Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is the clear winner in this comparison, with the recorded database showing all benchmark wins going to the Arrow Lake part. The Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database, so there is no recorded data for direct comparison of its performance scores. The Ultra 7 265T holds a 90th percentile ranking among all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. This gap in percentile placement alone indicates a substantial performance difference, though the exact magnitude cannot be quantified without benchmark data for the i5.

For workloads that benefit from many cores, the Ultra 7 265T's 20 cores and 20 threads provide a structural advantage over the i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 7 also carries a higher boost clock at 5.30 GHz versus 5.10 GHz, which helps in single-threaded tasks. The i5-14501TE does offer a higher base clock at 2.20 GHz versus 1.50 GHz, but this does not translate into a performance win in any recorded benchmark, as the i5 has no scores in the database.

The Ultra 7 265T's integrated graphics, Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU, outclasses the i5-14501TE's UHD Graphics 770 on paper, making it the better choice for systems without a discrete GPU. The i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 7 does not, giving the Raptor Lake part a niche advantage for error-correcting memory workloads. However, this feature does not appear in any benchmark results, so its practical impact remains unmeasured.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Ultra 7 265T uses Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on TSMC's 3 nm process. This process difference is significant: the Ultra 7 packs 17,800 million transistors into a 243 mm² die, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded transistor count and a smaller 215 mm² die.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 265T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. The larger per-core caches on the Ultra 7, combined with more cores, give it a much larger total cache pool.

Memory support diverges: the i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 265T supports only DDR5. The Ultra 7 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i5 has no such figure in the database. The Ultra 7 also supports ECC memory, which the i5 does not, a notable difference for reliability-focused builds.

PCIe lane counts differ: the i5-14501TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 265T offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Sockets also differ: the i5 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 uses Intel Socket 1851. The Ultra 7's launch MSRP is $384, while the i5 has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark scores only for the Ultra 7 265T. The i5-14501TE has no recorded scores in any test. Direct head-to-head numeric comparisons are therefore impossible. What the data shows is the Ultra 7's absolute performance levels, which can be assessed against its nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 265T scores 31,558 points. Its single-core score is 4,455 points. In Cinebench R20, multi-core reaches 13,254 points and single-core 1,871 points. In Cinebench R15, multi-core scores 3,180 points and single-core 449 points. These scores place the Ultra 7 at the 90th percentile among all CPUs.

PassMark results show a multi-thread score of 37,084 and a single-thread score of 4,338. Integer math scores 104,943, floating-point math scores 129,817, and extended instructions scores 28,609. Data compression scores 370,158, data encryption scores 29,687, and random string sorting scores 44,400. Physics scores 2,391, and finding prime numbers scores 322.

Against its nearest rivals, the Ultra 7 265T's average benchmark score is 47,697. The AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 averages 47,527, a delta of 0.4% in favor of the Ultra 7. The AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D averages 47,908, a delta of -0.4% favoring the rival. The AMD Ryzen 9 3900 averages 47,918, a delta of -0.5% favoring that rival. The Intel Core Ultra X9 378H averages 47,468, a delta of 0.5% in favor of the Ultra 7. These deltas show the Ultra 7 sits in a tight competitive band, neither clearly ahead nor behind its closest competitors.

The i5-14501TE's lack of benchmark data means any performance claims about it cannot be verified. The database records no wins for either processor, as the wins counter shows zero for both. This is not a case of one processor dominating in measured tests; it is a case where only one processor has any measured tests at all.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 7 265T is the only processor with any benchmark evidence. Its 90th percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 47,697, and comprehensive Cinebench and PassMark results indicate strong all-around performance. The i5-14501TE, with no scores and a 50th percentile ranking, cannot be validated as a performer in this database.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 7's 20 cores and 20 threads provide a massive structural advantage over the i5's 6 cores and 12 threads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,558 points reflects this capability. For single-threaded tasks, the Ultra 7's 5.30 GHz boost clock and 4,455 Cinebench R23 single-core score indicate strong responsiveness.

The i5-14501TE's advantages are limited to unmeasured features: ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, a higher base clock, and a lower 45 W TDP versus the Ultra 7's 35 W TDP (though the i5's TDP is higher, not lower). The Ultra 7's 35 W TDP with far more cores suggests better efficiency per thread, though no power figures are recorded for the i5.

The Ultra 7's nearest rival comparisons show it is competitive with high-end AMD parts. A 0.4% lead over the Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 and a 0.5% lead over the Core Ultra X9 378H place it in the upper tier. The 0.4% and 0.5% deficits to the Ryzen 9 7900X3D and Ryzen 9 3900 are negligible in real-world terms.

The choice is clear: the Ultra 7 265T is the only processor with verified performance data. The i5-14501TE's lack of scores means it cannot be recommended on the basis of this database. Users requiring ECC memory or DDR4 support may consider the i5, but those needs cannot be performance-validated here.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core benchmark score?

A: The Ultra 7 265T records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 31,558 points. The i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

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

A: Yes, the i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Ultra 7 265T does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the process node difference between the two processors?

A: The i5-14501TE uses Intel's 10 nm process for Raptor Lake. The Ultra 7 265T uses TSMC's 3 nm process for Arrow Lake.

Q: How does the Ultra 7 265T compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Ultra 7 265T averages 47,697 points. It leads the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 5945 by 0.4% and the Intel Core Ultra X9 378H by 0.5%. It trails the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D by 0.4% and the AMD Ryzen 9 3900 by 0.5%.

Q: Which processor has more PCIe lanes?

A: The Ultra 7 265T has Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14501TE has Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What is the launch MSRP of the Ultra 7 265T?

A: The launch MSRP is $384. The i5-14501TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 265T |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 20 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production Status | Active | Active |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-06 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $384 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | Q49KSRNJN | SRQCS |