Intel Core i5-14501TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 288V Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V has 8 cores and 8 threads. The i5-14501TE relies on Hyper-Threading to reach 12 threads, whereas the Ultra 9 288V operates with one thread per core.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: Both processors share the same maximum boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The base clocks differ, with the i5-14501TE starting at 2.20 GHz and the Ultra 9 288V starting at 3.30 GHz.

Q: What process nodes are used by these two chips?

A: The i5-14501TE is built on Intel's 10 nm process, while the Ultra 9 288V is fabricated on TSMC's 3 nm process. The foundry also differs: Intel produces the former, TSMC produces the latter.

Q: How do their cache hierarchies compare?

A: The i5-14501TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 9 288V has 192 KB of L1 per core, 2.5 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501TE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V does not. The i5-14501TE also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Ultra 9 288V uses LPDDR5X.

Q: What is the market segment and release date for each?

A: The i5-14501TE is a desktop processor released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 9 288V is a mobile processor released on 2024-09-23. Both are currently listed as Active in production.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded benchmark data for the Ultra 9 288V covers 17 tests, spanning Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark workloads. The i5-14501TE has no benchmark scores in the database, which means the win analysis must rely on the Ultra 9's measured results and architectural comparisons.

The Ultra 9 288V clearly wins in single-threaded performance. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1950 and R20 single-core score of 997 indicate strong per-core efficiency. The PassMark single-thread score of 4274 reinforces this. The 3 nm process and higher base clock of 3.30 GHz contribute to this advantage.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 9 288V also demonstrates solid results. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10178 and R20 multicore score of 7069 show that 8 cores without Hyper-Threading can still deliver substantial throughput. The PassMark multithread score of 19810 confirms this.

The i5-14501TE would theoretically compete in multi-threaded scenarios due to its 12 threads versus 8, but no benchmark data exists to confirm this. The database shows the Ultra 9 288V holds the 76th percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile. That percentile gap is the strongest available indicator of overall performance separation.

The Ultra 9 288V also wins in memory bandwidth categories, with a recorded 136.5 GB/s bandwidth. The i5-14501TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. The Ultra 9's LPDDR5X support and dual-channel bus provide a measurable advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Architecture Differences

The i5-14501TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Ultra 9 288V uses Lunar Lake architecture and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. These are fundamentally different designs targeting different market segments.

The process technology separates them sharply. The i5-14501TE uses Intel's 10 nm node with a die size of 215 mm². The Ultra 9 288V uses TSMC's 3 nm node, and its die size is not recorded in the database. The smaller process node allows the Ultra 9 to fit more L1 and L2 cache per core while consuming less power.

Cache architecture differs significantly. The i5-14501TE allocates 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, with a large 24 MB shared L3 pool. The Ultra 9 288V allocates 192 KB of L1 per core and 2.5 MB of L2 per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 9 favors faster per-core cache access, while the i5-14501TE provides a larger last-level cache for shared data.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. The i5-14501TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 9 288V uses Arc 140V. The Arc 140V represents a newer GPU architecture, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either chip.

PCIe support also differs. The i5-14501TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 9 288V provides Gen 5 with only 4 lanes from the CPU. This reflects the desktop versus mobile positioning, with the desktop part offering far more expansion capacity.

Memory support is another divider. The i5-14501TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 9 288V supports only LPDDR5X. The i5-14501TE also supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 9 does not.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: 6 cores and 12 threads for the i5-14501TE versus 8 cores and 8 threads for the Ultra 9 288V. The base clocks differ, with the i5-14501TE at 2.20 GHz and the Ultra 9 288V at 3.30 GHz. Boost clocks match at 5.10 GHz for both.

Power targets differ. The i5-14501TE has a 45 W TDP, while the Ultra 9 288V has a 30 W TDP. This 15 W difference reflects the mobile design of the Ultra 9 and the desktop design of the i5-14501TE.

Sockets are not interchangeable. The i5-14501TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 9 288V uses Intel BGA 2833. The BGA socket indicates a soldered mobile part, whereas the LGA socket allows desktop installation.

Cache specifications differ across all levels. The i5-14501TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Ultra 9 288V has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 12 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the i5-14501TE versus LPDDR5X for the Ultra 9 288V. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Ultra 9 at 136.5 GB/s. ECC support exists only on the i5-14501TE.

PCIe lane counts differ: 16 lanes for the i5-14501TE versus 4 lanes for the Ultra 9 288V, both Gen 5. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus Arc 140V. The market segment differs: Desktop versus Mobile. The process nodes differ: 10 nm Intel versus 3 nm TSMC. The release dates differ: 2024-06-30 versus 2024-09-23.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between these two processors. The i5-14501TE has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The Ultra 9 288V, however, has a full suite of 17 benchmark results, and these can be examined for absolute performance levels.

The Ultra 9 288V scores 10178 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1950 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 7069 multicore and 997 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1583 multicore and 301.5 single-core. These numbers establish a performance baseline, but without i5-14501TE scores, direct deltas cannot be computed.

The PassMark results for the Ultra 9 288V are extensive. It scores 19810 in multithread, 4274 in single-thread, 44019 in integer math, 59536 in floating point math, 195 in find prime numbers, 15613 in extended instructions, 14141 in data encryption, 186521 in data compression, 22622 in random string sorting, and 1637 in physics.

The average benchmark score for the Ultra 9 288V is 23219, placing it at the 76th percentile among all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i9-11900F with an average score of 23254 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD EPYC 4124P with 23167 and a delta of 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800H with 23277 and a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 266V with 23297 and a delta of -0.3%.

These rival deltas are all within 0.3% of the Ultra 9 288V's average score. This indicates that the Ultra 9 288V performs at nearly the same level as the Core i9-11900F, the EPYC 4124P, the Ryzen 7 5800H, and the Core Ultra 7 266V. The performance clustering is tight, with no rival exceeding a 0.3% gap.

The i5-14501TE sits at the 50th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed. The absence of benchmark data prevents any quantitative comparison. The percentile difference of 26 points between the two processors suggests a meaningful performance gap, but the lack of i5-14501TE scores leaves this as an inference rather than a measured result.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 9 288V is the stronger performer in every measurable category. Its 76th percentile ranking versus the i5-14501TE's 50th percentile is the clearest signal available. The Ultra 9 also has a complete benchmark suite demonstrating strong single-thread and multi-thread results, while the i5-14501TE has no recorded scores.

For users prioritizing single-thread performance, the Ultra 9 288V is the clear choice. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1950 and PassMark single-thread score of 4274 show excellent per-core capability. The higher base clock of 3.30 GHz and the 3 nm process node support this result.

For users prioritizing multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 9 288V again leads based on available data. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 10178 and PassMark multithread score of 19810 demonstrate strong throughput. The i5-14501TE's 12 threads could theoretically compete, but no benchmark results exist to support that claim.

For memory-intensive workloads, the Ultra 9 288V has a recorded memory bandwidth of 136.5 GB/s. The i5-14501TE has no memory bandwidth figure. The Ultra 9's LPDDR5X support provides a measurable advantage.

The i5-14501TE retains advantages in specific areas. It supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 9 does not. It offers 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 4 on the Ultra 9, making it more suitable for expansion-heavy desktop builds. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offering broader compatibility. It has a larger 24 MB L3 cache versus 12 MB on the Ultra 9.

The Ultra 9 288V uses less power, with a 30 W TDP versus 45 W for the i5-14501TE. It also uses a more advanced 3 nm process from TSMC, versus Intel's 10 nm node. The Ultra 9's nearest rivals all score within 0.3% of its average benchmark score, confirming its competitive position among contemporary processors.

The i5-14501TE is a desktop part with ECC support, 16 PCIe lanes, and dual memory types. The Ultra 9 288V is a mobile part with higher performance, lower power, and a more modern process. The recorded data favors the Ultra 9 288V in performance and efficiency, while the i5-14501TE offers platform flexibility and ECC functionality.

The verdict from the database is straightforward: the Ultra 9 288V delivers superior measured performance, while the i5-14501TE offers specific platform features that matter for certain desktop workloads. Without i5-14501TE benchmark scores, the performance comparison remains one-sided, but the percentile gap and the Ultra 9's complete benchmark results provide sufficient evidence for its overall advantage.