Intel Core i7-14701E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i7-14701E and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H shows a clear split: the desktop part dominates in sustained multi-core rendering and single-core performance, while the mobile part wins in most PassMark workloads and in Cinebench R20. Across 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Core Ultra 5 225H takes 10 wins, while the Core i7-14701E takes 7. The margins, however, are not evenly distributed.

The largest single victory belongs to the Core i7-14701E in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3133 against 1969 for the Core Ultra 5 225H, a 59.1% advantage. That same test in multi-core shows a 51.7% lead, with the i7-14701E scoring 22195 versus 14629.5. These two results define the desktop chip's identity: it is built for high-frequency, high-sustained compute workloads. The Cinebench R15 single-core result reinforces this, with the i7-14701E ahead by 9.2%, scoring 315 versus 288.5.

The Core Ultra 5 225H counters with wins in Cinebench R20, both multi-core and single-core. In R20 multi-core, it scores 10041 against 9321, a 7.2% margin. In R20 single-core, it scores 1417 against 1315, also a 7.2% margin. This is an interesting inversion: the older Cinebench versions favor the Ultra 5, while the newer R23 favors the i7-14701E. The data does not explain the cause, but the pattern is consistent across two separate R20 tests.

In PassMark workloads, the Core Ultra 5 225H shows strength in specialized math and encryption tasks. The largest PassMark win is in data encryption, where it scores 21428 versus 14862, a 30.6% lead. Floating point math follows with a 28.5% margin (86540 vs 61873), and find prime numbers shows a 20% advantage (220 vs 176). Extended instructions go to the Ultra 5 by 15.5%, and random string sorting by 13.4%. Data compression is nearly tied, with the Ultra 5 ahead by just 0.2%, scoring 283451 versus 282939. The multithread PassMark score favors the Ultra 5 by 7.1%, at 28119 versus 26112.

The Core i7-14701E wins the remaining PassMark tests. Integer math goes to the i7 by 18.7%, scoring 81325 versus 68520. Physics shows a 27.8% lead for the i7, at 2399 versus 1877. Single-thread PassMark is close, with the i7 ahead by 1.1%, scoring 4305 versus 4258.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and are built on different process nodes. The Core i7-14701E uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, on a 10 nm node fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arrow Lake-H architecture on a 3 nm node fabricated by TSMC. This node difference explains part of the power and efficiency gap, but the benchmark data shows the architectural trade-offs.

Core counts differ significantly. The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra 5 has more physical cores but no hyper-threading, which explains why its thread count equals its core count. The i7-14701E uses hyper-threading to double its threads to 16.

Cache configurations are also distinct. The i7-14701E uses an 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 5 225H uses a larger 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, but only 18 MB shared L3. The larger per-core L1 and L2 on the Ultra 5 likely contribute to its strength in encryption and math workloads, while the larger shared L3 on the i7 may aid in rendering tasks.

Clock speeds favor the i7-14701E. Its base clock is 2.60 GHz and boost clock reaches 5.40 GHz, compared to 1.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost for the Ultra 5. The higher boost clock on the i7 explains its dominance in Cinebench R23 single-core and in PassMark single-thread.

Memory support differs. The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Ultra 5 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s; the i7-14701E has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the i7-14701E but not on the Ultra 5. PCIe lanes also differ: the i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i7-14701E uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 225H uses Arc Graphics 130T. Both are active production parts, with the i7-14701E released on June 30, 2024, and the Ultra 5 on January 12, 2025.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in Cinebench R23 single-core by 59.1%, in Cinebench R15 single-core by 9.2%, and in PassMark single-thread by 1.1%. The Core Ultra 5 225H wins in Cinebench R20 single-core by 7.2%.

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core rendering?

A: The result depends on the test. The Core i7-14701E wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 51.7%. The Core Ultra 5 225H wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 6.7% and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 7.2%.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 225H have more cores?

A: Yes. The Ultra 5 has 14 cores and 14 threads, while the i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 has more physical cores but no hyper-threading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 225H boosts to 4.90 GHz. The base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the i7 and 1.70 GHz for the Ultra 5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 225H does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each processor?

A: The Core i7-14701E uses a 10 nm node from Intel. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses a 3 nm node from TSMC.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701E | Intel Core Ultra 5 225H |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.60 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 28 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2049 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Arrow Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 33 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Graphics 130T |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2025-01-12 |

The Verdict

The data indicates two different design philosophies. The Intel Core i7-14701E is a desktop processor with a 65 W TDP, a high boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and 16 threads from 8 cores. It delivers massive leads in Cinebench R23, both single-core (59.1%) and multi-core (51.7%), and wins PassMark integer math (18.7%) and physics (27.8%). Its average benchmark score is 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals by average score are the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (33201, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (33244, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (33091, 0.3%), and Intel Core i7-13650HX (33089, 0.4%).

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP, 14 cores and 14 threads, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. It wins the majority of PassMark tests, including data encryption (30.6%), floating point math (28.5%), and find prime numbers (20%). Its average benchmark score is 31508, placing it in the 82nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i5-13500 (31510, 0% delta), AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX (31495, 0%), Intel Core 7 240H (31483, 0.1%), and Intel Core Ultra 3 205 (31473, 0.1%).

For users prioritizing sustained multi-core rendering in modern workloads, the i7-14701E is the stronger choice. For users prioritizing encryption, floating-point math, and a wider range of PassMark tasks, the Ultra 5 225H delivers better results. The i7-14701E also offers ECC memory support and a larger shared L3 cache, while the Ultra 5 offers a smaller process node and a higher core count.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core, Cinebench R15 single-core, PassMark integer math, PassMark physics, and PassMark single-thread. These results make it the preferred option for rendering workloads that use recent Cinebench versions, integer-heavy computation, and any task that benefits from a 5.40 GHz boost clock. Its 83rd percentile ranking and average score of 33206 also place it slightly ahead of the Ultra 5 in overall average benchmark performance.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins in Cinebench R15 multi-core, Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core, PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, multithread, and random string sorting. These wins indicate strengths in encryption, math-heavy floating point operations, and parallel workloads that scale with physical cores. Its 14 cores and larger per-core L1 and L2 caches support these results, despite the lower 1.70 GHz base clock. The Ultra 5 also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, which the i7-14701E lacks in the database.