Intel Core i5-14501E vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F

The Intel Core i5-14501E, based on the Raptor Lake S Refresh architecture, is an Intel desktop processor for the mainstream market.

Manufactured using the 10 nm process, it provides a solid foundation for everyday and moderately demanding applications. It supports PCIe 5.0, has a maximum memory bandwidth of 77 GB/s, and integrates Intel UHD Graphics 770. With 12 MB of L2 cache and no dedicated L3 cache, it is designed for proven performance.

In contrast, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is an advanced Intel desktop processor featuring the Arrow Lake architecture.

Manufactured using the state-of-the-art 3 nm process, it targets the same market segment but promises significant improvements in efficiency and performance. It also offers PCIe 5.0 but achieves a higher memory bandwidth of 102 GB/s. With 26 MB of L2 cache and 24 MB of L3 cache, it is optimized for fast data processing.

In Geekbench 6, it achieves a single-core performance of 2848 and a multi-core performance of 14312. In a direct performance comparison, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is expected to outperform the Intel Core i5-14501E. The Ultra 5's newer 3 nm manufacturing process and Arrow Lake architecture indicate superior performance per clock and better energy efficiency.

The significantly larger L3 cache of the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is also a clear advantage for gaming and demanding applications. Although exact TDP values are not available, the Ultra 5 is likely more energy-efficient due to the 3 nm process. Information on market prices is currently not available.