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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the clear performance leader in this comparison, with the database recording 17 benchmark scores for it while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmarks. The Core Ultra 5 225T sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. Every measurable workload category favors the Core Ultra 5 225T, from single-core to heavily multithreaded tasks.

The Core Ultra 5 225T delivers strong multicore results, scoring 21,971 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 9,227 in Cinebench R20 multicore. Its PassMark multithread score of 25,358 reinforces this position. Single-thread performance is equally solid, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,101 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4,348. The i5-14501E has no comparable entries in the database, so direct numerical comparison is impossible from recorded data.

Specialized workloads show the Core Ultra 5 225T handling data-centric tasks effectively. It scores 233,998 in PassMark data compression, 18,289 in data encryption, and 20,083 in extended instructions. Floating-point math reaches 82,751, while integer math hits 59,543. Physics simulation scores 2,053. These results indicate a processor that handles both general productivity and computational workloads without a weak spot.

The i5-14501E offers no benchmark wins because the database contains no scores for it. Its 50th percentile placement suggests mid-pack positioning among all CPUs, but the absence of test data means no workload-specific conclusions can be drawn. The Core Ultra 5 225T, by contrast, has a complete benchmark profile that shows consistent strength across all recorded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use fundamentally different designs. The i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake-R architecture on a 10 nm process node built by Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake-S architecture on a 3 nm process node built by TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The smaller process node gives the Core Ultra 5 225T a significant manufacturing advantage.

Core counts differ substantially. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The i5-14501E uses hyper-threading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Core Ultra 5 225T operates with one thread per core. Despite fewer threads, the Core Ultra 5 225T still outperforms in every recorded benchmark.

Cache hierarchies diverge notably. The i5-14501E provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T has larger per-core caches, while the i5-14501E has more total L3 cache.

Clock speeds favor the i5-14501E on paper. It has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 2.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The Core Ultra 5 225T compensates with its superior architecture and process node. Both processors have a 65 W TDP and locked multipliers.

Memory support differs completely. The i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core Ultra 5 225T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i5-14501E supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225T does not.

PCIe connectivity favors the Core Ultra 5 225T with Gen 5 and 20 lanes (CPU only), while the i5-14501E offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Sockets are incompatible, with the i5-14501E on Intel Socket 1700 and the Core Ultra 5 225T on Intel Socket 1851.

Release timing shows the i5-14501E arriving in June 2024 and the Core Ultra 5 225T in December 2024. Both remain in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores. The i5-14501E reaches 12 threads through hyper-threading, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 threads total (one per core).

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The i5-14501E has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225T runs at 2.50 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost. Despite lower clock speeds, the Core Ultra 5 225T records better benchmark results across all tests.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T does not support ECC memory. Memory support also differs, with the i5-14501E accepting both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225T accepts only DDR5.

Q: What are the architecture and process node differences?

A: The i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake architecture on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake architecture on TSMC's 3 nm process node. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a larger die at 243 mm² compared to 215 mm² for the i5-14501E.

Q: Which processor has better benchmark performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has recorded benchmarks and sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs. The i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. The Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21,971 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 3,101 in single-core.

Q: Do these processors use the same socket?

A: No. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. They are not interchangeable. The Core Ultra 5 225T also offers more PCIe lanes at 20 compared to 16 for the i5-14501E.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 6 | 10 |

| Threads | 12 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm (Intel) | 3 nm (TSMC) |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| 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 | 20 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 only |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Release Date | June 2024 | December 2024 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for this pair. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a full suite of 17 individual benchmark scores, while the i5-14501E has none. This asymmetry means all quantitative analysis must rely on the Core Ultra 5 225T's recorded results and the percentile positions of both processors.

The Core Ultra 5 225T's strongest recorded results come from Cinebench and PassMark suites. Cinebench R23 multicore yields 21,971, which sits far above its R20 multicore score of 9,227 and its R15 multicore score of 2,214. Single-core progression across Cinebench versions shows 3,101 in R23, 1,302 in R20, and 312 in R15. These numbers confirm scaling consistent with a modern desktop processor.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T show data compression at 233,998, which is the highest single recorded score. Floating-point math reaches 82,751, integer math reaches 59,543, and extended instructions reach 20,083. Random string sorting scores 28,774, while data encryption scores 18,289. Find prime numbers returns 284, and physics simulation returns 2,053. The multithread score of 25,358 and single-thread score of 4,348 round out the profile.

The nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 5 225T provide context for its performance tier. The Intel Core i9-11980HK scores 30,422, which is 0.2% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS scores 30,390, which is 0.3% lower. The Intel Core i5-13600H scores 30,548, which is 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7736U scores 30,364, which is 0.3% lower. The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 225T is 30,468, placing it within a tight cluster of mobile and desktop processors from previous generations.

The i5-14501E holds no benchmark scores and no nearest rival entries in the database. Its 50th percentile placement indicates it sits at the median of all recorded CPUs, but without test data, no further granularity is available. The Core Ultra 5 225T's 82nd percentile placement shows it outperforms the vast majority of recorded CPUs.

The Verdict

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the superior processor based on all available data. It records strong benchmark scores across every workload category, sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, and uses a more advanced 3 nm process node from TSMC. Its 10 cores, larger per-core caches, higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, and additional PCIe lanes provide a modern feature set that the i5-14501E cannot match.

The Intel Core i5-14501E offers a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz, but these advantages do not translate into recorded performance because no benchmark data exists for this processor. Its 50th percentile placement suggests average performance among all CPUs. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and includes ECC support, which may matter for specific use cases. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, along with 24 MB of shared L3 cache, define a more modest specification.

Users who require ECC memory support or compatibility with DDR4 modules would need to consider the i5-14501E. Users who prioritize measured performance, modern architecture, and a complete benchmark profile should select the Core Ultra 5 225T. The data shows a decisive gap in recorded capability, with the Core Ultra 5 225T outperforming the i5-14501E in every category where measurement exists. The i5-14501E's lack of benchmark data means it cannot claim any performance advantage from the database, regardless of its higher clock speeds.