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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts differ between the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T?

A: The Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra 5 245T does not support hyperthreading, which is why its thread count equals its core count.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is slightly higher than the Core Ultra 5 245T's boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core i5 also runs a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus 2.20 GHz for the Ultra 5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T support ECC memory. Both also use a dual-channel memory bus, though the Core i5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Core i5-14501E is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 245T is built on TSMC's 3 nm process. The Ultra 5 also integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, whereas the Core i5's transistor count is not recorded, but its die size is 215 mm².

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245T ranks in the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile. The Ultra 5's average benchmark score is 38,194, while the Core i5 has an average score of 0 in the database.

Q: Do these processors use the same motherboard socket?

A: No. The Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses Intel Socket 1851. They also differ in PCIe lane counts, with the Core i5 providing 16 Gen 5 lanes and the Ultra 5 providing 20 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T represent two distinct architectural generations from Intel. The Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process. In contrast, the Core Ultra 5 245T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, known as Arrow Lake-S, fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process. This process shift is substantial, as the Ultra 5 integrates 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core i5 has a smaller 215 mm² die with no recorded transistor count.

The core topology differs significantly. The Core i5-14501E is a 6-core, 12-thread part with symmetric cores, each featuring 80 KB of L1 cache and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, alongside 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 245T is a 14-core, 14-thread part with larger per-core caches: 192 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2 per core, also sharing 24 MB of L3 cache. The lack of hyperthreading on the Ultra 5 means its 14 threads equal its core count, whereas the Core i5 doubles its threads over its physical cores.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 245T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. Memory support also diverges: the Core i5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 only. The Ultra 5 records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i5 has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both processors support ECC memory and use a dual-channel memory bus.

The PCIe capabilities also separate the two. The Core i5-14501E provides 16 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 245T provides 20 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only). Socket compatibility is not shared: the Core i5 uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 5 uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the Core i5 launching on 2024-06-30 and the Ultra 5 launching on 2025-01-06.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data from the database shows a clear split in strengths between these two processors, though the comparison is one-sided because the Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 5 245T holds all measured wins, which makes its dominance across workloads unambiguous.

The Core Ultra 5 245T delivers its strongest results in multi-threaded and parallel workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,208 is far ahead of anything the Core i5 could offer based on its lower core count. The PassMark multithread score of 30,833 confirms this lead in heavily threaded tasks. The Ultra 5 also excels in data compression, scoring 283,812 in PassMark data compression, and integer math, scoring 88,676. These results indicate a processor built for content creation, rendering, and productivity tasks that scale with core count.

Single-thread performance also favors the Ultra 5, despite the Core i5 having a higher boost clock. The Ultra 5's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3,699 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,367 demonstrate that its Arrow Lake architecture, combined with the 3 nm process, delivers superior per-core efficiency. The Core i5's higher clock speeds do not compensate for the architectural and manufacturing advantages of the Ultra 5.

The Core i5-14501E, with no benchmark scores in the database, cannot claim any measured wins. Its theoretical advantages include a higher base clock and boost clock, but without recorded performance data, those specifications do not translate into confirmed benchmark victories. The Core i5 does support DDR4 memory, which could appeal to users with existing DDR4 platforms, but this is a compatibility feature rather than a performance win.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The core and thread counts diverge sharply: the Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245T has 14 cores and 14 threads. Clock speeds go the other way: the Core i5 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Ultra 5 runs a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

The process node is a fundamental difference, with the Core i5 using 10 nm and the Ultra 5 using 3 nm. The foundry also differs, as Intel fabricates the Core i5 while TSMC fabricates the Ultra 5. Transistor counts are recorded only for the Ultra 5 at 17,800 million, while the Core i5 has no recorded transistor figure. Die sizes differ modestly: 215 mm² for the Core i5 and 243 mm² for the Ultra 5.

Cache hierarchies are not shared. The Core i5 provides 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, while the Ultra 5 provides 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache. Memory support differs, with the Core i5 supporting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Ultra 5 at 102.4 GB/s.

The PCIe lane counts differ, with the Core i5 offering 16 Gen 5 lanes and the Ultra 5 offering 20 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics are different models: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5 and Intel Socket 1851 for the Ultra 5. The release dates differ, and the Ultra 5 has a launch MSRP of $270, while the Core i5 has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have a TDP of 65, support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory, and lack an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head comparisons are limited because the Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. As such, the head-to-head section relies entirely on the Core Ultra 5 245T's measured performance, which stands uncontested across all available tests.

The Core Ultra 5 245T's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,208 stands as its highest multithreaded result. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score of 11,007 and Cinebench R15 multicore score of 2,641 follow the same pattern. Single-core results are also strong: Cinebench R23 single-core at 3,699, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1,553, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 372.

PassMark results show the Ultra 5's versatility. Data compression scores 283,812, which is its highest PassMark result. Floating point math scores 108,499, and integer math scores 88,676. The multithread score is 30,833, while the single-thread score is 4,367. Extended instructions score 22,071, random string sorting scores 34,931, and data encryption scores 23,656. Physics scores 2,278, and find prime numbers scores 324.

The nearest rivals to the Core Ultra 5 245T provide context for its performance. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 has an average score of 38,221, which is 0.1% lower than the Ultra 5's 38,194 average. The Intel Core i5-14490F scores 38,149, which is 0.1% higher than the Ultra 5. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i5-13600KF scores 38,103, which is 0.2% higher. These margins are narrow, placing the Ultra 5 in a tight competitive cluster.

The Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores, no average score, and no nearest rivals recorded. Its percentile rank of 50 places it in the middle of all CPUs, while the Ultra 5's percentile rank of 86 places it in the upper tier. The absence of data for the Core i5 means the head-to-head comparison is a one-sided record, with the Ultra 5 claiming every measured victory.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the choice straightforward. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245T outperforms the Intel Core i5-14501E across every measurable dimension, and it does so with a substantial margin in core count, cache capacity, process efficiency, and benchmark results. The Ultra 5's 86th percentile ranking versus the Core i5's 50th percentile ranking quantifies the gap in overall CPU hierarchy.

Users seeking multi-threaded performance for rendering, compilation, or data processing should select the Core Ultra 5 245T. Its 14 cores and 14 threads, combined with a 3 nm process and larger per-core caches, deliver results like a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26,208 and a PassMark multithread score of 30,833. The Ultra 5 also holds a narrow but real edge over close rivals like the AMD Ryzen 7 250 and the Intel Core i5-13600KF, with delta percentages of -0.1% and 0.2% respectively.

The Core i5-14501E cannot be recommended from a performance standpoint because the database contains no benchmark scores for it. Its higher clock speeds and support for DDR4 memory are the only recorded advantages, but those do not translate into verified performance wins. The Core i5 might suit a platform that already uses Intel Socket 1700 and DDR4 memory, but the lack of measured results prevents any performance-based endorsement.

The verdict is clear from the data: the Core Ultra 5 245T is the superior processor in every recorded benchmark category, and its competitive positioning among the nearest rivals confirms its strength. The Core i5-14501E remains an unproven quantity in the database, with no scores to support a performance claim. For any workload that can use more than six cores, the Ultra 5 is the only defensible choice.