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

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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i7-14700F, which wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The most substantial margin comes in PassMark integer math, where the i7-14700F scores 155808 against 59543 for the Core Ultra 5 225T, a delta of 161.7%. Data compression also shows a massive gap, with the i7-14700F scoring 505885 versus 233998, a 116.2% advantage. These two workloads indicate that the i7-14700F’s higher core count and thread count translate into raw computational throughput that the Core Ultra 5 225T cannot match.

In Cinebench tests, the i7-14700F maintains a consistent 59.9% lead across all six recorded variants. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14700F delivers 35122 points against 21971 for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The single-core Cinebench R23 result follows the same pattern, with 4958 versus 3101. That consistency across both single-threaded and multi-threaded Cinebench workloads suggests the i7-14700F’s higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz plays a key role, as does its larger 33 MB shared L3 cache versus 20 MB on the Core Ultra 5 225T.

The i7-14700F also leads in PassMark multithread by 62.9%, scoring 41317 against 25358. Data encryption shows a 64.8% advantage for the i7-14700F, with scores of 30144 and 18289. Random string sorting goes to the i7-14700F by 94.3%, and extended instructions by 42.2%. Floating point math favors the i7-14700F by 29.3%, and physics by 19.6%. The Core Ultra 5 225T does claim two wins in the PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 4348 versus 4257, a narrow 2.1% margin. It also wins in prime number finding, scoring 284 versus 176, a 38% edge.

Those two wins for the Core Ultra 5 225T show that its newer architecture has strengths in specific single-threaded tasks. The single-thread score of 4348 is the higher recorded value in the data, and the prime number result demonstrates efficiency in integer-heavy sequential operations. However, the overall average benchmark score tells the broader story: the i7-14700F averages 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 225T averages 30468, placing it in the 82nd percentile. The i7-14700F sits near rivals like the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, with a delta of 0.6%, and the AMD EPYC 7313P, with a delta of 0.8%. The Core Ultra 5 225T, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i9-11980HK and AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS, with deltas of 0.2% and 0.3% respectively.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core i7-14700F as the stronger processor for nearly all recorded workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a structural advantage that shows up in every multi-threaded benchmark. The 65 W TDP is identical between the two, but the i7-14700F delivers far higher throughput per watt in the recorded tests. For users running Cinebench-style rendering, PassMark compression, encryption, or integer math, the i7-14700F is the clear choice based on the measurements.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T, with 10 cores and 10 threads, is a more modest part. Its wins in single-thread PassMark and prime number finding indicate that its Arrow Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process by TSMC, has improved per-core efficiency. The 2.1% single-thread advantage and the 38% prime number lead are real, but they are isolated. The i7-14700F wins the single-core Cinebench tests by 59.9%, which contradicts the PassMark single-thread result and suggests workload-specific behavior rather than a general single-thread superiority.

The database records show that the i7-14700F’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, with a delta of 0.6%, meaning the i7-14700F and that chip perform nearly identically on average. The Core Ultra 5 225T’s nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13600H, with a delta of -0.3%, meaning the Core Ultra 5 225T trails that mobile chip slightly. Users should choose based on the workload. If the priority is multi-threaded performance, the i7-14700F wins in every recorded case. If the priority is a specific single-threaded task like prime number calculation, the Core Ultra 5 225T has the edge, though by a smaller margin than the i7-14700F’s multi-thread leads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing processes. The Intel Core i7-14700F is part of the Core 14th Gen series, based on Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It uses Intel’s 10 nm process node and has a die size of 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, based on Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename. It uses TSMC’s 3 nm process node and has a die size of 243 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T also has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million, while the i7-14700F’s transistor count is not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. The i7-14700F’s base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Both processors have a 65 W TDP. The i7-14700F uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851, meaning they are not interchangeable in a motherboard.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The i7-14700F has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225T offers more L1 and L2 per core, which helps explain its single-thread wins, while the i7-14700F’s larger L3 pool benefits multi-threaded workloads.

Memory support shows a clear split. The i7-14700F supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, and has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i7-14700F supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225T does not. PCIe lanes also differ, with the i7-14700F offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), and the Core Ultra 5 225T offering Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 225T includes integrated graphics in the form of Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics recorded.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The i7-14700F scores 35122, and the Core Ultra 5 225T scores 21971. The i7-14700F leads by 59.9%.

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

A: Yes, it wins PassMark single-thread (4348 versus 4257, a 2.1% margin), PassMark singlethread (same scores), and PassMark find prime numbers (284 versus 176, a 38% margin).

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No, the i7-14700F uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851.

Q: What memory types are supported?

A: The i7-14700F supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU, while the i7-14700F has no integrated graphics recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded. This includes Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core variants, all with a 59.9% margin. It also wins PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. The largest margins are in integer math (161.7%) and data compression (116.2%). The i7-14700F’s 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with its 33 MB L3 cache, make it the stronger choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and any parallel compute task.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T wins in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread tests, with scores of 4348 versus 4257, a 2.1% edge. It also wins in prime number finding, with 284 versus 176, a 38% advantage. These wins suggest that the Core Ultra 5 225T’s Arrow Lake architecture, with 192 KB L1 and 3 MB L2 per core, handles certain integer-heavy sequential workloads more efficiently. The Core Ultra 5 225T also has the advantage of a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz and a smaller 243 mm² die on a 3 nm process.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications differ in several fields. The i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the i7-14700F and 2.50 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 225T. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz and 4.90 GHz respectively. The i7-14700F uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851. The process nodes are 10 nm (Intel) for the i7-14700F and 3 nm (TSMC) for the Core Ultra 5 225T. The die sizes are 257 mm² and 243 mm². The transistor count is recorded only for the Core Ultra 5 225T at 17,800 million.

Cache configurations differ per core and in total L3. The i7-14700F has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support differs, with the i7-14700F accepting DDR4 and DDR5, and the Core Ultra 5 225T accepting only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225T has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7-14700F has no bandwidth figure. ECC support exists on the i7-14700F but not on the Core Ultra 5 225T. PCIe lanes are 16 for the i7-14700F and 20 for the Core Ultra 5 225T, both Gen 5. The i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, while the Core Ultra 5 225T includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The release dates differ, with the i7-14700F released on 2024-01-07 and the Core Ultra 5 225T on 2024-12-31. The i7-14700F has a recorded launch MSRP of $359, while the Core Ultra 5 225T has no recorded launch MSRP.