Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 5 221E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data delivers a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 5 221E wins every single benchmark in the head-to-head comparison, claiming 17 wins out of 17 measured tests. The Intel Core 5 210H does not register a single victory in any workload category. This is not a close contest by any metric.

The largest margin appears in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, where the Core 5 221E scores 25933 against the Core 5 210H's 11830, a 54.4% advantage. The single-core variant of the same test shows a 51.6% gap, with 3661 versus 1771. Cinebench R20 multi-core continues the pattern: 10891 versus 6504, a 40.3% deficit for the mobile chip. The R20 single-core test mirrors that exact 40.3% delta, with 1537 against 918.

PassMark integer math reveals a 47.8% difference, as the 221E posts 117813 while the 210H manages 61503. Floating point math follows at 43% behind, with 79028 versus 45057. The biggest proportional gap of the entire comparison is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the 221E scores 173 and the 210H scores 53, a 69.4% differential. PassMark physics shows a 53.4% gap (2230 versus 1040), while multi-thread performance sits 40.2% apart (30510 versus 18252).

Smaller but still meaningful gaps appear in single-thread workloads. PassMark single-thread scores place the 221E at 4147 versus 3539 for the 210H, a 14.7% lead. This remains the narrowest margin in the dataset, yet it still favors the desktop part. Data compression shows a 32.8% gap (324285 versus 217805), and data encryption lands at 36.5% (19205 versus 12187). Extended instructions deliver a 26.6% difference (18216 versus 13370), and random string sorting closes at 37.8% (37686 versus 23451).

The aggregate benchmark average reinforces the hierarchy. The Core 5 221E holds an average benchmark score of 40144, placing it at the 87th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 210H averages 24872, sitting at the 77th percentile. The 221E's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at a 0.2% delta, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at -0.3%, and the Intel Core i9-13905H at -0.4%. The 210H's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13620H at -0.2%, AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 0.2%, Intel Core i7-11850H at -0.3%, and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at -0.4%. In both cases, the sibling parts sit within fractions of a percent of their respective clusters, meaning these two processors occupy different performance tiers entirely.

Architecture Differences

The two chips diverge sharply in physical design and target platform. The Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, belonging to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node and fits the Intel BGA 1744 socket. Its market segment is Mobile, and it remains in Active production status. The Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, also on a 10 nm node, but it targets the Desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1700 interface. Its die size is recorded at 257 mm², while the 210H has no die size figure in the database.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The 210H provides 8 cores and 12 threads, while the 221E provides 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks favor the desktop part: 2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks likewise favor the 221E at 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. The thermal design power reflects their respective segments: 45 watts for the mobile chip and 65 watts for the desktop chip.

Cache hierarchies share the same per-core L1 allocation of 80 KB per core and L2 of 2 MB per core, but the shared L3 differs. The 210H carries 12 MB of shared L3, while the 221E carries 24 MB. Memory support is identical in type, with both accepting DDR4 and DDR5 over dual-channel buses. The 221E lists a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s; the 210H has no bandwidth figure recorded. ECC memory is supported only on the 221E, while the 210H does not support it.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 221E provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics differ as well: the 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, while the 221E uses UHD Graphics 730. Both chips have locked multipliers, and neither offers an unlocked overclocking path. The release dates place the 210H at 2024-12-17 and the 221E at 2025-01-12, roughly a month apart.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 5 221E outperforms the Intel Core 5 210H in every recorded test, with margins ranging from 14.7% in single-thread work to 69.4% in prime number computation. The 221E delivers more than double the multi-core Cinebench R23 score, and its average benchmark score of 40144 sits 61% above the 210H's 24872 average. The percentile ranking confirms the separation: 87th versus 77th.

The 210H is a mobile processor with 8 cores, 12 threads, a 45 watt TDP, and 12 MB of L3 cache. The 221E is a desktop processor with 14 cores, 20 threads, a 65 watt TDP, and 24 MB of L3 cache. Every architectural advantage, including core count, clock speed, cache size, PCIe lanes, and ECC support, belongs to the 221E. The 210H's only distinguishing features are its smaller physical footprint for mobile integration and its Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, compared to the 221E's UHD Graphics 730.

The data does not support any scenario where the 210H wins a performance comparison. The 221E is the stronger part by every measurable benchmark and every specification difference. The launch MSRP for the 210H is $342, and the launch MSRP for the 221E is $232.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144, while the Intel Core 5 210H has an average of 24872.

Q: How large is the multi-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 5 221E scores 25933 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Core 5 210H scores 11830, a 54.4% advantage for the 221E.

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

A: The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 5 221E supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 210H does not.

Q: Which processor reaches a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 221E boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Core 5 210H boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in shared L3 cache size?

A: The Core 5 221E has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 210H has 12 MB.

Q: Which benchmark shows the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows the smallest gap at 14.7%, with the 221E scoring 4147 versus 3539 for the 210H.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins in every category measured by the database. There is no benchmark where the Intel Core 5 210H takes the lead. This applies to Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core configurations, as well as all PassMark workloads including data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread tests.

The 221E's largest advantages appear in compute-heavy workloads: prime number finding at 69.4%, Cinebench R23 multi-core at 54.4%, PassMark physics at 53.4%, and Cinebench R23 single-core at 51.6%. Its smallest advantage is in PassMark single-thread at 14.7%, which still represents a clear win. The 221E also offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus 8 lanes, ECC memory support, 24 MB of shared L3 cache, and a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The 210H does not win any recorded benchmark. Its sole advantages are practical rather than performance-based: it is a mobile part with a 45 watt TDP designed for portable systems, while the 221E is a desktop part with a 65 watt TDP. The 210H integrates Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, whereas the 221E integrates UHD Graphics 730, and the 210H uses the BGA 1744 socket for mobile boards while the 221E uses Socket 1700 for desktop boards. For any user selecting purely on measured performance, the 221E is the only option supported by the data.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core 5 221E |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not recorded | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2024-12-17 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | $232 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | No | No |

| Part Number | SRQ6RQ5MN | SRQDVQ659 |