultra 5 245. The release dates differ: 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14401TE and 2025-01-06 for the Core Ultra 5 245. The part numbers differ: Q4T4SRNJP for the Core i5-14401TE and SRVFE for the Core Ultra 5 245. The launch MSRP is recorded only for the Core Ultra 5 245 at $270; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14401TE.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, so any direct performance comparison is limited to specification analysis. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a clear advantage in core count (14 versus 6), base clock (3.50 GHz versus 2.00 GHz), boost clock (5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz), cache sizes (192 KB L1 per core versus 80 KB, 3 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB, 24 MB L3 versus 20 MB), and PCIe lanes (20 versus 16). The Core Ultra 5 245 also uses a more advanced 3 nm process from TSMC versus the 10 nm process from Intel on the Core i5-14401TE.

The Core i5-14401TE holds advantages in thermal design power (45 W versus 65 W), memory flexibility (DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only), and socket compatibility with the older Intel Socket 1700 platform. The 45 W TDP makes it suitable for systems with tighter cooling or power constraints. The DDR4 support allows reuse of existing memory modules.

The Core Ultra 5 245, with its 90th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 48995, is positioned as a high-performance desktop part. Its nearest rivals are all within 0.8 percent, indicating that it competes directly with the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and Intel Core i5-14600K. Users with workloads that scale across many cores will favor the Core Ultra 5 245's 14 cores. Users with strict power budgets or existing DDR4 platforms will favor the Core i5-14401TE despite its lack of recorded benchmark data.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 245 wins in raw compute capability based on its specification sheet. The 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with a 5.10 GHz boost clock, provide a foundation for heavily multithreaded applications such as rendering, compilation, and scientific simulation. The 24 MB L3 cache and 3 MB per-core L2 cache reduce memory access penalties in data-intensive workloads. The 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes offer more expansion bandwidth for storage and accelerators. The 3 nm process node improves transistor density, as evidenced by 17,800 million transistors in a 243 mm² die. The recorded benchmark scores, particularly the Cinebench R23 multicore result of 32924 and PassMark multithread score of 38706, confirm strong performance in parallel tasks.

The Core i5-14401TE wins in power efficiency and platform flexibility. Its 45 W TDP is 20 W lower than the Core Ultra 5 245, making it better suited for compact or passively cooled systems. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 gives users the option to retain older memory. The Intel Socket 1700 platform is more established, with a wider range of compatible motherboards. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock remains adequate for single-threaded and lightly threaded workloads, though the database provides no scores to quantify that performance. The UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU handles basic display output, while the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Core Ultra 5 245 offers a more capable integrated graphics solution for media and light GPU-accelerated tasks. The Core Ultra 5 245 also records a higher single-thread score of 4394 in PassMark, which indicates strong performance in applications that depend on one or two threads, such as legacy software or certain database queries.