Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core i5-14501TE contains no benchmark scores, which leaves the comparison entirely dependent on the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus measurements. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,867 and a single-core score of 2,261. In Cinebench R20, it scores 18,442 multi-core and 2,603 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 4,640 multi-core and 328 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus further characterize its performance profile. The multi-thread score sits at 51,596, while single-thread performance reaches 4,757. Integer math workloads produce 125,091 points, floating point math hits 162,692, and extended instructions score 44,565. Data compression workloads record 568,721 points, data encryption scores 42,144, and random string sorting reaches 69,090. The find prime numbers test yields 486 points, and the physics test scores 3,494.

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus holds a 93rd percentile ranking across all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 66,855. The nearest rival, the AMD EPYC 4465P, scores 66,925, which is 0.1% higher. The Intel Xeon 6515P posts 67,006, a 0.2% advantage. The Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX scores 67,469, putting it 0.9% ahead. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus scores 66,159, which trails the 250K Plus by 1.1%.

Since the Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries, the data cannot confirm any head-to-head wins for that processor. Every measurable performance category belongs to the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, but the absence of i5-14501TE scores means those wins are not directly quantified in this comparison.

The Verdict

The data presents an unambiguous scenario. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the only processor with recorded benchmark results, and those results place it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no recorded scores, so no performance claims can be made from the database for that part.

Users seeking a processor with verified multi-threaded performance should look at the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,867 and PassMark multi-thread score of 51,596 indicate strong parallel workload handling. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 2,261 and PassMark single-thread score of 4,757 show competitive lightly-threaded performance as well.

The Core i5-14501TE remains an unverified quantity in this database. Its specifications exist, but without benchmark measurements, any performance assessment is impossible from the recorded data. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, by contrast, has a complete benchmark suite across rendering, math, encryption, compression, and physics workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus also carries a launch MSRP of $199, which can be stated once as a reference point. The i5-14501TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use fundamentally different designs. The Intel Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, built on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake Refresh codename, and is built on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Ultra 5 uses 17,800 million transistors across a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14501TE has a 215 mm² die with no transistor count recorded.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. Base clocks are 2.20 GHz for the i5-14501TE and 4.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Boost clocks reach 5.10 GHz on the i5-14501TE and 5.30 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus.

Thermal design power differs significantly. The i5-14501TE has a 45 W TDP, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has a 125 W TDP. The i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus uses Intel Socket 1851.

Cache hierarchies are also distinct. 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 Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support separates the two as well. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus supports only DDR5 with dual-channel memory, and its memory bandwidth is recorded at 115.2 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. The i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The multiplier is unlocked on the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, while the i5-14501TE has a locked multiplier. Release dates are recorded as June 2024 for the i5-14501TE and March 2026 for the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus. Both are listed as active production parts in the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has 18 cores and 18 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus boosts to 5.30 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus have ECC memory support recorded in the database.

Q: What process nodes are used by each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports DDR4 memory, alongside DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus supports DDR5 only.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus compare to its nearest rivals in average benchmark score?

A: The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus averages 66,855 points. The AMD EPYC 4465P is 0.1% higher at 66,925, the Intel Xeon 6515P is 0.2% higher at 67,006, the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is 0.9% higher at 67,469, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus is 1.1% lower at 66,159.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins in every category with recorded benchmark data. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 30,867 demonstrates strong rendering and heavily threaded workload performance. The single-core score of 2,261 shows capable lightly-threaded processing. PassMark integer math at 125,091 and floating point math at 162,692 indicate solid computational throughput. Data compression at 568,721 points and encryption at 42,144 points suggest strong data handling capabilities. The multi-thread PassMark score of 51,596 reinforces the parallel performance story.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so no wins can be assigned to it. Its specifications suggest a different design target: a 45 W TDP with 6 cores and 12 threads on a 10 nm node. The lower TDP and older architecture imply a more modest performance envelope, but the database does not contain measurements to confirm this.

The Core Ultra 5 250K Plus also benefits from a 93rd percentile ranking, which places it above the vast majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are all within 1.1% of its average score, indicating a tight cluster of high-performance parts around this tier. The Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus, which trails by 1.1%, is the closest competitor below it.

For workloads involving rendering, data compression, encryption, or mathematical computation, the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus has verified results. The i5-14501TE cannot claim any verified wins because its benchmark data is absent. The recorded information supports only one conclusion: the Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is the measured performer in this comparison, while the i5-14501TE remains unspecified in actual performance terms.