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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive performance gap between these two processors, but it does so with only one side carrying benchmark results. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has a full suite of measured scores across Cinebench and Passmark tests, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means every head-to-head comparison defaults to the Core Ultra 5 235A by default, though the absence of data for the i5-14501TE should be noted as a limitation rather than evidence of equivalence.

The Core Ultra 5 235A delivers strong multicore results. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 32633 points. Its Cinebench R20 multicore score reaches 13705, and Cinebench R15 multicore lands at 3289. Single-core performance is also substantial: Cinebench R23 single-core scores 4607, Cinebench R20 single-core scores 1934, and Cinebench R15 single-core scores 464. Passmark results reinforce this pattern. The multithread score is 38392, single-thread score is 4557, integer math scores 88626, floating point math scores 118778, and extended instructions score 31625. Data compression scores 393800, data encryption scores 30136, random string sorting scores 49489, physics scores 2437, and find prime numbers scores 392.

The Core Ultra 5 235A sits at the 90th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 48201. Its nearest rivals show tight competition. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 averages 48171, a delta of 0.1 percent relative to the Core Ultra 5 235A. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX averages 48287, a delta of -0.2 percent. The AMD EPYC 4345P averages 48470, a delta of -0.6 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 averages 47918, a delta of 0.6 percent. These sub-one-percent margins place the Core Ultra 5 235A in a cluster of similarly performing processors, though the direction of each delta indicates the Core Ultra 5 235A trails the 245HX and EPYC 4345P by fractions of a percent while leading the Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 and Ryzen 9 3900 by equally small margins.

The i5-14501TE has zero wins because it has no benchmark entries. The Core Ultra 5 235A also records zero wins in the head-to-head field, which indicates the database has not run a direct paired comparison. The practical takeaway from the available data is that the Core Ultra 5 235A is fully characterized and competitive within its peer group, while the i5-14501TE remains unmeasured. Any purchase decision involving the i5-14501TE relies on architectural and specification data alone, not on empirical benchmark evidence.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different design generations. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A uses Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. The manufacturing process differs sharply: the i5-14501TE is built on a 10 nm node by Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 235A is built on a 3 nm node by TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 235A contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, whereas the i5-14501TE has no transistor count recorded but carries a 215 mm² die.

Core configuration diverges significantly. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyperthreading support. The Core Ultra 5 235A has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyperthreading and a pure physical-core layout. Base clock on the i5-14501TE is 2.20 GHz with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 235A starts higher at 3.40 GHz base but boosts to 5.00 GHz, slightly lower than the i5-14501TE. Thermal design power differs as well: the i5-14501TE is rated at 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 235A is rated at 65 watts.

Cache hierarchies show structural differences beyond total capacity. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache, but the i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The Core Ultra 5 235A has 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. The larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations on the Core Ultra 5 235A suggest a design aimed at feeding more execution units per core, consistent with its higher physical core count.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235A supports only DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core Ultra 5 235A lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i5-14501TE has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 235A. PCIe lanes also differ: the i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 235A provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are different tiers. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 235A uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Sockets are incompatible: the i5-14501TE fits Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 235A requires Intel Socket 1851. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates are roughly a year apart: the i5-14501TE launched on June 30, 2024, and the Core Ultra 5 235A launched on July 28, 2025.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 235A wins in every measured category because it is the only processor with benchmark data. Its multicore scores are particularly strong. A Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32633 places it well above the average desktop processor, and its Passmark multithread score of 38392 confirms sustained parallel throughput. The data shows the Core Ultra 5 235A handles heavy threaded workloads effectively. Single-core performance is also robust, with a Passmark single-thread score of 4557 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 4607, indicating strong per-thread responsiveness. Memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s supports these results, and the 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes give it more direct expansion headroom than the i5-14501TE.

The i5-14501TE wins in architectural traits that do not require benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 235A does not. It also accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, offering broader memory compatibility. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 5 235A, a marginal but real advantage in single-thread peak frequency. Its 45 watt TDP is 20 watts lower than the Core Ultra 5 235A, indicating potentially lower thermal output for compact systems. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration with hyperthreading can handle 12 concurrent threads, which is fewer than the Core Ultra 5 235A but still sufficient for lightly threaded workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 235A also wins on process technology. The 3 nm TSMC node versus the 10 nm Intel node represents a significant manufacturing advantage, and the transistor count of 17,800 million dwarfs the unrecorded figure for the i5-14501TE. The larger L1 and L2 caches per core on the Core Ultra 5 235A should improve hit rates for frequently accessed data. The Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics is a newer GPU architecture than UHD Graphics 770, though no benchmark data exists to quantify the difference.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 235A |

|---|---|---|

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Arrow Lake-S |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Cores | 6 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-07-28 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $269 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Q49KSRNJN | SRWPN |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 235A has 14 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores. Both have 14 threads and 12 threads respectively, meaning the i5-14501TE uses hyperthreading while the Core Ultra 5 235A does not.

Q: Do these processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235A supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 235A also lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, whereas the i5-14501TE has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 235A compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235A averages 48201 in benchmark scores, sitting at the 90th percentile. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 5 245HX by 0.2 percent and the AMD EPYC 4345P by 0.6 percent, while leading the AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 by 0.1 percent and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 by 0.6 percent.

Q: Can either processor use ECC memory?

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

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 235A uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 5 235A's 5.00 GHz boost. However, the Core Ultra 5 235A has a higher base clock at 3.40 GHz versus 2.20 GHz.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core Ultra 5 235A as the stronger performer. It has a 14-core layout with no hyperthreading, a 3 nm TSMC process, and full benchmark coverage that places it at the 90th percentile among all CPUs. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 32633 and Passmark multithread score of 38392 demonstrate substantial parallel capability. The Core Ultra 5 235A also provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a newer integrated GPU architecture. Its launch MSRP is $269.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE offers no benchmark evidence, so its performance cannot be quantified from the database. What it does offer is architectural flexibility: support for both DDR4 and DDR5, ECC memory, a lower 45 watt TDP, a higher 5.10 GHz boost clock, and a smaller 215 mm² die. These traits suit reliability-focused or low-power builds where memory choice and error correction matter more than raw throughput. The 6-core, 12-thread configuration is workable for everyday tasks but will not match the Core Ultra 5 235A in heavily threaded applications.

The Core Ultra 5 235A is the choice for anyone prioritizing measured performance, process efficiency, and modern platform features. The i5-14501TE is the choice for those needing ECC, DDR4 compatibility, or lower power draw, accepting that its performance remains unverified in the database. The percentile gap is stark: 90th versus 50th. That alone tells the story.