Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no recorded performance scores for either the Intel Core i5-14501TE or the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL. Both processors have an average benchmark score of zero, and the head-to-head benchmark array is empty. Consequently, there are no measured wins for either part in any workload category. The data shows that both CPUs sit at the 50th percentile among all processors tracked by the database, which indicates they are positioned in the middle of the overall performance distribution, but this percentile is derived from the same empty benchmark set.

Without recorded scores, the comparison must rely on architectural and specification data. The Core i5-14501TE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses 14 cores and 18 threads. The thread count difference of 6 additional threads favors the Ultra part in heavily threaded workloads, assuming the database later records such results. The Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The i5-14501TE leads in both clock figures, with a 0.50 GHz higher base clock and a 0.50 GHz higher boost clock. These clock advantages suggest a potential edge in lightly threaded and latency-sensitive tasks, though no benchmark scores confirm this.

Cache configurations differ notably. The i5-14501TE 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 5 135HL provides 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra part has more per-core cache at the L1 and L2 levels, while the i5 part has 6 MB more shared L3 cache. The larger L3 pool on the i5-14501TE could benefit workloads with a moderate working set that fits within 24 MB, whereas the larger per-core L2 on the Ultra 5 135HL may help with per-thread data locality.

Memory support also diverges. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 135HL supports DDR5 only, with the exact type depending on the motherboard. The Ultra part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the i5 part has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Ultra 5 135HL, which matters for systems requiring error-correcting memory.

The Verdict

The data does not support a performance verdict because no benchmark scores exist for either processor. The selection between these two parts must be based on the recorded specifications alone. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is the choice for users who need higher clock speeds, DDR4 compatibility, ECC memory support, a larger shared L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL is the choice for users who need more cores and threads, higher per-core cache capacity, a newer process node, a newer socket, and a more capable integrated GPU.

The i5-14501TE targets a desktop market segment with Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 135HL uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable, so the motherboard platform is a primary differentiator. The i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process, while the Ultra 5 135HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture on a 7 nm process. The 7 nm node is smaller, which typically indicates a more modern manufacturing process, but no power or efficiency measurements are present in the database to confirm real-world effects.

The i5-14501TE has a production status of Active and a release date of June 30, 2024. The Ultra 5 135HL also has a production status of Active and a release date of April 7, 2024. Both are currently available parts. Neither processor has a launch MSRP listed in the database, so no cost comparison can be made. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part.

Architecture Differences

The Core i5-14501TE is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core Ultra 5 135HL is built on the Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS variant, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1. The process node differs: the i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process, while the Ultra 5 135HL uses a 7 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

The core topology differs in a fundamental way. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, which is a conventional symmetric core arrangement. The Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores and 18 threads, which implies a mix of performance and efficiency cores, since 14 cores with 18 threads means not all cores contribute an extra thread. The i5-14501TE has 12 threads from 6 cores, meaning every core is multithreaded. The Ultra 5 135HL has 18 threads from 14 cores, meaning only 4 of the 14 cores provide an additional thread. The database does not specify the performance and efficiency core split, but the thread count pattern indicates a heterogeneous design.

Cache architecture differs substantially. The i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 135HL has 112 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The per-core cache values are larger on the Ultra part, which is consistent with a newer architecture that allocates more die area to cache. The shared L3 is larger on the i5 part, offering 6 MB more capacity.

The integrated graphics differ. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 135HL uses Arc Xe-LPG with 128 execution units. The Arc Xe-LPG is a more recent GPU architecture from Intel, and the 128 EU count indicates a substantially larger graphics engine. No graphics benchmark scores are recorded, so the actual performance gap cannot be quantified, but the execution unit count difference is significant.

Specification Differences

The Core i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 135HL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The i5 part is 0.50 GHz higher in both metrics.

The core and thread counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501TE, versus 14 cores and 18 threads for the Ultra 5 135HL.

The socket differs: Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-14501TE, Intel Socket 1851 for the Ultra 5 135HL.

The process node differs: 10 nm for the i5-14501TE, 7 nm for the Ultra 5 135HL.

The cache layout differs. L1 per core is 80 KB versus 112 KB. L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 2 MB. L3 shared is 24 MB versus 18 MB.

Memory support differs. The i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 5 135HL supports DDR5 only, dependent on the motherboard. The Ultra 5 135HL has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the i5-14501TE has no memory bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Ultra 5 135HL.

PCIe support differs. The i5-14501TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 135HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i5 part has a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501TE, Arc Xe-LPG 128EU on the Ultra 5 135HL.

The part numbers differ: Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE, SRN33 for the Ultra 5 135HL.

Both parts have a TDP of 45 watts, a dual-channel memory bus, an Active production status, a Desktop market segment, and a locked multiplier. Neither has a launch MSRP in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 5 135HL boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU.

Q: Which processor has a larger shared L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on raw clock speed. Its base clock of 2.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz are both 0.50 GHz higher than the corresponding figures on the Core Ultra 5 135HL. For workloads that depend on single-thread responsiveness or lightly threaded execution, the higher clocks give the i5 part a structural advantage, though no benchmark scores confirm the magnitude.

The i5-14501TE also wins on platform flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing the builder to choose an older or newer memory generation. It supports ECC memory, which is a requirement for certain reliability-focused systems. It provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which is the newer and wider PCIe interface. Its larger 24 MB shared L3 cache may help workloads that fit within that pool.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL wins on core count and thread count. Its 14 cores and 18 threads are substantially more than the 6 cores and 12 threads of the i5-14501TE. Any workload that scales with core count, such as rendering, compilation, or virtual machine hosting, would favor the Ultra part on paper.

The Ultra 5 135HL also wins on per-core cache capacity. Its 112 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core are larger than the 80 KB L1 and 1.25 MB L2 of the i5-14501TE. Its recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s gives it a defined memory throughput figure, while the i5 part has no recorded value.

The Ultra 5 135HL wins on integrated graphics. The Arc Xe-LPG with 128 execution units is a significantly larger GPU than the UHD Graphics 770 in the i5-14501TE. Systems relying on the integrated GPU for display output or light graphics acceleration would favor the Ultra part.

The Ultra 5 135HL wins on process technology. The 7 nm node is smaller than the 10 nm node used by the i5-14501TE, which typically indicates a more advanced manufacturing process. The Ultra part also uses the newer Intel Socket 1851 platform, while the i5 part uses Intel Socket 1700.

For a system that needs high clock speeds, DDR4 compatibility, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5, the i5-14501TE is the appropriate part. For a system that needs more cores, a larger integrated GPU, and a newer platform, the Core Ultra 5 135HL is the appropriate part. The database contains no benchmark results to override these specification-based conclusions.