Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two processors into distinct performance classes. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 delivers overwhelmingly higher multi-core throughput and is the clear choice for threaded workloads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning its practical performance cannot be quantified here. The Core Ultra 7 265 sits at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating a complete lack of measured results. For any application that scales across cores, the Core Ultra 7 265 is the definitive pick based on recorded data. The Core i5-14501E, with 6 cores and 12 threads versus 20 cores and 20 threads, is structurally positioned for lighter workloads, but without benchmark scores, the database provides no evidence of its real-world capabilities. The Core Ultra 7 265 also carries a launch MSRP of $394, which is the only pricing data available for either part.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 265 wins in every measurable category because it is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. Its 20 cores and 20 threads provide a substantial parallel processing advantage over the 6 cores and 12 threads of the Core i5-14501E. The Core Ultra 7 265 achieves a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216, which is a strong indicator of heavy multi-threaded performance. In single-core tests, the Core Ultra 7 265 records a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5960, demonstrating that it also leads in lightly threaded tasks. The Core i5-14501E has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz compared to 2.40 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.30 GHz, but these clock advantages do not translate into any measurable win since no benchmark data exists for it. The Core Ultra 7 265 also supports DDR5 memory with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, whereas the Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 but lists no memory bandwidth figure. The Core Ultra 7 265 wins in every benchmark category, from Cinebench R15 multi-core (4255) to PassMark integer math (134773), while the Core i5-14501E has zero recorded wins.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing processes. The Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. This process difference is significant: the 3 nm node allows for 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core i5-14501E does not list transistor counts but has a smaller die size of 215 mm². The Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads, meaning no hyper-threading, while the Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, with hyper-threading enabled. Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core Ultra 7 265 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 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 Core Ultra 7 265 uses the Intel Socket 1851, while the Core i5-14501E uses the Intel Socket 1700. Both processors have a 65 W TDP and are not multiplier unlocked. The Core Ultra 7 265 integrates Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 32 execution units, while the Core i5-14501E integrates UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 7 265 supports only DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration with 102.4 GB/s bandwidth, whereas the Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 dual-channel memory but lists no bandwidth figure. ECC memory support also differs: the Core i5-14501E supports ECC, while the Core Ultra 7 265 does not. PCIe lanes differ as well, with the Core Ultra 7 265 providing Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only) versus 16 lanes for the Core i5-14501E.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has 20 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the recorded benchmark scores for the Core i5-14501E?

A: The database contains no benchmark results for the Core i5-14501E. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 265 perform in multi-core workloads?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42216, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 6268, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 4255.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 265 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, slightly higher than the Core i5-14501E's 5.20 GHz. The Core i5-14501E has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two?

A: The Core i5-14501E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Core Ultra 7 265 is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark comparison is one-sided because the Core i5-14501E has no recorded scores. The Core Ultra 7 265 delivers the following results across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 42216, which is a dominant result for heavily threaded rendering tasks. The single-core score of 5960 in the same suite shows strong per-thread performance. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 6268 and the single-core score is 884. In Cinebench R15, the multi-core score is 4255 and the single-core score is 600. The PassMark suite provides additional detail. The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 522983 in data compression, 40456 in data encryption, 41478 in extended instructions, 418 in find prime numbers, 172776 in floating point math, 134773 in integer math, 49682 in multithread, 2923 in physics, 63833 in random string sorting, and 4689 in single thread (recorded twice as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread). These scores place the Core Ultra 7 265 at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 4464P with an average score of 64823 and a delta of -0.3 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265F with 64438 and a delta of 0.3 percent, the AMD EPYC 7343 with 64202 and a delta of 0.7 percent, and the AMD EPYC 9124 with 65104 and a delta of -0.7 percent. The Core Ultra 7 265's average benchmark score is 64640, placing it within a tight competitive band around these server-class processors. The Core i5-14501E, by contrast, has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no rival data, making any direct numerical comparison impossible.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification field. The Core Ultra 7 265 uses 20 cores and 20 threads, while the Core i5-14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads. Base clocks are 2.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 7 265 and 3.30 GHz for the Core i5-14501E. Boost clocks are 5.30 GHz and 5.20 GHz, respectively. Both have a 65 W TDP. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 265, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14501E. Architecture and process node differ completely: Arrow Lake on 3 nm TSMC versus Raptor Lake on 10 nm Intel. The Core Ultra 7 265 lists 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core i5-14501E lists no transistor count and a 215 mm² die. Cache sizes are larger on the Core Ultra 7 265: 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 30 MB shared L3, versus 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: the Core Ultra 7 265 supports only DDR5 with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with no bandwidth listed. ECC memory is supported on the Core i5-14501E but not on the Core Ultra 7 265. PCIe configurations differ: Gen 5 with 20 lanes for the Core Ultra 7 265, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the Core i5-14501E. Integrated graphics differ: Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 32 execution units for the Core Ultra 7 265, UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i5-14501E. Release dates differ as well: the Core i5-14501E launched on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 7 265 launched on 2025-01-06. The Core Ultra 7 265 has a launch MSRP of $394; the Core i5-14501E has no launch MSRP listed. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. The part numbers are Q49HSRNJM for the Core i5-14501E and SRQCX for the Core Ultra 7 265.