Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unambiguous outcome: the Intel Core i7-14701E wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 210H. No test in the database favors the mobile chip. The largest margin appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the i7-14701E scores 22195 against 11830 for the Core 5 210H, a 46.7% advantage. The single-core gap in that same test is nearly as pronounced, with the i7-14701E posting 3133 versus 1771, a 43.5% lead.

The pattern repeats across every workload category. In Cinebench R20, the i7-14701E leads by 30.2% in both multi-core (9321 versus 6504) and single-core (1315 versus 918). Cinebench R15 shows a 21.5% multi-core gap (2237 versus 1757) and a 21.6% single-core gap (315 versus 247). The absolute point deltas grow with workload intensity, suggesting the i7-14701E scales better under sustained multi-threaded pressure.

PassMark results reinforce the trend. The i7-14701E wins integer math 81325 to 61503, a 24.4% margin, and floating-point math 61873 to 45057, a 27.2% margin. Data compression shows 282939 versus 217805, a 23% lead. Encryption trails at 14862 versus 12187, only an 18% gap, the smallest in the entire dataset. The largest single discrepancy outside Cinebench appears in prime number finding, where the i7-14701E scores 176 against 53, a 69.9% advantage. Physics simulation also shows a wide split: 2399 versus 1040, a 56.6% lead. Random string sorting closes the list with a 19.6% gap (29158 versus 23451).

Single-threaded PassMark scores show the i7-14701E at 4305 against 3539 for the Core 5 210H, a 17.8% edge. The multithread test gives 26112 versus 18252, a 30.1% lead. Extended instructions deliver 18528 versus 13370, a 27.8% advantage. Across all tests, the i7-14701E maintains a consistent, positive delta, with no workload where the Core 5 210H closes the distance below the double-digit range.

The average benchmark score reinforces the hierarchy. The i7-14701E averages 33206 across the database, while the Core 5 210H averages 24872. That difference of 8334 points places the two chips in different performance classes. The i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 210H ranks at the 77th percentile. The nearest rivals for each chip further contextualize the gap: the i7-14701E trades blows with AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H (0% delta), AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS (-0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX (0.3%), and Intel Core i7-13650HX (0.4%). The Core 5 210H sits near Intel Core i7-13620H (-0.2%), AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (0.2%), Intel Core i7-11850H (-0.3%), and AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (-0.4%). The delta between the two chips, roughly 33% in average score, places them in entirely separate competitive brackets.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm process node from Intel, but the similarities end there. The Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake-H codename with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label, while the i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation label. The Core 5 210H targets the mobile market segment with an Intel BGA 1744 socket, whereas the i7-14701E is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

Core counts differ despite the same 8-core topology. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with fewer enabled threads. The i7-14701E has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning all hyperthreading capabilities are active. The core clock speeds reflect this difference: the Core 5 210H runs at a 2.20 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost, while the i7-14701E starts at 2.60 GHz and boosts to 5.40 GHz. The i7-14701E also carries a higher thermal design point at 65 watts versus 45 watts for the mobile chip.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both have 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, but the shared L3 cache tells a different story. The Core 5 210H has 12 MB of shared L3, while the i7-14701E has 33 MB, nearly three times as much. This L3 advantage likely contributes to the i7-14701E's superior performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and integer math. The die size for the i7-14701E is listed as 257 mm²; no die size is recorded for the Core 5 210H.

Memory and PCIe support show further separation. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses, but the i7-14701E adds ECC memory support, which the Core 5 210H lacks. PCIe lanes differ as well: the i7-14701E provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, while the Core 5 210H offers Gen 5 with only 8 CPU-only lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the Core 5 210H using Iris Xe Graphics 48EU and the i7-14701E using UHD Graphics 770.

Release timing and part numbers round out the differences. The Core 5 210H launched on 2024-12-17 with a recorded launch MSRP of $342 and part number SRQ6RQ5MN. The i7-14701E launched earlier on 2024-06-30 with no launch MSRP recorded and part number Q49FSRNJK. Both chips are production active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E wins every multi-core test. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where it scores 22195 versus 11830 for the Core 5 210H, a 46.7% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9321 versus 6504, a 30.2% gap.

Q: How large is the single-core performance difference?

A: The i7-14701E leads in all single-core tests. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3133 versus 1771, a 43.5% advantage. PassMark single-thread gives 4305 versus 3539, a 17.8% edge. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 315 versus 247, a 21.6% gap.

Q: Do the two chips have the same core and thread counts?

A: No. Both have 8 cores, but the Core 5 210H has 12 threads while the i7-14701E has 16 threads. The i7-14701E also has higher clock speeds: 2.60 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost versus 2.20 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost.

Q: What is the L3 cache difference?

A: The i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 210H has 12 MB. Both have 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core.

Q: Are these processors from the same generation?

A: Both use Raptor Lake architecture and a 10 nm process node. The Core 5 210H is labeled as Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) with codename Raptor Lake-H, while the i7-14701E is Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) with codename Raptor Lake-R.

Q: Which chip supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E supports ECC memory. The Core 5 210H does not. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configurations.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core i7-14701E |

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

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.40 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 i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 33 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 770 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRQ6RQ5MN | Q49FSRNJK |

Shared specifications include 8 cores, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4/DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, Raptor Lake architecture, active production status, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The data points to a decisive performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E holds a 17-win sweep across all recorded benchmarks, with average scores of 33206 versus 24872 for the Core 5 210H. The percentile rankings confirm the separation: 83rd versus 77th among all CPUs. The i7-14701E also benefits from a larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 12 MB), higher clock speeds (5.40 GHz boost versus 4.80 GHz), and 4 additional threads (16 versus 12).

The Core 5 210H is not without its strengths. It operates at a lower 45 W TDP versus 65 W, making it suitable for mobile platforms where power budgets constrain thermal output. Its BGA 1744 socket is designed for laptop integration, whereas the i7-14701E requires a desktop LGA 1700 socket. The mobile chip also carries a recorded launch MSRP of $342, which offers a reference point for its positioning, though no comparable figure exists for the i7-14701E.

The benchmark deltas are consistent across every category, from Cinebench multi-core (46.7% gap) to PassMark encryption (18% gap). No workload in the database shows the Core 5 210H closing the gap below that 18% floor. The i7-14701E's nearest rivals all fall within a 0.4% delta of its average score, indicating it competes at the level of AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H and Ryzen 7 7745HX. The Core 5 210H's nearest rivals cluster around Intel Core i7-13620H and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX, a full tier below.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14701E wins in every measurable workload category. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows the largest gap at 46.7%, indicating a strong advantage for heavily threaded rendering and video encoding tasks. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 69.9% lead, suggesting the desktop chip excels in integer-heavy computational loops. Physics simulation also favors the i7-14701E by 56.6%, pointing to better performance in simulation and scientific workloads.

Data compression and encryption favor the i7-14701E by 23% and 18% respectively, showing a solid but less dramatic edge in memory-bandwidth-sensitive operations. The extended instructions test gives the desktop chip a 27.8% lead, and floating-point math a 27.2% advantage. Single-threaded performance, as measured by PassMark, gives the i7-14701E a 17.8% edge, while Cinebench R23 single-core shows a 43.5% gap. In every case, the i7-14701E delivers higher absolute scores.

The Intel Core 5 210H has no benchmark wins in the recorded data. Its only comparative advantages are structural: a lower 45 W TDP, a mobile socket (BGA 1744), and a launch MSRP of $342. For workloads that fit within a laptop's power envelope, the Core 5 210H provides a functional 8-core, 12-thread configuration with 12 MB of L3 cache and a 4.80 GHz boost clock. The database shows no test where it outperforms the i7-14701E, but the mobile chip does occupy a different platform class entirely, which may suit systems where the i7-14701E cannot be installed due to socket and power requirements.