Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison
Intel Core i5-14401TE
Core Ultra 9 285
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core i5-14401TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285
The Verdict
The data in the database presents a clear separation between these two Intel desktop processors. The Intel Core i5-14401TE is a 6-core, 12-thread part from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture and produced on a 10 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 is a 24-core, 24-thread processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm node from TSMC. The benchmark results show the Core Ultra 9 285 holding a 95th percentile position among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14401TE sits at the 50th percentile. For workloads that scale with core count and modern instruction sets, the Ultra 9 285 is the dominant option. The i5-14401TE is suitable for systems where the 45 W TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility are priorities, but the recorded benchmark data gives the Ultra 9 285 the overwhelming performance advantage.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core i5-14401TE uses the Raptor Lake-R design, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, while the Core Ultra 9 285 uses the Arrow Lake-S design. Process technology differs substantially: the i5-14401TE is fabricated on a 10 nm node by Intel, whereas the Ultra 9 285 uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Ultra 9 285 contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14401TE has a 215 mm² die size with no transistor count listed in the database.
Cache configurations also diverge. The i5-14401TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 9 285 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3. Memory support differs as well: the i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, while the Ultra 9 285 supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. The i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851. Both have locked multipliers. The integrated graphics differ, with the i5-14401TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Ultra 9 285 using Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Ultra 9 285 provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 CPU lanes, while the i5-14401TE provides Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes.
Where Each One Wins
The Core Ultra 9 285 wins in every recorded benchmark category. Its 24 cores and 24 threads give it a substantial edge in multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48945 reflects strong rendering performance. PassMark multithread results show a score of 56602, with integer math at 164869 and floating point math at 194988. Data compression in PassMark reaches 602121, and random string sorting scores 73651. The single-thread results are also in favor of the Ultra 9 285, with a PassMark single thread score of 4881 and a Cinebench R23 single core score of 6909.
The Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, so no direct wins can be attributed to it from the measurements. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration and 45 W TDP place it in a lower power envelope than the 65 W Ultra 9 285. The i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, which could be relevant for systems with existing DDR4 memory, but the database contains no performance measurements to quantify any advantage there. The Ultra 9 285 also holds the higher percentile ranking, 95 versus 50, confirming its position in the upper tier of all CPUs.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores?
A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.
Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?
A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, while the Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.
Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 285 compare to its nearest rivals in the database?
A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75488. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8224P with an average score of 75582, a delta of -0.1 percent, and the AMD EPYC 4545P with an average score of 75373, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D scores 75716, a delta of -0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 scores 75738, also a delta of -0.3 percent.
Q: Does the Core i5-14401TE support DDR4 memory?
A: Yes, the Core i5-14401TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 9 285 supports only DDR5.
Q: What is the process node for each processor?
A: The Core i5-14401TE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel. The Core Ultra 9 285 is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC.
Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 9 285?
A: The launch MSRP of the Core Ultra 9 285 is $579. The Core i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP listed in the database.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The database contains benchmark scores for the Core Ultra 9 285 but no recorded scores for the Core i5-14401TE. As a result, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided, but the magnitude of the Ultra 9 285's scores can be interpreted against its nearest rivals. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 48945 places the Ultra 9 285 in a strong position for rendering tasks. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score of 20556 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 4933 follow the same pattern. Single-core Cinebench results show 6909 in R23, 2901 in R20, and 696 in R15, all recorded for the Ultra 9 285.
In PassMark tests, the Ultra 9 285 delivers a multithread score of 56602 and a single thread score of 4881. The data compression score of 602121 is the highest recorded PassMark figure for this processor. Data encryption scores 46949, and extended instructions score 45357. Find prime numbers yields 459, floating point math 194988, integer math 164869, physics 3598, and random string sorting 73651. These scores cover a range of workload types, from encryption to math to sorting, and all show the Ultra 9 285 performing at a level consistent with its 95th percentile ranking.
The nearest rival comparison for the Ultra 9 285 shows a tight cluster. The AMD EPYC 8224P has an average score of 75582, which is 0.1 percent higher than the Ultra 9 285's 75488. The AMD EPYC 4545P trails by 0.2 percent with 75373. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D leads by 0.3 percent at 75716, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 leads by 0.3 percent at 75738. These deltas are small, indicating that the Ultra 9 285 sits within a narrow band of similar-performing CPUs in the database.
Because the i5-14401TE has no benchmark entries, the database does not provide a direct score comparison between the two Intel parts. What can be stated from the recorded data is the structural difference: 6 cores versus 24 cores, 12 threads versus 24 threads, 2.00 GHz base versus 2.50 GHz base, and 4.50 GHz boost versus 5.60 GHz boost. The i5-14401TE's 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs, while the Ultra 9 285's 95th percentile places it near the top. The absence of i5-14401TE benchmark scores means the database cannot quantify the gap, but the core, thread, and clock differences align with the percentile gap.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field. The Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads; the Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks are 2.00 GHz for the i5-14401TE and 2.50 GHz for the Ultra 9 285. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz and 5.60 GHz respectively. TDP is 45 W for the i5-14401TE and 65 W for the Ultra 9 285. The i5-14401TE uses Intel Socket 1700; the Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851.
The architecture names differ: Raptor Lake-R for the i5-14401TE versus Arrow Lake-S for the Ultra 9 285. Process nodes are 10 nm for the i5-14401TE and 3 nm for the Ultra 9 285. The foundry is Intel for the i5-14401TE and TSMC for the Ultra 9 285. The Ultra 9 285 lists 17,800 million transistors; the i5-14401TE has no transistor count. Die sizes are 215 mm² for the i5-14401TE and 243 mm² for the Ultra 9 285.
Cache allocations differ at every level. The i5-14401TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Ultra 9 285 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. Memory support: the i5-14401TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 9 285 supports DDR5 only. The Ultra 9 285 lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5-14401TE does not list one. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i5-14401TE versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Ultra 9 285. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the i5-14401TE and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Ultra 9 285. The i5-14401TE has a release date of 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 9 285 has a release date of 2024-12-31. The Ultra 9 285 has a launch MSRP of $579; the i5-14401TE has none listed. Both processors have locked multipliers. Part numbers are Q4T4SRNJP for the i5-14401TE and SRQD4 for the Ultra 9 285.