Core i5-14400T vs Core Ultra 5 125H

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-14400T

2024

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 125H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Core Ultra 5 125H

2023

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,754 vs 20,911).

Core i5-14400T

2024

Core Ultra 5 125H

2023

Why buy it

✅+0.8% higher PassMark.

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +21.6% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core Ultra 5 125H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (20,754 vs 20,911).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-14400T better than Core Ultra 5 125H?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core Ultra 5 125H is ahead with a 21.6% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14400T pulls ahead with 0.8% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-14400T is the better fit. You are getting 0.8% better PassMark, backed by 10 cores and 16 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-14400T still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-14400T is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 0.8% better PassMark.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-14400T is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2024 vs 2023) and more multi-core headroom with 10 cores / 16 threads instead of 14/18. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-14400T Benchmark Check

Core Ultra 5 125H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-14400T	Core Ultra 5 125H
1080p
low	170 FPS	192 FPS
medium	153 FPS	153 FPS
high	124 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	106 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	144 FPS	155 FPS
medium	125 FPS	121 FPS
high	100 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	81 FPS
4K
low	82 FPS	86 FPS
medium	76 FPS	73 FPS
high	60 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	46 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-14400T Open Core Ultra 5 125H

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-14400T	Core Ultra 5 125H
1080p
low	306 FPS	519 FPS
medium	261 FPS	517 FPS
high	218 FPS	419 FPS
ultra	198 FPS	375 FPS
1440p
low	257 FPS	519 FPS
medium	227 FPS	453 FPS
high	195 FPS	376 FPS
ultra	169 FPS	321 FPS
4K
low	156 FPS	332 FPS
medium	140 FPS	281 FPS
high	131 FPS	256 FPS
ultra	116 FPS	224 FPS

Open Core i5-14400T Open Core Ultra 5 125H

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-14400T	Core Ultra 5 125H
1080p
low	523 FPS	519 FPS
medium	517 FPS	519 FPS
high	476 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	418 FPS	519 FPS
1440p
low	523 FPS	519 FPS
medium	460 FPS	519 FPS
high	421 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	371 FPS	494 FPS
4K
low	432 FPS	519 FPS
medium	355 FPS	441 FPS
high	322 FPS	400 FPS
ultra	263 FPS	321 FPS

Open Core i5-14400T Open Core Ultra 5 125H

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-14400T	Core Ultra 5 125H
1080p
low	523 FPS	519 FPS
medium	523 FPS	519 FPS
high	523 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	523 FPS	519 FPS
1440p
low	523 FPS	519 FPS
medium	523 FPS	519 FPS
high	523 FPS	519 FPS
ultra	476 FPS	519 FPS
4K
low	493 FPS	519 FPS
medium	452 FPS	519 FPS
high	401 FPS	473 FPS
ultra	350 FPS	413 FPS

Open Core i5-14400T Open Core Ultra 5 125H

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-14400T and Core Ultra 5 125H

Core i5-14400T

The Core i5-14400T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture. It features 10 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 20,911 points. Launch price was $221.

Core Ultra 5 125H

The Core Ultra 5 125H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 December 2023 (1 year ago). It is based on the Meteor Lake-H (2023) architecture. It features 14 cores and 18 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2049. Thermal design power (TDP): + 18 MB. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,754 points. Launch price was $375.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-14400T packs 10 cores / 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 125H offers 14 cores / 18 threads — the Core Ultra 5 125H has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-14400T versus 4.5 GHz on the Core Ultra 5 125H — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.5 GHz vs 3.6 GHz). The Core i5-14400T uses the Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses Meteor Lake-H (2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-14400T scores 20,911 against the Core Ultra 5 125H's 20,754 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i5-14400T. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Core i5-14400T vs 18 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 5 125H.

Feature	Core i5-14400T	Core Ultra 5 125H
Cores / Threads	10 / 16	14 / 18+40%
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	3.6 GHz+140%
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+11%	18 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm	7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-R (2023−2025)	Meteor Lake-H (2023)
PassMark	20,911	20,754

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-14400T uses the LGA1700 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core Ultra 5 125H uses FCBGA2049 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.