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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark results. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database, so all performance comparisons rely on the Ultra 5's measured scores and its position relative to other CPUs.

The Core Ultra 5 245KF delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36647, which places it in the 91st percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its single-core R23 result of 5173 is similarly strong. The R20 run shows 15391 multi-core and 2172 single-core, while R15 shows 3693 multi-core and 521 single-core.

PassMark results for the Ultra 5 245KF reveal specific workload strengths. The data compression test produced 460123, while data encryption reached 33381. Integer math scored 98854, floating point math scored 131546, and extended instructions scored 37912. The find prime numbers test returned 416, random string sorting hit 55206, and physics scored 2998. The multithread rating is 43110, with single-thread at 4715.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 245KF is 55093. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D, averages 54762, which puts the Ultra 5 0.6% ahead. The Intel Core 7 253PQE scores 55919, meaning the Ultra 5 trails by 1.5%. The Intel Core i9-14900HX averages 56004, a 1.6% gap. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K, the non-F variant of this same chip, averages 54053, leaving the 245KF 1.9% ahead.

Because the i5-14501TE has no scores in the database, the head-to-head comparison is asymmetrical. The data confirms the Ultra 5 245KF performs at a high level across both synthetic render workloads and PassMark subtests, but no direct numeric comparison against the i5-14501TE is possible from recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 245KF uses Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, fabricated on a 3 nm process by TSMC. The transistor count for the Ultra 5 is 17,800 million, while the die size is 243 mm². The i5-14501TE has a die size of 215 mm² with no transistor count listed.

Core and thread configurations differ substantially. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no Hyper-Threading on that part. The Ultra 5 thus relies on additional physical cores rather than simultaneous multithreading.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3. Both share the same total L3 capacity, but the Ultra 5 has significantly more per-core L1 and L2.

Memory support diverges. The i5-14501TE accepts both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 245KF supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The Ultra 5 lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i5-14501TE has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Ultra 5 245KF.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ultra 5 245KF provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are present on the i5-14501TE as UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics (N/A). The Ultra 5 has an unlocked multiplier; the i5-14501TE does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 245KF wins in raw multi-core throughput by design. Its 14 physical cores, higher base clock of 4.20 GHz, and boost clock of 5.20 GHz give it a structural advantage over the i5-14501TE, which runs 6 cores at 2.20 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost. The recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36647 and PassMark multithread score of 43110 reflect this configuration.

The i5-14501TE wins in power efficiency and platform flexibility. Its TDP is 45 watts versus 125 watts for the Ultra 5 245KF. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, allowing use with older platforms, and it includes ECC memory support, which the Ultra 5 lacks. The integrated UHD Graphics 770 provides display output without a discrete GPU. The i5-14501TE also uses Intel Socket 1700, a widely deployed socket generation, whereas the Ultra 5 245KF requires Intel Socket 1851.

For single-threaded work, the Ultra 5 245KF has the higher boost clock by 0.10 GHz and its PassMark single-thread score of 4715 confirms strong per-core performance. The i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores to compare, but its lower base clock of 2.20 GHz suggests it targets lower-power operation rather than peak single-core speed.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. Core count: 6 versus 14. Thread count: 12 versus 14. Base clock: 2.20 GHz versus 4.20 GHz. Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP: 45 watts versus 125 watts. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm. Foundry: Intel versus TSMC. Die size: 215 mm² versus 243 mm². Transistors: not listed versus 17,800 million.

Cache differences: L1 per core is 80 KB versus 192 KB. L2 per core is 1.25 MB versus 3 MB. L3 shared is 24 MB for both. Memory support: DDR4 and DDR5 versus DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth: not listed versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC: true versus false. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 20. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus N/A. Multiplier unlocked: false versus true. Release dates: the i5-14501TE launched on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 5 245KF launched on 2024-10-23.

The launch MSRP for the Ultra 5 245KF is $294. The i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP listed.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF has 14 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores.

Q: Does the i5-14501TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 245KF does not.

Q: What is the boost clock of each processor?

A: The i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, and the Core Ultra 5 245KF boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The i5-14501TE includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core Ultra 5 245KF has no integrated graphics.

Q: What memory types does each support?

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

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

A: The average benchmark score is 55093, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear division of roles. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245KF is the higher-performance part, with 14 cores, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, and benchmark results that place it in the 91st percentile. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 36647 and average score of 55093 put it within 0.6% of the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D and ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K by 1.9%. Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput and are willing to use DDR5 only, a discrete GPU, and a 125-watt TDP should choose this chip.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE serves a different purpose. Its 45-watt TDP, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory capability, and integrated UHD Graphics 770 make it suitable for systems where power draw, memory flexibility, and on-die display output matter more than raw core count. Its 6 cores and 12 threads at a 2.20 GHz base clock indicate a lower-power design. With no benchmark scores in the database, its performance level cannot be quantified here, but the specification profile clearly targets efficiency-oriented desktop builds.

The choice depends entirely on workload requirements. For compute-heavy tasks with high thread utilization, the Core Ultra 5 245KF is the only option with measured performance data, and that data is strong. For low-power, ECC-capable, or legacy-memory platforms, the i5-14501TE offers the required features. The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results, so any performance estimate for the i5-14501TE would be speculative. The Core Ultra 5 245KF is the documented performer; the i5-14501TE is the documented efficiency option.