Intel Core i7-14700 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear split between the Intel Core i7-14700 and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, with the i7-14700 taking 12 of 17 benchmark wins. The largest margin belongs to the i7-14700 in PassMark integer math, where it scores 154535 against 59543, a delta of 159.5%. That is the single biggest gap in the comparison, and it reflects a fundamental difference in how the two processors handle heavy integer workloads.

Data compression follows a similar pattern. The i7-14700 scores 498198 versus 233998 for the Ultra 5 225T, a 112.9% advantage. Random string sorting also favors the i7-14700 by 88.9%, with scores of 54340 and 28774. These are substantial, practical wins for workloads that depend on throughput and parallel execution.

Multicore rendering benchmarks confirm the same trend. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7-14700 scores 4061 against 2214, a 83.4% lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows a 55.9% advantage (14388 versus 9227), and Cinebench R23 multicore narrows the gap to 29.3% (28398 versus 21971). The i7-14700 also wins PassMark multithread by 59% (40318 versus 25358) and PassMark floating point math by 29% (106716 versus 82751). Data encryption goes to the i7-14700 by 61.9% (29601 versus 18289), and extended instructions by 41.4% (28388 versus 20083). Even the smallest multicore win, PassMark physics, still favors the i7-14700 by 8.4% (2226 versus 2053).

The Ultra 5 225T does not go unanswered. Its most decisive win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3101 against 2080, a 32.9% advantage. That is a strong result for lightly threaded work. It also wins PassMark find prime numbers by 42.3% (284 versus 164), a workload that rewards per-core efficiency rather than raw core count. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Ultra 5 225T leads by 4.2% (312 versus 299). PassMark single thread shows a narrower 2.6% edge (4348 versus 4236). The Ultra 5 225T wins Cinebench R20 single-core as well, but the database lists the i7-14700 as the winner there with a 56% delta, so the single-core picture is not perfectly consistent across all tests.

Overall averages reflect the multicore dominance of the i7-14700. Its average benchmark score is 52301, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Ultra 5 225T averages 30468, which lands in the 82nd percentile. The nearest rivals for the i7-14700 include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H at 52431 (0.2% lower) and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X at 51947 (0.7% lower), meaning the i7-14700 sits in a competitive bracket. The Ultra 5 225T sits near the Intel Core i5-13600H at 30548 (0.3% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (0.3% lower).

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700 is the clear choice for heavily threaded workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads give it a structural advantage in rendering, compression, encryption, and any task that scales across multiple threads. The Cinebench multicore results, the PassMark multithread result, and the enormous integer math margin all point in the same direction. For a system that will spend time on video encoding, 3D rendering, database work, or batch processing, the i7-14700 delivers substantially higher throughput.

The Ultra 5 225T wins where single-thread performance matters most. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3101 is far ahead of the i7-14700's 2080, and its PassMark find prime numbers result shows strong per-core arithmetic capability. Applications that are lightly threaded, such as some legacy software, certain simulation tools, or interactive workloads with a dominant primary thread, will see a benefit from the Ultra 5 225T. The PassMark single thread result (4348 versus 4236) reinforces this, though the margin is small.

There is a middle ground in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the database records a 56% win for the i7-14700 (2031 versus 1302). That result contradicts the other single-core tests, so it should be treated as an outlier rather than a pattern. The broader data indicates that the Ultra 5 225T has the single-core edge in most tests, while the i7-14700 dominates everything that uses multiple cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 averages 52301, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468. The i7-14700 also sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Ultra 5 225T.

Q: How much faster is the i7-14700 in multicore rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14700 scores 28398 versus 21971, a 29.3% advantage. The gap is larger in older Cinebench versions, with an 83.4% lead in R15 multicore and a 55.9% lead in R20 multicore.

Q: Does the Ultra 5 225T win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 4.2%, Cinebench R23 single-core by 32.9%, PassMark find prime numbers by 42.3%, PassMark single thread by 2.6%, and PassMark singlethread by 2.6%.

Q: What is the difference in thread count?

A: The i7-14700 has 28 threads, while the Ultra 5 225T has 10 threads. The i7-14700 also has 20 cores versus 10 cores for the Ultra 5 225T.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The i7-14700 supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 225T does not.

Q: How do their nearest rivals compare?

A: The i7-14700 sits close to the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which scores 51947 (0.7% lower). The Ultra 5 225T sits near the Intel Core i5-13600H, which scores 30548 (0.3% higher).

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification. The i7-14700 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. The i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads; the Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700 and 2.50 GHz for the Ultra 5 225T. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively. Both have a TDP of 65.

Cache layouts differ significantly. The i7-14700 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. Memory support also diverges: the i7-14700 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the Ultra 5 225T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, a figure not listed for the i7-14700.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The i7-14700 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 225T provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are different: the i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 225T uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The i7-14700 supports ECC memory; the Ultra 5 225T does not. The i7-14700 has a listed launch MSRP of $384. The Ultra 5 225T has no launch MSRP in the database. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The i7-14700 is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. Its die size is 257 mm². The Ultra 5 225T is built on Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. Its die size is 243 mm², and it has 17,800 million transistors, a figure not recorded for the i7-14700.

The core count difference is the most visible architectural gap. The i7-14700 relies on a much higher core and thread count, 20 cores and 28 threads, to achieve its multicore results. The Ultra 5 225T uses fewer cores, 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading, and instead depends on a smaller, newer process node and higher single-core efficiency. The L1 and L2 cache per core are larger on the Ultra 5 225T (192 KB and 3 MB per core versus 80 KB and 2 MB per core), but the shared L3 is smaller (20 MB versus 33 MB).

The release dates differ. The i7-14700 was released on 2024-01-07, and the Ultra 5 225T on 2024-12-31. Both are currently active in production. The i7-14700 is a Desktop segment part with the part number SRN40. The Ultra 5 225T has an unknown part number. The i7-14700 supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 225T is DDR5 only, which reflects the newer platform direction of the Arrow Lake architecture.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice based on workload. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger processor for multithreaded performance by a wide margin. Its average benchmark score of 52301 versus 30468, its 91st versus 82nd percentile placement, and its 12 out of 17 benchmark wins all support that conclusion. Anyone running rendering, compression, encryption, or other parallel workloads should select the i7-14700. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a structural advantage that the Ultra 5 225T cannot overcome, despite the latter's newer process node.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the better option for single-thread-sensitive applications. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3101 versus 2080 is a decisive 32.9% lead, and its PassMark find prime numbers result (284 versus 164) shows strong per-core efficiency. For users whose primary applications do not scale well across many cores, the Ultra 5 225T will deliver better responsiveness in those specific tasks. It also offers more PCIe lanes from the CPU (20 versus 16) and a smaller die size (243 mm² versus 257 mm²), though those factors are secondary to its single-core strengths.

The i7-14700 also supports ECC memory, which the Ultra 5 225T does not, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5, giving it more flexibility in platform choice. The Ultra 5 225T is limited to DDR5. The i7-14700 carries a launch MSRP of $384, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Ultra 5 225T. The choice between these two is not about which is broadly better, it is about which matches the workload. Multithreaded tasks favor the i7-14700 decisively. Single-threaded tasks favor the Ultra 5 225T.