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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data for these two processors is asymmetrical. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T has a complete set of measurements. This means direct score-to-score comparisons are impossible, but the available data for the Ultra 5 235T can be positioned against its nearest rivals to understand its standing.

The Core Ultra 5 235T posts an average benchmark score of 38561. Its closest competitor in the database is the Intel Core i5-14500 with an average score of 38531, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Ultra 5 235T holds a marginal edge over that chip. Against the Intel Xeon w3-2525, the Ultra 5 235T leads by 0.4 percent, with the Xeon scoring 38392. The Intel Core 9 270H trails by 0.6 percent at 38335, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is behind by 0.7 percent at 38312. These deltas are narrow, indicating that the Ultra 5 235T sits in a tightly contested performance band rather than separating itself decisively from its peers.

In the Cinebench suite, the Ultra 5 235T records a multicore score of 2644 in R15, 11017 in R20, and 26232 in R23. The single-core results are 373 in R15, 1555 in R20, and 3703 in R23. The multicore figures scale consistently across the three versions of the test, which suggests stable sustained multi-threaded performance under load. The single-core numbers also show a consistent progression, with the R23 result being particularly strong relative to the R20 result.

PassMark tests show a mixed profile. The strongest result is in data compression with a score of 295100. Floating point math reaches 106546, and integer math posts 84244. The multithread score is 30918, while single-thread performance is measured at 4339. Other results include data encryption at 23457, extended instructions at 23212, and random string sorting at 35377. The physics test records 2157, and the find prime numbers test posts 318. These figures indicate that the processor handles compute-heavy workloads more effectively than short-burst integer operations, based on the relative spread of those scores.

The percentile ranking for the Ultra 5 235T is 86 out of all CPUs in the database. That places it well above the midpoint, confirming that the benchmark results fall in the upper portion of the distribution. The i5-14501TE, by contrast, has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a literal performance result of zero. No wins are recorded for either processor in the head-to-head data, because the head-to-head benchmark list is empty.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14501TE have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The i5-14501TE has an empty benchmarks array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50. The Core Ultra 5 235T has 17 recorded benchmark scores.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 235T compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i5-14500?

A: The Ultra 5 235T has an average benchmark score of 38561, while the i5-14500 scores 38531. The delta is 0.1 percent in favor of the Ultra 5 235T.

Q: What is the best single-core benchmark result for the Core Ultra 5 235T?

A: The highest single-core result is the Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3703. The PassMark single-thread score is 4339.

Q: What is the best multicore benchmark result for the Core Ultra 5 235T?

A: The highest multicore result is the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26232. The Cinebench R20 multicore score is 11017, and the R15 multicore score is 2644.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 235T support ECC memory?

A: No. The memory support field for the Ultra 5 235T lists DDR5 with no ECC support. The i5-14501TE does support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node for each processor?

A: The i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 235T uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R. The Core Ultra 5 235T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S. The process nodes differ sharply: the i5-14501TE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel, while the Ultra 5 235T is built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The transistor count for the Ultra 5 235T is 17,800 million, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded transistor count. The die size for the i5-14501TE is 215 mm², and the Ultra 5 235T has a die size of 243 mm².

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 5 235T has 14 cores and 14 threads. The i5-14501TE uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores, while the Ultra 5 235T has one thread per core. The cache hierarchy also differs. 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 Ultra 5 235T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core caches on the Ultra 5 235T are consistent with its newer architecture.

Memory support diverges as well. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, while the Ultra 5 235T supports DDR5 only, also on a dual-channel bus. The Ultra 5 235T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i5-14501TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Ultra 5 235T.

PCIe capabilities differ. The i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The Ultra 5 235T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU only. Integrated graphics also differ: the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 235T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Both processors use different sockets, with the i5-14501TE on Intel Socket 1700 and the Ultra 5 235T on Intel Socket 1851. The base clocks are identical at 2.20 GHz, but the boost clocks differ slightly: 5.10 GHz for the i5-14501TE and 5.00 GHz for the Ultra 5 235T. Both processors have locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points in different directions depending on the metric. The Core Ultra 5 235T has a clear advantage in core count, with 14 cores compared to 6 cores for the i5-14501TE. It also has a much newer process node at 3 nm versus 10 nm, a larger die, and more PCIe lanes at 20 versus 16. The Ultra 5 235T has recorded benchmark scores that place it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmarks and sits at the 50th percentile.

The i5-14501TE retains advantages in a few areas. It has a higher boost clock at 5.10 GHz against 5.00 GHz for the Ultra 5 235T. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 235T is limited to DDR5. The i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 5 235T does not. Its lower TDP of 45 watts against 65 watts for the Ultra 5 235T indicates it draws less power by the official specification, though the database does not provide measured power figures.

For workloads that rely on single-thread speed, the i5-14501TE has the nominal clock advantage, but without benchmark scores, the data cannot confirm whether that translates into a measurable lead. For multithreaded workloads, the Ultra 5 235T has the structural advantage of 14 cores, and its benchmark results confirm strong multicore performance in Cinebench and PassMark tests. The absence of benchmark data for the i5-14501TE prevents any verified performance comparison between the two.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields:

• Cores: 6 for the i5-14501TE, 14 for the Ultra 5 235T
• Threads: 12 for the i5-14501TE, 14 for the Ultra 5 235T
• Boost clock: 5.10 GHz for the i5-14501TE, 5.00 GHz for the Ultra 5 235T
• TDP: 45 watts for the i5-14501TE, 65 watts for the Ultra 5 235T
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 for the i5-14501TE, Intel Socket 1851 for the Ultra 5 235T
• Architecture: Raptor Lake for the i5-14501TE, Arrow Lake for the Ultra 5 235T
• Process node: 10 nm for the i5-14501TE, 3 nm for the Ultra 5 235T
• Foundry: Intel for the i5-14501TE, TSMC for the Ultra 5 235T
• Transistors: not recorded for the i5-14501TE, 17,800 million for the Ultra 5 235T
• Die size: 215 mm² for the i5-14501TE, 243 mm² for the Ultra 5 235T
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core for the i5-14501TE, 192 KB per core for the Ultra 5 235T
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14501TE, 3 MB per core for the Ultra 5 235T
• Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i5-14501TE, DDR5 only for the Ultra 5 235T
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded for the i5-14501TE, 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra 5 235T
• ECC memory: supported on the i5-14501TE, not supported on the Ultra 5 235T
• PCIe lanes: 16 for the i5-14501TE, 20 for the Ultra 5 235T
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 for the i5-14501TE, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU for the Ultra 5 235T
• Release date: 2024-06-30 for the i5-14501TE, 2025-01-06 for the Ultra 5 235T
• Launch MSRP: not recorded for the i5-14501TE, $247 for the Ultra 5 235T

Shared specifications include a base clock of 2.20 GHz, dual-channel memory bus, Gen 5 PCIe, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers. Both have 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 235T wins in every category where recorded benchmark data exists. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 26232 and PassMark multithread score of 30918 demonstrate strong performance in heavily threaded workloads. The data compression score of 295100 and floating point math score of 106546 indicate that compute-heavy tasks such as compression and mathematical processing are handled well. The 86th percentile ranking confirms that the processor sits in the upper tier of all CPUs in the database.

The i5-14501TE wins on paper in several specification categories. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz is higher than the 5.00 GHz of the Ultra 5 235T, which could favor lightly threaded applications that depend on maximum single-core frequency. Its support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives it flexibility for different platform configurations. ECC memory support is a meaningful feature for systems that require error-correcting memory, and the lower TDP of 45 watts versus 65 watts indicates a lower official power envelope.

For workloads that depend on raw core count and verified benchmark results, the Ultra 5 235T is the stronger choice. For workloads that prioritize ECC support, memory flexibility, or a lower TDP, the i5-14501TE holds specification advantages. The absence of benchmark scores for the i5-14501TE means its actual performance remains unverified in the database, so any performance-based selection between the two rests entirely on the Ultra 5 235T measurements.