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

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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H across every benchmark category. The Core Ultra 9 285H holds an 86th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the i5-14501E means the comparison relies entirely on the Ultra 9 285H's measured results, which are extensive and consistent.

The Core Ultra 9 285H delivers a multi-core score of 20,781.5 in Cinebench R23, a result that places it firmly in high-performance territory. Its single-core score in the same test reaches 2,129.5. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 12,201, with a single-core score of 1,722. The older Cinebench R15 test shows a multi-core score of 3,177.5 and a single-core score of 313. These numbers indicate strong scaling from single-threaded to multi-threaded workloads, with the multi-core scores representing roughly 9.8 times the single-core scores in R23, 7.1 times in R20, and 10.2 times in R15.

Geekbench results follow the same pattern. The Core Ultra 9 285H records a multi-core score of 14,743 and a single-core score of 2,178. The ratio here is approximately 6.8, which is lower than the Cinebench ratios, suggesting the Geekbench workload does not fully utilize all available threads. PassMark results reinforce the overall picture. The multi-thread score is 34,171, while the single-thread score is 4,415. The integer math score is 85,922, and the floating point math score is 109,190. Data compression reaches 335,859, while data encryption scores 26,140. Extended instructions score 26,794, and the find prime numbers test scores 330. Physics processing scores 2,513, and random string sorting scores 40,931.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 9 285H provide context for these numbers. The Intel Core 9 270H posts an average score of 38,335, which is 0.1 percent lower than the Ultra 9 285H's average of 38,312. The Intel Core i5-13600HX scores 38,261, also 0.1 percent behind. The Intel Xeon w3-2525 scores 38,392, which is 0.2 percent ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 scores 38,221, 0.2 percent behind. These delta values are all within a narrow band, indicating the Ultra 9 285H sits in a tightly contested performance cluster.

FAQ

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 285H compare to its closest rival, the Intel Core 9 270H?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H has an average benchmark score of 38,312, while the Intel Core 9 270H scores 38,335. This puts the Core 9 270H 0.1 percent ahead, a negligible difference in practical terms.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Core Ultra 9 285H?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H scores 2,129.5 in Cinebench R23 single-core, 1,722 in Cinebench R20 single-core, 313 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 2,178 in Geekbench single-core, and 4,415 in PassMark single-thread tests.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 9 285H support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Core Ultra 9 285H supports ECC memory, alongside its DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory support with a dual-channel bus and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth.

Q: What is the process node for the Core Ultra 9 285H?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H uses a 3 nm process node, fabricated by TSMC. This differs from the Core i5-14501E, which uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 9 285H?

A: The launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 9 285H is $651. The Core i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use distinct architectures. The Core i5-14501E is based on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core Ultra 9 285H uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-H codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. The process node differs substantially, with the Core i5-14501E built on a 10 nm process from Intel, while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The die size for the Core i5-14501E is 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core Ultra 9 285H. Transistor counts are not available for either processor.

Cache hierarchies show notable differences. The Core 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 Core Ultra 9 285H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and also 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors have the same total L3 cache, but the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are significantly larger on the Core Ultra 9 285H, which aligns with its higher core count.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285H includes Arc Graphics 140T. The PCIe support also differs, with the Core i5-14501E offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the CPU, and the Core Ultra 9 285H offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes on the CPU. Both processors have locked multipliers, so neither supports overclocking via multiplier adjustment.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most obvious difference. The Core i5-14501E has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. This means the Core Ultra 9 285H has more physical cores but no hyper-threading, whereas the Core i5-14501E has fewer cores but hyper-threading support. Base clock speeds are 3.30 GHz for the Core i5-14501E and 2.90 GHz for the Core Ultra 9 285H. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for the Core i5-14501E and 5.40 GHz for the Core Ultra 9 285H. The Core Ultra 9 285H has the higher boost clock despite a lower base clock.

Thermal design power differs, with the Core i5-14501E rated at 65 watts and the Core Ultra 9 285H rated at 45 watts. This is notable because the Core Ultra 9 285H delivers higher performance at a lower TDP, reflecting its more advanced process node. Sockets are incompatible, with the Core i5-14501E using Intel Socket 1700 and the Core Ultra 9 285H using Intel BGA 2049. The Core i5-14501E is a desktop part, while the Core Ultra 9 285H is a mobile part.

Memory support differs. The Core i5-14501E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 9 285H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core Ultra 9 285H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core i5-14501E. Both processors support ECC memory. Release dates differ, with the Core i5-14501E released on 2024-06-30 and the Core Ultra 9 285H released on 2025-01-12. The Core Ultra 9 285H has a launch MSRP of $651, while the Core i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers are Q49HSRNJM for the Core i5-14501E and SRQAL for the Core Ultra 9 285H.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H. It has a full set of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, Geekbench, and PassMark tests, while the Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores. The Core Ultra 9 285H ranks in the 86th percentile of all CPUs, indicating strong overall performance. In contrast, the Core i5-14501E sits in the 50th percentile, though this is based on its specifications rather than measured results.

The Core Ultra 9 285H's 16 cores provide a substantial advantage in multi-threaded workloads. Its average benchmark score of 38,312 places it within 0.2 percent of the Intel Xeon w3-2525 and within 0.1 percent of the Intel Core 9 270H and Intel Core i5-13600HX. The AMD Ryzen 7 250 trails by 0.2 percent. These tight margins show the Core Ultra 9 285H is competitive with a range of desktop and mobile processors despite its mobile form factor.

The Core i5-14501E, with 6 cores and 12 threads, targets a different performance class. Its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz provide single-threaded capability, but the lack of benchmark data prevents a direct comparison. The Core Ultra 9 285H has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, which likely benefits single-threaded performance as well. The Core Ultra 9 285H also uses a smaller 3 nm process node compared to the 10 nm node of the Core i5-14501E, and it has a lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts, making it more power-efficient in theory.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 9 285H wins in multi-core performance, as evidenced by its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,781.5 and PassMark multi-thread score of 34,171. The 16-core configuration provides substantial parallel processing capability, suitable for rendering, compilation, and other heavily threaded tasks. The data compression score of 335,859 and floating point math score of 109,190 further indicate strength in computational workloads.

The Core Ultra 9 285H also wins in single-core performance based on its boost clock of 5.40 GHz and recorded single-core scores, including 2,129.5 in Cinebench R23 and 4,415 in PassMark. The Core i5-14501E has no recorded single-core scores, so the comparison defaults to the Core Ultra 9 285H. The Core Ultra 9 285H also wins on efficiency metrics, with a lower TDP of 45 watts despite higher measured performance.

The Core i5-14501E wins on desktop compatibility, using Intel Socket 1700, which is a standard desktop socket. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may be advantageous for systems with existing DDR4 modules. The Core i5-14501E has more PCIe lanes at 16 versus 8 for the Core Ultra 9 285H, which could benefit systems with multiple expansion cards. The Core i5-14501E's base clock of 3.30 GHz is higher than the Core Ultra 9 285H's 2.90 GHz, though this does not translate to measured performance advantages in the absence of benchmark data. The Core i5-14501E also has a die size of 215 mm², which is smaller than any die size recorded for the Core Ultra 9 285H, though no die size is listed for the latter.