Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark scores. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database, which means it cannot be compared directly on any of the standard test suites. The Ultra 5 225H’s recorded performance is substantial, with an average benchmark score of 31508, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero due to missing data.

The Core Ultra 5 225H delivers its strongest results in Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 14629.5 points, and in single-core it posts 1969 points. The Cinebench R20 run shows 10041 multi-core and 1417 single-core, while Cinebench R15 records 2397.5 multi-core and 288.5 single-core. Geekbench results follow the same pattern, with a multi-core score of 11526 and a single-core score of 2151. These numbers indicate a balanced processor that scales well from lightly threaded to heavily threaded workloads.

PassMark tests add more detail. The multi-thread score is 28119, while single-thread performance reaches 4258. In specific workloads, the chip scores 86540 in floating point math, 68520 in integer math, and 21915 in extended instructions. Data compression hits 283451, data encryption reaches 21428, and random string sorting scores 33654. The physics test records 1877, and the prime number search yields 220.

Because the i5-14501E lacks any recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head comparison is one-sided. The database cannot compute wins for either processor. All performance conclusions must rest on the Ultra 5 225H’s own scores and its position relative to the CPUs listed as its nearest rivals. Those rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 with an average score of 31510, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX at 31495, the Intel Core 7 240H at 31483, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 at 31473. The Ultra 5 225H sits within 0.1 percent of each of these, effectively matching them in overall benchmark performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent opposite ends of Intel’s design philosophy. The Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and is built on Intel’s 10 nm process node with a die size of 215 mm². It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-H, and is manufactured on TSMC’s 3 nm process node. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H) generation.

The core configurations differ sharply. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra 5’s core count is more than double, but it does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The i5-14501E uses hyperthreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. The i5-14501E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 225H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5’s per-core caches are larger, but the i5-14501E has more total L3.

Clock speeds favor the desktop part. The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 5 225H has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The i5-14501E starts higher and boosts higher, though the Ultra 5’s lower base clock likely reflects power efficiency priorities.

Power and packaging differ as well. The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts and uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The Ultra 5 225H has a TDP of 28 watts and uses Intel BGA 2049, a mobile soldered package. Memory support splits along the same lines: the i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, while the Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and a rated bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i5-14501E supports ECC memory; the Ultra 5 225H does not.

PCIe lanes differ, too. The i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 225H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also diverge: the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Ultra 5 225H uses Arc Graphics 130T.

The foundry and process are fundamental differences. Intel builds the i5-14501E on its own 10 nm process. TSMC builds the Ultra 5 225H on a 3 nm node. The smaller node explains the Ultra 5’s lower TDP and higher core count in a mobile package, while the larger node supports the i5-14501E’s higher clock speeds.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049, a mobile package.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H does not.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E is built on Intel’s 10 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is built on TSMC’s 3 nm process.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has an average benchmark score of 31508. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501E | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |

|---|---|---|

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2049 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake-H |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake-H) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Graphics 130T |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-12 |

| Part Number | Q49HSRNJM | SRQAM |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

The Verdict

The database records a complete gap in measured performance between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a full suite of benchmark scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and PassMark, with an average score of 31508 and a percentile ranking of 82. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores at all, so it cannot be ranked or compared on measured performance.

Given that limitation, the Ultra 5 225H is the only processor with verified performance data. Its scores place it in the upper range of the database, statistically tied with the Intel Core i5-13500, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core 7 240H, and Intel Core Ultra 3 205, all within 0.1 percent of each other in average score.

The i5-14501E offers a different set of attributes on paper: higher clock speeds, a larger L3 cache, ECC support, and a desktop socket with 16 PCIe lanes. But without recorded benchmarks, the database cannot validate how those specifications translate into actual performance.

For anyone relying on measured results, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is the defensible choice. Its benchmark data is comprehensive, its percentile rank is strong, and its nearest rivals confirm that it performs at a competitive level. The i5-14501E remains an unverified entry in the database, and no performance claims can be made for it based on recorded measurements.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins in every category where the database has recorded performance. Its Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2397.5 and single-core score of 288.5 demonstrate strong rendering capability. Cinebench R20 results of 10041 multi-core and 1417 single-core, plus Cinebench R23 results of 14629.5 multi-core and 1969 single-core, confirm the same pattern. Geekbench scores of 11526 multi-core and 2151 single-core add further evidence. PassMark results across data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests all show a capable processor in both lightly and heavily threaded workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E wins on paper specifications that favor desktop use. It offers a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB versus 18 MB, and a 65 W TDP versus 28 W. It also supports ECC memory, uses a socketed desktop platform with 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and works with both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. These attributes make it suitable for desktop systems where upgradeability, memory flexibility, and ECC are priorities.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins on efficiency and integration. Its 28 W TDP is less than half the i5-14501E’s 65 W, and it is built on a smaller 3 nm TSMC process compared to Intel’s 10 nm node. It uses a mobile BGA package, supports LPDDR5X memory with a rated bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and pairs with Arc Graphics 130T. Its 14-core, 14-thread configuration provides more parallel execution resources than the 6-core, 12-thread i5-14501E, even without hyperthreading.

The data does not support a direct performance comparison because the i5-14501E has no benchmark entries. The Ultra 5 225H’s scores are the only measured numbers available, and they show a processor that performs on par with several established rivals. The i5-14501E’s advantages remain theoretical until benchmark data is recorded.