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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database shows a clear competitive picture between these two Intel processors, but the comparison is complicated by the fact that the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in our database. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H, by contrast, has a full suite of recorded measurements across Cinebench and Passmark tests. This asymmetry means the head-to-head comparison necessarily relies on the Ultra 5's data and the architectural differences between the two parts.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25598 and a single-core score of 3613. In Cinebench R20, it records 10751 multi-core and 1517 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2580 multi-core and 364 single-core. These scores place the Ultra 5 at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 37522. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HK with an average score of 37425, which is 0.3% behind, and the Intel Core i5-13600K at 37685, which is 0.4% ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F scores 37313, 0.6% behind, and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, 0.6% ahead.

The Passmark results for the Ultra 5 235H show a multi-thread score of 30091 and a single-thread score of 4359. Data compression reaches 301979, while data encryption hits 23121. Extended instructions score 23354, and the find prime numbers test records 239. Floating point math reaches 93509, integer math 74247, and physics 1985. Random string sorting completes at 36208.

Because the i5-14501E has no benchmark entries, the database cannot compute a head-to-head win count. The winsA and winsB fields both stand at zero. The only comparative statements possible come from the architectural and specification records for each processor. The i5-14501E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, and operates on the Intel Socket 1700. The Ultra 5 235H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process from TSMC, and operates on Intel BGA 2049.

The core and thread counts differ substantially. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 5 235H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The clock speeds also differ: the i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Ultra 5 235H has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The i5-14501E carries a TDP of 65 watts, and the Ultra 5 235H carries a TDP of 28 watts.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 235H is the only one of the two with verified performance measurements in the database. Its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs places it in the upper tier of processors. The nearest rival comparisons show it trading narrow margins: 0.3% ahead of the Core i9-13900HK, 0.4% behind the Core i5-13600K, 0.6% ahead of the Core Ultra 5 225F, and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. These are tight spreads, suggesting the Ultra 5 sits in a competitive cluster rather than dominating its class.

For the Intel Core i5-14501E, the absence of benchmark scores means the database offers no direct evidence of its performance. The specification record shows a desktop part with 6 cores, 12 threads, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. Its 65 watt TDP indicates a higher power envelope than the Ultra 5's 28 watts. The architecture difference is notable: Raptor Lake on 10 nm versus Arrow Lake on 3 nm. Without measured scores, any verdict on the i5-14501E must remain provisional.

The verdict from the recorded data is straightforward: the Ultra 5 235H has demonstrated performance data and a strong percentile position. The i5-14501E does not. Users choosing between these two should recognize that the database currently supports performance claims only for the Ultra 5. The i5-14501E's specifications suggest a capable desktop processor, but the lack of measurements prevents a quantitative comparison.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H wins in every category where the database has recorded scores, simply because it is the only one with measurements. Its multi-threaded performance, shown by the Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25598 and the Passmark multi-thread score of 30091, indicates strong parallel workload capability. The single-core score of 4359 on Passmark and 3613 on Cinebench R23 suggests solid single-threaded responsiveness.

The i5-14501E, based on its specifications, appears designed for a different use case. Its 6 cores and 12 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, point toward a desktop processor that may favor higher clock speeds over raw core counts. The 65 watt TDP and Intel Socket 1700 compatibility suggest it targets desktop builds where power is less constrained than in mobile systems.

The Ultra 5 235H's 14 cores and 14 threads, with no hyperthreading, indicate a design focused on physical core count. Its 28 watt TDP and BGA 2049 socket confirm a mobile-market position. The iGPU differs too: the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 235H uses Arc Graphics 140T. The Ultra 5 also supports LPDDR5X memory with a recorded bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, whereas the i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 without a bandwidth figure in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores in the recorded data?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 5 235H has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

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

A: It scores 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i9-13900HK, 0.4% behind the Intel Core i5-13600K, 0.6% ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, and 0.6% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435.

Q: What is the TDP for each processor?

A: The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts. The Ultra 5 235H has a TDP of 28 watts.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i5-14501E supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 235H does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for the two chips?

A: The i5-14501E uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The Ultra 5 235H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and architectures. The i5-14501E is from the Core 14th Gen series, specifically Raptor Lake with the codename Raptor Lake-R. The Ultra 5 235H is from the Core Ultra Series 2, using Arrow Lake with the codename Arrow Lake-H. The process nodes differ significantly: the i5-14501E uses 10 nm technology fabricated by Intel, while the Ultra 5 235H uses 3 nm technology fabricated by TSMC.

The cache hierarchies are structured differently. 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 235H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is recorded only for the i5-14501E at 215 mm²; the Ultra 5's die size is not listed.

The integrated graphics differ. The i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 235H uses Arc Graphics 140T. The PCIe lanes also differ: the i5-14501E supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 5 235H supports Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The memory support shows DDR4 and DDR5 for the i5-14501E, versus DDR5 and LPDDR5X for the Ultra 5, with the latter having a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Specification Differences

The market segment separates these two clearly: the i5-14501E is a desktop processor, and the Ultra 5 235H is a mobile processor. The sockets reflect this, with the i5-14501E using Intel Socket 1700 and the Ultra 5 235H using Intel BGA 2049. The release dates differ, with the i5-14501E released on 2024-06-30 and the Ultra 5 235H released on 2025-01-12, both in the database's time zone.

The core counts, thread counts, base clocks, and boost clocks all differ as noted. The TDP values are 65 watts versus 28 watts. The process nodes are 10 nm versus 3 nm. The cache sizes differ across L1, L2, and L3. The memory support includes DDR4 for the i5-14501E but not for the Ultra 5, which adds LPDDR5X. ECC memory is supported only on the i5-14501E. The PCIe lanes are 16 for the i5-14501E and 8 for the Ultra 5, both Gen 5. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Graphics 140T. The part numbers are Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E and SRQAP for the Ultra 5 235H. Neither has a recorded launch MSRP, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.