Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data delivers a decisive outcome: the Intel Core 5 211E wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core i5-14400T takes two. The margin is not merely a matter of winning, but of substantial leads across nearly every workload category.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the Core 5 211E shows a consistent advantage in both multi-core and single-core rendering. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211E scores 20,389 against 17,189 for the i5-14400T, a lead of 18.6%. The single-core result in the same test is 2,878 versus 2,426, also an 18.6% difference. This pattern repeats across older Cinebench versions: R20 multi-core shows 8,563 against 7,219 (18.6%), and R15 multi-core shows 2,055 against 1,732 (18.6%). The consistency of the delta across the entire Cinebench lineage indicates a fundamental performance-per-clock advantage rather than a workload-specific artifact.

The Passmark suite tells a similar story, but with even larger deltas in several specialized tests. The most extreme gap appears in Passmark extended instructions, where the Core 5 211E scores 21,592 versus 14,562, a 48.3% lead. Data compression follows closely at 346,757 versus 235,636, a 47.2% advantage. Encryption shows a 35.4% gap (17,938 versus 13,244), random string sorting a 36.2% gap (34,308 versus 25,181), and floating point math a 35.1% gap (66,402 versus 49,139). Integer math trails at 34.2% (88,117 versus 65,667).

The i5-14400T's two wins are notable for their specificity. In Passmark find prime numbers, it scores 73 against 43 for the Core 5 211E, a 41.1% advantage for the i5-14400T. In Passmark physics, the i5-14400T posts 1,244 versus 702, a 43.6% lead. These are the only two tests where the i5-14400T emerges ahead, and both are isolated to specific instruction patterns within the Passmark suite.

The overall Passmark multi-thread score favors the Core 5 211E at 23,833 versus 20,223, a 17.9% difference. Single-thread performance in Passmark shows 4,006 versus 3,512, a 14.1% lead for the Core 5 211E. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 211E is 37,829, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-14400T averages 27,166, sitting in the 79th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14400T boosts to 4.50 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211E and the Intel Core i5-14400T support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in TDP between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core i5-14400T has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: Are the integrated graphics units the same?

A: Yes, both processors feature Intel UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has a larger die size?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has a die size of 257 mm², while the Intel Core i5-14400T has a die size of 215 mm².

Q: What is the release date difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12, and the Intel Core i5-14400T was released on 2024-01-07.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10 nm process node and are both built by Intel, but they diverge in their underlying designs. The Intel Core 5 211E is codenamed Bartlett Lake, representing the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i5-14400T is codenamed Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture.

Both processors have 10 cores and 16 threads, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and the L3 cache is also the same at 20 MB shared. The key architectural difference lies in the L2 cache: the Core 5 211E has 2 MB per core, while the i5-14400T has 1.25 MB per core. This larger per-core L2 cache in the Core 5 211E likely contributes to its substantial performance lead in many tests.

The die size also differs, with the Core 5 211E measuring 257 mm² versus 215 mm² for the i5-14400T. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 211E records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14400T. PCIe support is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show several points of divergence between the two processors. The most significant difference is in clock speeds: the Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz, while the i5-14400T has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Core 5 211E also carries a higher TDP at 65 watts compared to 35 watts for the i5-14400T.

The L2 cache differs as noted: 2 MB per core for the Core 5 211E versus 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14400T. The process node is the same at 10 nm, and the socket is identical. Both support ECC memory and use UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. The launch MSRP is the same at $221 for both processors.

In terms of physical attributes, the Core 5 211E has a die size of 257 mm² and the i5-14400T has a die size of 215 mm². The generation labels differ: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The production status for both is Active. The part numbers also differ: SRQERQ65F for the Core 5 211E and SRN3N for the i5-14400T.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 211E dominates the Intel Core i5-14400T in 15 of 17 benchmark tests, with leads ranging from 14.1% in Passmark single-thread to 48.3% in Passmark extended instructions. The average benchmark score difference is substantial: 37,829 versus 27,166, a gap of roughly 39%. The percentile ranking confirms this separation: the Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14400T sits at the 79th.

The i5-14400T's only recorded wins are in Passmark find prime numbers (73 versus 43) and Passmark physics (1,244 versus 702). These are isolated wins that do not offset the broad, multi-test dominance of the Core 5 211E. The i5-14400T does have a lower TDP of 35 watts versus 65 watts, which indicates lower power draw, but the benchmark data shows the Core 5 211E delivering meaningfully higher performance across nearly every workload.

For users prioritizing maximum compute throughput, the Core 5 211E is the clear choice based on the data. The 18.6% lead across all Cinebench versions indicates consistent rendering performance, while the 35-48% leads in specialized Passmark tests show strong capabilities in data compression, encryption, and math-heavy workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in the following categories: multi-core rendering (Cinebench R15, R20, R23 all by 18.6%), single-core rendering (Cinebench R15 by 18.4%, R20 by 18.7%, R23 by 18.6%), data compression (47.2%), data encryption (35.4%), extended instructions (48.3%), floating point math (35.1%), integer math (34.2%), multithread performance (17.9%), random string sorting (36.2%), and single-thread performance (14.1% in Passmark). This list covers the vast majority of standard CPU workloads, including productivity, content creation, and general computing.

The Intel Core i5-14400T wins in exactly two recorded tests. Passmark find prime numbers shows a 41.1% advantage, and Passmark physics shows a 43.6% advantage. These wins are specific to those test methodologies. The physics test likely reflects a particular workload pattern where the i5-14400T's lower base clock combined with its architecture produces favorable results. The prime number finding is similarly specialized.

The practical interpretation is straightforward. The Core 5 211E is the superior processor for almost any compute-heavy task. The i5-14400T offers a lower TDP of 35 watts, which may be relevant for power-constrained systems, but the performance data shows it trailing significantly in the aggregate. The two wins for the i5-14400T are narrow and workload-specific, not enough to recommend it over the Core 5 211E in general-purpose computing scenarios.