Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

The Verdict

The data presents two fundamentally different Intel processors. The Intel Core i5-14501TE is a desktop part with 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is a mobile part with 8 cores and 8 threads. The database records benchmark scores only for the Ultra 5 226V, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores and sits in the 50th percentile. The Ultra 5 226V shows an average benchmark score of 19,368, placing it within a narrow band of rivals: it trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by 0.2%, matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, and leads the Intel Core i7-8700K by 0.7% and the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.7% (the latter delta is recorded as -0.7, meaning the rival scores higher). For users choosing between these two, the Core Ultra 5 226V is the only one with measurable performance data, and it delivers a robust multi-threaded showing. The i5-14501TE, lacking any recorded benchmark results, cannot be validated against the Ultra part from the database alone. The desktop chip does offer a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz, and it supports ECC memory, which the Ultra part does not. The verdict splits by use case: the Ultra 5 226V is the data-backed performer for general and mobile workloads, while the i5-14501TE is the choice only if desktop-specific features like ECC memory and a larger L3 cache are the priority, since its benchmark performance is unverified.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores. However, the i5-14501TE supports 12 threads, whereas the Ultra 5 226V supports 8 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V boosts to 4.50 GHz. The desktop part has a 0.60 GHz higher boost frequency.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V does not support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Ultra 5 226V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ultra 5 226V has an average benchmark score of 19,368. It matches the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS (delta 0%), trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by 0.2%, and leads the Intel Core i7-8700K by 0.7%. It also trails the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.7%, meaning the i7-10700F scores slightly higher.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V is built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process by Intel. The Ultra part also has a smaller die size, though the database does not record a die size for it, while the i5-14501TE has a 215 mm² die.

Q: Which processor has more cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches: 192 KB and 2.5 MB per core, versus 80 KB and 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core i5-14501TE 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. It is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V uses the Lunar Lake architecture, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 2 with the Ultra 5 (Lunar Lake) generation label. It is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC's foundry. This process node difference is substantial: the Ultra part uses a 3 nm node, while the i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm node. The Ultra part's die size is not recorded in the database, while the i5-14501TE has a die size of 215 mm².

Cache structures differ significantly. The i5-14501TE offers 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 226V offers 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Ultra part has larger per-core caches but a much smaller shared L3 pool. The i5-14501TE's 24 MB L3 is three times the size of the Ultra part's 8 MB L3.

Memory support also differs. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 226V's memory support is recorded as unknown and dependent on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 5 226V does not. PCIe lanes differ as well: the i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 226V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the i5-14501TE has UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 226V has Arc 130V.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501TE versus 8 cores and 8 threads for the Ultra 5 226V. Base clocks are close: 2.20 GHz for the i5-14501TE versus 2.10 GHz for the Ultra 5 226V. Boost clocks differ more: 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. Thermal design power differs sharply: 45 W for the i5-14501TE versus 17 W for the Ultra 5 226V. Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-14501TE versus Intel BGA 2833 for the Ultra 5 226V. The market segments differ: the i5-14501TE is a desktop part, while the Ultra 5 226V is a mobile part. Release dates differ: the i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 5 226V was released on 2024-09-23. Both are active in production and both have locked multipliers. The part numbers differ: Q49KSRNJN for the i5-14501TE and SRPMQSRPMR for the Ultra 5 226V.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The only recorded benchmark scores belong to the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V. The i5-14501TE has an empty benchmark array. This means a direct comparison of measured performance is impossible from the recorded data. The Ultra 5 226V delivers a set of scores across Cinebench, Geekbench, and Passmark tests. Its Cinebench R23 scores are 9,848 for multi-core and 1,744 for single-core. Its Cinebench R20 scores are 6,381 multi-core and 900 single-core. In Geekbench, it scores 8,598 multi-core and 1,930 single-core. Passmark tests show a multi-thread score of 17,850 and a single-thread score of 3,754. The i5-14501TE has no equivalent scores to compare.

The nearest rivals for the Ultra 5 226V provide context. Its average benchmark score of 19,368 is nearly identical to the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19,364 (delta 0%). It trails the Intel Core i5-1345U by 0.2% (19,411 versus 19,368). It leads the Intel Core i7-8700K by 0.7% (19,238 versus 19,368). It trails the Intel Core i7-10700F by 0.7% (19,499 versus 19,368). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, indicating the Ultra 5 226V sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 226V wins in every metric where data exists. It records an average benchmark score of 19,368, placing it in the 73rd percentile of all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 9,848 and single-core score of 1,744 demonstrate balanced performance. Its Passmark multi-thread score of 17,850 and single-thread score of 3,754 confirm this. The Ultra part also wins on power efficiency: its 17 W TDP is less than half the 45 W TDP of the i5-14501TE. It uses a 3 nm process, which suggests architectural efficiency, and it has 8 cores versus 6 cores on the i5-14501TE.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins on several specification fronts, though without benchmark confirmation. It has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. It has a larger shared L3 cache at 24 MB versus 8 MB. It supports ECC memory, which the Ultra part does not. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra part's memory support is motherboard-dependent. It offers more PCIe lanes: 16 Gen 5 lanes versus 4 Gen 5 lanes. It uses the Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket, as opposed to the mobile BGA 2833 socket. For workloads that depend on large shared cache, ECC memory, or extensive PCIe connectivity, the i5-14501TE presents a stronger specification sheet. For everything measured, the Ultra 5 226V is the verified performer. The data indicates that the Ultra 5 226V is the safer choice for general computing, multi-threaded tasks, and mobile deployments, while the i5-14501TE is the choice only for desktop-specific requirements that the Ultra part cannot meet, such as ECC support and a larger L3 cache.