Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive outcome: the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 dominates the Intel Core i5-14501E across every recorded workload. The Core Ultra 9 285 holds 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the i5-14501E means no direct head-to-head percentage deltas can be calculated; instead, the analysis relies on the absolute scores of the Core Ultra 9 285 and its position among rival processors.

The Core Ultra 9 285 delivers an average benchmark score of 75,488, placing it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 8224P with an average score of 75,582 (0.1% higher), the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75,373 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75,716 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75,738 (0.3% lower). These margins are tight, all within 0.3%, indicating the Core Ultra 9 285 sits in a highly competitive performance band. The i5-14501E, with a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 0, has no comparable data points to offer.

In multicore Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 9 285 scores 48,945 in Cinebench R23 multicore, 20,556 in Cinebench R20 multicore, and 4,933 in Cinebench R15 multicore. The PassMark multithread score reaches 56,602. These figures reflect substantial parallel throughput. In single-core workloads, the Core Ultra 9 285 records 6,909 in Cinebench R23 singlecore, 2,901 in Cinebench R20 singlecore, and 696 in Cinebench R15 singlecore, with a PassMark single-thread score of 4,881. The gap between the two processors cannot be quantified without i5-14501E scores, but the Core Ultra 9 285's 95th percentile standing confirms its output sits far above typical desktop processors.

Specific PassMark subtests further characterize the Core Ultra 9 285. Data compression scores 602,121, data encryption scores 46,949, extended instructions score 45,357, and find prime numbers scores 459. Floating point math reaches 194,988, integer math reaches 164,869, physics scores 3,598, and random string sorting scores 73,651. These results show consistent strength across integer, floating-point, and memory-oriented tasks. The nearest rival deltas, hovering near zero, suggest the Core Ultra 9 285 trades blows with high-end server and workstation chips, not mainstream desktop parts.

The i5-14501E, lacking any benchmark entries, cannot be positioned against these numbers. Its percentile of 50 indicates a mid-pack standing among all CPUs, but no measured scores exist to verify its behavior in the same test suite. The Core Ultra 9 285, by contrast, has a complete record of 17 scores, all of which are available for analysis.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Core Ultra 9 285 uses Arrow Lake architecture, with the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. This process difference is significant: the Core Ultra 9 285 uses a more advanced node, which typically enables higher transistor density and improved power efficiency, though the database does not provide direct efficiency measurements.

The Core Ultra 9 285 contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14501E lists no transistor count and a 215 mm² die size. The Core Ultra 9 285 integrates 24 cores and 24 threads, all presumably performance-oriented given the equal core and thread counts. The i5-14501E offers 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyper-threading support that doubles thread count. Clock speeds differ as well: the i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 9 285 has a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Both processors have a 65 W TDP, placing them in the same thermal envelope despite the core count disparity.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. 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 Core Ultra 9 285 provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 9 285's larger per-core caches and bigger shared L3 pool support its higher core count and heavier workloads. Neither processor lists a 3D V-Cache option.

Memory support differs by generation. The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, while the Core Ultra 9 285 supports only DDR5, also on a dual-channel bus. The Core Ultra 9 285 lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5-14501E does not list a bandwidth figure. Both processors support ECC memory, which suits workstation and server deployments.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 9 285 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 9 285 offers four additional CPU-attached lanes, enabling more expansion devices at Gen 5 speeds. Integrated graphics differ as well: the i5-14501E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, a newer and presumably more capable GPU block, though the database provides no comparative graphics benchmarks.

Sockets and platforms are incompatible. The i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851. This means the two processors require different motherboards and cannot be swapped in the same system. Both are locked multipliers, so neither supports user overclocking via multiplier adjustment. The i5-14501E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core Ultra 9 285 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. Release dates show the i5-14501E launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 9 285 launched on 2024-12-31, roughly six months later.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 9 285 offers four times the core count and double the thread count.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501E and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 support ECC memory. The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 9 285 supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 boosts higher to 5.60 GHz. The Core Ultra 9 285 also has a lower base clock of 2.50 GHz compared to the i5-14501E's 3.30 GHz.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 285 compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285 has an average benchmark score of 75,488. Its nearest rivals are the AMD EPYC 8224P at 75,582 (0.1% higher), the AMD EPYC 4545P at 75,373 (0.2% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755X3D at 75,716 (0.3% lower), and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 9755 at 75,738 (0.3% lower).

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E uses a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses a 3 nm process node at TSMC.

Q: Do the two processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 uses Intel Socket 1851. They are not interchangeable.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 6 (i5-14501E) vs 24 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Threads: 12 (i5-14501E) vs 24 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Base Clock: 3.30 GHz (i5-14501E) vs 2.50 GHz (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Boost Clock: 5.20 GHz (i5-14501E) vs 5.60 GHz (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 (i5-14501E) vs Intel Socket 1851 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Architecture: Raptor Lake (i5-14501E) vs Arrow Lake (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R (i5-14501E) vs Arrow Lake-S (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Generation: Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) (i5-14501E) vs Ultra 9 (Arrow Lake) (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Process Node: 10 nm (i5-14501E) vs 3 nm (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Foundry: Intel (i5-14501E) vs TSMC (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Transistors: Not listed (i5-14501E) vs 17,800 million (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Die Size: 215 mm² (i5-14501E) vs 243 mm² (Core Ultra 9 285)
• L1 Cache: 80 KB per core (i5-14501E) vs 192 KB per core (Core Ultra 9 285)
• L2 Cache: 1.25 MB per core (i5-14501E) vs 3 MB per core (Core Ultra 9 285)
• L3 Cache: 24 MB shared (i5-14501E) vs 36 MB shared (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Memory Support: DDR4, DDR5 (i5-14501E) vs DDR5 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Memory Bandwidth: Not listed (i5-14501E) vs 102.4 GB/s (Core Ultra 9 285)
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 Lanes CPU only (i5-14501E) vs Gen 5, 20 Lanes CPU only (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 770 (i5-14501E) vs Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Release Date: 2024-06-30 (i5-14501E) vs 2024-12-31 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Launch MSRP: Not listed (i5-14501E) vs $579 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 50 (i5-14501E) vs 95 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Average Benchmark Score: 0 (i5-14501E) vs 75,488 (Core Ultra 9 285)
• Part Number: Q49HSRNJM (i5-14501E) vs SRQD4 (Core Ultra 9 285)

Fields that are identical include TDP (65 W), dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support (both true), unlocked multiplier (both false), Desktop market segment, Active production status, and Intel as the manufacturer.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core Ultra 9 285 as the stronger processor by a wide margin. It holds a 95th percentile rank among all CPUs and an average benchmark score of 75,488, while the Intel Core i5-14501E holds a 50th percentile rank and no recorded scores. The Core Ultra 9 285 quadruples the core count, nearly doubles the thread count, and adds a larger cache hierarchy, a newer 3 nm process, and a higher boost clock. The i5-14501E offers a higher base clock and DDR4 compatibility, but those advantages do not compensate for its lack of benchmark presence and lower core count.

The nearest rival data for the Core Ultra 9 285 shows it competes with AMD EPYC server processors and high-end Ryzen PRO parts, all within 0.3% of its average score. This places it in professional and multi-threaded territory, not mainstream desktop territory. The i5-14501E, by contrast, has no rival data to contextualize its performance. Any buyer choosing between these two processors would see the Core Ultra 9 285 deliver measured results across all 17 recorded tests, while the i5-14501E delivers none.

The pricing field shows a launch MSRP of $579 for the Core Ultra 9 285, while no launch MSRP is listed for the i5-14501E. That is the only price information available in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285 wins in every category where data exists. Its 24 cores and 24 threads give it a decisive edge in multicore workloads, confirmed by Cinebench R23 multicore at 48,945, Cinebench R20 multicore at 20,556, Cinebench R15 multicore at 4,933, and PassMark multithread at 56,602. It also leads in single-core output, with Cinebench R23 singlecore at 6,909 and PassMark single-thread at 4,881. Memory-intensive tasks favor it as well, given the 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth and the 36 MB shared L3 cache. The PassMark subtests, including data compression at 602,121, floating point math at 194,988, and integer math at 164,869, all reflect strong all-round compute capability.

The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded wins in the database. Its advantages are structural rather than measured: it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives platform flexibility for users with existing DDR4 systems, and its 3.30 GHz base clock is higher than the Core Ultra 9 285's 2.50 GHz base clock. Its 65 W TDP matches the Core Ultra 9 285, so power consumption is similar on paper. The i5-14501E also uses the older Intel Socket 1700 platform, which may be more accessible in existing motherboard ecosystems, though the database provides no cost or availability data to confirm this.

For workloads that depend on raw multi-threaded throughput, the Core Ultra 9 285 is the clear choice. For workloads that depend on single-core speed, the Core Ultra 9 285 still leads with its 5.60 GHz boost clock. The i5-14501E could be relevant for systems constrained to the Socket 1700 platform or those requiring DDR4 support, but the benchmark record shows no scenario where the i5-14501E outperforms the Core Ultra 9 285. The Core Ultra 9 285's 95th percentile ranking and complete scorecard make it the only processor of the two with verified performance evidence.