Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Comparison

Intel Core i5-14401TE and Intel Core Ultra 7 256V represent two distinct branches of Intel’s product stack, one aimed at desktop systems with a conventional power envelope and the other at mobile platforms with an emphasis on efficiency. The database contains no recorded benchmark results for the Core i5-14401TE, meaning all comparative analysis relies on the Core Ultra 7 256V’s measured scores and architectural specifications. The Core Ultra 7 256V holds a 75th percentile rank among all CPUs in the database, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. The Core Ultra 7 256V carries an average benchmark score of 21112, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U at 21133 (0.1% lower), the AMD Ryzen 5 5600G at 21088 (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i3-1220P at 21066 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U at 21174 (0.3% lower).

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 256V has a complete set of recorded measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests, which makes it possible to identify its strengths in several workload categories. In single-threaded performance, it scores 1877.5 in Cinebench R23 and 1990 in Geekbench, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4029. These figures position it as a capable processor for lightly threaded tasks such as application launching and general responsiveness. The multi-threaded results are also substantial, with Cinebench R23 multicore at 10399, Cinebench R20 multicore at 6958, and Cinebench R15 multicore at 1583.5. Passmark multithread score reaches 19530, which places the chip near its rival group, all of which cluster closely around the 21000 average benchmark score mark.

The Core i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries in the database, so no measured wins can be attributed to it. Its specifications show a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz against the Core Ultra 7 256V’s 2.20 GHz, but the Core i5-14401TE has a lower boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 4.80 GHz on the Core Ultra 7 256V. The Core i5-14401TE provides more threads at 12 versus 8, and it supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core Ultra 7 256V. For workload segmentation, the Core Ultra 7 256V wins on all available benchmarks by default, while the Core i5-14401TE can only claim advantages in characteristics such as ECC support and a larger L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 256V uses Lunar Lake, fabricated on a 3 nm process at TSMC. This process difference is substantial, as the 3 nm node offers a denser transistor layout than the 10 nm node. The Core i5-14401TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core Ultra 7 256V does not have a recorded die size in the database.

Core counts differ in both number and type. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 256V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning each core handles a single thread. Cache hierarchies are not directly comparable. The Core i5-14401TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 7 256V provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The Core i5-14401TE therefore holds a larger L3 pool, while the Core Ultra 7 256V has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

Memory support splits them as well. The Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, both over a dual-channel bus, and includes ECC memory support. The Core Ultra 7 256V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard, also dual-channel, and does not support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs: the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 256V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ, with the Core i5-14401TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core Ultra 7 256V using Arc 140V.

The power envelopes are distinct. The Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 256V has a TDP of 17 watts. The Core Ultra 7 256V targets the mobile segment with a BGA 2833 socket, whereas the Core i5-14401TE targets desktop with Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates differ by a few months, with the Core i5-14401TE released on 2024-06-30 and the Core Ultra 7 256V released on 2024-09-23.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 7 256V has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

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

A: Yes, the Core i5-14401TE lists ECC memory support as true. The Core Ultra 7 256V lists ECC memory support as false.

Q: How many threads does each processor handle?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 7 256V has 8 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 7 256V has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and the Core Ultra 7 256V is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 256V has a TDP of 17 watts.

Specification Differences

The Core i5-14401TE and Core Ultra 7 256V differ across nearly every specification field. The Core i5-14401TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core Ultra 7 256V belongs to Core Ultra Series 2. Core counts are 6 versus 8, and thread counts are 12 versus 8. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the Core i5-14401TE and 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 256V. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 4.80 GHz, respectively. TDP values are 45 watts for the desktop part and 17 watts for the mobile part. Sockets are Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14401TE and Intel BGA 2833 for the Core Ultra 7 256V.

Architecture names are Raptor Lake for the Core i5-14401TE and Lunar Lake for the Core Ultra 7 256V, with codenames Raptor Lake-R and Lunar Lake respectively. Process nodes are 10 nm at Intel for the Core i5-14401TE and 3 nm at TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 256V. The die size for the Core i5-14401TE is 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core Ultra 7 256V. L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is 20 MB shared versus 12 MB shared.

Memory support shows DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i5-14401TE, while the Core Ultra 7 256V lists memory support as dependent on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC support is true for the Core i5-14401TE and false for the Core Ultra 7 256V. PCIe lanes from the CPU are 16 for the Core i5-14401TE and 4 for the Core Ultra 7 256V, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core i5-14401TE and Arc 140V for the Core Ultra 7 256V. Market segments are Desktop for the Core i5-14401TE and Mobile for the Core Ultra 7 256V. Release dates are 2024-06-30 and 2024-09-23. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database provides no head-to-head benchmark entries, and the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks at all. As a result, the only measurable performance data comes from the Core Ultra 7 256V. In Cinebench R23, the Core Ultra 7 256V scores 10399 in multicore and 1877.5 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6958 in multicore and 982 in singlecore. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1583.5 in multicore and 285.5 in singlecore. Geekbench results show 8643 in multicore and 1990 in singlecore.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 7 256V cover multiple specialized workloads. Data compression scores 184985, data encryption scores 13998, extended instructions score 15643, and find prime numbers scores 192. Floating point math reaches 58576, integer math reaches 43358, and multithread reaches 19530. Physics scores 1595, random string sorting scores 22481, and single thread scores 4029. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 256V is 21112, which aligns closely with its nearest rivals. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U averages 21133, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155U averages 21174, a 0.3% difference. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G averages 21088 and the Intel Core i3-1220P averages 21066, both within 0.2% of the Core Ultra 7 256V.

The Core i5-14401TE has zero recorded wins because no benchmark scores exist for it. Its percentile rank of 50 indicates a mid-pack position in the database, but without scores, no delta comparisons can be computed. The Core Ultra 7 256V’s percentile rank of 75 places it above the Core i5-14401TE in the overall distribution. The absence of benchmark data for the Core i5-14401TE means that any direct comparison must rely on architectural specifications rather than measured performance.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports the Core Ultra 7 256V as the only processor in this comparison with measured performance. Its 75th percentile rank, average benchmark score of 21112, and full suite of Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark results give it a clear performance profile. The Core i5-14401TE, with no benchmarks in the database, cannot be assessed on the same basis. Its 50th percentile rank suggests a lower overall standing, but no scores confirm that position.

The Core i5-14401TE offers specific capabilities that the Core Ultra 7 256V lacks. ECC memory support, a larger 20 MB L3 cache, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU are all present on the desktop part. The Core Ultra 7 256V counters with a smaller 17 watt TDP, a 3 nm process at TSMC, a higher boost clock of 4.80 GHz, and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches. The choice between them depends on whether the workload prioritizes ECC support and desktop expansion, which points to the Core i5-14401TE, or efficiency and measured multi-threaded performance, which points to the Core Ultra 7 256V.