The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins in 9 out of 16 comparable specs, with 4 ties. Its biggest advantage is NPU Performance (100% better).
Core i5-14500 wins in 3 specs (MSRP: 41% better).
Recommendation
Choose Core Ultra 7 265 if you want the best overall performance — especially npu performance.
Choose Core i5-14500 if msrp matters more to you.
