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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive performance advantage for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285T across every recorded workload, with no benchmark wins recorded for the Intel Core i5-14501E. The Ultra 9 285T delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 33573, while the comparison data shows the i5-14501E has no corresponding benchmark entries in the database. The single-core Cinebench R23 result for the Ultra 9 285T is 4739, indicating strong per-thread performance despite its lower base clock.

The gap in multi-threaded workloads is substantial. The Ultra 9 285T scores 14100 in Cinebench R20 multi-core and 3384 in Cinebench R15 multi-core. PassMark multithread results show 39931 for the Ultra 9 285T, with integer math at 132433 and floating-point math at 137923. Data compression in PassMark reaches 384140, while extended instructions score 27477. These figures reflect the 24-core, 24-thread configuration of the Ultra 9 285T, which doubles the thread count of the i5-14501E.

In single-threaded workloads, the Ultra 9 285T achieves a PassMark single-thread score of 4576 and a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 1990. The boost clock of 5.40 GHz on the Ultra 9 285T is slightly higher than the 5.20 GHz of the i5-14501E, which partially explains the single-core advantage. The i5-14501E, with its 6 cores and 12 threads, would logically face a significant deficit in multi-threaded tests, but the database contains no benchmark entries for this processor to quantify the exact difference.

The Ultra 9 285T also records strong results in specialized workloads. PassMark physics scores 2842, find prime numbers scores 345, and random string sorting scores 47695. Data encryption reaches 32061. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 9 285T is 51310, placing it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. In contrast, the i5-14501E holds a 50th percentile ranking with an average benchmark score of zero, reflecting the absence of recorded test data.

Relative to its nearest rivals, the Ultra 9 285T sits within a tight competitive band. It trails the Intel Core i9-13900F by 0.8 percent, with the i9-13900F averaging 51730. It leads the Intel Core i9-14900T by 0.6 percent, which averages 51015. The Intel Core i7-13850HX trails by 1.1 percent at 50761, and the AMD Ryzen 9 5900XT trails by 1.2 percent at 50718. These margins show the Ultra 9 285T performing at the top of its immediate competitive set, though not by a wide margin.

FAQ

Q: How does the core count differ between the two processors?

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

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The i5-14501E has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 9 285T has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Ultra 9 285T boosts higher, but the i5-14501E has a significantly higher base clock.

Q: Which processor has a smaller manufacturing process node?

A: The Ultra 9 285T uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, while the i5-14501E uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Ultra 9 285T also contains 17,800 million transistors compared to the i5-14501E, which has no transistor count recorded in the database.

Q: How does the cache configuration compare?

A: 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 9 285T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 9 285T has larger caches at every level.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption?

A: The i5-14501E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Ultra 9 285T has a TDP of 35 watts. The Ultra 9 285T delivers substantially higher performance while drawing less power according to the TDP figures.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ultra 9 285T?

A: The launch MSRP is $549. The i5-14501E has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different architectural generations from Intel. The i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label. The Ultra 9 285T uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 2 and labeled as Ultra 9 Arrow Lake generation.

The manufacturing processes differ significantly. The i5-14501E is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, with a die size of 215 mm². The Ultra 9 285T is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC, with a die size of 243 mm² and a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million. The smaller process node on the Ultra 9 285T enables higher transistor density despite the larger physical die.

Memory support differs between the two. The i5-14501E supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 9 285T supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the Ultra 9 285T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the i5-14501E. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The i5-14501E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 9 285T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 9 285T offers four additional PCIe lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 9 285T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The socket interface differs too: the i5-14501E uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Ultra 9 285T uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are in active production status.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear differences across most fields. Core count: 6 cores for the i5-14501E versus 24 cores for the Ultra 9 285T. Thread count: 12 versus 24. Base clock: 3.30 GHz versus 1.40 GHz. Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. TDP: 65 watts versus 35 watts.

Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. Architecture and codename: Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-R versus Arrow Lake and Arrow Lake-S. Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Transistor count: not recorded for the i5-14501E versus 17,800 million for the Ultra 9 285T. Die size: 215 mm² versus 243 mm².

Cache: L1 per core is 80 KB versus 192 KB. L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 3 MB. L3 shared is 24 MB versus 36 MB. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: not recorded versus 102.4 GB/s. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 20. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Release dates differ by approximately six months. The i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 9 285T was released on 2025-01-06. The launch MSRP for the Ultra 9 285T is $549, while no MSRP is recorded for the i5-14501E. Part numbers also differ: Q49HSRNJM for the i5-14501E and SRQD3 for the Ultra 9 285T.

Where Each One Wins

The Ultra 9 285T wins in every benchmark category recorded in the database, making the use-case split straightforward for measured workloads. Multi-threaded productivity applications, compilation tasks, and rendering workloads would favor the Ultra 9 285T given its 24 cores and 24 threads, along with its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 33573 and PassMark multithread score of 39931.

Single-threaded performance also favors the Ultra 9 285T, with its PassMark single-thread score of 4576 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4739. The higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz contributes to this advantage, meaning even lightly threaded applications would see a benefit from the Ultra 9 285T.

The i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark wins and no benchmark scores in the database. Its advantages are limited to specification-level differences. It has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz compared to 1.40 GHz, which could theoretically benefit burst workloads that do not sustain high frequencies. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may offer compatibility with existing platforms, and uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a different platform from the Socket 1851 of the Ultra 9 285T.

The TDP difference is notable. The Ultra 9 285T draws 35 watts versus 65 watts for the i5-14501E, meaning the higher-performing processor also carries a lower thermal envelope. This combination of higher performance and lower power makes the Ultra 9 285T suitable for thermally constrained systems, while the i5-14501E presents a higher power draw with lower measured performance.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285T outperforms the Intel Core i5-14501E in every measured workload, with all recorded benchmark scores belonging exclusively to the Ultra 9 285T. Its 91st percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, combined with an average benchmark score of 51310, places it in a different performance class than the i5-14501E, which holds a 50th percentile ranking with no recorded benchmarks.

The Ultra 9 285T also competes closely with top-tier processors from both Intel and AMD. Its average score of 51310 sits within 0.8 percent of the Intel Core i9-13900F, which averages 51730, and within 0.6 percent of the Intel Core i9-14900T, which averages 51015. These margins indicate that the Ultra 9 285T is not merely a leader within this comparison but is competitive at the high end of the desktop processor market.

For users selecting between these two processors, the data supports the Ultra 9 285T on performance grounds alone. It offers more cores, more threads, larger caches, a smaller process node, higher boost clocks, lower TDP, and superior benchmark results across the board. The i5-14501E retains advantages only in base clock speed and DDR4 memory support, neither of which translates into recorded benchmark superiority.

The launch MSRP of $549 for the Ultra 9 285T reflects its position at the higher end of the market, while the i5-14501E has no recorded MSRP. The release timeline shows the Ultra 9 285T as the newer product, released on 2025-01-06, versus 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501E. Given the recorded data, the Ultra 9 285T is the recommended choice for users prioritizing benchmark performance, multi-threaded workloads, and power efficiency, while the i5-14501E would only be relevant for platform compatibility reasons involving Socket 1700 or DDR4 memory support.