Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 210H and the Intel Core i9-14901KE target completely different platforms, and the data confirms that clearly. The Core 5 210H is a mobile processor designed for laptops, while the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop part aimed at high-performance desktop builds. The Core 5 210H has recorded benchmark scores across a wide range of tests, while the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This means any direct performance comparison must rely on the architectural and specification differences rather than measured results.

For users who need a laptop processor with strong multi-threaded capabilities and integrated graphics, the Core 5 210H is the only option with measured data. Its scores place it in the 77th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 24872. That average sits nearly level with several established competitors, indicating it performs in line with mid-range to upper-mid-range mobile chips. For desktop builders, the Core i9-14901KE offers more cores, higher clock speeds, more cache, and a larger PCIe lane count, but without benchmark data its real-world performance remains unquantified in this database. The choice comes down to platform: mobile users pick the Core 5 210H, desktop users pick the Core i9-14901KE.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 210H and Core i9-14901KE both use the Raptor Lake architecture and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node, with Intel as the foundry. The Core 5 210H belongs to the Raptor Lake-H family, while the Core i9-14901KE is part of the Raptor Lake-R family. Both are classified as Raptor Lake Refresh generation parts, but their physical designs differ substantially.

The Core 5 210H is a mobile chip with a 45 watt TDP, while the Core i9-14901KE is a desktop part with a 125 watt TDP. That power envelope difference is reflected in clock speeds: the Core 5 210H has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The desktop part runs significantly faster out of the box.

Core counts are identical at 8 cores, but thread counts differ. The Core 5 210H has 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901KE has 16 threads. This means the desktop chip can handle more simultaneous instruction streams, which typically benefits heavily multi-threaded workloads.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core and an L2 cache of 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs substantially: the Core 5 210H has 12 MB shared, while the Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared. That is three times the shared L3 cache on the desktop part, which can reduce memory latency for repeated data access patterns.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770. The mobile part's graphics solution is designed for laptop display workloads, while the desktop part's UHD Graphics 770 is a more basic integrated solution intended for systems without a discrete GPU.

The Core i9-14901KE also has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it can be overclocked, while the Core 5 210H does not offer that flexibility. The desktop part has a die size of 257 mm², while the mobile part has no recorded die size. The Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 210H does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, and the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark scores at all. The Core 5 210H, however, has a full set of measured results across Cinebench and Passmark tests.

In Cinebench R15, the Core 5 210H scores 1757 in multi-core and 247 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6504 multi-core and 918 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the multi-core score is 11830 and single-core is 1771. These numbers show a mobile processor that produces roughly 6.4 times more multi-core performance than single-core in R15, about 7.1 times in R20, and about 6.7 times in R23.

Passmark results for the Core 5 210H cover a wide range of workloads. Multi-thread performance is recorded at 18252, while single-thread performance is 3539. Integer math scores 61503, floating point math scores 45057, and extended instructions score 13370. Data compression scores 217805, data encryption scores 12187, and random string sorting scores 23451. Physics scores 1040, and finding prime numbers scores 53.

Because the Core i9-14901KE has no benchmark results, direct numerical comparisons between the two are impossible from the recorded data. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 210H provide context for its standing. The Intel Core i7-13620H has an average score of 24911, which is 0.2% higher than the Core 5 210H's 24872. The AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX scores 24822, which is 0.2% lower. The Intel Core i7-11850H scores 24935, 0.3% higher. The AMD Ryzen 5 7500F scores 24964, 0.4% higher. These deltas are all within a fraction of a percent, meaning the Core 5 210H performs essentially on par with those four processors in average benchmark terms.

The Core i9-14901KE sits at the 50th percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of zero, which reflects the absence of measured results rather than actual performance. Its percentile rank is likely a placeholder or default value, as no data supports a meaningful ranking.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 12 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Core 5 210H has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz, compared to the Core 5 210H's boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Core 5 210H support ECC memory?

A: No, ECC memory support is listed as false for the Core 5 210H. The Core i9-14901KE does support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 210H does not.

Q: What is the market segment for each chip?

A: The Core 5 210H is classified as a mobile processor, while the Core i9-14901KE is classified as a desktop processor.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 210H wins in portability and measured performance data. It is a mobile processor with a 45 watt TDP, designed for laptops. Its benchmark results are fully recorded, allowing users to verify its capabilities across multiple tests. The integrated Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units provides a more capable graphics solution for a laptop environment where a discrete GPU may not be present. The Core 5 210H also has a lower power requirement, which is essential for battery-powered systems. Its release date of December 17, 2024, makes it the more recent product. The launch MSRP is $342, which is stated for reference.

The Core i9-14901KE wins in raw specifications that favor desktop workloads. It has 16 threads versus 12, a boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, and a base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. The 36 MB L3 cache is three times larger than the 12 MB on the mobile part. The desktop chip supports ECC memory, which is important for error-sensitive computing environments. It also has 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, compared to 8 lanes on the Core 5 210H, offering more bandwidth for expansion cards and NVMe storage. The unlocked multiplier allows overclocking, which can extract additional performance beyond stock settings. The desktop socket is Intel Socket 1700, while the mobile chip uses Intel BGA 1744, meaning they are not interchangeable.

For users who prioritize measured, verifiable performance in a laptop, the Core 5 210H is the clear choice based on the database. For users building a desktop system who want higher clock speeds, more threads, more cache, and ECC support, the Core i9-14901KE presents a stronger specification sheet, though its lack of recorded benchmarks means its actual performance is not confirmed in this database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.20 GHz versus 3.80 GHz, and boost clocks are 4.80 GHz versus 5.80 GHz. TDP is 45 watts versus 125 watts. The socket types are Intel BGA 1744 for the mobile part and Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop part. The codenames are Raptor Lake-H versus Raptor Lake-R. The L3 cache is 12 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. The die size is not recorded for the Core 5 210H, while the Core i9-14901KE has a die size of 257 mm². The integrated graphics are Iris Xe Graphics 48EU versus UHD Graphics 770. ECC memory support is false versus true. PCIe lanes from the CPU number 8 versus 16, both Gen 5. The market segment is Mobile versus Desktop. The multiplier is locked versus unlocked. The release dates are December 17, 2024 versus June 30, 2024. The Core 5 210H has a launch MSRP of $342, while the Core i9-14901KE has no recorded launch MSRP. The part numbers are SRQ6RQ5MN versus Q49DSRNJC. Both share the same L1 cache size of 80 KB per core and L2 cache size of 2 MB per core. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus. Both are built on the 10 nm process by Intel. Both use the Raptor Lake architecture. The Core 5 210H has a percentile rank of 77 among all CPUs, while the Core i9-14901KE has a percentile rank of 50. The average benchmark score is 24872 for the mobile part and zero for the desktop part, reflecting the absence of measured results for the latter.