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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the dominant performer across every recorded benchmark in the database. It holds 17 documented benchmark scores, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark results in the database. This makes the comparison one-sided in terms of measurable data, but the gap is not uniform across all workload types. The Ultra 7 270K Plus shows its largest advantages in heavily parallel workloads, where its 24 cores and 24 threads can be fully utilized, while the i5-14501E, with 6 cores and 12 threads, would struggle to keep pace in those same scenarios.

The i5-14501E does have a clear structural advantage in power efficiency. Its 65 W TDP is significantly lower than the 125 W TDP of the Ultra 7 270K Plus. For workloads that are lightly threaded or intermittent, the i5-14501E draws less power on paper and runs on a smaller process node footprint in terms of die size at 215 mm² versus 243 mm². However, without benchmark scores for the i5-14501E, the database cannot quantify how that lower power envelope translates into actual performance per watt in specific tasks.

The Ultra 7 270K Plus wins in every category where data exists: single-core, multi-core, encryption, compression, floating-point math, integer math, physics simulation, and extended instruction sets. Its PassMark single-thread score of 5068 indicates strong per-core performance, while its multi-thread score of 68574 reflects massive scaling across its 24 threads. The i5-14501E, despite its high 5.20 GHz boost clock, lacks recorded data to challenge any of these figures.

The Verdict

The database clearly points to the Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus as the superior processor for any workload that appears in the benchmark suite. It ranks in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 93785. The i5-14501E sits at the 50th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 0 due to missing data. The Ultra 7 270K Plus also compares favorably against its nearest rivals: it matches the Intel Xeon 6520P at a 0% delta, trails the AMD EPYC 4564P by 1.5%, the AMD EPYC 9175F by 1.9%, and the AMD EPYC 4565P by 2.1%. These are small margins, indicating that the Ultra 7 270K Plus is competitive with enterprise-grade server processors despite being a desktop part.

For users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, the Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 44253 and a Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 24461. Its single-core scores are equally strong: 2439 in Cinebench R23 and 3453 in Cinebench R20. The i5-14501E, with only 6 cores and no recorded benchmarks, cannot be recommended for any workload based on measured data. The Ultra 7 270K Plus is also the only one of the two with an unlocked multiplier, making it the choice for users who want to adjust clock speeds. The i5-14501E remains a lower-power, lower-core-count option, but the database offers no performance evidence to support choosing it over the Ultra 7 270K Plus.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Since the i5-14501E has no benchmark entries, the head-to-head comparison relies entirely on the Ultra 7 270K Plus scores and the structural specs of both processors. The most striking difference is in core count: the Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, exactly four times the core count of the i5-14501E, which has 6 cores and 12 threads. This fourfold core advantage translates directly into the multi-core results. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 270K Plus scores 6656. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, it scores 24461. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it reaches 44253. These scores indicate strong scaling across the full thread count.

The Ultra 7 270K Plus also excels in PassMark workloads. Its floating-point math score is 229491, integer math is 175986, and extended instructions score is 63506. Data encryption scores 59097, while data compression reaches 804322. Random string sorting, which tests memory and sorting algorithms, scores 96945. Physics simulation scores 4064. Prime number finding, a single-thread-limited test, scores 615. The single-thread PassMark score is 5068, which puts it in a strong position for lightly threaded applications.

The i5-14501E counters only with a higher boost clock on paper: 5.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz for the Ultra 7 270K Plus. That 0.30 GHz difference favors the Ultra 7, not the i5. Base clocks also favor the Ultra 7 at 3.70 GHz versus 3.30 GHz. The i5-14501E does support DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus supports only DDR5. That said, the Ultra 7 270K Plus has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while the i5-14501E has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. In every measurable benchmark, the Ultra 7 270K Plus either wins outright or is the only participant with data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the i5-14501E support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 7 270K Plus supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 W, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Ultra 7 270K Plus has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which is higher than the i5-14501E's boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Ultra 7 270K Plus has an unlocked multiplier, while the i5-14501E does not.

Q: How does the Ultra 7 270K Plus compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ultra 7 270K Plus matches the Intel Xeon 6520P with a 0% delta, trails the AMD EPYC 4564P by 1.5%, the AMD EPYC 9175F by 1.9%, and the AMD EPYC 4565P by 2.1% in average benchmark score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series. It is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The Ultra 7 270K Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, and is built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 3 nm, which affects transistor density and power characteristics. The Ultra 7 270K Plus contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14501E has no transistor count recorded but a smaller die at 215 mm².

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. 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 270K Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the Ultra 7 270K Plus support its higher core count and greater data throughput. Both processors support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory buses. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus uses Intel Socket 1851. PCIe support also differs: the i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 270K Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Ultra 7 270K Plus also has a later release date of 2026-03-10, compared to the i5-14501E's release date of 2024-06-30. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

The core difference in specifications is the core and thread count. The i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads. Base clocks differ by 0.40 GHz in favor of the Ultra 7 (3.70 GHz versus 3.30 GHz), and boost clocks differ by 0.30 GHz in favor of the Ultra 7 (5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz). TDP is 65 W for the i5-14501E and 125 W for the Ultra 7 270K Plus.

Memory support differs: the i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 270K Plus supports only DDR5. The Ultra 7 270K Plus has a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, while the i5-14501E has no bandwidth figure. PCIe lane count differs, with 16 lanes for the i5-14501E and 20 lanes for the Ultra 7 270K Plus, both at Gen 5. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 7 270K Plus uses Intel Socket 1851. The process node differs (10 nm Intel for the i5, 3 nm TSMC for the Ultra 7), as does the foundry. The Ultra 7 270K Plus has a launch MSRP of $299. The i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded. The Ultra 7 270K Plus has an unlocked multiplier; the i5-14501E does not. Part numbers differ: Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E and SA4V6 for the Ultra 7 270K Plus.