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

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts and thread counts differ between the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T?

A: The Core i5-14501E provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 265T provides 20 cores and 20 threads. The Ultra 7 has no hyperthreading, as its thread count equals its core count.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265T has a boost clock of 5.30 GHz, which is slightly higher than the Core i5-14501E's boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each chip?

A: The Core i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 W, while the Core Ultra 7 265T has a TDP of 35 W, making the Ultra 7 the lower-power part despite having more cores.

Q: Do both processors support DDR5 memory?

A: Yes, both support DDR5. The Core i5-14501E also supports DDR4, while the Core Ultra 7 265T is DDR5-only. The Ultra 7 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What integrated graphics do these CPUs include?

A: The Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 7 265T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265T has an average benchmark score of 47697 and sits at the 90th percentile versus all CPUs. The Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 265T dominates the available benchmark data. Across all recorded tests, it delivers scores that place it at the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries in the database and sits at the 50th percentile. The Ultra 7's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 (0.4% higher average score), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 (0.5% lower), and the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H (0.5% higher). This grouping shows the Ultra 7 performing in a tightly contested tier of high-end desktop processors.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 7's 20 cores produce a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31558, a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 13254, and a Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 3180. The PassMark multi-thread score reaches 37084, with integer math at 104943 and floating-point math at 129817. The Core i5-14501E has no equivalent recorded scores, so the data cannot show a direct head-to-head comparison, but the Ultra 7's raw core advantage is the clear differentiator.

Single-thread performance also favors the Ultra 7 in the recorded data. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score is 4455, Cinebench R20 single-core is 1871, and Cinebench R15 single-core is 449. The PassMark single-thread score is 4338. The Core i5-14501E's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 1.50 GHz suggests it may perform differently in lightly threaded tasks, but without benchmark data for the i5, the Ultra 7 is the only chip with measurable results.

The Core i5-14501E wins on compatibility and flexibility. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and has a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Ultra 7 uses the newer Intel Socket 1851 platform, is DDR5-only, lacks ECC support, and uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC. Users with existing DDR4 systems or ECC requirements would find the i5-14501E the only viable option from the data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core i5-14501E is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core Ultra 7 265T is based on Arrow Lake, with the Arrow Lake-S codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC's foundry.

The transistor counts differ substantially. The Ultra 7 packs 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14501E has no recorded transistor count but a die size of 215 mm². The smaller process node allows the Ultra 7 to integrate far more cores in a similar physical footprint.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. 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 7 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Every level of cache is larger on the Ultra 7, which supports its higher core count and modern architecture.

The integrated graphics also reflect different design generations. The i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Ultra 7's graphics solution is architecturally newer, but the data does not include graphics benchmark scores for either processor.

PCIe support differs in lane count. Both support PCIe Gen 5, but the i5-14501E provides 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 provides 20 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Ultra 7 more expansion headroom for multiple Gen 5 devices.

Specification Differences

The Core i5-14501E and Core Ultra 7 265T differ across nearly every major specification field. The i5 has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 7 has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 3.30 GHz for the i5 versus 1.50 GHz for the Ultra 7, a significant gap that reflects the Ultra 7's efficiency-oriented design. Boost clocks are closer, with the i5 at 5.20 GHz and the Ultra 7 at 5.30 GHz.

TDP ratings show a 30 W difference: the i5 is rated at 65 W and the Ultra 7 at 35 W. Despite having more than three times the cores, the Ultra 7 draws less power according to the specification, enabled by its 3 nm TSMC process.

Sockets are incompatible. The i5 uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 7 uses Intel Socket 1851. Memory support also differs: the i5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 supports only DDR5. The Ultra 7 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5 has no recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the i5 but not on the Ultra 7.

The process node and foundry differ, with the i5 on Intel's 10 nm and the Ultra 7 on TSMC's 3 nm. Die sizes are 215 mm² for the i5 and 243 mm² for the Ultra 7. Cache configurations differ at all levels, as detailed above. The i5's L3 cache is 24 MB shared, while the Ultra 7's is 30 MB shared.

PCIe lane counts differ at 16 lanes for the i5 and 20 lanes for the Ultra 7, both at Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the i5 and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Ultra 7. The Ultra 7 has a launch MSRP of $384; the i5 has no recorded launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates are June 30, 2024 for the i5 and January 6, 2025 for the Ultra 7.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between these two processors, and the Core i5-14501E has zero recorded benchmark scores. All available performance data belongs to the Core Ultra 7 265T, so the analysis relies on the Ultra 7's absolute scores and its position against nearest rivals.

The Ultra 7's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31558 places it in a competitive range with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, which scores 47527 on average and trails the Ultra 7 by only 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D scores 47908 on average, which is 0.4% higher than the Ultra 7's average of 47697. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 scores 47918, 0.5% higher. The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H scores 47468, 0.5% lower. These deltas indicate the Ultra 7 sits within a half percent of four strong desktop and mobile processors.

The Ultra 7's single-core Cinebench R23 score of 4455 and PassMark single-thread score of 4338 show strong lightly threaded performance. Its Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1871 and R15 single-core score of 449 follow the same pattern. The boost clock of 5.30 GHz supports these results.

In specialized PassMark workloads, the Ultra 7 shows particular strengths. Data compression scores 370158, data encryption scores 29687, and extended instructions score 28609. Random string sorting scores 44400, and finding prime numbers scores 322. Floating-point math reaches 129817, and integer math reaches 104943. Physics scores 2391.

The absence of benchmark data for the Core i5-14501E means no direct performance comparison is possible from the database. The i5's 50th percentile ranking versus all CPUs, combined with no average score, suggests it occupies a lower performance tier than the Ultra 7's 90th percentile ranking. The i5's higher base clock of 3.30 GHz could provide an advantage in single-threaded scenarios, but no measured scores confirm this.

The Verdict

The Core Ultra 7 265T is the clear performance choice according to the recorded data. It delivers a 90th percentile ranking, an average benchmark score of 47697, and strong results across Cinebench and PassMark suites. Its 20 cores and 20 threads provide substantial multi-threaded capability, with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31558 and a PassMark multi-thread score of 37084. The 35 W TDP makes it an efficiency leader as well, offering more cores at lower power than the i5-14501E's 65 W rating. The 3 nm TSMC process, 30 MB of L3 cache, and 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes round out a modern, capable package.

The Core i5-14501E remains relevant for specific use cases. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives it flexibility for system builders with existing DDR4 modules. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-focused workloads. The Intel Socket 1700 platform is widely established, and the 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes provide solid expansion capability. Its 6 cores and 12 threads are fewer than the Ultra 7's 20 cores, but the higher base clock of 3.30 GHz could benefit latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks, though no benchmark data confirms this.

The database shows the Ultra 7 competing within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945, AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D, AMD Ryzen 9 3900, and Intel Core Ultra X9 378H. This places it in a well-established performance tier. The i5-14501E has no comparable positioning data beyond its 50th percentile rank.

Users needing maximum multi-threaded throughput, lower power consumption, and the latest architecture should select the Core Ultra 7 265T. Users requiring DDR4 support or ECC memory must choose the Core i5-14501E, as the Ultra 7 supports neither. The data does not support any other basis for selecting the i5, given the absence of recorded benchmarks for that processor.