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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split picture between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core 5 210H wins 6 of the 17 recorded tests, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE takes 11 victories. The margins, however, tell a more revealing story than the raw win count.

The most decisive result favors the Core 5 210H in PassMark single-thread testing, where it scores 3539 against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 34.2% advantage. This is the largest delta in either direction across the entire benchmark suite. The Core 5 210H also shows strength in encryption workloads, scoring 12187 versus 11699, a 4.2% edge. In Cinebench R15, the Core 5 210H wins both multicore (1757 vs 1716, 2.4%) and singlecore (247 vs 242, 2.1%) tests. Random string sorting also goes to the Core 5 210H at 23451 versus 22760, a 3% margin.

The i7-14701TE counters with substantial wins in the newer Cinebench iterations. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 17035 against 11830, a 30.6% advantage. The singlecore R23 result shows 2405 versus 1771, a 26.4% gap. Cinebench R20 tests show a 9.1% lead for the i7-14701TE in both multicore (7154 vs 6504) and singlecore (1010 vs 918). The PassMark physics test reveals a 44.1% delta, with 1860 for the i7-14701TE against 1040 for the Core 5 210H. Prime number finding shows a 62.9% difference (143 vs 53), the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison.

The remaining PassMark tests favor the i7-14701TE with moderate margins: floating point math at 50219 versus 45057 (10.3%), multithread at 20042 versus 18252 (8.9%), extended instructions at 14354 versus 13370 (6.9%), integer math at 65792 versus 61503 (6.5%), and data compression at 220520 versus 217805 (1.2%).

The average benchmark scores reflect this overall balance. The i7-14701TE records an average score of 26013, placing it in the 78th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 210H averages 24872, sitting at the 77th percentile. This close percentile placement masks the significant per-test differences, particularly the conflicting results between older and newer Cinebench versions.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE records an average benchmark score of 26013, while the Intel Core 5 210H averages 24872. The i7-14701TE also holds a slightly higher percentile ranking at 78 versus 77 for the Core 5 210H.

Q: Why does the Core 5 210H win PassMark single-thread tests despite losing other single-core benchmarks?

A: The PassMark single-thread test shows a 34.2% advantage for the Core 5 210H (3539 vs 2637). However, in Cinebench R23 singlecore, the i7-14701TE leads by 26.4% (2405 vs 1771), and in R20 singlecore it leads by 9.1% (1010 vs 918). These differing results indicate workload-specific sensitivities rather than a consistent single-core superiority for either chip.

Q: What is the largest benchmark gap between the two processors?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap at 62.9%, with the i7-14701TE scoring 143 against 53 for the Core 5 210H. The second largest is the 44.1% difference in PassMark physics (1860 vs 1040), also favoring the i7-14701TE.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R15 versus newer Cinebench versions?

A: The Core 5 210H wins both R15 tests (multicore 1757 vs 1716, singlecore 247 vs 242). The i7-14701TE wins all R20 and R23 tests, with its largest Cinebench advantage being 30.6% in R23 multicore.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: No. The Core 5 210H uses Intel BGA 1744, while the i7-14701TE uses Intel Socket 1700. This reflects their different market segments, with the Core 5 210H being a mobile processor and the i7-14701TE being a desktop processor.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor according to average score?

A: The Core 5 210H's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13620H with a delta of -0.2%. The i7-14701TE's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 with a delta of 0.1%.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core i7-14701TE is the stronger overall performer for most compute-intensive workloads. Its wins in Cinebench R23 multicore (30.6%), PassMark physics (44.1%), and prime number finding (62.9%) demonstrate substantial advantages in sustained multithreaded tasks. The 33 MB shared L3 cache compared to 12 MB on the Core 5 210H likely contributes to these results, along with its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

The Core 5 210H, however, delivers a remarkable PassMark single-thread score that exceeds the i7-14701TE by 34.2%. For workloads that depend on lightweight single-threaded performance, particularly those that do not scale well with additional threads, the Core 5 210H shows a clear edge. Its wins in encryption and random string sorting further suggest specific algorithm families where it excels.

The i7-14701TE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core 5 210H. Its desktop socket and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only) versus 8 lanes on the mobile chip indicate different platform capabilities. The i7-14701TE has 16 threads against 12 on the Core 5 210H, which explains part of its multithreaded advantage.

For users prioritizing maximum multicore throughput, the i7-14701TE is the clear choice based on the recorded data. For those whose applications favor single-threaded responsiveness as measured by PassMark, the Core 5 210H presents compelling results despite its overall lower average score.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several core specifications: both have 8 cores, a 45 W TDP, Raptor Lake architecture, 10 nm process node, dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, and Intel as the foundry. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

Key differences emerge in thread count: the Core 5 210H has 12 threads, while the i7-14701TE has 16. Base clocks are close at 2.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, but boost clocks differ significantly at 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The L3 cache shows a major gap: 12 MB shared on the Core 5 210H versus 33 MB shared on the i7-14701TE. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively.

Socket compatibility differs entirely: Intel BGA 1744 for the Core 5 210H versus Intel Socket 1700 for the i7-14701TE. The PCIe implementation also varies, with the Core 5 210H offering Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only) and the i7-14701TE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory support is present only on the i7-14701TE. Integrated graphics differ as well: Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on the Core 5 210H versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE.

Market segments diverge: the Core 5 210H targets mobile platforms, while the i7-14701TE targets desktop systems. Release dates show the Core 5 210H launching on 2024-12-17 and the i7-14701TE on 2024-06-30. The die size is recorded only for the i7-14701TE at 257 mm². The Core 5 210H has a launch MSRP of $342; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14701TE.

Architecture Differences

Both processors derive from Raptor Lake architecture, with the Core 5 210H using the Raptor Lake-H codename and the i7-14701TE using Raptor Lake-R. Both belong to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, though the Core 5 210H carries the Core 5 naming scheme while the i7-14701TE uses the Core 14th Gen series designation.

The 10 nm process node is identical, and both are fabricated by Intel. The transistor counts are not recorded for either processor. The i7-14701TE has a documented die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 210H.

Cache architecture follows the same per-core structure: 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core on both. The L3 cache difference is substantial at 12 MB versus 33 MB, which affects how much shared data each processor can hold for multi-core workloads. Neither processor includes 3D V-Cache.

Memory support is equivalent in type (DDR4, DDR5) and channel configuration (dual-channel). Memory bandwidth figures are not recorded. The ECC memory capability on the i7-14701TE distinguishes it for reliability-sensitive applications.

The integrated graphics differ: Iris Xe Graphics 48EU on the Core 5 210H versus UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701TE. This reflects their different platform positioning, with the mobile chip needing efficient integrated graphics and the desktop chip offering a more established desktop-class iGPU.

PCIe lane counts differ at 8 versus 16 lanes (CPU only) for Gen 5, which affects expansion and peripheral bandwidth potential.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 210H dominates in several specific benchmark categories. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3539 versus 2637 represents a 34.2% lead, making it the preferred choice for applications that are latency-sensitive and scale poorly with thread count. The encryption test shows a 4.2% advantage (12187 vs 11699), suggesting efficiency in cryptographic workloads. Random string sorting at 23451 versus 22760 indicates an edge in sorting algorithms. In Cinebench R15, it wins both multicore (1757 vs 1716) and singlecore (247 vs 242), though these older benchmarks show only modest margins.

The Intel Core i7-14701TE claims victory in the majority of tests, particularly where multithreading and sustained compute matter. Its Cinebench R23 multicore result (17035 vs 11830) demonstrates a 30.6% advantage for heavily threaded rendering workloads. The PassMark physics test shows a 44.1% lead (1860 vs 1040), indicating stronger performance in physics simulations. Prime number finding at 143 versus 53 (62.9%) suggests superior integer processing in certain mathematical operations.

The i7-14701TE also wins floating point math (50219 vs 45057), integer math (65792 vs 61503), multithread (20042 vs 18252), extended instructions (14354 vs 13370), and data compression (220520 vs 217805). Its Cinebench R20 and R23 singlecore victories (1010 vs 918 and 2405 vs 1771 respectively) indicate that its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz provides real benefits in these rendering benchmarks, even though PassMark single-thread tells a different story.

The split between PassMark single-thread favoring the Core 5 210H and Cinebench singlecore favoring the i7-14701TE suggests that the two processors have different strengths depending on the instruction mix and workload characteristics. The i7-14701TE's larger L3 cache (33 MB versus 12 MB) and higher thread count (16 versus 12) likely drive its multithreaded wins, while the Core 5 210H's PassMark single-thread result indicates a different optimization profile in lightweight tasks.