Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Intel Core 5 210H and Intel Core i5-14401E are both Raptor Lake parts, but they target different platforms and power envelopes. The database shows a clear split: the mobile Core 5 210H trails the desktop Core i5-14401E in every recorded Cinebench comparison, sometimes by a wide margin.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous. Across all six recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i5-14401E wins outright. The most dramatic gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the i5-14401E scores 18161 against 11830 for the Core 5 210H. That is a 34.9% advantage for the desktop part. The single-core result in the same test is similarly lopsided: 2564 versus 1771, a 30.9% lead.

The pattern holds in older Cinebench versions. In Cinebench R20 multicore, the i5-14401E posts 7627 versus 6504, a 14.7% delta. The single-core R20 result is also 14.7% in favor of the i5-14401E, with 1076 against 918. Cinebench R15 shows a narrower margin: the i5-14401E leads multicore by 4% (1830 versus 1757) and single-core by 4.3% (258 versus 247).

The Core 5 210H does not win a single head-to-head entry. Its only recorded strengths come from PassMark workloads, but those are not part of the head-to-head comparison set. In that broader data, the Core 5 210H earns an average benchmark score of 24872, which places it near the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822, 0.2% ahead) and just behind the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911, 0.2% behind). The Core i5-14401E, by contrast, has a much lower average benchmark score of 5253, sitting close to the Intel Xeon E5-2699A v4 (5259, 0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i9-10850K (5240, 0.2% ahead).

That average score gap looks odd next to the Cinebench results. The explanation lies in the test sets. The Core 5 210H has a large PassMark suite recorded, including integer math at 61503, floating point math at 45057, and multithread at 18252. The i5-14401E has only the six Cinebench scores in the database, so its average is computed from a smaller, different mix. The percentile rankings reflect this too: the Core 5 210H sits at the 77th percentile among all CPUs, while the i5-14401E sits at the 60th.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, which is 34.9% higher than the Core 5 210H's 11830.

Q: Does the Core 5 210H win any head-to-head benchmark?

A: No. The i5-14401E wins all six recorded Cinebench comparisons, with the smallest margin being 4% in R15 multicore.

Q: How does the Core 5 210H compare to its nearest rivals?

A: Its average benchmark score of 24872 is 0.2% behind the Intel Core i7-13620H (24911) and 0.2% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (24822). It also sits 0.3% behind the Intel Core i7-11850H (24935) and 0.4% behind the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (24964).

Q: What is the difference in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The i5-14401E scores 2564, which is 30.9% higher than the Core 5 210H's 1771.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 210H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the i5-14401E boosts to 4.70 GHz. Despite the higher boost clock, the Core 5 210H loses every recorded Cinebench test.

Q: What is the production status of both chips?

A: Both are listed as Active in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel's 10 nm process, but the similarities end there. The Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is a mobile part with a 45 W TDP, mounted on Intel BGA 1744. The i5-14401E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, and is a desktop chip with a 65 W TDP on Intel Socket 1700.

Core counts differ. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads. Both use the same 80 KB L1 cache per core, but L2 differs: the Core 5 210H has 2 MB per core, and the i5-14401E has 1.25 MB per core. L3 is larger on the desktop part, with 20 MB shared versus 12 MB shared on the mobile chip.

The i5-14401E also has a larger die at 215 mm², while the Core 5 210H has no die size recorded. Memory support is identical in type: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. ECC memory support is present on the i5-14401E and absent on the Core 5 210H. PCIe lanes differ significantly: the i5-14401E provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with only 8 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 210H carries Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the i5-14401E uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are distinct: the Core 5 210H launched on December 17, 2024, and the i5-14401E launched on June 30, 2024.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward conclusion for raw compute: the Intel Core i5-14401E dominates the Core 5 210H in every recorded Cinebench test. The largest gap, 34.9% in R23 multicore, reflects the desktop part's higher power envelope and larger L3 cache. The smallest gap, 4% in R15 multicore, still favors the i5-14401E. Users prioritizing Cinebench-style rendering workloads should look to the i5-14401E.

The Core 5 210H has its own rationale. It is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP, designed for laptops on the BGA 1744 socket. Its PassMark results show strong breadth: integer math at 61503, floating point math at 45057, and data compression at 217805. Its average benchmark score of 24872 places it in the 77th percentile, well above the i5-14401E's 60th percentile. That wider benchmark set suggests the Core 5 210H handles a variety of everyday tasks competently, even if it loses every head-to-head Cinebench comparison.

The choice depends on the platform. For a desktop build with Socket 1700, the i5-14401E offers superior Cinebench performance, ECC memory support, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. For a mobile system on BGA 1744, the Core 5 210H is the only option of the two, with a lower TDP, more cores, and a faster boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i5-14401E has no launch MSRP recorded, while the Core 5 210H lists a launch MSRP of $342.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core i5-14401E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 1.25 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| 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 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRQ6RQ5MN | Q49JSRNJS |