Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 228V Comparison

Intel Core i5-14501E and Intel Core Ultra 5 228V represent two fundamentally different approaches within Intel’s recent lineup. The i5-14501E is a desktop-oriented Raptor Lake Refresh part with a traditional high-core-count, high-power design. The Core Ultra 5 228V is a mobile Lunar Lake processor engineered for efficiency, with a different core topology and a much lower thermal envelope. The database shows that these two CPUs are not direct performance competitors; instead, they are optimized for different use cases, and the benchmark data reflects that split clearly.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 228V wins in nearly every recorded benchmark category, despite its lower core count and significantly lower power target. The data shows that the Ultra 5 228V holds a decisive advantage in both multi-core and single-core workloads. In Cinebench R23, the Ultra 5 228V scores 9932 multi-core and 1758 single-core, while the i5-14501E has no recorded benchmarks in the database, leaving all measured performance wins to the Ultra 5 228V.

The Ultra 5 228V’s strongest showing comes in passmark data compression, where it scores 173924, a figure that positions it well above general CPU averages. Its passmark multithread score of 18227 confirms that it can handle parallel workloads effectively, while the single-thread score of 3836 indicates strong per-core performance. The i5-14501E, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, would normally be expected to compete in multi-threaded tasks, but without benchmark entries in the database, no comparative win can be assigned to it.

The i5-14501E’s theoretical advantages are structural rather than measured. It offers 12 threads versus 8, a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, and a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB versus 8 MB. These specifications suggest that the i5-14501E could win in scenarios that are not represented in the recorded data, such as certain server or desktop workloads where higher sustained clocks and larger cache matter. However, the database contains no benchmark results for the i5-14501E, so all wins, as recorded, go to the Core Ultra 5 228V.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on completely different architectures and manufacturing processes. The i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm². It is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, with 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating that it uses hyper-threading. Its cache hierarchy is divided as 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3.

The Core Ultra 5 228V uses Lunar Lake architecture, fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process. It is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2833, with 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning it does not use hyper-threading. Its cache allocation is 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and only 8 MB shared L3. The 3 nm process node is a major differentiator, allowing for a much smaller and more efficient chip, though the database does not list a die size for the Lunar Lake part.

The power envelope is starkly different. The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 watts. This 48-watt difference is the single largest architectural divergence in practical terms. The Ultra 5 228V also uses a different integrated graphics solution, the Arc 130V, whereas the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support dual-channel memory, but the i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 228V’s memory support is listed as dependent on the motherboard. The i5-14501E also supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 5 228V does not.

PCIe lane counts differ as well. The i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 228V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes (CPU only). This makes the desktop part more suitable for high-bandwidth expansion, while the mobile part is constrained by its smaller package.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V has 8 cores but only 8 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i5-14501E supports hyper-threading, which the Ultra 5 228V does not.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 228V has a TDP of 17 watts. The Ultra 5 228V is designed for a much lower power envelope.

Q: Which processor has a larger cache?

A: The i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Core Ultra 5 228V has only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. However, the Ultra 5 228V has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches at 192 KB and 2.5 MB per core, respectively, compared to 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501E.

Q: Are these processors on the same socket?

A: No. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Intel BGA 2833. The BGA socket is soldered for mobile use.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock speed?

A: The i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the Core Ultra 5 228V’s boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 228V support ECC memory?

A: No, the Core Ultra 5 228V does not support ECC memory. The i5-14501E does support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every major specification field. The i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 228V uses Lunar Lake on a 3 nm process. The foundry also differs: Intel fabricates the i5-14501E, while TSMC fabricates the Ultra 5 228V.

Core and thread counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501E versus 8 cores and 8 threads for the Ultra 5 228V. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E and 2.10 GHz for the Ultra 5 228V. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.50 GHz, respectively. TDP is 65 watts versus 17 watts.

The socket is different, with Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop part and Intel BGA 2833 for the mobile part. L1 cache per core is 80 KB versus 192 KB. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB versus 2.5 MB. L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 8 MB shared. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for the i5-14501E, while the Ultra 5 228V depends on the motherboard. ECC memory support is present on the i5-14501E but absent on the Ultra 5 228V.

PCIe lanes are 16 Gen 5 lanes for the i5-14501E and 4 Gen 5 lanes for the Ultra 5 228V. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 130V. Market segments differ: Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates also differ, with the i5-14501E released earlier and the Ultra 5 228V released later in 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database includes a comprehensive set of benchmark results for the Core Ultra 5 228V, but none for the i5-14501E head-to-head. The recorded data shows the Ultra 5 228V achieving a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1502.5 and a single-core score of 267. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6491 multi-core and 916 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the scores are 9932 multi-core and 1758 single-core.

Passmark results for the Ultra 5 228V are extensive. Data compression scores 173924, data encryption scores 13032, and extended instructions score 14801. Finding prime numbers scores 168, floating point math scores 53310, and integer math scores 39679. The multithread score is 18227, physics scores 1538, and random string sorting scores 21254. Single-thread performance is recorded twice, both at 3836.

The i5-14501E has no benchmark entries, so there are no direct head-to-head deltas. The wins column shows 0 wins for the i5-14501E and 0 wins for the Ultra 5 228V, meaning the database does not record any comparative victories. Instead, the Ultra 5 228V’s absolute scores stand alone. Its percentile versus all CPUs is 75, indicating that it performs better than 75% of all CPUs in the database, while the i5-14501E’s percentile is 50, placing it exactly at the median. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 5 228V is 21440, while the i5-14501E has an average benchmark score of 0 due to missing data.

The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 228V provide context. The AMD Ryzen 5 2600 scores 21484, a 0.2% difference, meaning the Ultra 5 228V is essentially tied with that older desktop chip. The Intel Core i9-11900H scores 21367, which is 0.3% lower, so the Ultra 5 228V is slightly ahead. The Intel Xeon D-1746TER scores 21635, which is 0.9% higher, making it a marginal competitor. The AMD EPYC 9454 scores 21223, which is 1% lower, so the Ultra 5 228V edges it out. These comparisons show that the Ultra 5 228V, despite being a low-power mobile chip, lands in the same performance class as these desktop and server parts from previous generations.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction. The Intel Core Ultra 5 228V is the only processor with recorded benchmark results, and those results show a strong, efficient performer. Its 75th percentile ranking and average score of 21440 place it above the median and within striking distance of older high-end desktop parts like the Ryzen 5 2600 and the Core i9-11900H. The 17-watt TDP, 3 nm process, and 8-core design make it a compelling choice for mobile workloads where power efficiency is paramount, and its single-thread score of 3836 confirms that it does not sacrifice responsiveness for efficiency.

The Intel Core i5-14501E, with no benchmark data, cannot be validated for performance in this database. Its specifications suggest a different purpose: a 65-watt desktop CPU with 12 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, and ECC memory support. These features point toward desktop builds, possibly entry-level workstations, where the larger cache and higher clocks can benefit certain applications, and where the 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes allow for more expansion. Its 50th percentile ranking is neutral, reflecting an absence of data rather than a measured performance level.

For a user prioritizing measured performance and efficiency, the Core Ultra 5 228V is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For a user who needs ECC memory, a desktop socket, and a higher boost clock, the i5-14501E offers those specific features, but its performance remains unquantified in the database. The verdict is not about which CPU is objectively faster, but about which one matches the workload profile: the Ultra 5 228V for measured, efficient mobile computing, and the i5-14501E for desktop-specific requirements that the benchmark suite does not cover.