Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V is the only processor in this comparison with recorded benchmark data. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores in the database, so all quantitative comparisons rely on the Ultra 7 256V's results and its position against other processors.

The Core Ultra 7 256V delivers a multi-core Cinebench R23 score of 10399, which places it solidly in the upper tier of mobile processors. Its single-core Cinebench R23 result of 1877.5 is notably strong, reflecting the efficiency of its 3 nm process node. In Geekbench, the chip scores 8643 multi-core and 1990 single-core, indicating balanced performance across both synthetic workloads.

PassMark results further characterize the Ultra 7 256V. The multithread score of 19530 demonstrates robust parallel throughput, while the single-thread score of 4029 confirms strong per-core performance. In specialized PassMark subtests, the processor shows particular aptitude in data compression with a score of 184985, while data encryption reaches 13998 and extended instructions hit 15643. Floating point math scores 58576, integer math reaches 43358, and random string sorting completes at 22481. Physics simulation scores 1595, and prime number finding records 192.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 256V is 21112, placing it at the 75th percentile among all CPUs in the database. This percentile ranking places it ahead of three-quarters of all recorded processors, a strong position for a mobile chip with a 17 watt TDP.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for this score. The AMD Ryzen 5 7530U posts an average score of 21133, which is 0.1% higher than the Ultra 7 256V, effectively a statistical tie. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 21088, 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i3-1220P achieves 21066, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U leads the group with 21174, 0.3% higher than the 256V.

These deltas are minimal, ranging from -0.3% to +0.2%. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 7 256V performs within a narrow band of comparable processors, neither dominating nor trailing its nearest competitors by any meaningful margin.

The Verdict

The database contains no benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-14501TE, so no direct performance comparison is possible from recorded measurements. The Core Ultra 7 256V, by contrast, has a complete benchmark profile and a 75th percentile ranking across all CPUs.

Users requiring a desktop processor with an LGA 1700 socket, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, ECC memory capability, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes should consider the i5-14501TE based on its specification sheet. The processor offers 6 cores and 12 threads with a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Users needing a mobile processor with very low power draw, 8 cores, a smaller PCIe lane count, and a newer 3 nm process node should evaluate the Core Ultra 7 256V. Its 17 watt TDP is substantially lower than the 45 watt TDP of the i5-14501TE, which directly impacts thermal and battery considerations in portable systems.

The Ultra 7 256V also integrates Arc 140V graphics, while the i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. For workloads that rely heavily on the integrated GPU, the Arc 140V represents a different class of graphics capability, though the database records no direct graphics benchmarks for either processor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, built on a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 256V uses Lunar Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process node manufactured by TSMC.

The process node difference is significant: 10 nm versus 3 nm. This accounts for substantial differences in transistor density and power efficiency. The 17 watt TDP of the Ultra 7 256V, compared to the 45 watt TDP of the i5-14501TE, reflects the efficiency gains from the smaller process node.

Core configurations differ as well. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, indicating hyperthreading support. The Ultra 7 256V has 8 cores and 8 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. The thread counts are close, 12 versus 8, but the core counts favor the Ultra 7 256V.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i5-14501TE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7 256V provides 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The per-core cache allocations are larger on the Ultra 7 256V, while the shared L3 cache is twice as large on the i5-14501TE.

The i5-14501TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The Ultra 7 256V uses Intel BGA 2833, a soldered mobile package. This distinction determines upgradeability and system form factor.

Memory support also diverges. The i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 256V's memory support depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

ECC memory is supported on the i5-14501TE but not on the Ultra 7 256V. This is a meaningful difference for workstation or reliability-focused applications.

PCIe lane allocation differs: the i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 7 256V provides Gen 5 with 4 lanes from the CPU. This reflects the different platform expectations, desktop versus mobile.

The die size of the i5-14501TE is recorded as 215 mm². No die size is recorded for the Ultra 7 256V.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The i5-14501TE belongs to Core 14th Gen, while the Ultra 7 256V belongs to Core Ultra Series 2. The i5-14501TE's generation field is "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)", while the Ultra 7 256V's generation is "Ultra 7 (Lunar Lake)".

Core counts: 6 cores for the i5-14501TE, 8 cores for the Ultra 7 256V. Thread counts: 12 for the i5-14501TE, 8 for the Ultra 7 256V.

Base clocks are identical at 2.20 GHz for both processors. Boost clocks differ: the i5-14501TE reaches 5.10 GHz, while the Ultra 7 256V reaches 4.80 GHz.

TDP differs significantly: 45 watts for the i5-14501TE, 17 watts for the Ultra 7 256V.

Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2833.

Process nodes differ: 10 nm (Intel) versus 3 nm (TSMC).

Cache allocations differ across all levels. L1 cache is 80 KB per core on the i5-14501TE versus 192 KB per core on the Ultra 7 256V. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core. L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 on the i5-14501TE, motherboard-dependent on the Ultra 7 256V.

ECC memory support: true on the i5-14501TE, false on the Ultra 7 256V.

PCIe lanes: 16 CPU lanes on the i5-14501TE, 4 CPU lanes on the Ultra 7 256V, both Gen 5.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501TE, Arc 140V on the Ultra 7 256V.

Market segments differ: Desktop for the i5-14501TE, Mobile for the Ultra 7 256V.

Release dates differ: the i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30, the Ultra 7 256V on 2024-09-23.

Both processors are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz, which is higher than the 4.80 GHz boost clock of the Core Ultra 7 256V.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 256V has a TDP of 17 watts.

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

A: Yes, the i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 7 256V does not.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 256V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 256V has an average benchmark score of 21112. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 5 7530U, scores 21133, which is 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600G scores 21088, 0.1% lower. The Intel Core i3-1220P scores 21066, 0.2% lower. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155U scores 21174, 0.3% higher.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller manufacturing process?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins in scenarios that prioritize power efficiency. Its 17 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the 45 watt TDP of the i5-14501TE, making it the appropriate choice for battery-powered mobile systems where thermal and energy constraints dominate. The 3 nm process node from TSMC supports this efficiency profile.

The Core Ultra 7 256V also wins on core count, offering 8 cores versus 6 cores. Workloads that scale with physical cores rather than threads may benefit from this configuration. The larger per-core L1 cache (192 KB versus 80 KB) and L2 cache (2.5 MB versus 1.25 MB) could improve performance in cache-sensitive single-threaded tasks.

The integrated Arc 140V graphics on the Ultra 7 256V represent a different graphics tier than the UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14501TE. For systems relying on integrated graphics, this difference may be decisive, though the database does not record graphics benchmarks for either processor.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins in scenarios that require desktop platform flexibility. The Intel Socket 1700 allows for a replaceable processor, unlike the soldered BGA 2833 package of the Ultra 7 256V. The support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory gives system builders memory choice. ECC memory support makes it suitable for reliability-focused workloads.

The i5-14501TE also wins on thread count, with 12 threads versus 8 threads. Its 24 MB shared L3 cache is double the 12 MB of the Ultra 7 256V, potentially benefiting workloads that rely on large shared cache pools. The boost clock of 5.10 GHz is higher than the 4.80 GHz of the Ultra 7 256V, which may benefit lightly threaded tasks that scale with clock speed.

The PCIe lane allocation strongly favors the i5-14501TE, which provides 16 CPU lanes versus 4 CPU lanes on the Ultra 7 256V. Systems requiring multiple high-bandwidth PCIe devices, such as discrete GPUs or NVMe storage, would be constrained by the Ultra 7 256V's lane count.

The recorded benchmark data belongs entirely to the Core Ultra 7 256V, with no benchmark scores for the i5-14501TE. The Ultra 7 256V's 75th percentile ranking among all CPUs and its average score of 21112 provide measurable evidence of its performance class. The i5-14501TE's performance must be inferred from its specifications alone, as no recorded measurements exist in the database.