Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i3-14100F Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data separates these two Intel desktop processors clearly. The Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i3-14100F takes only 2. The Core 5 211E delivers an average benchmark score of 37829 versus 18519 for the i3-14100F, placing the former in the 86th percentile of all CPUs and the latter in the 72nd percentile. The Core 5 211E also sits within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E in average score, while the i3-14100F essentially matches the Intel Core i5-13420H with a 0% delta.

The i3-14100F does hold two specific wins: prime number finding and physics simulation. In passmark find prime numbers, the i3 scores 61 versus 43 for the Core 5, a 29.5% advantage. In passmark physics, the i3 reaches 1077 against 702, a 34.8% edge. These results indicate the i3-14100F has a specialized strength in workloads that rely on certain integer operations and physics calculations, despite its lower overall core count.

For buyers, the data suggests the Core 5 211E is the choice for multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and general productivity. The i3-14100F remains competitive only in niche single-threaded physics and prime number tasks. The Core 5 211E's 10 cores and 16 threads versus the i3's 4 cores and 8 threads explain most of the performance gap, but the single-core results also favor the Core 5 by roughly 55% across Cinebench tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform and the 10 nm process node, but their internal designs diverge significantly. The Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the i3-14100F uses Raptor Lake-R codename within the Core 14th Gen series, based on the Raptor Lake architecture.

Core counts differ substantially: the Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. This 2.5x core advantage and 2x thread advantage drive most of the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. The cache hierarchy also differs. Both have 80 KB L1 per core, but the Core 5 211E carries 2 MB L2 per core and 20 MB shared L3, whereas the i3-14100F has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 12 MB shared L3.

The die size reflects the physical difference: 257 mm² for the Core 5 211E versus 163 mm² for the i3-14100F. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both have ECC memory support. The Core 5 211E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-14100F has no recorded bandwidth figure. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes CPU-only.

Integrated graphics present another distinction. The Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i3-14100F has N/A, meaning the i3 requires a discrete GPU. Both are desktop segments, both are Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 211E launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $221, while the i3-14100F launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $109.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How much faster is the Core 5 211E in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211E scores 20389 versus 13084 for the i3-14100F, a 55.8% advantage. The same delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (8563 vs 5495) and R15 multi-core (2055 vs 1318).

Q: Does the i3-14100F win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the i3-14100F wins passmark find prime numbers (61 vs 43, a 29.5% advantage) and passmark physics (1077 vs 702, a 34.8% advantage).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 211E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-14100F has no bandwidth figure in the data.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (N/A), requiring a separate GPU.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 5 211E averages 37829, placing it in the 86th percentile. The i3-14100F averages 18519, in the 72nd percentile. The Core 5 211E is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and Intel Core i9-14901E, while the i3-14100F matches the Intel Core i5-13420H.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core i3-14100F |

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

| Cores | 10 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 58 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Architecture | N/A | Raptor Lake |

| Die size | 257 mm² | 163 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 20 MB shared | 12 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | N/A |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | N/A |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $109 |

| Part number | SRQERQ65F | SRMX2 |

Both processors share the same L1 cache (80 KB per core), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU-only), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier lock (false).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 5 211E dominates across every Cinebench test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2055 versus 1318, a 55.9% lead. Single-core R15 shows 289 versus 186, also 55.4% ahead. Cinebench R20 multi-core delivers 8563 versus 5495 (55.8%), and R20 single-core delivers 1208 versus 775 (55.9%). Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: multi-core 20389 versus 13084 (55.8%) and single-core 2878 versus 1847 (55.8%).

PassMark tests reveal even wider gaps in multi-threaded workloads. Data compression shows 346757 versus 176106, a 96.9% advantage. Data encryption hits 17938 versus 8922, a 101.1% lead, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Extended instructions score 21592 versus 11984, an 80.2% margin. Floating point math reaches 66402 versus 35370 (87.7%), and integer math reaches 88117 versus 45357 (94.3%). Random string sorting shows 34308 versus 17596, a 95% gap. PassMark multi-thread scores 23833 versus 15420, a 54.6% difference.

Single-thread PassMark results are much closer. The Core 5 211E scores 4006 versus 3778 for the i3-14100F, only 6% ahead. This suggests the Core 5's single-core architecture provides a modest but consistent edge, while the i3's higher base clock (3.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz) helps narrow the gap despite the Core 5's higher boost clock (4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz).

The i3-14100F wins two PassMark tests. Find prime numbers: 61 versus 43, a 29.5% advantage. Physics: 1077 versus 702, a 34.8% margin. These two wins stand out because they involve specific computational patterns rather than general throughput. Prime number finding and physics simulation appear to favor the i3's architecture despite its lower core count and smaller cache.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211E wins in every general productivity and rendering category. Its multi-core Cinebench results, with consistent 55.8% leads, make it the clear choice for video rendering, 3D modeling, and any workload that scales across cores. The data compression and encryption results, with 96.9% and 101.1% advantages respectively, point to strengths in file archiving, database operations, and security-related tasks. Integer math at 94.3% ahead and floating point math at 87.7% ahead further reinforce its dominance in scientific computing and financial modeling.

The Core 5 211E also wins single-threaded tests, though by a smaller margin. Its 6% PassMark single-thread lead and 55.8% Cinebench R23 single-core lead indicate better per-core efficiency despite the i3's higher base clock. The UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU gives it an additional advantage for systems without a discrete graphics card.

The i3-14100F wins in two narrow categories. PassMark physics, with a 34.8% advantage, suggests the i3 handles physics simulation workloads better, potentially relevant for certain game physics or engineering simulations. Prime number finding, with a 29.5% lead, points to strength in cryptographic key generation and number theory computations. These are highly specific workloads, not general-purpose wins.

The i3-14100F also holds a lower launch MSRP at $109 versus $221, and its lower TDP (58 W versus 65 W) indicates lower power draw. Its smaller die size (163 mm² versus 257 mm²) suggests a simpler manufacturing profile. However, the benchmark data shows that for the vast majority of tasks, the Core 5 211E delivers substantially higher performance, with the i3 only excelling in specialized integer and physics workloads.