Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 5 221TE Comparison
Intel Core 5 210H
Core 5 221TE
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Analysis: Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 5 221TE
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.
Q: What are the boost clock speeds of these two CPUs?
A: The Intel Core 5 210H boosts to 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz.
Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?
A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 210H does not.
Q: How different are their average benchmark scores?
A: The Intel Core 5 210H has an average benchmark score of 24872, compared to 17860 for the Intel Core 5 221TE. The 210H sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, while the 221TE is at the 71st percentile.
Q: Which CPU has more PCIe lanes?
A: The Intel Core 5 221TE provides 16 CPU PCIe Gen 5 lanes, while the Intel Core 5 210H provides 8.
Q: What are the launch dates for these products?
A: The Intel Core 5 210H was released on 2024-12-17, and the Intel Core 5 221TE was released on 2025-01-12.
Architecture Differences
The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process and fabricated by Intel, but the 221TE has a listed die size of 215 mm², while no die size is recorded for the 210H.
Core configuration differs substantially. The 210H packs 8 cores and 12 threads, while the 221TE packs 10 cores and 16 threads. L3 cache is a major differentiator: the 210H has 12 MB shared, the 221TE has 24 MB shared. Per-core L2 cache is larger on the 210H at 2 MB per core, versus 1.25 MB per core on the 221TE. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core.
Memory support is similar in that both accept DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The 221TE adds ECC support and lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the 210H has no recorded bandwidth figure and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 221TE offers 16 CPU Gen 5 lanes, while the 210H offers 8. The integrated graphics differ as well: the 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, the 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730. The 221TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, reflecting their desktop versus mobile market segments.
Where Each One Wins
The Intel Core 5 210H is the clear performance leader in nearly every recorded workload. It wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The data shows its advantage is largest in single-threaded tests, where it more than doubles the 221TE in PassMark single-thread performance. It also holds strong leads in integer math, floating point math, encryption, and compression workloads. For users running Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 multi-threaded rendering tasks, the 210H delivers higher scores across all three versions.
The Intel Core 5 221TE has one narrow win in the recorded data: PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 59 versus 53 for the 210H. This is a 10.2% advantage for the 221TE. That result indicates a specific strength in a particular integer workload, but it is the only benchmark in which the 221TE comes out ahead.
The 221TE also offers platform advantages outside raw benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, which the 210H does not, and it provides double the CPU PCIe Gen 5 lanes. Its larger 24 MB L3 cache and higher core count may benefit workloads that scale well with many threads, though the recorded benchmark results do not reflect that in most tests.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads; the 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock speeds are 2.20 GHz for the 210H and 1.80 GHz for the 221TE. Boost clock speeds are 4.80 GHz for the 210H and 5.00 GHz for the 221TE. Both have a TDP of 45.
Sockets differ: the 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, the 221TE uses Intel Socket 1700. The architecture and codename also differ, with Raptor Lake-H on the 210H and Bartlett Lake on the 221TE. The 221TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm²; no die size is listed for the 210H.
Cache configurations diverge. The 210H has 2 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3. The 221TE has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.
Memory support is the same for DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses, but the 221TE adds ECC memory support and records 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. The 210H has no bandwidth figure and no ECC support. PCIe connectivity differs: 8 Gen 5 lanes on the 210H, 16 Gen 5 lanes on the 221TE. Integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on the 210H and UHD Graphics 730 on the 221TE.
Market segments differ as well: the 210H is a mobile processor, the 221TE is a desktop processor. Release dates are close: 2024-12-17 for the 210H and 2025-01-12 for the 221TE. The 210H has a launch MSRP of $342, and the 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The largest single victory for the Intel Core 5 210H comes in PassMark single-thread performance. It scores 3539 versus 1734 for the 221TE, a delta of 104.1%. This is the same result recorded in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries. This massive margin indicates the 210H has dramatically stronger per-core performance in this specific test.
Cinebench results also favor the 210H, but the margin shrinks as the workload becomes more multi-threaded. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 210H scores 1757 versus 1139, a 54.3% lead. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the 210H scores 6504 versus 4748, a 37% lead. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the lead narrows to 4.6%, with scores of 11830 versus 11305. The single-core Cinebench tests show a 54.4% lead in R15 (247 versus 160) and a 37% lead in R20 (918 versus 670), with an 11% lead in R23 (1771 versus 1596).
PassMark integer math shows a 45.4% advantage for the 210H, with scores of 61503 versus 42303. Floating point math follows with a 42.3% lead, 45057 versus 31661. Data compression shows a 39% lead, 217805 versus 156682. Data encryption is 36% higher, 12187 versus 8963. Extended instructions are 38.5% higher, 13370 versus 9655. Random string sorting is 38.5% higher as well, 23451 versus 16929. PassMark multithread shows a 37.2% lead, 18252 versus 13301. Physics is the closest PassMark result for the 210H, with a 6.4% lead, 1040 versus 977.
The 221TE's only win is in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 59 versus 53, a 10.2% advantage. This is a notable outlier given the 210H's dominance elsewhere.
The Verdict
The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 210H for general performance. It wins 16 of 17 recorded head-to-head tests and holds an average benchmark score of 24872 versus 17860 for the 221TE. Its single-thread performance is more than double that of the 221TE in PassMark, and it leads by double digits in most multi-threaded workloads. The 210H also sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 71st percentile for the 221TE.
The Intel Core 5 221TE is the choice only for users who specifically need its platform features. It supports ECC memory, which the 210H does not, and it offers 16 CPU PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 8 on the 210H. It also has a larger 24 MB L3 cache and more cores and threads, though those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its single victory in PassMark find prime numbers suggests a niche strength in that particular workload.
The 221TE uses the desktop Socket 1700, while the 210H uses the mobile BGA 1744 package. This means the two processors target different system types entirely. For a mobile platform, the 210H is the only option of the two. For a desktop platform, the 221TE offers ECC and more PCIe lanes, but users should expect lower benchmark scores across nearly all measured workloads.
The nearest rivals in the database confirm the positioning. The 210H is compared to the Intel Core i7-13620H with an average score of 24911 and a delta of -0.2%, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24822 with a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i7-11850H at 24935 with a delta of -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F at 24964 with a delta of -0.4%. The 221TE is compared to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 with a delta of -0.2%, the Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 with a delta of 0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 at 17994 with a delta of -0.7%. These comparisons show the 210H operating in a higher performance class altogether.