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

Intel Core i9-14901TE targets the desktop segment with a 45 W TDP, 8 cores, and 16 threads. Intel Core Ultra 5 225H is a mobile processor with 14 cores, 14 threads, and a 28 W TDP. The database contains benchmark results for the Core Ultra 5 225H, but no recorded scores for the Core i9-14901TE, so the comparison relies on the available measurements for the mobile part and the architectural and specification differences documented for both.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core Ultra 5 225H has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Core i9-14901TE has no entries in the database for any test. This means the head-to-head comparison is one-sided in terms of measured data. The Core Ultra 5 225H delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5 points, and a single-core score of 1969 points. In Cinebench R20, it reaches 10041 points multi-core and 1417 points single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2397.5 points multi-core and 288.5 points single-core.

Geekbench results for the Core Ultra 5 225H show 11526 points multi-core and 2151 points single-core. PassMark tests cover a range of workloads. The multi-thread score is 28119 points, and the single-thread score is 4258 points. Integer math scores 68520 points, floating-point math scores 86540 points, and extended instructions score 21915 points. Data compression reaches 283451 points, data encryption reaches 21428 points, and random string sorting reaches 33654 points. The find prime numbers test scores 220 points, and the physics test scores 1877 points.

The average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 5 225H is 31508 points, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i5-13500 with an average score of 31510 points, a difference of 0 percent. The AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX scores 31495 points, also a 0 percent difference. The Intel Core 7 240H scores 31483 points, a 0.1 percent difference, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 scores 31473 points, a 0.1 percent difference. The data indicates the Core Ultra 5 225H sits in a tightly clustered performance tier, with all four nearest rivals within a narrow range.

Because the Core i9-14901TE has no benchmark records, no direct score comparisons can be made. The 8-core desktop part may rely on higher clock speeds, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, whereas the Core Ultra 5 225H has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The lack of measured data for the desktop chip prevents any quantitative statement about how it performs relative to the mobile part.

FAQ

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

A: The average benchmark score is 31508 points, placing it at the 82nd percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Q: How does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: It scores within 0.1 percent of four rivals. The Intel Core i5-13500 has an average score of 31510 points, the AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX has 31495 points, the Intel Core 7 240H has 31483 points, and the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 has 31473 points.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-14901TE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has no nearest rival data.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core i9-14901TE?

A: The boost clock is 5.50 GHz, with a base clock of 2.30 GHz.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H?

A: The boost clock is 4.90 GHz, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has a TDP of 45 W, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225H has a TDP of 28 W.

The Verdict

The data supports the Core Ultra 5 225H as the only one of the two with measured performance. Its average score of 31508 points and 82nd percentile ranking show it performs in line with mid-range desktop and mobile parts like the Intel Core i5-13500 and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, both with near-identical scores. The Core i9-14901TE cannot be assessed through benchmark results, as none exist in the database.

For workloads represented by the recorded tests, the Core Ultra 5 225H shows strong multi-threaded capability with a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 14629.5 points and a Geekbench multi-core score of 11526 points. The single-core results are also competitive, with a Geekbench single-core score of 2151 points and a PassMark single-thread score of 4258 points. The mobile chip uses 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning no hyper-threading, yet still produces these results within a 28 W TDP.

The Core i9-14901TE offers a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz and 16 threads from 8 cores, but without benchmarks its relative standing cannot be quantified. The 45 W TDP and desktop socket suggest a different use case, but the absence of data means any performance claim would be speculative. The database clearly shows the Core Ultra 5 225H as the measured performer in this pair.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification. The Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 225H has 14 cores and 14 threads. The desktop part has a base clock of 2.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The mobile part has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

TDP levels differ significantly. The Core i9-14901TE uses 45 W, while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses 28 W. The socket types are entirely different. The Core i9-14901TE uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop systems, while the Core Ultra 5 225H uses Intel BGA 2049 for mobile integration.

Memory support also differs. The Core i9-14901TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The Core Ultra 5 225H has a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901TE has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported by the Core i9-14901TE but not by the Core Ultra 5 225H.

PCIe lanes differ. The Core i9-14901TE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 5 225H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics are different as well, with the Core i9-14901TE using UHD Graphics 770 and the Core Ultra 5 225H using Arc Graphics 130T.

Release dates show the Core i9-14901TE launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core Ultra 5 225H launched on 2025-01-12. Neither processor has a launch MSRP recorded. Both are marked as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core i9-14901TE is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-R, and is part of the Core 14th Gen series under the Core i9 generation label of Raptor Lake Refresh. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-H, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 under the Ultra 5 generation label of Arrow Lake-H.

The process nodes differ substantially. The Core i9-14901TE uses a 10 nm process from Intel as the foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225H uses a 3 nm process from TSMC as the foundry. This represents a significant manufacturing difference, with the mobile chip on a much smaller node.

Cache structures are different in both capacity and allocation. The Core 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 225H has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 18 MB of shared L3 cache. The desktop part has double the shared L3 cache, while the mobile part has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches.

The die size is recorded only for the Core i9-14901TE at 257 mm². The Core Ultra 5 225H has no die size entry. Transistor counts are not listed for either processor. The market segments differ by design, with the Core i9-14901TE listed as Desktop and the Core Ultra 5 225H listed as Mobile.

The part numbers also differ, with the Core i9-14901TE using Q49CSRNJJ and the Core Ultra 5 225H using SRQAM. The integrated graphics architecture follows the overall design split, with UHD Graphics 770 on the Raptor Lake part and Arc Graphics 130T on the Arrow Lake part. The memory controller differences align with the platform split, as the desktop chip retains DDR4 compatibility while the mobile chip adds LPDDR5X support.