Intel Core i9-14901TE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225 Comparison

The Intel Core i9-14901TE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 are two desktop processors that target different segments of the market, despite both coming from Intel. The i9-14901TE is a 14th Generation Core part based on the Raptor Lake architecture, while the Core Ultra 5 225 is a Series 2 part using the newer Arrow Lake design. The database contains a complete benchmark profile for the Core Ultra 5 225, including scores, an average benchmark score, and a percentile ranking, but the i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmark scores and no rival comparisons. This analysis relies exclusively on the recorded data for the Core Ultra 5 225, the architectural specifications of both processors, and the comparative context provided by the rival list associated with the Core Ultra 5 225.

The Verdict

The data positions the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 as the processor with a verified performance profile. Its average benchmark score is 36938, and it sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. This percentile ranking indicates that it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. The nearest rivals in the database show a tightly packed performance cluster. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, which is a 0 percent difference from the Core Ultra 5 225. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D scores 37018, representing a -0.2 percent delta, meaning it is marginally ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450 scores 37093, a -0.4 percent delta, and the Intel Core i9-12900T scores 37112, a -0.5 percent delta. These numbers indicate that the Core Ultra 5 225 trades blows with these four rivals, with all differences within a fraction of a percent.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE, by contrast, has no benchmark data in the database. Its average benchmark score is 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. Without measured scores, the database cannot confirm its performance relative to the Core Ultra 5 225. The i9-14901TE does have a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 225, and it supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5. The i9-14901TE also supports ECC memory, a feature the Core Ultra 5 225 lacks. For a builder who needs ECC or DDR4 compatibility, the i9-14901TE is the only choice between these two. For a builder who prioritizes measured performance, the Core Ultra 5 225 is the only part with a validated score profile. The Core Ultra 5 225 also has a launch MSRP of $246, which can be stated once as a reference point.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different architectural foundations. The Intel Core i9-14901TE is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R die, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Its generation is listed as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The process node is 10 nm, and the foundry is Intel. The die size is 257 mm². The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 uses the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. Its generation is listed as Ultra 5 (Arrow Lake). The process node is 3 nm, and the foundry is TSMC. The die size is 243 mm², and the transistor count is 17,800 million. The Core Ultra 5 225 does not list a transistor count for the i9-14901TE, as that field is null in the data.

The core and thread configurations differ substantially. The i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The i9-14901TE therefore uses simultaneous multithreading to double its thread count, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has a one-to-one core-to-thread ratio. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The i9-14901TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 225 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 20 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the Core Ultra 5 225 has more per-core cache at the L1 and L2 levels, but significantly less shared L3 cache.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU. Memory support is another divider: the i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225 has a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i9-14901TE does not have a bandwidth figure in the database. Both are dual-channel. PCIe support differs in lane count: the i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 225 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory is supported by the i9-14901TE but not by the Core Ultra 5 225.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries comparing the two processors directly. The wins counters are both zero. This means there are no paired test scores that pit the i9-14901TE against the Core Ultra 5 225 in the same workload. However, the Core Ultra 5 225 has a full set of individual benchmark scores, and these can be interpreted to show where the part is strong.

In Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 5 225 scores 2609 in Cinebench R15 multicore and 368 in R15 singlecore. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6317 multicore and 891 singlecore. In Cinebench R23, it scores 25891 multicore and 3655 singlecore. These scores show a balanced profile, with strong multicore throughput driven by 10 cores and competitive single-core performance.

PassMark results for the Core Ultra 5 225 cover a range of workloads. The multithread score is 30459, and the single-thread score is 4412. Integer math scores 65345, while floating-point math scores 92038. Data compression scores 302811, and data encryption scores 22285. Extended instructions score 27162. Prime number finding scores 358. Physics scores 2342. Random string sorting scores 36590. These figures demonstrate the processor's capability across integer, floating-point, encryption, and sorting workloads.

Because the i9-14901TE has no benchmark scores, the database cannot confirm any specific win for it in the head-to-head section. The only comparative data available is the rival cluster around the Core Ultra 5 225. The Core Ultra 5 225 is within 0.5 percent of four rivals: the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and the Intel Core i9-12900T. The data shows that the Core Ultra 5 225 effectively matches the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F exactly, with a 0 percent delta. It trails the other three by fractions of a percent. This cluster suggests that the Core Ultra 5 225 performs at a level similar to those established parts, despite architectural differences. No similar comparative context exists for the i9-14901TE.

Specification Differences

The socket type differs: the i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable, so motherboard selection must match the processor.

Base and boost clocks differ. The i9-14901TE has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225 has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The i9-14901TE has a higher peak frequency, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has a higher base frequency.

Thermal design power differs. The i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core Ultra 5 225 has a TDP of 65 watts. The i9-14901TE is rated for lower power draw.

Process node and foundry differ. The i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses a 3 nm process from TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 225 also has a listed transistor count of 17,800 million, while the i9-14901TE has no transistor count listed.

Die size differs slightly: the i9-14901TE is 257 mm², and the Core Ultra 5 225 is 243 mm².

Cache configuration differs across all levels. The i9-14901TE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 36 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225 has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3.

Memory support differs. The i9-14901TE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 225 has a listed memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the i9-14901TE has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory is supported on the i9-14901TE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225.

PCIe lanes differ. The i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 225 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The i9-14901TE uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core Ultra 5 225 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 16EU.

Release dates differ. The i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 225 was released on 2025-01-06.

The Core Ultra 5 225 has a launch MSRP of $246. The i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP listed.

Both processors are active in production, both are for the desktop market segment, and both have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has 10 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core i9-14901TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the average benchmark score of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has an average benchmark score of 36938 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 compare to the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has an average score of 36945, which is a 0 percent difference from the Core Ultra 5 225's 36938, meaning they perform at the same level.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 watts, and the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 has a TDP of 65 watts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225 wins in measured performance categories because it is the only one of the two with benchmark scores in the database. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25891 and singlecore score of 3655 provide a concrete performance baseline. Its PassMark multithread score of 30459 and single-thread score of 4412 reinforce that baseline. Its 85th percentile ranking and average score of 36938 place it in a competitive tier alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D, the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 450, and the Intel Core i9-12900T. The data shows this processor is appropriate for workloads that benefit from 10 cores, a 3 nm process, 20 MB of shared L3 cache, and 102.4 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It also provides Gen 5 PCIe with 20 lanes, which is more than the i9-14901TE's 16 lanes.

The Intel Core i9-14901TE wins in features that are absent from the Core Ultra 5 225. It supports ECC memory, which the Core Ultra 5 225 does not. It supports DDR4 as well as DDR5, giving it compatibility with older memory platforms. It has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz, which could benefit lightly threaded workloads if the processor performs to that specification, though no benchmark data confirms this. It has a larger shared L3 cache of 36 MB, which may help in cache-sensitive workloads. It has a lower TDP of 45 watts, indicating a lower power draw than the Core Ultra 5 225's 65 watts. Its socket, Intel Socket 1700, is a different platform from the Core Ultra 5 225's Intel Socket 1851, so the i9-14901TE fits motherboards that the Core Ultra 5 225 cannot use.

The database does not record any wins for either processor in head-to-head benchmarks, as that field is empty. Therefore, the use-case split is defined by specifications rather than measured comparisons. The i9-14901TE is the choice for ECC support, DDR4 compatibility, a lower TDP, and a higher boost clock. The Core Ultra 5 225 is the choice for verified performance, a higher core count, a newer process node, more PCIe lanes, and a higher base clock. Builders requiring a measured performance profile can rely on the Core Ultra 5 225's scores. Builders requiring ECC or DDR4 must select the i9-14901TE despite its lack of recorded benchmark data. The two processors serve different platform requirements, and the data supports each in those distinct roles.