Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 356H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H, but no recorded benchmark scores exist for the Intel Core i5-14501TE. This asymmetry means a direct score-by-score comparison is not possible from the recorded data. However, the Core Ultra 7 356H has a substantial collection of Cinebench and PassMark results, and its position relative to other CPUs is well documented.

The Core Ultra 7 356H delivers an average benchmark score of 41215, placing it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database. In Cinebench R23, it scores 18395 in multi-core and 2040 in single-core. The Cinebench R20 results show 12153 multi-core and 1715 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 3055 multi-core and 303 single-core. These results indicate consistent performance scaling across the older and newer Cinebench versions, with single-core scores staying proportionally strong.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 7 356H show a multi-thread score of 33978 and a single-thread score of 4072. The data compression workload records 336177, while data encryption reaches 26345. Extended instructions score 27898, floating point math scores 103128, and integer math scores 83111. The physics workload records 2895, find prime numbers scores 327, and random string sorting scores 40990.

The nearest rivals for the Core Ultra 7 356H provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 has an average score of 41208, a delta of 0 percent, meaning the two are statistically even. The Intel Core Ultra 7 366H scores 41263, a delta of negative 0.1 percent, so the 356H trails it by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900X scores 41376, a delta of negative 0.4 percent, placing the 356H slightly behind that desktop part. The Intel Core Ultra X7 358H scores 40967, a delta of 0.6 percent, meaning the 356H sits slightly ahead of it. These deltas are all within roughly one percent, so the Core Ultra 7 356H occupies a tightly contested performance band rather than dominating or trailing its closest competitors decisively.

Because the i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries, its percentile of 50 is a placeholder relative to all CPUs, but this figure cannot be compared against the 87th percentile of the Core Ultra 7 356H as a measured head-to-head result. The data simply does not include scores for the desktop chip.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and target different market segments. The Intel Core i5-14501TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H belongs to the Core Ultra Series 3, uses the Panther Lake architecture with the Panther Lake-H codename, and is a mobile part on Intel BGA 2540.

The process node difference is significant. The i5-14501TE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 7 356H uses a 3 nm process. This represents a major generational jump in manufacturing technology, which typically enables higher transistor density and improved power efficiency. The i5-14501TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core Ultra 7 356H has no die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The thread count equality on the Core Ultra 7 356H suggests a design without hyperthreading or with a hybrid arrangement where only some cores contribute extra threads. The i5-14501TE, by contrast, uses simultaneous multithreading to reach 12 threads from 6 cores.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. 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 7 356H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Core Ultra 7 356H are larger, but the shared L3 is smaller than on the desktop part.

Memory support differs as well. The i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and it supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 356H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and it does not support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration also differs: the i5-14501TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 356H offers Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 7 356H uses Intel Xe3 Graphics. The Xe3 branding indicates a newer graphics architecture tied to the Panther Lake generation.

Clock speeds show a different profile. The i5-14501TE has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 356H has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The desktop chip has both a higher base and a higher boost clock. Power envelopes also differ: the i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 356H has a TDP of 25 watts. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier.

The Core Ultra 7 356H was released on 2026-01-04, while the i5-14501TE was released on 2024-06-30. Both remain active in production. Neither has a launch MSRP recorded in the database. Neither has a transistor count recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has 16 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance of the Core Ultra 7 356H in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H scores 2040 in Cinebench R23 single-core and 18395 in multi-core.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 7 356H compare to the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H has an average benchmark score of 41215, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 scores 41208, a delta of 0 percent, indicating effectively identical average performance.

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

A: Yes, the Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 356H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H has a TDP of 25 watts.

Q: Which processor uses a 3 nm process node?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H uses a 3 nm process node. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process node.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 356H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 7 356H have a higher percentile rank than the i5-14501TE?

A: The Core Ultra 7 356H sits in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE sits in the 50th percentile. However, the i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so this percentile is not based on measured results.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 356H:

• Series: Core 14th Gen versus Core Ultra Series 3
• Cores: 6 versus 16
• Threads: 12 versus 16
• Base clock: 2.20 GHz versus 1.90 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.10 GHz versus 4.70 GHz
• TDP: 45 watts versus 25 watts
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2540
• Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Panther Lake
• Codename: Raptor Lake-R versus Panther Lake
• Generation: Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Ultra 7 (Panther Lake-H)
• Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm
• Die size: 215 mm² versus not recorded
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core
• L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core versus 2.5 MB per core
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 18 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 versus DDR5, LPDDR5X
• Memory bandwidth: not recorded versus 115.2 GB/s
• ECC memory: supported versus not supported
• PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 5, 12 lanes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics
• Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile
• Release date: 2024-06-30 versus 2026-01-04
• Part number: Q49KSRNJN versus SA4RGQ9EU

Fields that are the same include the manufacturer (Intel), dual-channel memory bus, Gen 5 PCIe, locked multiplier, active production status, and the absence of a recorded launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H wins in areas tied to its measured benchmark data. Its 16 cores and 16 threads give it a raw core-count advantage over the i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads. The 3 nm process node represents a more advanced manufacturing process than the 10 nm node used by the desktop chip. The Core Ultra 7 356H also has a lower TDP of 25 watts compared to 45 watts, which suggests lower power draw, though the database does not include direct power consumption measurements. Its larger per-core L1 cache of 192 KB and L2 cache of 2.5 MB exceed the 80 KB and 1.25 MB per-core values on the i5-14501TE. The Core Ultra 7 356H supports LPDDR5X memory in addition to DDR5, and it records a memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, a figure absent for the i5-14501TE. Its integrated graphics, Intel Xe3 Graphics, come from a newer architecture generation than UHD Graphics 770.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE wins in several specification-driven categories. Its boost clock of 5.10 GHz exceeds the 4.70 GHz boost of the Core Ultra 7 356H. Its base clock of 2.20 GHz also exceeds the 1.90 GHz base clock of the mobile chip. The i5-14501TE offers a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB versus 18 MB. It supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 7 356H does not. It supports DDR4 memory, giving it compatibility with older memory platforms. Its PCIe configuration provides 16 Gen 5 lanes, four more than the 12 lanes on the Core Ultra 7 356H. The desktop part uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, which is a socketed desktop interface, whereas the Core Ultra 7 356H is BGA-mounted and not socketed.

The Core Ultra 7 356H also wins in measured benchmark presence. It has 17 recorded benchmark scores spanning Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark workloads. The i5-14501TE has zero recorded benchmark scores, so no measured workload performance exists for it in the database.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark results. Its average benchmark score of 41215 places it in the 87th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all within one percent of its average score. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440 matches it exactly at a delta of 0 percent, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H trails it by 0.1 percent, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X trails by 0.4 percent, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H trails by 0.6 percent. This indicates that the Core Ultra 7 356H sits in the middle of a tightly packed group of high-performing CPUs, neither leading nor lagging by a meaningful margin.

The Intel Core i5-14501TE cannot be evaluated on measured performance because the database contains no benchmark scores for it. Its 50th percentile rank is not derived from test results. What can be stated from the recorded specifications is that it offers a higher boost clock of 5.10 GHz, a higher base clock of 2.20 GHz, a larger shared L3 cache of 24 MB, ECC memory support, DDR4 compatibility, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a socketed desktop form factor on Intel Socket 1700.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 356H offers 16 cores, a 3 nm process node, a lower 25 watt TDP, larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, LPDDR5X memory support, a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and newer Xe3 integrated graphics. Its measured performance confirms it competes effectively with the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 440, the Intel Core Ultra 7 366H, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X, and the Intel Core Ultra X7 358H.

For workloads where measured performance matters, the Core Ultra 7 356H is the part with verified results. For desktop users who require ECC memory, DDR4 support, a socketed platform, or the highest boost clock between the two, the i5-14501TE offers those specific features. The choice between them rests on whether the priority is the validated multi-core and single-core benchmark performance of the mobile Panther Lake chip or the desktop-specific feature set of the Raptor Lake refresh part.