Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285K Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. All recorded performance data for the Core Ultra 9 285K comes from its standalone benchmark suite, while the Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark entries in the database. This absence of paired testing means every performance gap must be inferred from the Core Ultra 9 285K's absolute scores and its position among other processors.

The Core Ultra 9 285K delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,522 points and a single-core score of 2,377 points. In Geekbench, it records 26,702 multi-core and 2,870 single-core. PassMark results show 67,260 for multithread, 5,087 for single-thread, and 224,324 for floating-point math. The Core i5-14501TE has no corresponding scores, so direct percentage deltas cannot be calculated from the recorded data.

The Core Ultra 9 285K sits at the 96th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 83,807. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus (average score 84,003, 0.2% higher), the AMD EPYC 4584PX (83,090, 0.9% lower), the AMD EPYC 9135 (82,980, 1.0% lower), and the AMD EPYC 7F72 (85,072, 1.5% higher). These deltas place the Core Ultra 9 285K within a tight performance cluster, trailing the EPYC 7F72 by 1.5% and the Core Ultra 9 290K Plus by 0.2%, while leading the two EPYC server parts by roughly a percentage point.

The Core i5-14501TE holds the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0. The absence of benchmark entries for the i5-14501TE means its percentile ranking reflects only its specification profile, not measured performance data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from completely different Intel design eras. The Core i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture on a 10 nm process node built by Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 9 285K uses Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. This process shrink represents a substantial reduction in feature size, though the database does not record any performance-per-watt measurements to quantify the impact.

The Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Core Ultra 9 285K does not use simultaneous multithreading, which explains why its thread count equals its core count. The Core i5-14501TE relies on Hyper-Threading to double its thread count. Both processors are desktop-class parts, but the Core Ultra 9 285K carries a transistor count of 17,800 million on a 243 mm² die, while the Core i5-14501TE lists no transistor count but has a 215 mm² die size.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Core i5-14501TE provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 9 285K doubles the L1 to 192 KB per core, increases L2 to 3 MB per core, and raises shared L3 to 36 MB. For a 24-core processor, the per-core cache amounts are generous, and the total L3 capacity is 50% higher than the i5-14501TE.

Memory support diverges sharply. The Core i5-14501TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 across a dual-channel bus. The Core Ultra 9 285K supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but the database records a memory bandwidth figure of 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 9 285K. No bandwidth figure exists for the Core i5-14501TE. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The Core i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 9 285K provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU, a 25% increase in lane count. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 9 285K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 9 285K wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its 24-core, 24-thread configuration with 36 MB of L3 cache and 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth positions it as a high-throughput processor for multi-threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42,522 and PassMark multithread score of 67,260 indicate strong parallel processing capability. The PassMark data compression score of 790,052 and data encryption score of 57,745 further confirm heavy compute workloads benefit from this architecture.

Single-thread performance for the Core Ultra 9 285K is also strong, with Cinebench R23 single-core at 2,377, Geekbench single-core at 2,870, and PassMark single-thread at 5,087. The 5.70 GHz boost clock supports these results. The Core i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores, so its wins cannot be quantified from the database. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the Core Ultra 9 285K's 125 W TDP, which suggests lower power draw, but the database records no power efficiency measurements.

The Core i5-14501TE's 6 cores and 12 threads place it in a fundamentally different performance class. Its 5.10 GHz boost clock is 0.60 GHz lower than the Core Ultra 9 285K's 5.70 GHz. The i5-14501TE supports DDR4 alongside DDR5, which could matter for systems with existing DDR4 memory infrastructure. Its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while fewer than the Core Ultra 9 285K's 20, remain sufficient for a single high-bandwidth GPU. The i5-14501TE also has a smaller die (215 mm² versus 243 mm²) and uses Intel's own 10 nm foundry process, which may affect thermal characteristics, though no thermal data is recorded.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i5-14501TE | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K |

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

| Cores | 6 | 24 |

| Threads | 12 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 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 | 36 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 5, 20 lanes |

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

| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |

| Release date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-10-23 |

| Launch MSRP | None recorded | $589 |

| Part number | Q49KSRNJN | SRQD5 |

The Core Ultra 9 285K launched approximately four months after the Core i5-14501TE. The i5-14501TE does not have an unlocked multiplier, while the Core Ultra 9 285K does, enabling overclocking. The Core Ultra 9 285K also carries a launch MSRP of $589, which is stated once here as recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 24 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14501TE and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K support ECC memory.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth of the Core Ultra 9 285K?

A: The database records 102.4 GB/s for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel Core i5-14501TE.

Q: Which processor uses a smaller process node?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel.

Q: How does the Core Ultra 9 285K compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core Ultra 9 285K has an average benchmark score of 83,807. It trails the Intel Core Ultra 9 290K Plus by 0.2% and the AMD EPYC 7F72 by 1.5%, while leading the AMD EPYC 4584PX by 0.9% and the AMD EPYC 9135 by 1.0%.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14501TE has a boost clock of 5.10 GHz.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Intel Core i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K uses Intel Socket 1851.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285K has 4 times the cores, 2 times the threads, a 0.60 GHz higher boost clock, 12 MB more L3 cache, 102.4 GB/s of documented memory bandwidth, and a 3 nm process node versus 10 nm. Its 96th percentile ranking among all CPUs, backed by an average benchmark score of 83,807, places it among the top processors in the database. The Core i5-14501TE holds a 50th percentile ranking with no benchmark scores recorded.

The Core Ultra 9 285K also offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, and a larger L1 cache per core at 192 KB versus 80 KB. Its nearest rival deltas, ranging from 1.5% behind the AMD EPYC 7F72 to 1.0% ahead of the AMD EPYC 9135, show it competes at the upper tier of desktop processors.

The Core i5-14501TE distinguishes itself through lower power requirements, with a 45 W TDP versus 125 W, and broader memory compatibility with DDR4 and DDR5 support. Its smaller die size of 215 mm² compared to 243 mm², and its Intel-built 10 nm process, may appeal to systems where power and memory flexibility take priority over raw compute throughput.

For users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, the Core Ultra 9 285K is the clear choice based on its 24-core configuration and benchmark results. For users prioritizing lower power draw and DDR4 compatibility, the Core i5-14501TE offers those features, though the database records no performance measurements to validate its compute capabilities. The data supports the Core Ultra 9 285K as the higher-performing processor across every measured benchmark category.