Intel Core i5-14500 vs Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
69.7Single-core88.7
54.3Multi-core81.6
57.2Gamingspec-based64.4
3 spec wins — Intel Core i5-1450014 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus wins this desktop processor face-off, 79.4 to 59.6, pulling ahead mainly in multi-core (+27) and single-core (+19). Intel Core i5-14500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-14500
- 48% lower Base TDP: 65 W vs 125 W
- 11% higher threads: 20 vs 18
- Has Cooler included — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- Stronger single-core score: 89 vs 70
- Stronger multi-core score: 82 vs 54
- 161% higher L2 cache: 30 MB vs 12 MB
- 70% lower process: 3 nm vs 10 nm
- 68% higher PassMark: 51,560 vs 30,708
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024 | 2026 |
| Socket | LGA1700 | LGA1851 |
| Process | 10 nm | 3 nm+70% |
| Base TDP | 65 W+48% | 125 W |
| Max turbo power | 154 W | 159 W+3% |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |
| Cooler included | Yes | No |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 14 | 18+29% |
| Performance cores | 6 | 6 |
| Efficiency cores | 8 | 12+50% |
| Threads | 20+11% | 18 |
| Base clock | 2.6 GHz | 4.2 GHz+62% |
| Boost clock | 5 GHz | 5.3 GHz+6% |
| L2 cache | 12 MB | 30 MB+161% |
| L3 cache | 24 MB | 30 MB+25% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | Intel Graphics |
| iGPU clock | 1,550 MHz | 1,900 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 / DDR4-3200 | DDR5-7200 |
| Max memory | 192 GB | 256 GB+33% |
| Memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Platform
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe version | 5 | 5 |
| CPU PCIe lanes | 20 | 24+20% |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,583Top 35% | 3,182+23%Top 10% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 20,692Top 9% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | — | 2,261Top 7% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | — | 30,867Top 15% |
| PassMark | 30,708Top 38% | 51,560+68%Top 16% |
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