Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235 Comparison

Intel Core i5-14501TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 235 represent two distinct generations of Intel desktop engineering, separated by a major architectural shift. The database records a complete benchmark profile for the Core Ultra 5 235, while the Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores. This absence of data for the i5-14501TE defines the comparison: the analysis must rely entirely on the architectural specifications and the measured performance of the Core Ultra 5 235.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 wins every measurable performance category in the database because it is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. Its multi-core results are particularly strong. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14769 places it in a competitive position against recent high-end mobile and server parts. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2085 indicates strong per-thread performance, a result of the 5.00 GHz boost clock. In PassMark tests, the Core Ultra 5 235 shows a balanced profile. The multithread score of 37816 is supported by a single-thread score of 4516. Data-centric workloads are a clear strength: data compression scores 390711, while data encryption reaches 29293. Extended instructions score 32752, and floating-point math hits 117951. Integer math scores 87948, and random string sorting completes at 48980. The physics test in PassMark records 2570, and finding prime numbers scores 371.

The Core i5-14501TE, with no benchmark entries, cannot claim a single recorded win. Its specification sheet, however, suggests a different design priority. It uses a 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 45 W TDP, compared to the Core Ultra 5 235's 14-core, 14-thread layout at 65 W. The i5-14501TE has a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. This higher boost clock could theoretically favor lightly threaded workloads, but no benchmark data exists in the database to confirm any such advantage. The Core Ultra 5 235 is the only processor with measured wins, and it holds them across every recorded test.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and use different process nodes. The Core i5-14501TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. Its die size is 215 mm². The Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm² with 17,800 million transistors. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a larger L1 cache at 192 KB per core versus 80 KB per core on the i5-14501TE. L2 cache also differs: 3 MB per core on the Core Ultra 5 235 versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14501TE. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache.

Memory support marks a major divergence. The Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5-14501TE has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 235. PCIe connectivity also differs: the i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 235 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are different as well. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

Sockets separate the two platforms entirely. The Core i5-14501TE fits Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 235 uses Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core Ultra 5 235 was released on 2025-01-06, while the Core i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30. The production status for both is Active. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a launch MSRP of $257; the i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark pairs between the Core i5-14501TE and the Core Ultra 5 235. All wins belong to the Core Ultra 5 235 by default, as it is the only part with scores. The most informative numbers come from the Core Ultra 5 235's position against its nearest rivals. Its average benchmark score is 46062. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 46030, a delta of 0.1 percent in favor of the Core Ultra 5 235. The Intel Core i9-13900HX scores 46098, placing it 0.1 percent ahead of the Core Ultra 5 235. The AMD EPYC 4364P scores 45970, a 0.2 percent deficit to the Core Ultra 5 235. The AMD EPYC 7303 also scores 45960, also 0.2 percent behind. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core Ultra 5 235 sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Within its own benchmark suite, the Core Ultra 5 235 shows a consistent pattern. The Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1488 and single-core score of 210 establish a baseline. The R20 multi-core score of 6202 and single-core score of 875 show scaling. The R23 multi-core score of 14769 confirms strong sustained multi-thread performance. The PassMark multithread score of 37816 and single-thread score of 4516 align with the Cinebench results. Data compression at 390711 is the highest single PassMark score, far exceeding the integer math score of 87948. Floating-point math at 117951 is also notably high. The extended instructions score of 32752 and random string sorting at 48980 round out the compute profile. The physics score of 2570 and prime number finding at 371 are the lower-end results, but neither indicates a bottleneck in general use.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support DDR4 memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 5 235?

A: The recorded memory bandwidth for the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 is 102.4 GB/s. No bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14501TE.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the percentile ranking of the Core Ultra 5 235?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235 ranks in the 89th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The i5-14501TE ranks in the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category. The core count changes from 6 cores and 12 threads on the i5-14501TE to 14 cores and 14 threads on the Core Ultra 5 235. Base clock rises from 2.20 GHz to 3.40 GHz, while boost clock drops slightly from 5.10 GHz to 5.00 GHz. TDP increases from 45 W to 65 W. The process node moves from Intel's 10 nm to TSMC's 3 nm. The die size grows from 215 mm² to 243 mm², and the Core Ultra 5 235 adds a transistor count of 17,800 million. Cache hierarchies differ: L1 goes from 80 KB per core to 192 KB per core, L2 from 1.25 MB per core to 3 MB per core, while L3 remains at 24 MB shared. Memory support narrows from DDR4 and DDR5 to DDR5 only. The memory bus stays dual-channel, but the Core Ultra 5 235 adds a recorded 102.4 GB/s bandwidth. ECC support is present on the i5-14501TE and absent on the Core Ultra 5 235. PCIe lanes increase from 16 to 20, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics change from UHD Graphics 770 to Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Sockets differ, with Socket 1700 for the i5-14501TE and Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 235. Architecture shifts from Raptor Lake to Arrow Lake. Release dates differ, with the i5-14501TE on 2024-06-30 and the Core Ultra 5 235 on 2025-01-06. The Core Ultra 5 235 has a launch MSRP of $257; the i5-14501TE has none recorded.

The Verdict

The data in the database points clearly toward the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 for any workload where measured performance matters. It holds the only benchmark scores, and those scores place it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i9-13900HX and AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, are separated by margins of only 0.1 to 0.2 percent, which indicates the Core Ultra 5 235 competes at a high level. The 14-core configuration, 3 nm process, and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a modern foundation.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE is a different kind of part. Its 45 W TDP, 6-core design, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 position it as a lower-power, platform-flexible option. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock is the highest in the comparison, and its ECC support is unique to it. The 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of benchmark data rather than a measured performance level. Any assessment of the i5-14501TE must remain speculative because the database contains no scores for it. For users selecting between the two based on recorded evidence, the Core Ultra 5 235 is the only part with demonstrated performance, and it is the only one that can be recommended from the data.