Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Intel Core i5-14501E and Intel Core Ultra 7 268V represent two distinct approaches within Intel’s 2024 lineup. The database records show a stark contrast in design philosophy, market positioning, and performance characteristics. The Core i5-14501E is a desktop processor built on the Raptor Lake architecture, while the Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile processor using the Lunar Lake architecture. Benchmark data for the Core i5-14501E is absent from the database, meaning all comparative analysis relies on the recorded scores for the Core Ultra 7 268V and the architectural specifications of both parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 268V is the only unit with recorded benchmark results in the database. It delivers a comprehensive suite of scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. Its strongest domain is multithreaded performance, evidenced by a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10653 and a Geekbench multicore score of 9963. The Passmark multithread score of 19297 reinforces this pattern. These results place the processor at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 20897. Its closest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, scores 20900, a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12600T trails by 0.1 percent with 20917, while the AMD EPYC 7J13 leads by 0.2 percent at 20845, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U trails by 0.3 percent at 20826.

Single-thread performance on the Core Ultra 7 268V is also strong. The Cinebench R23 singlecore score reaches 1921, and Geekbench singlecore reaches 2270. Passmark singlethread confirms this with 4051. In integer math, the Passmark score is 42669, while floating point math reaches 57628. The extended instructions workload scores 15323. Data compression in Passmark records 181443, and data encryption scores 13779. For the Core i5-14501E, no such benchmark data exists in the database, so no direct win can be attributed to it. The Core Ultra 7 268V wins every measurable category by default. The i5-14501E’s advantage exists only on paper in its architectural traits, such as a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, and a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB versus 12 MB, but these do not translate to recorded database victories.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The Core i5-14501E uses Intel’s 10 nm process with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core Ultra 7 268V uses TSMC’s 3 nm process with the Lunar Lake codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. This process disparity is significant, as the 3 nm node is denser and more power-efficient than the 10 nm node.

Core counts differ as well. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support, while the Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning each core handles a single thread. The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 7 268V starts at 2.20 GHz and boosts to 5.00 GHz. The desktop part operates at a 65 W TDP, while the mobile part sips 17 W. This TDP gap is a core architectural difference, as the lower power envelope of the Lunar Lake chip is designed for laptops and portable devices.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i5-14501E provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 268V provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The desktop chip’s larger L3 cache benefits workloads that reuse data, while the mobile chip’s larger per-core L1 and L2 caches reduce latency for individual cores.

Memory support differs. The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 268V’s memory support is listed as unknown and depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501E but not on the Ultra 7 268V. PCIe lanes differ: the desktop chip provides 16 Gen 5 lanes, while the mobile chip provides only 4 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the i5-14501E featuring UHD Graphics 770 and the Ultra 7 268V featuring Arc 140V.

The market segments are distinct. The i5-14501E is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 268V is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2833. The release dates are close, with the i5-14501E releasing on June 30, 2024, and the Ultra 7 268V releasing on September 23, 2024. Both are marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E has a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the Core Ultra 7 268V’s 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 268V support ECC memory?

A: No, the Core Ultra 7 268V does not support ECC memory. The Core i5-14501E does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Core i5-14501E uses Intel’s 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 7 268V uses TSMC’s 3 nm process.

Q: How do the two processors compare in average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 7 268V has an average benchmark score of 20897 and ranks at the 74th percentile. The Core i5-14501E has no recorded average benchmark score in the database.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i5-14501E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501E versus 8 cores and 8 threads for the Ultra 7 268V. Base clock differs, 3.30 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, as does boost clock, 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. TDP differs significantly, 65 W versus 17 W. The socket is different, Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833. Architecture and codename differ, Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-R versus Lunar Lake. Process node differs, 10 nm versus 3 nm, and foundry differs, Intel versus TSMC. Die size is 215 mm² for the i5-14501E, while no die size is recorded for the Ultra 7 268V. L1 cache differs, 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache differs, 1.25 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache differs, 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. Memory support differs, DDR4 and DDR5 versus unknown and motherboard-dependent. ECC memory support differs, true versus false. PCIe lanes differ, 16 Gen 5 lanes versus 4 Gen 5 lanes. Integrated graphics differ, UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 140V. Market segment differs, Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates differ, June 30, 2024 versus September 23, 2024. Part numbers differ, Q49HSRNJM versus SRPMLSRPMX.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The only available data is the Core Ultra 7 268V’s individual benchmark suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 1616, and in singlecore it scores 293. Cinebench R20 multicore reaches 6887, and singlecore reaches 972. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 10653, and singlecore reaches 1921. Geekbench multicore scores 9963, and singlecore scores 2270.

Passmark results for the Core Ultra 7 268V show data compression at 181443, data encryption at 13779, extended instructions at 15323, find prime numbers at 192, floating point math at 57628, integer math at 42669, multithread at 19297, physics at 1617, random string sorting at 22416, and single thread at 4051. These numbers indicate a processor that excels in math-heavy and compression workloads. The physics score of 1617 suggests moderate performance in simulated physics calculations. The find prime numbers score of 192 is low in absolute terms but represents a specific workload pattern.

Without any recorded scores for the Core i5-14501E, a numerical comparison is impossible. The data shows the Ultra 7 268V producing consistent results across all tests. Its nearest rival comparison places it near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE, with a delta of 0 percent, and slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600T by 0.1 percent. The AMD EPYC 7J13 is 0.2 percent ahead, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U is 0.3 percent behind. These deltas are small, indicating tight performance clustering around the 20897 average score.

The Verdict

The Core Ultra 7 268V delivers a full set of recorded benchmark results, placing it at the 74th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its average score of 20897 is competitive with nearby rivals, all within 0.3 percent of its score. The processor’s strengths lie in multithreaded workloads, as shown by Cinebench R23 multicore at 10653 and Passmark multithread at 19297, and in single-thread tasks, with Geekbench singlecore at 2270. Its 17 W TDP and TSMC 3 nm process make it a power-efficient mobile solution.

The Core i5-14501E offers a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz, a larger 24 MB L3 cache, ECC memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 compatibility, and 16 Gen 5 PCIe lanes. These specifications suit a desktop workstation scenario. Its 65 W TDP is higher, and its 10 nm process is less advanced. No benchmark scores exist for it in the database, so its performance characteristics remain unmeasured.

The data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 268V is the only processor in this comparison with verified performance metrics. Users seeking a mobile processor with recorded strong performance across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark should consider it. Users seeking a desktop processor with ECC support, more PCIe lanes, and a higher boost clock may consider the Core i5-14501E, but no benchmark evidence in the database supports a performance claim. The verdict from the recorded data is clear: the Core Ultra 7 268V is the measured performer, while the Core i5-14501E remains an unverified specification sheet.