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

The Verdict

The Intel Core i7-14701TE and Intel Core Ultra 5 225T serve different desktop segments, and the benchmark data separates them clearly. The Core Ultra 5 225T wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with an average benchmark score of 30468 compared to 26013 for the i7-14701TE. That 17% overall gap places the Ultra 5 in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile. The data shows the Core Ultra 5 225T is the stronger processor for nearly every workload measured, with the single exception being integer math, where the i7-14701TE leads.

The i7-14701TE remains relevant for users who need its specific platform characteristics: it supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and uses the Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 225T drops DDR4 and ECC support, moves to Socket 1851, and only accepts DDR5. Builders with existing LGA1700 platforms or those requiring ECC should consider the i7-14701TE, despite its performance deficit. For new builds without those constraints, the Core Ultra 5 225T delivers consistently higher scores across render, encryption, compression, and single-threaded tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 225T dominates across Cinebench tests, both multicore and singlecore. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 21971 against 17035, a 22.5% advantage. Singlecore R23 shows 3101 versus 2405, also a 22.4% gap. This pattern repeats in R15 and R20: the Ultra 5 leads by roughly 22.5% in every Cinebench test. PassMark tests show similar dominance: data encryption (18289 vs 11699, 36% ahead), floating point math (82751 vs 50219, 39.3% ahead), prime number finding (284 vs 143, 49.6% ahead), and single-thread performance (4348 vs 2637, 39.4% ahead). The Ultra 5 also wins multithread (25358 vs 20042, 21% ahead), physics (2053 vs 1860, 9.4% ahead), random string sorting (28774 vs 22760, 20.9% ahead), data compression (233998 vs 220520, 5.8% ahead), and extended instructions (20083 vs 14354, 28.5% ahead).

The i7-14701TE wins exactly one test: PassMark integer math, scoring 65792 against 59543, a 10.5% lead. This single win matters for workloads that are heavily integer-bound, but the broader data indicates the Ultra 5 handles most compute tasks better.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and foundries. The i7-14701TE uses Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, built on Intel's 10 nm process with a die size of 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225T uses Arrow Lake, specifically Arrow Lake-S, built on TSMC's 3 nm process with a die size of 243 mm² and 17,800 million transistors. The Ultra 5 uses a newer, denser process, which contributes to its performance efficiency.

Core counts differ significantly. The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, indicating Hyper-Threading support. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no Hyper-Threading. Despite fewer threads, the Ultra 5 still wins multicore tests by over 20%, which the data attributes to its higher base clock (2.50 GHz vs 2.10 GHz) and newer architecture, even though its boost clock is lower (4.90 GHz vs 5.20 GHz).

Cache configurations also differ. The i7-14701TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 33 MB shared L3. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Ultra 5 has larger per-core caches but less shared L3. Memory support diverges: the i7-14701TE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus, while the Ultra 5 supports only DDR5 with dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is available on the i7-14701TE but not on the Ultra 5. PCIe lanes differ: the i7-14701TE has Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Ultra 5 has Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also change. The i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Ultra 5 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. The Ultra 5's TDP is 65 watts, higher than the i7-14701TE's 45 watts, and the socket changes from Intel Socket 1700 to Intel Socket 1851.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better single-core performance?

A: The Core Ultra 5 225T wins all single-core tests. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, it scores 3101 versus 2405 (22.4% ahead). PassMark single-thread shows 4348 versus 2637 (39.4% ahead).

Q: Does the i7-14701TE beat the Core Ultra 5 225T in any benchmark?

A: Yes, in PassMark integer math. The i7-14701TE scores 65792, which is 10.5% higher than the Ultra 5's 59543.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: Only the i7-14701TE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 225T does not list ECC support.

Q: What memory types does each CPU support?

A: The i7-14701TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225T supports DDR5 only, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The i7-14701TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 225T has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no Hyper-Threading.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The i7-14701TE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 225T boosts to 4.90 GHz. Despite the lower boost, the Ultra 5 wins most benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest margin goes to the Ultra 5 in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 284 against 143, a 49.6% lead. This test shows the Ultra 5's strength in integer-heavy algorithmic work. Floating point math also heavily favors the Ultra 5: 82751 versus 50219, a 39.3% gap. Single-thread performance mirrors that margin, with the Ultra 5 scoring 4348 versus 2637, 39.4% higher. Data encryption shows a 36% advantage for the Ultra 5 (18289 vs 11699). Extended instructions favor the Ultra 5 by 28.5% (20083 vs 14354).

Cinebench results are consistent across versions. R15 multicore: 2214 vs 1716 (22.5% ahead for Ultra 5). R15 singlecore: 312 vs 242 (22.4%). R20 multicore: 9227 vs 7154 (22.5%). R20 singlecore: 1302 vs 1010 (22.4%). R23 multicore: 21971 vs 17035 (22.5%). R23 singlecore: 3101 vs 2405 (22.4%). The uniformity of these deltas suggests a consistent architectural advantage rather than workload-specific luck.

PassMark multithread shows 25358 for the Ultra 5 versus 20042 for the i7-14701TE, a 21% lead. Random string sorting favors the Ultra 5 by 20.9% (28774 vs 22760). Physics favors the Ultra 5 by 9.4% (2053 vs 1860). Data compression is closest among the Ultra 5 wins: 233998 versus 220520, only 5.8% ahead.

The i7-14701TE's sole win, PassMark integer math, shows 65792 versus 59543, a 10.5% margin. This is the only test where the older architecture's higher boost clock and thread count overcome the Ultra 5's advantages.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-14701TE | Intel Core Ultra 5 225T |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake (Raptor Lake-R) | Arrow Lake (Arrow Lake-S) |

| Process Node | 10 nm (Intel) | 3 nm (TSMC) |

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| 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) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 only |

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

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU |

| Transistors | Not specified | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | 257 mm² | 243 mm² |

| Release Date | 2024-06-30 | 2024-12-31 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

The Core Ultra 5 225T uses a smaller die with more transistors, a newer process, and more PCIe lanes. The i7-14701TE offers higher boost clock, more threads, larger shared L3, DDR4 compatibility, and ECC support. The data shows the Ultra 5's architectural advantages translate into better benchmark results across nearly all measured workloads.