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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core i7-14701TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H shows a lopsided contest. The Ultra 5 225H wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the i7-14701TE takes only 2. The average benchmark score for the Ultra 5 225H is 31,508, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The i7-14701TE averages 26,013, which sits in the 78th percentile. That 5,495-point gap in average score translates into a clear performance tier difference.

The biggest wins for the Ultra 5 225H come in single-thread and encryption workloads. In PassMark single-thread, the Ultra 5 scores 4,258 against 2,637 for the i7, a 38.1% advantage. That is the largest single-test margin on the board. PassMark data encryption shows a 45.4% lead, with scores of 21,428 versus 11,699. Floating-point math also heavily favors the Ultra 5, which scores 86,540 against 50,219 for the i7, a 42% difference. Extended instructions follow the same pattern: 21,915 versus 14,354, a 34.5% gap. Prime number finding favors the Ultra 5 by 35%, scoring 220 versus 143.

Multi-core rendering tests also go to the Ultra 5 in the older Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 5 scores 2,397.5 versus 1,716, a 28.4% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 28.8% margin, 10,041 versus 7,154. PassMark multi-thread delivers 28,119 versus 20,042, a 28.7% advantage. The same 28.7% margin appears in Cinebench R20 single-core, where the Ultra 5 scores 1,417 against 1,010.

The i7-14701TE fights back in the Cinebench R23 tests. In R23 multi-core, the i7 scores 17,035 versus 14,629.5 for the Ultra 5, a 16.4% win. In R23 single-core, the i7 leads 2,405 versus 1,969, a 22.1% margin. These are the only two tests where the i7 comes out ahead. The data suggests the i7 handles the R23 workload specifically better, possibly due to how that benchmark scales with the i7's thread configuration and cache layout.

Other PassMark tests show smaller but consistent Ultra 5 leads. Data compression favors the Ultra 5 by 22.2%, 283,451 versus 220,520. Random string sorting goes 33,654 versus 22,760, a 32.4% gap. Integer math is the closest Ultra 5 win, 68,520 versus 65,792, only a 4% margin. Physics shows a negligible difference, 1,877 versus 1,860, a 0.9% edge for the Ultra 5. Cinebench R15 single-core favors the Ultra 5 by 16.1%, 288.5 versus 242.

The nearest rivals in the database put these scores in context. The Ultra 5 225H sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i5-13500, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, the Intel Core 7 240H, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205. The i7-14701TE trades blows with lower-tier mobile chips: it is 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and 0.4% and 0.7% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen 5 8540U, respectively. The i7's average score of 26,013 places it in a completely different competitive bracket than the Ultra 5's 31,508.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice for most workloads. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H delivers higher raw performance in nearly every measured category. Its 82nd percentile ranking versus the i7's 78th percentile confirms the gap. The 17 head-to-head tests show 15 wins for the Ultra 5, with margins ranging from 0.9% in physics to 45.4% in data encryption. The i7-14701TE only wins the Cinebench R23 tests, both multi-core and single-core, and those wins are substantial at 16.4% and 22.1% respectively.

Buyers who prioritize single-thread responsiveness, encryption throughput, floating-point math, or general multi-threaded productivity should select the Ultra 5 225H. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,258 is 38.1% higher than the i7's 2,637. Data encryption performance is nearly double, at 21,428 versus 11,699. For anyone running compression, sorting, or extended instruction workloads, the Ultra 5 is the clear pick.

The i7-14701TE has a narrower appeal. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 17,035 beats the Ultra 5's 14,629.5. Its R23 single-core score of 2,405 beats 1,969. If the target application uses the exact workload that Cinebench R23 represents, the i7 is the better option. However, that advantage does not extend to the R15 or R20 versions of Cinebench, where the Ultra 5 wins by roughly 28% in both single-core and multi-core. The i7 also has slower PassMark scores across the board, including a 38.1% deficit in single-thread.

The Ultra 5 225H is the more balanced performer. It wins the majority of tests, often by wide margins, and its average benchmark score of 31,508 puts it in a tier with the Core i5-13500 and Ryzen 9 5980HX. The i7-14701TE, with an average of 26,013, sits with the Ryzen 5 8640HS and Ryzen AI 5 340. The data does not support choosing the i7 except for workloads specifically tuned to the R23 benchmark pattern.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design generations. The i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Ultra 5 225H uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-H codename, part of the Core Ultra Series 2. The i7 is a Raptor Lake Refresh part, while the Ultra 5 is a newer Arrow Lake design.

Process technology separates them clearly. The i7-14701TE is fabricated on a 10 nm node at Intel's own foundry. The Ultra 5 225H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. That process difference explains part of the performance and efficiency gap. The Ultra 5 also has a smaller die footprint, though the database does not record a die size for it. The i7 lists a die size of 257 mm².

Core and thread counts differ structurally. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra 5 has more physical cores but no hyperthreading, so its thread count equals its core count. The i7 relies on hyperthreading to double its thread count. Cache layouts also differ. The i7 provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 33 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 provides 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 18 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 has more per-core cache but significantly less shared L3.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i7 uses UHD Graphics 770. The Ultra 5 uses Arc Graphics 130T. Both are integrated solutions, but they come from different Intel graphics generations. Memory support also diverges. The i7 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. The Ultra 5 records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i7 does not list a bandwidth figure.

The i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 does not. That is a functional difference for workstation or server-adjacent use cases. PCIe lane counts also differ. The i7 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The i7 has more PCIe lanes available.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several recorded specifications. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.10 GHz for the i7 and 1.70 GHz for the Ultra 5. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for the i7 and 4.90 GHz for the Ultra 5. The i7 has higher clocks on both ends.

Thermal design power differs: the i7 is rated at 45 W, the Ultra 5 at 28 W. The Ultra 5 delivers more performance at a lower TDP, which reflects its more efficient 3 nm process. The i7 uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket. The Ultra 5 uses Intel BGA 2049, a mobile socket. Market segments reflect this: the i7 is a Desktop part, the Ultra 5 is a Mobile part.

Release dates differ by about six months. The i7-14701TE launched on 2024-06-30. The Ultra 5 225H launched on 2025-01-12. Neither part has a recorded launch MSRP. Both have locked multipliers, so overclocking is not supported on either.

Memory support differs. The i7 supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 5 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. ECC memory is supported on the i7 but not the Ultra 5. PCIe configurations differ: the i7 offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, the Ultra 5 offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Part numbers are Q49GSRNJL for the i7 and SRQAM for the Ultra 5. Both are listed as Active in production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H scores 31,508 on average, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE scores 26,013. The Ultra 5 sits in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, the i7 in the 78th.

Q: In which tests does the Intel Core i7-14701TE beat the Ultra 5 225H?

A: The i7 wins only the Cinebench R23 tests. It scores 17,035 in R23 multi-core versus 14,629.5 for the Ultra 5, a 16.4% lead. In R23 single-core, the i7 scores 2,405 versus 1,969, a 22.1% lead.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption. The Ultra 5 225H scores 21,428 versus 11,699 for the i7, a 45.4% advantage. PassMark single-thread is close behind at 38.1%, with scores of 4,258 versus 2,637.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The i7 uses hyperthreading to double its thread count, while the Ultra 5 has no hyperthreading.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 5 225H has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The i7 also has a higher base clock at 2.10 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225H wins in the broad majority of workloads. It leads in Cinebench R15 and R20, both single-core and multi-core, with margins between 16.1% and 28.8%. It wins every PassMark test except for the two Cinebench R23 tests which the i7 takes. PassMark data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating-point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread all favor the Ultra 5. The margin ranges from a slim 0.9% in physics to a commanding 45.4% in encryption. The Ultra 5 also has the higher average benchmark score, 31,508 versus 26,013, and the higher percentile ranking at 82 versus 78.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins specifically in Cinebench R23. Its multi-core score of 17,035 beats the Ultra 5 by 16.4%. Its single-core score of 2,405 beats the Ultra 5 by 22.1%. Those are the only recorded benchmark wins for the i7. The i7 also offers features that the Ultra 5 lacks: ECC memory support, 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes instead of 8, and DDR4 memory support in addition to DDR5. Its 33 MB of shared L3 cache is larger than the Ultra 5's 18 MB. The i7 is a desktop socket part with a 45 W TDP, while the Ultra 5 is a mobile BGA part with a 28 W TDP.

For general computing, productivity, encryption, or math-heavy tasks, the Ultra 5 225H is the stronger choice. For workloads that match the Cinebench R23 pattern, the i7-14701TE delivers a meaningful advantage. The i7 also suits systems requiring ECC memory or more PCIe lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 suits mobile builds or low-power designs where the 28 W TDP and 3 nm process matter. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, with the Ultra 5 ahead in most measured categories.