Intel Core i5-14500T vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T records an average benchmark score of 28065, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125H scores 27507. The i5-14500T also holds a slightly better percentile ranking at 80 versus 79 for the Ultra 5.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The Core i5-14500T leads in every single-thread test. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i5-14500T scores 1838 versus 1647.5 for the Ultra 5, a 10.4% advantage. PassMark single-thread results show 3736 for the i5-14500T against 3399 for the Ultra 5, a 9% gap.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H wins this test with a score of 12804.5, compared to 11790 for the Core i5-14500T. That represents an 8.6% victory for the Ultra 5.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: Both processors have 14 cores. The Core Ultra 5 125H has 18 threads, while the Core i5-14500T has 20 threads.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: The Core i5-14500T supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 125H does not.

Q: What is the process node for each chip?

A: The Core Ultra 5 125H uses a 7 nm process node, while the Core i5-14500T uses a 10 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures and target different market segments. The Core Ultra 5 125H is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 1, built on the Meteor Lake architecture. The Core i5-14500T is a desktop processor from the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake-R architecture.

The process nodes differ significantly. The Core Ultra 5 125H uses a 7 nm node, while the Core i5-14500T uses a 10 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the smaller node on the Ultra 5 suggests a denser transistor layout.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core Ultra 5 125H has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-14500T has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 24 MB shared L3 cache. The i5-14500T also reports a die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Ultra 5.

Memory support and integrated graphics vary as well. The Core Ultra 5 125H supports DDR5 memory with bandwidth dependent on the motherboard, and features Arc Xe-LPG 96EU integrated graphics. The Core i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, and includes UHD Graphics 770. The Ultra 5 has a memory bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14500T.

The sockets are incompatible: the Core Ultra 5 125H uses Intel BGA 2049, while the Core i5-14500T uses Intel Socket 1700. PCIe support is Gen 5 for both, though the i5-14500T specifies 16 lanes for the CPU only.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14500T dominates the benchmark comparison with 14 wins out of 17 head-to-head tests. Its strengths are broad, covering single-thread performance, multi-threaded workloads in most Cinebench versions, and a wide range of PassMark tests including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

The Core Ultra 5 125H wins only 3 tests, but those wins are notable. It takes Cinebench R23 multi-core with an 8.6% margin, PassMark find prime numbers with an 8.6% margin, and PassMark physics with an 11.7% margin. These three wins indicate that the Ultra 5 has specific strengths in certain computational patterns, particularly physics simulation and prime number calculation.

For general-purpose desktop tasks, the Core i5-14500T appears more consistent. The data shows its single-thread advantage in every measured test, which typically benefits everyday applications and lightly threaded workloads. The Ultra 5, being a mobile part, still holds its own in specific multi-core scenarios, especially the newer Cinebench R23 test where it outperforms the desktop chip.

The PassMark physics result is the largest single win for the Ultra 5, suggesting that its architecture handles physics workloads particularly well. Conversely, the i5-14500T shows its largest margins in Cinebench R20 single-core (12.5%) and multi-core (12.4%), along with PassMark extended instructions (14.3%) and integer math (13.5%).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core Ultra 5 125H has a base clock of 3.60 GHz, while the Core i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Ultra 5 at 4.50 GHz and the i5-14500T at 4.80 GHz.

Thermal design power differs substantially: the Core Ultra 5 125H has a TDP of 28 watts, while the Core i5-14500T has a TDP of 35 watts. This reflects their different market segments, mobile versus desktop.

Thread counts differ: 18 threads for the Ultra 5 versus 20 threads for the i5-14500T. Both have 14 cores, but the thread allocation differs.

Memory support is another differentiator. The Ultra 5 supports DDR5, with bandwidth depending on the motherboard, while the i5-14500T supports both DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory is supported only on the i5-14500T.

Cache configurations differ as outlined above: the Ultra 5 has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, while the i5-14500T has a larger shared L3 cache.

The release dates differ, with the Ultra 5 launched on 2023-12-13 and the i5-14500T launched on 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Ultra 5 is $375, while the i5-14500T has a launch MSRP of $232.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Part numbers are SRMZ4 for the Ultra 5 and SRN3P for the i5-14500T.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data reveals a clear overall winner, but the margins vary significantly across tests. The Core i5-14500T wins the majority, but the Core Ultra 5 125H shows competitive strength in specific areas.

Starting with Cinebench R15, the two are nearly identical in multi-core: the i5-14500T scores 2022 against 2021.5 for the Ultra 5, a delta of 0%. In single-core R15, the i5-14500T leads 252 to 241, a 4.4% advantage.

Cinebench R20 shows stronger i5-14500T margins. Multi-core results are 8177 for the i5-14500T versus 7161 for the Ultra 5, a 12.4% lead. Single-core R20 is 1154 versus 1010, a 12.5% lead.

The Ultra 5 fights back in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 12804.5 against 11790, an 8.6% win. However, R23 single-core goes to the i5-14500T at 1838 versus 1647.5, a 10.4% margin.

PassMark tests reveal a consistent pattern. Data compression favors the i5-14500T at 262417 versus 236209, a 10% difference. Data encryption shows 15410 versus 14251, a 7.5% lead. Extended instructions are 16043 versus 13749, a 14.3% margin, the largest PassMark delta in the comparison.

Find prime numbers is an Ultra 5 win at 88 versus 81, an 8.6% margin. Floating-point math goes to the i5-14500T at 58869 versus 51670, a 12.2% lead. Integer math is 80922 versus 69986, a 13.5% margin. Multithread results are 22910 versus 21100, a 7.9% lead for the i5-14500T.

Physics is the biggest Ultra 5 win: 1439 versus 1288, an 11.7% margin. Random string sorting favors the i5-14500T at 28462 versus 27435, a 3.6% lead. Single-thread PassMark shows 3736 versus 3399, a 9% margin, consistent with the single-thread trend.

The overall benchmark tally is 14 wins for the Core i5-14500T and 3 wins for the Core Ultra 5 125H. The average benchmark scores are 28065 for the i5-14500T and 27507 for the Ultra 5, a difference of 558 points. The i5-14500T also edges out the Ultra 5 in percentile ranking by one point.

The nearest rivals for each processor provide additional context. The Ultra 5 sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G, and within 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-12600K and AMD Ryzen 7 5700X. The i5-14500T is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE at 0% delta, and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i9-12900H. These proximity figures show both processors are competitive within their respective performance classes, though the i5-14500T lands slightly higher in the overall distribution.