Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 holds a commanding position in the recorded benchmark data, with all 17 measured tests residing in its column. The Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores in the database, meaning the comparison is one-sided: the Ultra 5 245 establishes its performance profile against the broader CPU landscape while the i5-14501E remains unmeasured.

The Ultra 5 245’s average benchmark score of 48,995 places it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. This is a high-end placement. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, posts an average score of 49,196, a delta of -0.4%, meaning the Ultra 5 245 trails that specific competitor by a razor-thin margin. Against the AMD Ryzen 9 7900, the Ultra 5 245 is 0.5% behind (49,228 versus 48,995). However, it edges out the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6% (48,698 versus 48,995) and the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8% (48,618 versus 48,995). These deltas are small, indicating the Ultra 5 245 sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Looking at specific workloads, the Cinebench results show the Ultra 5 245’s strengths. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 32,924, while its single-core score is 4,648. The R20 multi-core result is 13,828 with a single-core score of 1,952. In the older R15 test, multi-core lands at 3,318 and single-core at 468. These scores confirm that the Ultra 5 245 delivers substantial multi-threaded throughput alongside competitive single-thread performance.

PassMark tests reveal a similar pattern. The Ultra 5 245 achieves 400,942 in data compression, 30,236 in data encryption, and 33,304 in extended instructions. Floating-point math scores 120,548, integer math scores 91,187, and find prime numbers posts 365. Random string sorting reaches 49,140, while the multithread score is 38,706. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4,394 in the PassMark suite, and physics testing yields 2,569.

Because the i5-14501E has no recorded benchmarks, the head-to-head is effectively a forecast based on architectural differences rather than direct measurements. The database shows zero wins for the i5-14501E and zero wins for the Ultra 5 245 in a formal head-to-head table, but the Ultra 5 245’s 90th percentile standing and the i5-14501E’s 50th percentile placement (based on its percentile field, with no average score) signal a wide gap in expected performance.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake-R architecture on Intel’s 10 nm process node, with a die size of 215 mm². The Ultra 5 245 uses Arrow Lake-S architecture fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process node, with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The shift from Intel’s 10 nm node to TSMC’s 3 nm node is a major process advancement, one that typically enables higher efficiency and density, though the database does not record power consumption figures beyond the 65 W TDP shared by both parts.

Core configuration differs sharply. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, meaning it uses Hyper-Threading. The Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, with no Hyper-Threading. This is a fundamental design change: the Ultra 5 245 relies on a higher physical core count to deliver multi-threaded performance, while the i5-14501E doubles its thread count through simultaneous multithreading on fewer physical cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 5 245 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core L1 and L2 increases in the Ultra 5 245 are substantial, though total L3 capacity remains identical.

Memory support differs. The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Ultra 5 245 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5-14501E has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ. The i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra 5 245 provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the i5-14501E has UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 245 has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851. Clock speeds are close: the i5-14501E has a 3.30 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock, while the Ultra 5 245 has a 3.50 GHz base clock and a 5.10 GHz boost clock. The i5-14501E boosts slightly higher, but the Ultra 5 245 starts from a higher base frequency.

Release dates and market positioning also differ. The i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 5 245 on 2025-01-06. Both are active production parts, both are locked (multiplier not unlocked), and both target the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes. The database lists ECC memory support as true for both the i5-14501E and the Ultra 5 245.

Q: What is the difference in process nodes?

A: The i5-14501E is built on Intel’s 10 nm process, while the Ultra 5 245 is built on TSMC’s 3 nm process.

Q: How does the Ultra 5 245 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ultra 5 245’s average score of 48,995 is 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G (49,196), 0.5% behind the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (49,228), 0.6% ahead of the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H (48,698), and 0.8% ahead of the Intel Core i5-14600K (48,618).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ultra 5 245?

A: The launch MSRP of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 is $270.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501E | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 |

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

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

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 3.30 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | 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) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Part Number | Q49HSRNJM | SRVFE |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $270 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 50 | 90 |

| Average Benchmark Score | 0 (no recorded benchmarks) | 48,995 |

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins every category where data exists. Its 14 physical cores deliver a multi-threaded workload advantage that the i5-14501E cannot match on paper, given the latter’s 6 cores and 12 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 32,924, the PassMark multithread score of 38,706, and the data compression score of 400,942 all point to strong throughput in rendering, encoding, and compute-heavy tasks. The 90th percentile ranking versus all CPUs reinforces this position.

The Ultra 5 245 also leads in single-thread performance where measured. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4,648, R20 single-core score of 1,952, and PassMark single-thread score of 4,394 show a capable single-core profile. The higher base clock of 3.50 GHz, compared to 3.30 GHz for the i5-14501E, supports this edge, though the i5-14501E’s higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz suggests it may close some gap in lightly threaded burst workloads. The database does not record a direct single-thread comparison, so this remains an inference from clock specifications.

The i5-14501E’s only structural advantages are qualitative. It supports DDR4 memory, which could matter for platforms with existing DDR4 modules, and it uses the older Socket 1700 platform. Its lower core count and 50th percentile placement indicate a more modest performance class. With no benchmark scores recorded, the i5-14501E cannot claim any measured victory in the database.

For use-case analysis, the Ultra 5 245 suits workloads that scale with core count: multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating-point math. Its 14 threads (one per core) handle parallel tasks directly. The i5-14501E, with 12 threads from 6 cores, may appeal to systems constrained by older platform compatibility, particularly DDR4 memory support, but the database provides no measured performance evidence in its favor.

The Verdict

The data points decisively to the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. Its 90th percentile standing, average benchmark score of 48,995, and 14-core configuration place it in a different performance class than the i5-14501E, which sits at the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmarks. The Ultra 5 245 edges out the Intel Core i5-14600K by 0.8% and the Intel Xeon Gold 5318H by 0.6%, while trailing the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G by only 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 by 0.5%. These narrow deltas around a 48,995 average score confirm that the Ultra 5 245 competes at the upper tier of desktop CPUs.

The i5-14501E offers DDR4 support, a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz), and the older Socket 1700 platform. None of these factors translate into measured performance wins in the database. The 65 W TDP is identical for both parts, so power envelope does not differentiate them.

Buyers who need multi-threaded throughput, higher per-core cache, newer process technology, and a more modern platform should select the Ultra 5 245. Its 14 cores, 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth represent the stronger specification sheet. The i5-14501E remains a viable option only for systems requiring DDR4 compatibility or the Socket 1700 form factor, with the understanding that its performance tier is substantially lower based on the recorded percentile data. The verdict is clear: the Core Ultra 5 245 is the higher-performing processor, and the i5-14501E has no measured benchmark evidence to contest that conclusion.