Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H boosts up to 4.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE reaches a maximum of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How does the core count differ between the two processors?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor uses a more advanced manufacturing process?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H is built on a 3 nm process, while the Core i5-14401TE uses a 10 nm process, both from Intel.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Core i5-14401TE also supports DDR4, and the Core Ultra 7 356H also supports LPDDR5X.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 50th percentile for the Core i5-14401TE.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 7 356H?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H has a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i5-14401TE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct architectural generations and design goals. The Core i5-14401TE is a Raptor Lake-R desktop part, part of the Core 14th Gen series, built on Intel's 10 nm node with a die size of 215 mm². Its architecture uses a per-core L1 cache of 80 KB, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus and includes ECC memory support. Its integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730.

The Core Ultra 7 356H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, codenamed Panther Lake, and is a mobile part on Intel's 3 nm node. It uses a larger per-core cache configuration: 192 KB of L1 and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, with 18 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is limited to DDR5 and LPDDR5X, also over a dual-channel bus, and it does not support ECC memory. The integrated graphics are Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Core Ultra 7 356H also lists a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, a figure not available for the desktop chip.

The process node difference is notable: 3 nm versus 10 nm, indicating a considerable generational leap in fabrication technology. The Core Ultra 7 356H also has a higher core count by a wide margin, 16 cores versus 6 cores, though it has the same number of threads as cores, while the Core i5-14401TE has 12 threads from its 6 cores via hyper-threading. The desktop chip uses Intel Socket 1700, while the mobile chip uses Intel BGA 2540. PCIe support also differs: the Core i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Core Ultra 7 356H provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data in the database only includes scores for the Core Ultra 7 356H; no benchmark scores are recorded for the Core i5-14401TE. This means any direct comparison relies on the Ultra 7's recorded performance and its ranking among all CPUs.

The Core Ultra 7 356H delivers strong multi-core scores. In Cinebench R23, it records 18,395 points in multi-core and 2,040 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 12,153 multi-core and 1,715 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results are 3,055 multi-core and 303 single-core. These figures indicate a processor well-suited for demanding multi-threaded workloads, consistent with its 16-core configuration.

PassMark results further characterize the processor. The multi-thread score is 33,978, and the single-thread score is 4,072. Integer math scores 83,111, floating point math scores 103,128, and extended instructions score 27,898. Data compression reaches 336,177, data encryption scores 26,345, and random string sorting scores 40,990. Physics testing yields 2,895 points, and finding prime numbers scores 327.

The Core Ultra 7 356H's average benchmark score is 41,215, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database show how tightly grouped this performance tier is: the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 averages 41,208 with a delta of 0%, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H averages 41,263 with a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X averages 41,376 with a delta of -0.4%, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H averages 40,967 with a delta of 0.6%.

These delta values are all within roughly one percentage point, indicating that the Core Ultra 7 356H performs essentially on par with its closest competitors. The largest gap in this group is against the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, where the Ultra 7 trails by 0.4%, a minimal difference in practical terms. Against the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H, the 356H is ahead by 0.6%.

Since the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmarks, the database cannot provide a direct score comparison between the two. What can be stated is that the Core Ultra 7 356H's recorded performance places it in the upper tier of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile, suggesting a substantial performance gap in favor of the mobile chip, based on the percentile and core-count data available.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, at 2.00 GHz for the desktop chip and 1.90 GHz for the mobile chip, but boost clocks differ: 4.50 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Thermal design power differs significantly: the Core i5-14401TE is rated at 45 W, while the Core Ultra 7 356H is rated at 25 W.

The process node is 10 nm for the desktop part and 3 nm for the mobile part. Cache configurations differ in both per-core and shared amounts: L1 is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core, L2 is 1.25 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core, and L3 is 20 MB shared versus 18 MB shared. The socket types are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop chip and Intel BGA 2540 for the mobile chip.

Memory support differs: the Core i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 356H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. ECC memory is supported by the desktop chip but not the mobile chip. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core Ultra 7 356H at 115.2 GB/s. PCIe lanes differ as well: 16 lanes for the desktop chip versus 12 lanes for the mobile chip, both Gen 5 and CPU-only. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the desktop part and Intel Xe3 Graphics on the mobile part. The market segments differ: Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates are also distinct: the Core i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 7 356H on 2026-01-04.

The Verdict

The data clearly separates these two processors by role and capability. The Core Ultra 7 356H is the higher-performing part according to the database, with an 87th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 41,215. It offers more than double the cores of the Core i5-14401TE, a higher boost clock, a smaller manufacturing node, and a lower TDP of 25 W versus 45 W. These characteristics make it the stronger choice for multi-threaded workloads and for systems where power efficiency is a priority.

The Core i5-14401TE, with 6 cores and 12 threads, a 50th percentile ranking, and no recorded benchmark scores, occupies a more modest performance tier. Its advantages include support for DDR4 memory, ECC memory support, and a desktop socket that allows for traditional build configurations. Its larger L3 cache of 20 MB shared, compared to 18 MB on the Core Ultra 7 356H, is a minor point in its favor, but the core count and process node differences are far more consequential.

For anyone selecting between these two, the decision hinges on platform and workload. The Core Ultra 7 356H delivers substantially more compute capacity in a mobile form factor with lower power draw. The Core i5-14401TE serves a desktop platform with ECC support and DDR4 compatibility, but its performance ceiling is lower based on the percentile data. The benchmark results indicate that the Core Ultra 7 356H is the superior processor in raw performance, while the Core i5-14401TE is the appropriate part for a desktop system requiring ECC memory and legacy DDR4 support.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 356H wins in multi-threaded throughput. Its 16 cores and 16 threads, combined with an 87th percentile ranking and an average score of 41,215, position it far ahead of the Core i5-14401TE's 50th percentile standing. Workloads such as rendering, compilation, and data processing would benefit from the higher core count and the recorded Cinebench and PassMark multi-core scores.

The Core Ultra 7 356H also wins on power efficiency. Its 25 W TDP, against 45 W for the desktop chip, means it delivers higher performance while drawing less power, according to the recorded specifications. The smaller 3 nm process node supports this efficiency advantage.

The Core Ultra 7 356H wins on single-core performance as well, with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The database records a single-thread PassMark score of 4,072 for the Ultra 7, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 2,040, indicating strong per-thread performance.

The Core i5-14401TE wins in platform flexibility for desktop users. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC memory support, which is absent on the Core Ultra 7 356H. Its Intel Socket 1700 is a standard desktop platform, while the Core Ultra 7 356H uses a soldered BGA 2540 package. The desktop chip also has a larger shared L3 cache at 20 MB versus 18 MB, and it provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 12 on the mobile part.

For use cases involving legacy DDR4 memory, ECC requirements, or a conventional desktop socket, the Core i5-14401TE is the only option of the two. For all measured performance categories, the Core Ultra 7 356H holds the advantage, with a higher percentile, a higher core count, a faster boost clock, and a more advanced manufacturing process.