Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T: A Study in Generational Contrast

The database contains benchmark records for two Intel desktop processors that sit at different points in the company’s product timeline. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is a 14th Gen part based on the Raptor Lake architecture, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is a Core Ultra Series 2 part built on the newer Arrow Lake architecture. While both are active, desktop, non-unlocked processors, the data reveals distinct differences in core configuration, memory support, integrated graphics, and measured performance. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a benchmark percentile rank of 82 across all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE holds a percentile rank of 50. The following analysis draws strictly from recorded specifications and benchmark results in the database.

FAQ

Q: How do the core counts compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Ultra 5 has more physical cores but does not use simultaneous multithreading, so its thread count matches its core count.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the Core Ultra 5 225T’s boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225T does not list ECC support.

Q: What are the integrated graphics solutions in each processor?

A: The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score in the database?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T has an average benchmark score of 30468, while the i5-14501TE has an average benchmark score of 0 in the recorded data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations and manufacturing sources. The i5-14501TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is fabricated on Intel’s 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. Its die size is 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation. It is fabricated on a 3 nm process node and manufactured by TSMC, with a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm².

Cache layouts differ significantly. The i5-14501TE 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 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 provides substantially more per-core L1 and L2 cache, while the i5-14501TE retains a larger shared L3 pool.

The sockets are incompatible. The i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. PCIe support also differs: the i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the Core Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The memory controller on the i5-14501TE accepts DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, while the Core Ultra 5 225T accepts only DDR5 in dual-channel, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225T. The integrated graphics differ as well: UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501TE versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

The release dates in the database place the i5-14501TE in mid-2024 and the Core Ultra 5 225T at the end of 2024. Both are listed as active production parts, and both have locked multipliers. The part number for the i5-14501TE is recorded as Q49KSRNJN, while the part number for the Core Ultra 5 225T is unknown.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full benchmark suite for the Core Ultra 5 225T, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the head-to-head comparison. As a result, the analysis of relative performance relies entirely on the Ultra 5 225T’s recorded scores and its position among nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R15, the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 2214 in multicore and 312 in singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9227 multicore and 1302 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21971 multicore and 3101 singlecore. These scores place the Ultra 5 225T in a competitive position. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i9-11980HK with an average score of 30422 and a difference of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS with an average score of 30390 and a difference of 0.3 percent, the Intel Core i5-13600H with an average score of 30548 and a difference of -0.3 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7736U with an average score of 30364 and a difference of 0.3 percent. The Ultra 5 225T’s average score of 30468 sits within a narrow band around 30400 to 30550, indicating that it trades places with these mobile and high-performance parts by fractions of a percent.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225T show strong single-thread and multithread performance. It scores 4348 in PassMark single-thread and 25358 in PassMark multithread. Integer math scores 59543, floating-point math scores 82751, and extended instructions score 20083. Data compression scores 233998, data encryption scores 18289, and random string sorting scores 28774. Physics scores 2053, and finding prime numbers scores 284. These numbers demonstrate a processor that is well balanced across integer, floating-point, and encryption workloads.

Because the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, the head-to-head comparison cannot show any specific workload where the i5-14501TE wins. The recorded data only supports the conclusion that the Core Ultra 5 225T has measurable performance across all listed tests, while the i5-14501TE lacks corresponding measurements. The percentile ranks reinforce this gap: the Ultra 5 225T ranks at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category. Core count favors the Core Ultra 5 225T at 10 cores versus 6 cores for the i5-14501TE. Thread count favors the i5-14501TE at 12 threads versus 10 threads for the Ultra 5 225T. Base clock favors the Ultra 5 225T at 2.50 GHz versus 2.20 GHz for the i5-14501TE. Boost clock favors the i5-14501TE at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz for the Ultra 5 225T.

Thermal design power differs: the i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has a TDP of 65. Socket compatibility is split between Socket 1700 and Socket 1851. Architecture differs between Raptor Lake and Arrow Lake. Process node differs between 10 nm and 3 nm. Foundry differs between Intel and TSMC. Die size differs between 215 mm² and 243 mm². Transistor count is only listed for the Ultra 5 225T at 17,800 million.

Cache configurations diverge across all levels. L1 cache per core is 80 KB on the i5-14501TE versus 192 KB on the Ultra 5 225T. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the i5-14501TE versus 3 MB on the Ultra 5 225T. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the i5-14501TE versus 20 MB shared on the Ultra 5 225T.

Memory support differs by generation: DDR4 and DDR5 on the i5-14501TE, DDR5 only on the Ultra 5 225T. Memory bandwidth is only recorded for the Ultra 5 225T at 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Ultra 5 225T. PCIe lanes favor the Ultra 5 225T at 20 lanes versus 16 lanes, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics differ between UHD Graphics 770 and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Release dates differ by roughly six months, with the i5-14501TE released in mid-2024 and the Ultra 5 225T at the end of 2024.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the choice straightforward for anyone relying on measured performance. The Core Ultra 5 225T delivers a complete set of benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark, holds an 82nd percentile rank, and achieves an average benchmark score of 30468. The i5-14501TE, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, an average benchmark score of 0, and a 50th percentile rank. For workloads that depend on multicore throughput, single-thread speed, math operations, encryption, or compression, the Ultra 5 225T is the only part in this comparison with demonstrated results.

The i5-14501TE does retain advantages in specifications that may matter for specific system requirements. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives platform flexibility for builders who already own DDR4 modules. It supports ECC memory, which is relevant for error-sensitive workloads. It has a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which could provide an edge in lightly threaded tasks if the processor were measured, but no benchmark data exists to confirm that edge. Its lower TDP of 45 also suggests a more power-conscious design, though the database does not include power consumption measurements.

The Core Ultra 5 225T counters with more physical cores, a smaller 3 nm process node, a higher base clock, more PCIe lanes, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, and a newer architecture. Its nearest rival comparisons show it performing within 0.3 percent of processors like the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS and Intel Core i5-13600H, which places it in a solid midrange performance tier. The lack of benchmark data for the i5-14501TE means the verdict cannot assign it any measured performance advantage. The data supports the Core Ultra 5 225T as the stronger performer in this comparison.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the database, the Core Ultra 5 225T wins in every measured performance category. It has recorded scores for Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both multicore and singlecore tests. It has recorded scores for PassMark single-thread, multithread, integer math, floating-point math, extended instructions, data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, physics, and prime number finding. Its percentile rank of 82 and average score of 30468 give it a clear measured standing among all CPUs.

The i5-14501TE wins in specification areas that the database records but does not measure. It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5. It supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 225T does not. It has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. It has a lower TDP at 45 versus 65. It also has a larger shared L3 cache at 24 MB versus 20 MB. These are meaningful advantages for system builders who need memory flexibility, ECC support, or a lower thermal envelope.

For workloads that can use many physical cores, the Ultra 5 225T’s 10 cores and its PassMark multithread score of 25358 indicate an advantage. For workloads that rely on heavy integer or floating-point calculations, the Ultra 5 225T’s scores of 59543 and 82751 provide the only measured reference points. For single-threaded responsiveness, the Ultra 5 225T’s PassMark single-thread score of 4348 and Cinebench R23 singlecore score of 3101 are the recorded baselines. The i5-14501TE’s higher boost clock suggests potential in this area, but without benchmark scores, no win can be awarded.

The practical split is clear. The Core Ultra 5 225T is the choice for anyone who wants measured performance across a broad range of CPU workloads. The i5-14501TE is the choice for anyone who needs DDR4 compatibility, ECC memory support, or a lower TDP, and who is willing to accept that the database contains no benchmark results for it. The data does not show any workload where the i5-14501TE outperforms the Core Ultra 5 225T.