Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded database contains benchmark results for only one of these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a full set of measurements across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark entries listed. This means a direct score-by-score comparison is impossible from the available data. The analysis must therefore rely on the Ultra 7 270HX Plus's absolute scores and its position relative to other processors in the database.

The Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41913 and a single-core score of 5917. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 17603 with a single-core score of 2485. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 4224 and a single-core score of 596. These numbers indicate a processor that scales strongly when all cores are engaged, with the multi-core advantage being substantially larger than the single-core lead.

PassMark results for the Ultra 7 270HX Plus further characterize its behavior. The multi-thread score sits at 48270, while the single-thread score is 4764 (recorded twice in the database under slightly different test names). Integer math scores reach 122449, floating point math reaches 163567, and extended instructions score 39283. Data compression scores 493179, data encryption scores 37813, and random string sorting scores 60020. Physics simulation scores 3843, and find prime numbers scores 482.

With an average benchmark score of 61834, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus ranks at the 93rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals in the recorded data are the Intel Core i9-13900KF with an average score of 61841 (a 0% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900K at 61766 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core i9-13900T at 61723 (0.2% delta), and the Intel Xeon 636 at 61360 (0.8% delta). The Ultra 7 270HX Plus effectively sits in a dead heat with these high-end desktop parts, trailing the i9-13900KF by only 7 points out of roughly 61,800, a margin that is statistically negligible.

The Core i5-14501E, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores and no nearest rivals listed. Its percentile rank is 50, which places it at the midpoint of the database distribution, but without any actual test results the database cannot quantify its performance against the Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear asymmetry: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is a measured, high-performing processor, while the Intel Core i5-14501E is a specification-only entry with no benchmark validation. For workloads that demand multi-threaded throughput, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41913 and PassMark multi-thread score of 48270 place it among the fastest chips recorded, matching or slightly exceeding the Core i9-13900K series. The 93rd percentile ranking confirms this position.

The Core i5-14501E, with 6 cores and 12 threads, belongs to a different performance class. Its specifications suggest a desktop-oriented part that would compete in the mid-range segment, but the database offers no measured evidence of its capabilities. The 50th percentile rank is a default placement rather than a derived score, so it should not be interpreted as a performance estimate.

For users who require proven multi-core muscle, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the only one of these two with data to support that choice. For users who need a desktop processor with a specific socket type, the i5-14501E fits the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but its performance remains unquantified in this database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Core i5-14501E is based on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 215 mm².

The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename and is manufactured on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and the transistor count is recorded as 17,800 million. The Ultra 7 also carries a newer generation label: Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake-HX), whereas the i5 is labeled Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i5-14501E provides 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 270HX Plus provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7's larger per-core caches and bigger L3 pool align with its higher core count and newer architecture.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14501E uses Intel UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The Ultra 7's graphics solution is the newer Arc-based design.

Memory support diverges. The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports DDR5 only. The Ultra 7 also lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, a figure not recorded for the i5. ECC memory support is present on the i5-14501E but absent on the Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

PCIe connectivity differs: the i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious divergence. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Ultra 7 does not use hyper-threading, hence the equal core and thread counts, whereas the i5 doubles its threads through simultaneous multi-threading.

Clock speeds differ in both base and boost. The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a lower base clock of 2.40 GHz but a slightly higher boost clock of 5.30 GHz.

Thermal design power is close but not identical: the i5-14501E is rated at 65 W, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is rated at 55 W. The lower TDP for the Ultra 7, despite having more than three times the cores, reflects the efficiency gains of the 3 nm process.

The sockets are incompatible. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Intel BGA 2114, a mobile socket, consistent with its market segment designation as a mobile processor.

The multiplier is unlocked on the Ultra 7 270HX Plus but locked on the i5-14501E. The Ultra 7 also has a later release date of 2026-03-16, compared to the i5's 2024-06-30. Both processors are listed as active in production.

Part numbers differ: the i5-14501E is recorded as Q49HSRNJM, and the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is recorded as SADST.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Ultra 7 270HX Plus?

A: The Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 5917 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 4764 in PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: How does the Ultra 7 270HX Plus compare to the Core i9-13900K?

A: The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834, while the Core i9-13900K scores 61766, a delta of 0.1%. The Ultra 7 is marginally ahead.

Q: Does the Core i5-14501E support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14501E lists ECC memory support as true. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The i5-14501E is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is built on TSMC's 3 nm process.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins in every category where benchmark data exists. Its multi-core scores are dominant: Cinebench R23 multi-core at 41913, Cinebench R20 multi-core at 17603, and PassMark multi-thread at 48270. These results place it at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, with average scores that match the Core i9-13900K series and the Xeon 636. For heavily threaded workloads such as video rendering, scientific computation, or software compilation, the recorded data strongly favors the Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

The Ultra 7 also wins on single-core performance in the available tests, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 5917 and a PassMark single-thread score of 4764. Its boost clock of 5.30 GHz is the highest of the two, which likely contributes to this result.

The Core i5-14501E has no benchmark wins because it has no recorded benchmarks. Its advantages are purely structural. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which offers platform flexibility. It includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Ultra 7. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is a desktop socket, while the Ultra 7 uses a mobile BGA socket. Its lower core count and 65 W TDP suggest it would consume less power under load than the Ultra 7, though the Ultra 7's 55 W TDP is actually lower on paper. The i5 also has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.40 GHz, which could benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on sustained base frequency.

The Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the only one of the two with measured performance, and that performance is exceptional. The i5-14501E remains an unverified entry in the database, with specifications that indicate a desktop mid-range part but no data to confirm its behavior. For any workload where performance can be quantified, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the clear winner. For platform-specific needs, such as a Socket 1700 desktop build with DDR4 compatibility or ECC memory, the i5-14501E is the only option that matches those requirements.