Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Comparison

The Verdict

The dataset presents a stark contrast between two Intel desktop processors. The Intel Core i5-14401TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus are not direct competitors; they occupy different tiers of the product stack. The Core i5-14401TE is a 45 W, 6-core part designed for efficiency, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is a 125 W, 24-core flagship with a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The benchmark data unequivocally favors the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, which holds a 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 93785.

The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks or rivals in the database, yielding an average score of 0 and a 50th percentile ranking. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, conversely, has a full suite of measurements. The data indicates that any workload requiring substantial multi-threaded throughput, high single-core performance, or advanced I/O would be served exclusively by the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The Core i5-14401TE is the only choice for a low-power platform on Socket 1700 with DDR4 support, but its performance profile is undefined in the current measurements. The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the superior performer, while the Core i5-14401TE is a lower-power alternative with no measured performance data to compare.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural eras and manufacturing nodes. The Core i5-14401TE is based on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, using a 10 nm process node from Intel. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series, classified as a Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, and is fabricated on a 3 nm node by TSMC. This node difference is significant, as the 3 nm process is more advanced than the 10 nm node.

Core counts differ drastically. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. The latter does not use hyper-threading, matching threads to cores. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core i5-14401TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 also has a much larger transistor count at 17,800 million versus no listed figure for the Core i5, and a larger die size at 243 mm² compared to 215 mm².

Memory support differs as well. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus supports only DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but the Core Ultra 7 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, a figure absent for the Core i5. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe lanes also differ: the Core i5-14401TE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are distinct, with the Core i5 using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core Ultra 7 using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 7 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i5-14401TE does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons are impossible because the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The head-to-head benchmark list is empty, and the win count is 0 for both processors in a direct sense. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus, however, has extensive measurements that can be analyzed independently. In Cinebench R15, it scores 6656 in multicore and 354 in single-core. Cinebench R20 results show 24461 in multicore and 3453 in single-core. Cinebench R23 results continue the pattern with 44253 in multicore and 2439 in single-core.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus show a multithread score of 68574 and a single-thread score of 5068. The database also records a data compression score of 804322, data encryption at 59097, extended instructions at 63506, and a find prime numbers score of 615. Floating point math reaches 229491, integer math scores 175986, physics scores 4064, and random string sorting scores 96945. These numbers place the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93785.

Comparisons to nearest rivals provide context for the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. It is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon 6520P, which has an average score of 93786 and a delta of 0%. The AMD EPYC 4564P scores 95183, putting the Core Ultra 7 1.5% behind. The AMD EPYC 9175F scores 95615, a 1.9% deficit, and the AMD EPYC 4565P scores 95764, a 2.1% deficit. The data shows that the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is competitive with high-end server processors, trailing the closest EPYC rival by only 1.5%. Since the Core i5-14401TE has no scores, the only conclusion is that the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers all measurable performance in this comparison.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus support DDR4 memory?

A: No, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus supports only DDR5 memory. The Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Core i5-14401TE?

A: The Core i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0, with no individual benchmark results recorded in the database.

Q: How many cores does the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus have?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Is the Core i5-14401TE multiplier unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the Core i5-14401TE has a locked multiplier. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an unlocked multiplier.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The Core i5-14401TE has no memory bandwidth figure listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins in every measured benchmark category. The recorded data shows scores for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and single-core tests. Passmark results cover multithread, single-thread, data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting. The Core i5-14401TE has no wins because it has no recorded scores. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus also wins on architecture specifications: a 3 nm node versus 10 nm, 24 cores versus 6, 36 MB of L3 cache versus 20 MB, and 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16.

The Core i5-14401TE wins only in areas unrelated to performance metrics. It supports DDR4 memory, which the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus does not. It has a lower TDP of 45 W compared to 125 W, indicating a much lower power draw. It uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses Socket 1851. The Core i5-14401TE is also smaller in die size at 215 mm² versus 243 mm². Its integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 730, differ from the Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, but no performance comparison exists. For any workload where raw processing power matters, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the only option with data to support it. The Core i5-14401TE is the choice only for a platform requiring lower power consumption and DDR4 compatibility.

Specification Differences

The processors differ across nearly every specification. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the Core i5 and 3.70 GHz for the Core Ultra 7. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 5.50 GHz, respectively. TDP is 45 W for the Core i5 and 125 W for the Core Ultra 7. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5 and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7. The process node is 10 nm for the Core i5 and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 7, with foundries of Intel and TSMC, respectively. The Core Ultra 7 has 17,800 million transistors; the Core i5 has no listed count. Die sizes are 215 mm² and 243 mm².

Cache configurations differ. L1 cache is 80 KB per core for the Core i5 and 192 KB per core for the Core Ultra 7. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core for the Core i5 and 3 MB per core for the Core Ultra 7. L3 cache is 20 MB shared for the Core i5 and 36 MB shared for the Core Ultra 7. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core i5, but only DDR5 for the Core Ultra 7. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core Ultra 7 at 115.2 GB/s. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i5 and Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 7. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core i5 and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Core Ultra 7. The Core Ultra 7 has an unlocked multiplier; the Core i5 does not. The Core Ultra 7 has a launch MSRP of $299. The Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded.