Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K dominates this comparison in every recorded category. The database contains no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i5-14401TE, while the Core Ultra 7 265K has a substantial set of measurements across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark suites. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 265K is 70,879, placing it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. With no recorded scores for the i5-14401TE, it cannot be positioned against this rival in any specific test.

Focusing on the Core Ultra 7 265K's absolute performance, the Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 35,850 and single-core result of 2,020 indicate a strong balance between heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. In Geekbench, the multi-core score of 23,085 and single-core score of 2,713 follow the same pattern. The Passmark suite reinforces this: multi-thread score of 58,594, single-thread score of 4,928, and integer math at 143,242. Floating point math reaches 189,629, while data compression posts 665,554 and data encryption 48,246. Extended instructions score 54,333, find prime numbers 491, random string sorting 79,752, and physics 3,731.

The nearest rival data for the Core Ultra 7 265K provides context for these numbers. The Intel Xeon 6511P averages 71,051, a 0.2% delta, meaning the Core Ultra 7 265K trails it by a negligible margin. The Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 averages 71,370, 0.7% higher. The Intel Core i7-14700KF averages 70,163, which is 1% lower than the Core Ultra 7 265K. The AMD Ryzen 7 9700F averages 69,996, 1.3% lower. These deltas show the Core Ultra 7 265K sits in a tightly packed cluster of high-end desktop and server processors, slightly ahead of the i7-14700KF and Ryzen 7 9700F, and slightly behind the two Xeons.

Since the i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The Core Ultra 7 265K's recorded performance across all tested workloads stands as the only available data. The i5-14401TE's 50th percentile ranking across all CPUs, combined with an average benchmark score of zero, indicates it has not been measured in the same manner.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265K averages 70,879. It is 0.2% behind the Intel Xeon 6511P (71,051), 0.7% behind the Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 (71,370), 1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-14700KF (70,163), and 1.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F (69,996).

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 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What is the process node for each chip, and who manufactures it?

A: The i5-14401TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 265K uses a 3 nm process, fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 7 265K supports DDR5 only, with a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 7 265K?

A: The launch MSRP is $394. The i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins every category in which data exists. Its 20 cores and 20 threads give it a clear structural advantage over the i5-14401TE's 6 cores and 12 threads in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,850 and Geekbench multi-core score of 23,085 confirm this. The Passmark multi-thread score of 58,594 further supports the argument for heavily parallel applications.

For single-threaded work, the Core Ultra 7 265K also leads. Its boost clock of 5.50 GHz exceeds the i5-14401TE's 4.50 GHz, and the recorded Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,020 and Geekbench single-core score of 2,713 reflect that. The Passmark single-thread score of 4,928 adds another data point. Even without direct i5-14401TE scores, the clock speed gap and the Core Ultra 7 265K's recorded results indicate a clear advantage in latency-sensitive tasks.

The i5-14401TE, by contrast, has no recorded wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. Its strengths can only be inferred from its specifications. Its 45 W TDP is far lower than the Core Ultra 7 265K's 125 W TDP, which suggests lower power draw in sustained workloads. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for systems with existing DDR4 infrastructure. These are qualitative observations based on the recorded specification fields, not measured performance results.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE and 3.90 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 265K. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively. TDP is 45 W for the i5-14401TE and 125 W for the Core Ultra 7 265K.

Sockets differ: the i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 265K uses Intel Socket 1851. The process node is 10 nm for the i5-14401TE and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7 265K. The foundry also differs: Intel for the i5-14401TE, TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 265K. Die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14401TE and 243 mm² for the Core Ultra 7 265K. The Core Ultra 7 265K has 17,800 million transistors; the i5-14401TE has no transistor count recorded.

Cache hierarchies are different. The 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 265K has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs: the i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265K supports DDR5 only. The Core Ultra 7 265K has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5-14401TE has none recorded.

PCIe lanes differ: the i5-14401TE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 265K has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 for the i5-14401TE, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Core Ultra 7 265K. The multiplier is locked on the i5-14401TE and unlocked on the Core Ultra 7 265K. Release dates differ: 2024-06-30 for the i5-14401TE and 2024-10-23 for the Core Ultra 7 265K. The Core Ultra 7 265K has a launch MSRP of $394; the i5-14401TE has none recorded.

Architecture Differences

The i5-14401TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. The process nodes reflect this generational shift: 10 nm Intel for the i5-14401TE versus 3 nm TSMC for the Core Ultra 7 265K. The transistor count of 17,800 million for the Core Ultra 7 265K, with no comparable figure for the i5-14401TE, indicates a much larger and more complex design.

Core organization differs significantly. The i5-14401TE uses 6 cores with 12 threads, implying simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 265K uses 20 cores with 20 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading across its cores. The cache structure follows this split: the i5-14401TE has smaller per-core L1 and L2 allocations (80 KB and 1.25 MB per core) versus the Core Ultra 7 265K's 192 KB and 3 MB per core. Shared L3 is 20 MB for the i5-14401TE and 30 MB for the Core Ultra 7 265K.

The integrated graphics differ by generation and capability. The i5-14401TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 265K includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 7 265K's architecture also supports a higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the i5-14401TE. Both processors support ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 5, but the Core Ultra 7 265K provides 20 lanes versus 16 lanes on the i5-14401TE.

The socket change from Intel Socket 1700 to Intel Socket 1851 signals a platform transition between the two designs. The unlocked multiplier on the Core Ultra 7 265K, absent on the i5-14401TE, reflects its positioning toward overclocking-capable systems. The TDP difference of 45 W versus 125 W also points to different design targets: the i5-14401TE aims for efficiency within a lower power envelope, while the Core Ultra 7 265K prioritizes performance with a higher power ceiling.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K is the clear performance leader based on recorded data. Its average benchmark score of 70,879 places it in the 94th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within 1.3% of its score, confirming it sits at a competitive high-performance tier. The i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores and a 50th percentile ranking, so no measured performance claim can be made for it.

The Core Ultra 7 265K should be selected for workloads that demand high multi-threaded throughput. Its 20 cores, 30 MB of L3 cache, and recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35,850 support this. It also suits single-threaded tasks, with a 5.50 GHz boost clock and Geekbench single-core score of 2,713. The unlocked multiplier and Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics add flexibility for enthusiast builds.

The i5-14401TE should be considered for systems where lower power draw is a priority. Its 45 W TDP is less than half the Core Ultra 7 265K's 125 W TDP. It also supports DDR4, which may be advantageous for platforms already using that memory type. Its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and smaller die size of 215 mm² suggest a more modest platform footprint. However, without recorded benchmark scores, its performance cannot be quantified relative to the Core Ultra 7 265K in any specific test.

Both processors support ECC memory and use PCIe Gen 5, so those features do not differentiate them. The decision rests on measured performance, where the Core Ultra 7 265K is fully documented and dominant, versus the unmeasured but power-efficient profile of the i5-14401TE. The data clearly favors the Core Ultra 7 265K for performance-oriented builds.