Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database does not contain any direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-14401TE versus the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL. Both processors have an average benchmark score of zero and a percentile ranking of 50 against all CPUs in the database. The wins tally is zero for each part, and the nearest rivals lists are empty.

This absence of measured data means the comparison must rely entirely on architectural and specification differences rather than observed performance deltas. The Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Core Ultra 7 165UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 and uses Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS codename.

The Core i5-14401TE reaches a boost clock of 4.50 GHz, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL reaches a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 165UL holds a 0.40 GHz advantage in maximum turbo frequency. The Core i5-14401TE has a base clock of 2.00 GHz compared to the Core Ultra 7 165UL's base clock of 1.70 GHz, giving the Core i5 a 0.30 GHz base clock advantage.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 7 doubles the core count and adds two additional threads. Thread count scaling is not proportional to core count, which indicates the Core Ultra 7 uses a heterogeneous core arrangement where some cores do not contribute additional threads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 7 165UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 has larger per-core caches at L1 and L2, but the Core i5 has 8 MB more shared L3 cache.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher maximum boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, which is 0.40 GHz higher than the Intel Core i5-14401TE's boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: How do the TDP values compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has a TDP of 15. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has a TDP that is 30 lower than the Core i5-14401TE.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the PCIe generation and lane count for each?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor feature?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401TE features UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL features Arc Xe-LPG 64EU graphics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Meteor Lake architecture with the codename Meteor Lake-PS, part of the Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake-PS) generation.

The process nodes differ. The Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process node, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL uses a 7 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel. The die size for the Core i5-14401TE is 215 mm², while the die size for the Core Ultra 7 165UL is not recorded in the database.

The Core i5-14401TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL uses the Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

The Core Ultra 7 165UL has a higher core count of 12 versus 6, which suggests a hybrid or tile-based design typical of Meteor Lake. Its thread count of 14 indicates that some cores are efficiency cores without hyper-threading, while the Core i5-14401TE's 6 cores and 12 threads indicate a uniform core design with hyper-threading enabled on all cores.

Memory support differs. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5, with the database noting that support depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401TE does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database.

Cache design diverges in both size and allocation. The Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 allocates more cache per core at L1 and L2, while the Core i5 allocates more total L3.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields.

• Cores: Core i5-14401TE has 6, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12.
• Threads: Core i5-14401TE has 12, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 14.
• Base clock: Core i5-14401TE has 2.00 GHz, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 1.70 GHz.
• Boost clock: Core i5-14401TE has 4.50 GHz, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 4.90 GHz.
• TDP: Core i5-14401TE has 45, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 15.
• Socket: Core i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Intel Socket 1851.
• Architecture: Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake, Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Meteor Lake.
• Process node: Core i5-14401TE uses 10 nm, Core Ultra 7 165UL uses 7 nm.
• L1 cache per core: Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 112 KB.
• L2 cache per core: Core i5-14401TE has 1.25 MB, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 2 MB.
• L3 cache shared: Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 MB.
• Memory support: Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5 (depends on motherboard).
• Memory bandwidth: Core i5-14401TE has no recorded value, Core Ultra 7 165UL has 89.6 GB/s.
• ECC memory: Core i5-14401TE supports ECC, Core Ultra 7 165UL does not.
• PCIe: Core i5-14401TE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated graphics: Core i5-14401TE uses UHD Graphics 730, Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.
• Launch MSRP: Core i5-14401TE has no recorded value, Core Ultra 7 165UL has a launch MSRP of $447.
• Release date: Core i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30, Core Ultra 7 165UL released on 2024-04-07.
• Part number: Core i5-14401TE has Q4T4SRNJP, Core Ultra 7 165UL has SRN95.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows no benchmark scores for either processor, so the verdict must be drawn from the specification sheet. The Core i5-14401TE offers a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache of 20 MB versus 12 MB, support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Core Ultra 7 165UL offers double the core count at 12 versus 6, a higher boost clock of 4.90 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, a lower TDP of 15 versus 45, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, a smaller 7 nm process node, and a newer socket with Intel Socket 1851.

The Core i5-14401TE is the part for workloads that need maximum single-core turbo frequency consistency across fewer threads, substantial shared cache, ECC memory, or compatibility with older memory types. It also provides more PCIe lanes at a newer generation, which can matter for expansion. The Core Ultra 7 165UL is the part for workloads that scale with core count, benefit from higher boost clocks on individual cores, require lower power consumption, or need the integrated Arc Xe-LPG 64EU graphics.

The Core Ultra 7 165UL has a launch MSRP of $447. The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded launch MSRP, so no direct cost comparison is possible from the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14401TE wins in scenarios that favor its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 2.00 GHz base clock and 4.50 GHz boost clock. Its 20 MB shared L3 cache provides more total cache for data-heavy workloads that reuse a working set across all cores. The dual-channel memory bus with DDR4 and DDR5 support allows flexibility in memory selection. ECC memory support makes this part suitable for error-sensitive computing tasks. The PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes offers more bandwidth and lane count for high-throughput peripherals.

The Core Ultra 7 165UL wins in scenarios that favor its 12-core, 14-thread configuration with a 1.70 GHz base clock and 4.90 GHz boost clock. The higher boost clock suggests better single-thread peak performance when a single core is active. The lower TDP of 15 indicates substantially lower power draw, which can matter in thermally constrained or low-power systems. The 112 KB L1 and 2 MB L2 per core provide larger per-core caches for workloads with high per-thread locality. The 7 nm process node indicates a more advanced manufacturing process. The Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics likely provides more graphics capability than UHD Graphics 730, based on the architectural difference. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is recorded for this part, which provides a measurable memory throughput figure.

The release dates differ by about three months. The Core Ultra 7 165UL released on 2024-04-07, while the Core i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30. Both are marked as active production status and both have locked multipliers, meaning neither supports manual overclocking via multiplier adjustment. Both are desktop market segment parts.

Neither part shows any recorded benchmark wins in the database, and both have identical percentile rankings of 50 against all CPUs. The choice between them depends entirely on whether the workload favors higher core count and lower power (Core Ultra 7 165UL) or higher base clock, larger shared L3, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 (Core i5-14401TE).