Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries comparing the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. However, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a full set of recorded measurements, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores listed at all. This makes a direct score-for-score comparison impossible, but the available data for the Core Ultra 5 245K can be examined on its own terms.

The Core Ultra 5 245K delivers a Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25066 and a single-core score of 2132. In Cinebench R20, the multicore result is 15368 and the single-core result is 2169. The R15 run shows a multicore score of 3850 and a single-core score of 322. These results place the processor at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 54053.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 245K show a multithread score of 43047 and a single-thread score of 4714. The integer math test returns 98524, while floating point math reaches 130678. Extended instructions score 37617, data compression scores 458817, and data encryption scores 33286. The find prime numbers test returns 414, random string sorting scores 55098, and the physics test scores 3081.

Because the Core i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, its percentile stands at 50, which is the default midpoint in the database. The Core Ultra 5 245K sits at the 91st percentile, indicating that it outperforms the large majority of recorded CPUs. The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 5 245K include the Intel Xeon 6505P at 53701 average score (0.7% ahead), the Intel Core i7-14700F at 53620 (0.8% ahead), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 at 53469 (1.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D at 54762 (1.3% behind). These narrow deltas show that the Core Ultra 5 245K sits in a tightly contested performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural generations. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. Its die size is 215 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses Arrow Lake architecture, the Arrow Lake-S variant, built on a 3 nm process node at TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and it integrates 17,800 million transistors.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 245K also has a higher base clock of 4.20 GHz versus 2.20 GHz on the Core i5-14501TE, and a slightly higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Core 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 245K 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 Core Ultra 5 245K reflect the newer architecture's design priorities.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 245K supports only DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core Ultra 5 245K has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i5-14501TE has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both processors support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 245K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. PCIe support also differs: the Core i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 245K provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

The Core Ultra 5 245K has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core i5-14501TE does not. The Core Ultra 5 245K uses Intel Socket 1851, while the Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 245K carries the part number SRQCT, and the Core i5-14501TE carries the part number Q49KSRNJN.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins in nearly every measurable category, simply because it has measurements and the Core i5-14501TE does not. The Core Ultra 5 245K's 14 cores and 14 threads give it a clear structural advantage in multithreaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25066 and PassMark multithread score of 43047 confirm that heavily parallel tasks, such as video rendering, scientific computing, and code compilation, will benefit from its core count.

The Core Ultra 5 245K also leads in single-thread performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2132, R20 single-core score of 2169, and PassMark single-thread score of 4714 all point to strong responsiveness in lightly threaded applications like office work, web browsing, and general desktop use. The higher base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz support this result.

The Core i5-14501TE's advantages are limited to its lower TDP of 45 watts versus 125 watts on the Core Ultra 5 245K, and its support for DDR4 memory. The 45 watt TDP means the Core i5-14501TE is suited for systems where power draw and heat output are primary constraints. The DDR4 support allows it to be paired with older, more widely available memory modules, which may matter in certain upgrade paths. However, the database does not provide benchmark scores to quantify how these characteristics translate into real-world performance.

For users who prioritize raw throughput, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the clear choice based on the available data. For users who prioritize lower power consumption and memory flexibility, the Core i5-14501TE offers those traits, but without recorded benchmark scores, its performance level cannot be verified against the Core Ultra 5 245K.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads. The base clock is 2.20 GHz on the Core i5-14501TE versus 4.20 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 245K. The boost clock is 5.10 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP is 45 watts versus 125 watts.

The socket is Intel Socket 1700 for the Core i5-14501TE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 245K. The architecture is Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) versus Arrow Lake (Arrow Lake-S). The process node is 10 nm versus 3 nm. The foundry is Intel versus TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 245K has 17,800 million transistors, while the Core i5-14501TE has no transistor count in the database. Die size is 215 mm² versus 243 mm².

L1 cache is 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on both. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is not recorded for the Core i5-14501TE, while the Core Ultra 5 245K has 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe is Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The multiplier is locked on the Core i5-14501TE and unlocked on the Core Ultra 5 245K.

The release dates differ: the Core i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30, and the Core Ultra 5 245K was released on 2024-10-23. The Core Ultra 5 245K has a launch MSRP of $319. The Core i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP in the database. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has a lower TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a TDP of 125 watts.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 245K?

A: The average benchmark score for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 54053, placing it at the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points firmly toward the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K for any user who needs measurable performance. It has 14 cores, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, a 91st percentile ranking, and a full suite of benchmark scores that demonstrate strength in both single-threaded and multithreaded workloads. Its nearest rivals sit within a narrow 1.1% band above and 1.3% below its average score, which shows that it competes effectively with other high-end desktop processors.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database. Its 6 cores, 12 threads, and 45 watt TDP suggest a design aimed at efficiency rather than peak performance. Its support for DDR4 memory and its lower power draw make it a plausible option for systems where those characteristics matter more than raw throughput. However, without recorded measurements, its actual performance relative to the Core Ultra 5 245K cannot be established from the data.

Users who require the highest available performance, as measured by the database, should select the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. Users who need a lower-power processor with DDR4 compatibility may consider the Intel Core i5-14501TE, but they should be aware that no benchmark data exists to verify its performance level. The Core Ultra 5 245K is the only one of the two with verified performance results, and those results are strong.