Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data splits these two Intel desktop parts into very different roles. The Intel Core i5-14500 wins 12 of the 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 211E takes 5. The verdict comes down to workload shape. The Core i5-14500 is the multi-threaded workhorse: it leads by 18.5% in Cinebench R15 multi-core, 28.3% in R20 multi-core, 29.1% in PassMark multi-thread, and a massive 148.7% in PassMark physics. Its 14 cores and 20 threads simply outmuscle the 10-core, 16-thread Core 5 211E in sustained parallel workloads.

The Core 5 211E, however, is the single-core specialist. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 5.5%, R23 single-core by 33.4%, and PassMark single-thread by 1.3%. The R23 single-core gap is striking: 2878 versus 1917, a 33.4% deficit for the i5-14500. For users running lightly threaded applications, the Core 5 211E is the clear choice. The data does not support calling either chip a general-purpose winner; it supports matching the CPU to the workload.

Both chips sit at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, and their average benchmark scores are close: 38531 for the i5-14500 versus 37829 for the Core 5 211E. The nearest rivals cluster tightly around both. The i5-14500 trades blows with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T (0.1% behind), Intel Xeon w3-2525 (0.4% ahead), Intel Core 9 270H (0.5% ahead), and Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (0.6% ahead). The Core 5 211E matches AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.2% behind), and Intel Core i9-14901E (0.2% behind). These delta percentages are tiny, meaning the overall average performance is nearly identical. The decision rests entirely on benchmark-by-benchmark analysis.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU is faster in single-threaded tests?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins most single-thread tests. It leads by 5.5% in Cinebench R15 single-core, 33.4% in Cinebench R23 single-core, and 1.3% in PassMark single-thread. The exception is Cinebench R20 single-core, where the i5-14500 wins by 28.3%.

Q: Which CPU has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211E has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i5-14500 and the Intel Core 5 211E support ECC memory.

Q: What is the launch MSRP of each CPU?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has a launch MSRP of $232. The Intel Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221.

Q: Which CPU has a newer release date?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E was released on 2025-01-12, while the Intel Core i5-14500 was released on 2024-01-07.

Architecture Differences

The two CPUs come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core i5-14500 is built on Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh, and belongs to Intel's Core 14th Gen series. Its codename is Raptor Lake-R. The Intel Core 5 211E uses Bartlett Lake, a distinct codename, and is labeled simply as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, and both are fabricated by Intel. The die sizes differ: the i5-14500 measures 215 mm², while the Core 5 211E is larger at 257 mm².

Core organization differs significantly. The i5-14500 packs 14 cores with 20 threads, meaning it relies on a hybrid arrangement of performance and efficiency cores. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, a leaner configuration. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: the i5-14500 has 1.25 MB per core, while the Core 5 211E has 2 MB per core. L3 cache favors the i5-14500 with 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211E.

Integrated graphics also differ. The i5-14500 ships with UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730. Both CPUs support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 211E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the i5-14500 does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both are desktop parts, both are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The table below highlights only the fields where the two CPUs differ, based on the recorded data.

| Field | Intel Core i5-14500 | Intel Core 5 211E |

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

| Series | Core 14th Gen | null |

| Cores | 14 | 10 |

| Threads | 20 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.60 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | null |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-R | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

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

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | null | 76.8 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 770 | UHD Graphics 730 |

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

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $221 |

| Part number | SRN3T | SRQERQ65F |

The base clock favors the Core 5 211E at 2.70 GHz versus 2.60 GHz. The boost clock favors the i5-14500 at 5.00 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. Both have the same 65 W TDP, same socket (Intel Socket 1700), same memory support (DDR4, DDR5), same dual-channel bus, same ECC support, same PCIe configuration, and same foundry. The Core 5 211E has a larger die and more L2 per core, but the i5-14500 has more cores, threads, and L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are contradictory across versions. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-14500 scores 2435 versus 2055, a 18.5% lead. In Cinebench R20 multi-core, the i5-14500 scores 10985 versus 8563, a 28.3% lead. But in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211E reverses the trend: it scores 20389 versus 15012, a 26.4% lead for the Core 5 211E. This inversion is unusual. Single-core results also flip between versions. In R15 single-core, the Core 5 211E wins 289 versus 273, a 5.5% margin. In R20 single-core, the i5-14500 wins 1550 versus 1208, a 28.3% margin. In R23 single-core, the Core 5 211E wins 2878 versus 1917, a 33.4% margin. The R23 numbers stand out as the largest single-threaded gap in the entire comparison.

PassMark tests paint a clearer picture. The i5-14500 wins every multi-threaded PassMark test. In data compression, it scores 371294 versus 346757, a 7.1% lead. In data encryption, it scores 21457 versus 17938, a 19.6% lead. In extended instructions, it scores 22473 versus 21592, a 4.1% lead. In find prime numbers, it scores 106 versus 43, a 146.5% lead. In floating point math, it scores 79576 versus 66402, a 19.8% lead. In integer math, it scores 108124 versus 88117, a 22.7% lead. In multithread, it scores 30777 versus 23833, a 29.1% lead. In physics, it scores 1746 versus 702, a 148.7% lead. In random string sorting, it scores 40980 versus 34308, a 19.4% lead.

The Core 5 211E wins only the PassMark single-thread test, scoring 4006 versus 3952, a 1.3% lead. That is a narrow margin, far smaller than its R23 single-core lead. The i5-14500 dominates the total win count: 12 wins versus 5 wins for the Core 5 211E.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500 wins in workloads that scale with core count and parallel execution. Its PassMark physics score of 1746 versus 702, a 148.7% lead, indicates a massive advantage in simulation and physics calculations. The find prime numbers test, which is highly parallel, shows a 146.5% lead. Integer math, floating point math, and multithreaded workloads all favor the i5-14500 by margins from 19.8% to 29.1%. Data compression and encryption also favor it, with leads of 7.1% and 19.6% respectively. For rendering, compiling, video encoding, or any sustained all-core task, the i5-14500 is the stronger pick based on the recorded scores.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in single-threaded workloads, but unevenly. Its PassMark single-thread lead is only 1.3%, which is marginal. Its Cinebench R15 single-core lead is 5.5%, also modest. The R23 single-core result, however, shows a 33.4% lead, which is substantial and hard to ignore. For applications that rely heavily on Cinebench R23-style single-core performance, the Core 5 211E is clearly ahead. But the R20 single-core result contradicts this, with the i5-14500 winning by 28.3%. The data suggests the Core 5 211E is not universally faster in single-threaded work; it depends on the specific benchmark.

The overall average benchmark scores are close, with the i5-14500 at 38531 and the Core 5 211E at 37829, a difference of roughly 1.9%. The nearest rival data confirms both chips sit in the same performance tier. The i5-14500 is within 0.6% of the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H and within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T. The Core 5 211E is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Intel Core i9-14901E. Neither CPU strays far from its peers.

For buyers, the choice is workload-dependent. The i5-14500 is the multi-threaded winner, with 14 cores, 20 threads, and 24 MB of L3 cache. The Core 5 211E offers a higher base clock, more L2 per core, and a strong R23 single-core showing. Both support ECC memory and fit the same socket. The launch MSRP difference is $11, with the Core 5 211E at $221 and the i5-14500 at $232, but the benchmark data does not show a clear price-performance winner because the performance spread varies so widely by test. The database points to the i5-14500 for parallel throughput and the Core 5 211E for specific single-threaded applications, particularly those aligned with Cinebench R23.