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

The Intel Core i7-14700T and Intel Core Ultra 5 225T represent two distinct design philosophies from Intel. The i7-14700T is a high-core-count Raptor Lake Refresh part, while the Ultra 5 225T is a newer Arrow Lake chip built on a different process. Benchmark data shows a clear split: the i7-14700T dominates heavily threaded and integer-heavy workloads, whereas the Ultra 5 225T counters with wins in single-thread performance and specific math tasks. The database records 11 benchmark wins for the i7-14700T and 6 for the Ultra 5 225T, with the overall average benchmark score favoring the i7-14700T at 41914 versus 30468.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700T delivers its most decisive victories in multi-core and integer workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-14700T scores 25980 against 21971 for the Ultra 5 225T, a lead of 18.2 percent. This pattern repeats across the Cinebench suite: R15 multi-core shows 2618 versus 2214 (18.2 percent), R20 multi-core shows 10911 versus 9227 (18.3 percent), and R23 single-core shows 3667 versus 3101 (18.3 percent). Interestingly, the single-core Cinebench results show the same 18.3 percent margin as the multi-core tests, indicating a consistent architectural advantage in this particular benchmark suite for the i7-14700T.

The largest single delta appears in PassMark integer math. Here the i7-14700T scores 113854, which is 91.2 percent ahead of the Ultra 5 225T's 59543. This massive gap likely stems from the i7-14700T's 20 cores and 28 threads versus the Ultra 5 225T's 10 cores and 10 threads. Data compression also favors the i7-14700T heavily: 354216 versus 233998, a 51.4 percent advantage. Random string sorting shows a 34 percent lead for the i7-14700T (38546 versus 28774), and the PassMark multithread test shows 30571 versus 25358, a 20.6 percent margin. Data encryption goes to the i7-14700T at 21277 versus 18289, a 16.3 percent win.

The Ultra 5 225T takes its victories in different categories. The most striking is PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ultra 5 225T scores 284 versus 145, meaning the i7-14700T trails by 48.9 percent. This is a workload where the newer architecture clearly excels. PassMark single-thread also goes to the Ultra 5 225T: 4348 versus 3905, a 10.2 percent advantage. Floating point math shows a narrower win for the Ultra 5 225T at 82751 versus 79042 (4.5 percent), and physics simulation shows 2053 versus 1946 (5.2 percent). The extended instructions test is effectively a tie: 20083 versus 20052, a 0.2 percent margin for the Ultra 5 225T. These results indicate that the Ultra 5 225T has superior per-core efficiency in certain scalar and floating-point tasks, but cannot overcome the i7-14700T's thread count in parallel workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

The Intel Core i7-14700T has an average benchmark score of 41914, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T has an average of 30468. The i7-14700T also sits in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 82nd percentile for the Ultra 5 225T.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

The i7-14700T scores 25980 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which is 18.2 percent ahead of the Ultra 5 225T's 21971.

Q: In which benchmark does the Ultra 5 225T show its largest advantage?

The Ultra 5 225T's largest win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 284 against the i7-14700T's 145, a 48.9 percent advantage.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

The i7-14700T's closest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS with an average score of 41963 (0.1 percent difference), followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 at 42055 (0.3 percent difference). The Ultra 5 225T's nearest rival is the Intel Core i9-11980HK at 30422 (0.2 percent difference), with the AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS at 30390 (0.3 percent difference).

Q: Does the Ultra 5 225T win any Cinebench tests?

No. The i7-14700T wins all six Cinebench tests recorded (R15, R20, and R23, both single and multi-core), with margins between 18.2 and 18.3 percent.

Q: Which processor has the larger gap in PassMark integer math?

The i7-14700T leads by 91.2 percent in PassMark integer math, scoring 113854 versus 59543. This is the largest performance delta recorded between the two processors in any benchmark.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-14700T is the clear choice for multi-threaded productivity workloads. The data shows massive leads in integer math (91.2 percent), data compression (51.4 percent), and random string sorting (34 percent). PassMark multithread confirms this with a 20.6 percent advantage. All six Cinebench tests, which stress sustained multi-core rendering, go to the i7-14700T by roughly 18 percent. The 28 threads available on the i7-14700T provide a decisive edge in any workload that scales with core count.

The Ultra 5 225T wins in scenarios that favor single-thread speed and specific math operations. The 10.2 percent lead in PassMark single-thread indicates better per-core execution for lightly threaded applications. The 48.9 percent win in find prime numbers suggests an advantage in integer division or loop-heavy scalar code. Floating point math (4.5 percent lead) and physics (5.2 percent lead) also favor the Ultra 5 225T, making it stronger in simulation-style workloads that do not parallelize perfectly. The extended instructions result is effectively even, so neither processor holds a meaningful advantage in AVX-style workloads.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core i7-14700T uses 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225T uses 10 cores and 10 threads. The i7-14700T has a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 5 225T has a higher base clock of 2.50 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.90 GHz. Thermal design power differs: 35 watts for the i7-14700T versus 65 watts for the Ultra 5 225T. The i7-14700T supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 5 225T supports only DDR5. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Ultra 5 225T at 102.4 GB/s. The i7-14700T supports ECC memory; the Ultra 5 225T does not. PCIe lanes differ: the i7-14700T offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 225T offers Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14700T and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU on the Ultra 5 225T. The i7-14700T has a launch MSRP of $384; the Ultra 5 225T has no recorded launch MSRP. The i7-14700T uses Intel Socket 1700, the Ultra 5 225T uses Intel Socket 1851.

Architecture Differences

The i7-14700T is built on Raptor Lake (codename Raptor Lake-R) using a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake (codename Arrow Lake-S) on a 3 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The Ultra 5 225T has a transistor count of 17,800 million; no transistor count is recorded for the i7-14700T. Die size is 257 mm² for the i7-14700T and 243 mm² for the Ultra 5 225T. Cache structures differ substantially. The i7-14700T 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. The smaller L3 on the Ultra 5 225T is offset by larger per-core L1 and L2 caches, which helps explain its single-thread wins. The i7-14700T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation; the Ultra 5 225T belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 and Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake) generation. Both are desktop parts with locked multipliers, and both are currently active in production.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a straightforward split. The Intel Core i7-14700T is the stronger processor for multi-threaded rendering, compression, encryption, and integer-heavy computation. Its 91.2 percent lead in integer math and 51.4 percent lead in data compression are decisive. The 28 threads make it the better fit for workloads that use every available core, and its 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs confirms its position above the Ultra 5 225T's 82nd percentile.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225T is the better choice for single-thread-sensitive applications. Its 10.2 percent lead in PassMark single-thread and 48.9 percent lead in find prime numbers indicate a more efficient per-core design. The larger L1 and L2 caches per core, combined with the TSMC 3 nm process, deliver better scalar performance. The physics and floating-point wins also make it suitable for simulation tasks that do not scale linearly with core count.

The i7-14700T wins 11 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, and the average benchmark score gap is substantial: 41914 versus 30468. The Ultra 5 225T wins only 6 benchmarks, and most of those are by smaller margins. The i7-14700T's nearest rivals sit within 0.6 percent of its average score, while the Ultra 5 225T's rivals cluster within 0.3 percent, indicating that both processors compete in dense performance brackets. Users who prioritize parallel throughput should select the i7-14700T; users who prioritize single-thread speed and newer process technology should select the Ultra 5 225T.