Intel Core i5-14600 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 336H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core i5-14600 in nearly every measurable workload. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H taking only two specialized tests. The i5-14600 posts an average benchmark score of 44,889, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Ultra 5 336H averages 34,485, putting it in the 84th percentile. The i5-14600's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-12900KS (0.5% higher average score) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500X3D (0.7% lower), while the Ultra 5 336H sits close to the Intel Core i7-13700HX (0.2% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X (0.7% lower). For desktop users prioritizing raw compute, the i5-14600 is the clear choice. The Ultra 5 336H is a mobile part with a 25 W TDP, so its role is fundamentally different, but the data shows it trails in most tests despite having more cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design generations. The Intel Core i5-14600 uses the Raptor Lake architecture (Raptor Lake-R codename) built on a 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die. It is a 14-core, 20-thread desktop processor with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, running at a 65 W TDP. In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H uses the Panther Lake architecture (Panther Lake codename) on a 3 nm process, with 16 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 1.90 GHz, a boost clock of 4.60 GHz, and a 25 W TDP. The Ultra 5 336H is a mobile chip on the Intel BGA 2540 socket, while the i5-14600 fits Intel Socket 1700. Cache structures differ substantially: the i5-14600 features 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3; the Ultra 5 336H has 192 KB L1 per core, 2.5 MB L2 per core, and 18 MB shared L3. The i5-14600 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 336H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s. The i5-14600 supports ECC memory; the Ultra 5 336H does not. PCIe lanes also differ: the i5-14600 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 336H provides Gen 5 with 12 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the i5-14600 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics on the Ultra 5 336H. The i5-14600 launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $255, while the Ultra 5 336H released on 2026-01-04 with no MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive wins for the i5-14600 come in Cinebench tests, where it holds a consistent 27% advantage across all six runs. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14600 scores 30,464 against 23,991 for the Ultra 5 336H. In single-core R23, the gap is 4,300 versus 3,387. The same 27% delta appears in R15 and R20, both multi-core and single-core. Passmark integer math shows the largest single delta: the i5-14600 scores 117,078 versus 62,070, a 88.6% lead. Data compression also heavily favors the desktop chip, 434,620 versus 280,340, a 55% difference. Random string sorting goes to the i5-14600 by 39.7% (48,043 versus 34,402), and multithread performance favors it by 25.6% (35,848 versus 28,545). Data encryption shows a 17.8% lead for the i5-14600 (25,082 versus 21,291). Smaller wins for the i5-14600 include extended instructions (4.6% higher), floating point math (4.1% higher), and single-thread performance (3.8% higher at 4,167 versus 4,013). The Ultra 5 336H wins only two tests. Its most striking victory is in find prime numbers, where it scores 299 against 155, a 48.2% advantage for the mobile chip. It also wins physics with 2,682 versus 2,330, a 13.1% lead. These two wins suggest the Panther Lake architecture has particular strength in prime-number workloads and physics simulations, but the overall pattern is one-sided.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category. Core count: 14 on the i5-14600 versus 16 on the Ultra 5 336H. Thread count: 20 versus 16. Base clock: 2.70 GHz versus 1.90 GHz. Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz. TDP: 65 W versus 25 W. Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 2540. Architecture: Raptor Lake versus Panther Lake. Process node: 10 nm versus 3 nm. Die size: 257 mm² versus not recorded. L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 192 KB per core. L2 cache: 2 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 for the i5-14600 versus 115.2 GB/s for the Ultra 5 336H. ECC support: yes versus no. PCIe lanes: 16 versus 12. Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 770 versus Intel Xe3 Graphics. Market segment: Desktop versus Mobile. Release date: 2024-01-07 versus 2026-01-04. Launch MSRP: $255 for the i5-14600, none recorded for the Ultra 5 336H. Part numbers: SRN44 versus SA4RD. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600 averages 44,889, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 336H averages 34,485.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The i5-14600 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Ultra 5 336H has 16 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The i5-14600 has a 65 W TDP, and the Ultra 5 336H has a 25 W TDP.

Q: In which tests does the Ultra 5 336H beat the i5-14600?

A: The Ultra 5 336H wins find prime numbers (299 versus 155, a 48.2% lead) and physics (2,682 versus 2,330, a 13.1% lead).

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multi-core gap?

A: The i5-14600 scores 30,464 versus 23,991 for the Ultra 5 336H, a 27% advantage.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i5-14600 supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 336H does not.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14600 dominates standard desktop workloads. Its 27% lead across all Cinebench versions, both single-core and multi-core, indicates a strong all-around compute advantage. The 88.6% lead in integer math and 55% lead in data compression make it the better choice for compilation, data processing, and general productivity tasks. The 25.6% multithread advantage and 39.7% random string sorting lead reinforce this. For users running encryption workloads, the 17.8% lead in data encryption adds another point in its favor. The i5-14600 also edges out the Ultra 5 336H in single-thread performance by 3.8%, so even lightly threaded applications benefit from the desktop part. Its 89th percentile ranking versus the 84th for the Ultra 5 336H confirms its overall superiority in the recorded data.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 336H wins in two narrow categories. The find prime numbers test shows a 48.2% advantage, which indicates the Panther Lake architecture handles prime-number generation far more efficiently. The physics test shows a 13.1% lead, suggesting better performance in physics simulation workloads. These wins, however, are isolated. The Ultra 5 336H's 16 cores do not translate into broader multithreaded success; it trails by 25.6% in Passmark multithread despite having more cores. The mobile chip's role is defined by its 25 W TDP and BGA 2540 socket, making it suitable for compact systems, but the benchmark record shows it loses to the i5-14600 in 15 of 17 tests. The i5-14600, with its 65 W TDP, 5.20 GHz boost clock, and larger 24 MB L3 cache, is the stronger compute part in nearly every measured category.