Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

The Verdict

The data positions the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 as the clearly stronger processor for almost all workloads. Its recorded benchmark scores place it in the 89th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501E shows no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile. The Ultra 5 235 delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 14,769 points, a result that puts it in the same performance class as rivals like the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 (46,030 average score, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i9-13900HX (46,098 average score, -0.1% delta). For users running threaded rendering, compilation, or scientific workloads, the Ultra 5 235 is the data-supported choice.

The Core i5-14501E, however, is not without its own positioning. It uses the older Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm Intel process, has 6 cores and 12 threads, and boosts to 5.20 GHz. That boost clock is 0.20 GHz higher than the Ultra 5 235's 5.00 GHz. The i5-14501E also supports DDR4 memory and ECC memory, which the Ultra 5 235 does not. For anyone with a DDR4 platform or ECC requirements, the i5-14501E is the only option between these two parts. The Ultra 5 235 uses DDR5 exclusively and lacks ECC support. The verdict from the recorded data: the Ultra 5 235 wins on raw performance and efficiency, while the i5-14501E wins on platform compatibility with legacy memory and ECC features.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families and use fundamentally different design approaches. The Core i5-14501E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The die size is 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, built on the Arrow Lake architecture (Arrow Lake-S), using a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The die size is larger at 243 mm², and the transistor count is listed at 17,800 million.

Core configuration differs substantially. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it uses hyperthreading to double thread count. The Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads, so it does not use hyperthreading. The Ultra 5 235's core count is more than double that of the i5-14501E. Thread counts are closer, with the Ultra 5 235 at 14 threads versus 12 threads for the i5-14501E, but the extra physical cores give the Ultra 5 235 a structural advantage in parallel workloads.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. The i5-14501E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 235 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Per-core cache is significantly larger on the Ultra 5 235, which can reduce memory latency for single-threaded work. Memory support also diverges: the i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 235 only supports DDR5. The Ultra 5 235 has a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i5-14501E has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database.

PCIe lanes differ. The i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 235 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 235 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Both are desktop processors with a 65 W TDP and locked multipliers. The i5-14501E was released earlier on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 5 235 came later on 2025-01-06.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between these two processors. The Ultra 5 235, however, has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores at all. This absence of data is itself informative: the i5-14501E cannot be compared numerically on any workload because no measurements exist in the database. The analysis below therefore relies on the Ultra 5 235's recorded scores and architectural differences.

The Ultra 5 235's Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 14,769 points. Its single-core score is 2,085 points. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 6,202 and the single-core score is 875. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 1,488 and the single-core score is 210. These scores show a processor that scales well across the Cinebench suite, with multi-core performance roughly seven times the single-core score in R23, consistent with 14 cores competing against 2,085 points from a single core.

PassMark results for the Ultra 5 235 show strength in integer and floating-point math. The integer math score is 87,948, floating-point math is 117,951, and the extended instructions score is 32,752. Data compression reaches 390,711, while data encryption is 29,293. The multithread score is 37,816, and the physics score is 2,570. Single-thread performance is 4,516. The find prime numbers test returns 371, and random string sorting is 48,980.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra 5 235 is 46,062. Its closest recorded rivals are the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 at 46,030 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46,098 (-0.1% delta), the AMD EPYC 4364P at 45,970 (0.2% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7303 at 45,960 (0.2% delta). These deltas are all within 0.2%, meaning the Ultra 5 235 performs within statistical noise of these four processors. The Ultra 5 235 is not dramatically ahead of or behind any of them; it sits in a tightly packed performance cluster.

Because the i5-14501E has no benchmark scores, the biggest "win" for the Ultra 5 235 is simply that it has measurable performance data, while the i5-14501E does not. The largest architectural gap is core count: 14 cores for the Ultra 5 235 versus 6 for the i5-14501E. The largest clock advantage belongs to the i5-14501E, with a 5.20 GHz boost versus 5.00 GHz. The node advantage belongs to the Ultra 5 235 at 3 nm versus 10 nm, which typically implies better power efficiency per clock, though no wattage figures beyond the 65 W TDP are recorded for either.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 5 235 has more than double the core count.

Q: Does the Core i5-14501E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14501E supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 235 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 5 235 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: How does the Ultra 5 235 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ultra 5 235 has an average benchmark score of 46,062. It is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and 0.2% ahead of the AMD EPYC 4364P and AMD EPYC 7303. It is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i9-13900HX.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The i5-14501E is 0.20 GHz higher.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ultra 5 235?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is $257. No launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-14501E.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 235 wins in any workload that benefits from more physical cores. Its 14 cores versus 6 cores gives it a structural advantage in multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, scientific simulation, and compilation. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14,769 and PassMark multithread score of 37,816 confirm that the Ultra 5 235 can handle heavy parallel loads. Its 3 nm TSMC process node suggests better power efficiency per clock, though the only power figure recorded for both is the identical 65 W TDP. The Ultra 5 235 also has 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, four more than the i5-14501E, which can benefit systems with multiple high-bandwidth devices.

The Core i5-14501E wins in legacy compatibility and specific feature requirements. It supports DDR4 memory, which allows upgrades on older platforms without replacing memory modules. It supports ECC memory, a requirement for certain workstation and server use cases. The i5-14501E also has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz, which could give it a slight edge in lightly threaded workloads that are sensitive to single-core frequency, although no benchmark scores are recorded to confirm this. The i5-14501E uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 235 uses the newer Intel Socket 1851, so the i5-14501E fits existing LGA1700 motherboards.

For integrated graphics, the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 235 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. The database does not record graphics benchmark scores for either, so no performance claim can be made. The i5-14501E has a smaller die at 215 mm² versus 243 mm², but the Ultra 5 235 packs more cores and uses a denser 3 nm process from TSMC.

The data supports a clear split: the Ultra 5 235 for raw multi-core performance and modern platform features, the i5-14501E for DDR4, ECC, and Socket 1700 compatibility. The Ultra 5 235's 89th percentile ranking versus the i5-14501E's 50th percentile ranking reinforces this, though the percentile comparison is limited by the absence of benchmark data for the i5-14501E.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every recorded specification except TDP and L3 cache size. TDP is identical at 65 W. L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared. Everything else diverges.

Cores and threads: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501E versus 14 cores and 14 threads for the Ultra 5 235. Base clocks: 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E versus 3.40 GHz for the Ultra 5 235. Boost clocks: 5.20 GHz for the i5-14501E versus 5.00 GHz for the Ultra 5 235. Sockets: Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-14501E versus Intel Socket 1851 for the Ultra 5 235.

Architecture and process: Raptor Lake on 10 nm Intel process for the i5-14501E versus Arrow Lake on 3 nm TSMC process for the Ultra 5 235. Transistors: no recorded value for the i5-14501E versus 17,800 million for the Ultra 5 235. Die size: 215 mm² for the i5-14501E versus 243 mm² for the Ultra 5 235.

Cache: 80 KB L1 per core and 1.25 MB L2 per core for the i5-14501E versus 192 KB L1 per core and 3 MB L2 per core for the Ultra 5 235. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i5-14501E versus DDR5 only for the Ultra 5 235. Memory bandwidth: no recorded value for the i5-14501E versus 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra 5 235. ECC: supported on the i5-14501E, not supported on the Ultra 5 235.

PCIe: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the i5-14501E versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Ultra 5 235. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 for the i5-14501E versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU for the Ultra 5 235. Release dates: 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501E versus 2025-01-06 for the Ultra 5 235. The Ultra 5 235 has a launch MSRP of $257; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-14501E. Both are desktop processors with active production status and locked multipliers.