Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 268V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 268V. The database lists complete benchmark scores only for the Core Ultra 7 268V, while the Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries. This absence of comparative measurements makes a traditional win/loss breakdown impossible from the available facts.

What the data does show is the Core Ultra 7 268V's standalone performance profile across multiple test suites. In Cinebench R23, the chip scores 10,653 points in multi-core and 1,921 in single-core. The Geekbench results follow a similar pattern: 9,963 multi-core and 2,270 single-core. PassMark tests reveal more specialized strengths, with data compression scoring 181,443, extended instructions at 15,323, and floating point math at 57,628. The average benchmark score across all recorded tests is 20,897, placing the processor in the 74th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

The nearest rivals listed for the Core Ultra 7 268V provide context for these numbers. The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE scores 20,900 on average, essentially identical with a delta of 0 percent. The Intel Core i5-12600T sits at 20,917, which is 0.1 percent below the Ultra 7. The AMD EPYC 7J13 records 20,845, a 0.2 percent advantage for the Ultra 7, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 125U comes in at 20,826, 0.3 percent lower. These tight margins indicate that the Core Ultra 7 268V clusters closely with these four processors in aggregate performance, despite its distinct architectural approach.

Because the Core i5-14501TE lacks any recorded scores, the database cannot establish direct deltas, percentile rankings, or win counts between the two processors. The wins field shows zero for both sides, confirming that no head-to-head measurements exist in the current dataset.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply at the architectural level. The Intel Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses Raptor Lake architecture (specifically Raptor Lake-R), and is built on Intel's 10 nm process node. It has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The chip's die size is 215 mm², and it carries a 45 W TDP. Cache allocation includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V comes from the Core Ultra Series 2, uses Lunar Lake architecture, and is fabricated by TSMC on a 3 nm process node. It has 8 cores but only 8 threads, meaning no hyperthreading. Base clock matches at 2.20 GHz, while boost clock is slightly lower at 5.00 GHz. The TDP is dramatically lower at 17 W. Cache sizes are larger per core: 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, but the shared L3 is only 12 MB, half of the Core i5's allocation. The die size for Lunar Lake is not recorded in the database.

The process node difference is substantial: 10 nm versus 3 nm. The foundry also differs, with Intel producing the Raptor Lake chip and TSMC producing the Lunar Lake chip. These manufacturing differences likely explain the TDP gap, though the database does not provide direct power efficiency measurements beyond the rated TDP figures.

Memory support also separates the two. The Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory enabled. The Core Ultra 7 268V's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on motherboard, also dual-channel, but ECC is not supported. PCIe lanes differ as well: the Core i5 offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 7 provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This suggests the mobile chip relies more heavily on integrated connectivity rather than direct CPU-attached expansion.

Integrated graphics differentiate them further. The Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 268V carries Arc 140V. The database does not include graphics benchmark scores, so no performance comparison is possible from the facts.

Where Each One Wins

Without head-to-head benchmark data, the division of strengths must be inferred from the architectural records. The Core i5-14501TE appears positioned for desktop use, as its market segment is listed as Desktop and it uses Intel Socket 1700. Its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and ECC memory support suggest workloads requiring expansion capability and memory reliability, such as server-adjacent desktop tasks or prolonged compute sessions. The higher 45 W TDP indicates the chip is designed to sustain heavier loads, though the database provides no thermal or power measurements to confirm sustained performance.

The Core Ultra 7 268V is a mobile processor, socketed as Intel BGA 2833, with a 17 W TDP. Its 8 cores without multithreading, combined with a 5.00 GHz boost clock, indicate a design favoring single-thread responsiveness and power efficiency. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches (192 KB and 2.5 MB respectively) suggest latency-sensitive workloads benefit from local data storage. The lower L3 cache of 12 MB, however, may limit shared-data workloads compared to the Core i5's 24 MB.

The benchmark results for the Core Ultra 7 268V show particular strengths in data compression (181,443 in PassMark) and floating point math (57,628). Integer math scores 42,669, while random string sorting reaches 22,416. The single-thread PassMark score is 4,051, and the multithread score is 19,297. These numbers indicate a processor that handles compression and math-heavy tasks efficiently, but the absence of Core i5-14501TE scores prevents any direct comparison of where one clearly wins over the other.

The percentile data places the Core Ultra 7 268V in the 74th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. However, the Core i5's percentile is based on zero recorded benchmarks, so this metric likely reflects database placement rather than measured performance. The average benchmark score for the Core i5 is listed as zero, further confirming the lack of data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 268V has 8 cores, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores. However, the Core i5 has 12 threads versus the Core Ultra 7's 8 threads, meaning the Core i5 supports simultaneous multithreading while the Core Ultra 7 does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Core Ultra 7 268V has a TDP of 17 W. This is a substantial difference, with the Core Ultra 7 rated for less than half the thermal envelope of the Core i5.

Q: Which chip has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i5-14501TE boosts to 5.10 GHz, which is 0.10 GHz higher than the Core Ultra 7 268V's 5.00 GHz boost clock. Their base clocks are identical at 2.20 GHz.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 268V compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 7 268V's average benchmark score of 20,897 is essentially tied with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 4655GE (20,900, 0 percent delta), slightly ahead of the Intel Core i5-12600T (20,917, -0.1 percent delta), and marginally behind the AMD EPYC 7J13 (20,845, 0.2 percent delta) and Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (20,826, 0.3 percent delta). All four rivals fall within a 0.3 percent band.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core i5-14501TE has ECC memory support, while the Core Ultra 7 268V does not. The Core i5 also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Core Ultra 7's memory support is listed as unknown and dependent on motherboard.

Q: What are the integrated graphics on each chip?

A: The Core i5-14501TE uses Intel UHD Graphics 770, and the Core Ultra 7 268V uses Intel Arc 140V. The database provides no graphics benchmark scores for either processor.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction in intended use cases. The Core i5-14501TE, with its 45 W TDP, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, ECC memory support, and desktop socket, is designed for systems where expansion, memory integrity, and sustained CPU throughput matter. Its 12 threads and 24 MB of L3 cache point toward multi-threaded desktop workloads that benefit from shared cache and hyperthreading.

The Core Ultra 7 268V, with its 17 W TDP, 8 threads, and mobile BGA socket, targets power-sensitive mobile devices. Its benchmark scores show a capable processor in the 74th percentile, with strong data compression and floating point results. The larger per-core caches and 3 nm process node suggest a focus on single-thread efficiency and battery life, though the database does not provide battery or efficiency measurements.

For a buyer choosing between these two, the deciding factors are platform and power constraints. A desktop build with Socket 1700, ECC requirements, and PCIe expansion needs aligns with the Core i5-14501TE. A mobile system requiring low power consumption and compact integration aligns with the Core Ultra 7 268V. The Core Ultra 7's higher percentile ranking (74 versus 50) is notable, but that ranking derives from actual benchmark data on one chip and no data on the other, so it cannot be treated as a direct performance verdict.

The Core i5-14501TE offers more threads and L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 7 268V offers more cores, larger per-core caches, a smaller process node, and significantly lower TDP. Neither chip is unlocked for multiplier overclocking, and both are currently active in production. The release dates differ by nearly three months, with the Core i5 appearing on June 30, 2024, and the Core Ultra 7 on September 23, 2024.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501TE | Intel Core Ultra 7 268V |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 8 |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.00 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 17 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | Not recorded |

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

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | Unknown, depends on motherboard |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 4 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc 140V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | June 30, 2024 | September 23, 2024 |

| Part Number | Q49KSRNJN | SRPMLSRPMX |

The base clocks are identical at 2.20 GHz, both processors use dual-channel memory buses, neither has a launch MSRP in the database, and both are multiplier-locked. The Core Ultra 7 268V holds a 74th percentile rank among all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 20,897, while the Core i5-14501TE holds a 50th percentile rank with an average score of zero due to missing benchmark data.