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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F records an average benchmark score of 37313, while the Intel Core i7-14701E records 33206. The Ultra 5 225F also sits in the 85th percentile among all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the i7-14701E.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-threaded Cinebench tests?

A: Results vary by test version. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ultra 5 225F scores 2660 versus 2237, a 15.9% lead. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the Ultra 5 225F scores 11059 versus 9321, a 15.7% lead. However, in Cinebench R23 multicore, the i7-14701E wins with 22195 versus 16467, a 34.8% advantage.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The i7-14701E wins Cinebench R15 singlecore (315 versus 287, a 9.8% lead) and Cinebench R23 singlecore (3133 versus 1893, a 65.5% lead). The Ultra 5 225F wins Cinebench R20 singlecore (1561 versus 1315, a 15.8% lead) and PassMark singlethread (4397 versus 4305, a 2.1% lead).

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads. Despite having fewer threads, the Ultra 5 225F wins the majority of head-to-head benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 5 225F supports only DDR5 memory, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s.

Q: What is the production status and release timing for each?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production. The i7-14701E was released on 2024-06-30, and the Ultra 5 225F was released on 2025-01-06.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger overall processor in the recorded benchmark suite. It wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons and posts a higher average benchmark score of 37313 versus 33206. Its nearest rival in the database is the Intel Core i9-13900HK, which scores 37425, a delta of -0.3%. That places the Ultra 5 225F in company with high-end mobile and desktop parts. The i7-14701E, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H, which scores 33201, a delta of 0%.

The i7-14701E still holds specific advantages. It wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 34.8%, Cinebench R23 singlecore by 65.5%, Cinebench R15 singlecore by 9.8%, and PassMark integer math by 22.4%. Those wins are concentrated in certain workloads, particularly the R23 render test and integer operations. For users focused on those specific tasks, the i7-14701E delivers clearly higher scores.

For general-purpose workloads, the Ultra 5 225F dominates. It leads in data compression by 9%, data encryption by 34.4%, extended instructions by 33.9%, prime number finding by 50%, floating point math by 33.1%, multithread by 15.8%, physics by 1.3%, and random string sorting by 21.9%. The PassMark singlethread score also favors the Ultra 5 225F, though by a slim 2.1% margin.

The platform differences matter. The i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700, supports DDR4 and DDR5, includes UHD Graphics 770, and supports ECC memory. The Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851, supports only DDR5, has no integrated graphics listed, and does not support ECC memory. It also offers more PCIe lanes: Gen 5, 20 Lanes versus Gen 5, 16 Lanes. The launch MSRP for the Ultra 5 225F is $231, recorded once here.

The choice between the two depends on workload profile. The Ultra 5 225F is the better all-around performer in the database's recorded measurements, with a higher percentile ranking and a wider set of wins. The i7-14701E is the better choice for Cinebench R23 rendering and integer-heavy tasks, and for systems that require DDR4 support, integrated graphics, or ECC memory.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single win for the i7-14701E comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 3133 against 1893, a 65.5% advantage. That is a dominant margin in a single-threaded render test. The same processor also wins Cinebench R23 multicore with 22195 versus 16467, a 34.8% lead. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the i7-14701E scores 315 versus 287, a 9.8% win. In PassMark integer math, it scores 81325 versus 66417, a 22.4% win.

The Ultra 5 225F answers with wins across the PassMark suite. Its largest margin is in prime number finding, where it scores 352 versus 176, a 50% lead. Data encryption shows 22648 versus 14862, a 34.4% lead. Extended instructions show 28027 versus 18528, a 33.9% lead. Floating point math shows 92554 versus 61873, a 33.1% lead. Random string sorting shows 37325 versus 29158, a 21.9% lead.

In the remaining Cinebench tests, the Ultra 5 225F takes Cinebench R15 multicore with 2660 versus 2237, a 15.9% lead, and Cinebench R20 multicore with 11059 versus 9321, a 15.7% lead. It also takes Cinebench R20 singlecore with 1561 versus 1315, a 15.8% lead. PassMark multithread goes to the Ultra 5 225F at 31004 versus 26112, a 15.8% lead. Data compression goes to the Ultra 5 225F at 310843 versus 282939, a 9% lead. Physics is close, with the Ultra 5 225F at 2430 versus 2399, a 1.3% lead. PassMark singlethread also goes to the Ultra 5 225F at 4397 versus 4305, a 2.1% lead.

The overall win count is lopsided: the Ultra 5 225F wins 13 benchmarks, the i7-14701E wins 4. The i7-14701E's wins are larger in magnitude on average, particularly in the R23 tests, but they cover fewer workload categories. The Ultra 5 225F's wins span both Cinebench and PassMark suites, showing broader consistency.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count, thread count, clock speeds, socket, architecture, process node, foundry, cache, memory support, PCIe lanes, integrated graphics, and ECC support.

The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz for the i7-14701E and 3.30 GHz for the Ultra 5 225F. Boost clocks are 5.40 GHz for the i7-14701E and 4.90 GHz for the Ultra 5 225F. Both are listed at 65 W TDP.

The i7-14701E uses Intel Socket 1700. The Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851. The i7-14701E supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Ultra 5 225F supports only DDR5 and records a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The i7-14701E supports ECC memory; the Ultra 5 225F does not.

PCIe configurations differ. The i7-14701E provides Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only). The Ultra 5 225F provides Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only). The i7-14701E includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 770. The Ultra 5 225F lists integrated graphics as N/A. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The i7-14701E is built on Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The die size is 257 mm². The Ultra 5 225F is built on Arrow Lake architecture, specifically the Arrow Lake-S codename, and belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2. It uses a 3 nm process node fabricated by TSMC, with 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm².

Cache structures differ significantly. The i7-14701E has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 225F has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-14701E therefore has a larger L3 pool, while the Ultra 5 225F has larger per-core L1 and L2 allocations.

The release dates also differ. The i7-14701E launched on 2024-06-30, while the Ultra 5 225F launched on 2025-01-06. Both are desktop parts and both are listed as Active in production. The part numbers are Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E and SRQD2SRVF9 for the Ultra 5 225F.