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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head benchmark data shows a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 13 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211E takes 4 wins. The margin of victory differs significantly across workload types.

In Cinebench testing, the Core i5-14500HX dominates consistently. The R15 multicore test shows the mobile chip scoring 2442 against 2055, a 15.8% advantage. Single-core R15 results follow the same pattern: 344 versus 289, a 16% gap. The R20 tests repeat this trend, with the Core i5-14500HX leading by 15.9% in both multicore (10178 vs 8563) and single-core (1436 vs 1208) runs. The R23 benchmark confirms the pattern: 24234 versus 20389 in multicore and 3421 versus 2878 in single-core, both showing a 15.9% delta.

PassMark testing reveals a more nuanced picture. The Core 5 211E wins in data compression with 346757 points against 333851, a 3.9% margin. Extended instructions also favor the desktop chip: 21592 versus 20019, a 7.9% lead. The single-thread PassMark test shows the Core 5 211E at 4006 points versus 3629, a substantial 10.4% advantage. The singlethread test (a duplicate metric) records the identical scores.

The Core i5-14500HX wins the remaining PassMark tests, often by wide margins. Physics testing shows the largest gap: 1911 versus 702, a 63.3% difference. Find prime numbers follows with 130 versus 43, a 66.9% delta. Multithread performance favors the mobile chip at 28508 versus 23833, a 16.4% margin. Data encryption shows 19502 against 17938, an 8% lead. Integer math delivers 95584 versus 88117, a 7.8% advantage. Floating point math results in 69442 versus 66402, a 4.4% gap. Random string sorting completes the set at 36219 versus 34308, a 5.3% edge.

The avgBenchmarkScore metric places the Core 5 211E at 37829 and the Core i5-14500HX at 35094. The percentile rankings show the desktop chip at the 86th percentile of all CPUs and the mobile chip at the 84th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 13 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins 4.

Q: In which specific tests does the Core 5 211E outperform the Core i5-14500HX?

A: The Core 5 211E wins in PassMark data compression (346757 vs 333851), extended instructions (21592 vs 20019), single-thread (4006 vs 3629), and singlethread (4006 vs 3629).

Q: How large is the Cinebench R23 multicore gap?

A: The Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 versus 20389, representing a 15.9% advantage for the mobile processor.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference in either direction?

A: The largest gap favors the Core i5-14500HX in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 130 against 43, a 66.9% difference. The largest win for the Core 5 211E is PassMark single-thread at 4006 versus 3629, a 10.4% margin.

Q: How do the two processors compare in PassMark physics testing?

A: The Core i5-14500HX delivers 1911 points versus 702 for the Core 5 211E, a 63.3% advantage.

Q: What do the percentile rankings indicate?

A: The Core 5 211E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i5-14500HX sits at the 84th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several architectural fundamentals but diverge in key areas. Both use a 10 nm process node from Intel and share the same 257 mm² die size. The Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i5-14500HX uses Raptor Lake-HX and belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture family. The Core i5-14500HX carries the Core 14th Gen series label, while the Core 5 211E has no series designation.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 5 211E provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14500HX provides 14 cores and 20 threads. This explains the multicore performance advantage seen in Cinebench and PassMark multithread tests.

Cache configurations show one major difference. Both processors share the same L1 cache at 80 KB per core and the same L2 cache at 2 MB per core. The shared L3 cache differs: the Core 5 211E has 20 MB, while the Core i5-14500HX has 24 MB.

Memory support is identical on paper: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 211E records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500HX has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14500HX uses UHD Graphics 770. PCIe support is the same: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Socket and market segment separate the two. The Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop segment. The Core i5-14500HX uses Intel BGA 1964 and targets the mobile segment. This explains the TDP difference: 65 watts for the desktop chip versus 55 watts for the mobile chip.

The multiplier unlock status also differs. The Core 5 211E has a locked multiplier, while the Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: 10 versus 14. Thread count: 16 versus 20. Base clock: 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 211E versus 2.60 GHz for the Core i5-14500HX. Boost clock is identical at 4.90 GHz for both.

TDP shows a modest gap: 65 watts versus 55 watts. The socket differs completely: Intel Socket 1700 against Intel BGA 1964. The architecture field lists Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 211E and Raptor Lake for the Core i5-14500HX. The codename follows the same split: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-HX.

Generation labels differ: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i5 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh). The series field is null for the Core 5 211E and "Core 14th Gen" for the Core i5-14500HX.

L3 cache differs: 20 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 211E at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500HX has no recorded value. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770.

Market segment splits the pair: Desktop versus Mobile. Release dates differ: 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 211E and 2024-01-07 for the Core i5-14500HX. The Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221; the Core i5-14500HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

The multiplier unlock status differs: locked for the Core 5 211E, unlocked for the Core i5-14500HX. Part numbers also differ: SRQERQ65F versus SRMXJ.

Production status is the same for both: Active.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14500HX is the stronger overall performer across the benchmark suite. It wins 13 of 17 comparisons and holds advantages in every Cinebench test, with consistent 15.8% to 16% margins. The multicore and single-core Cinebench results align with the core and thread counts: the mobile chip has 14 cores and 20 threads against 10 cores and 16 threads.

The Core 5 211E counters with a meaningful single-thread PassMark win at 10.4%, plus victories in data compression and extended instructions. Its avgBenchmarkScore of 37829 also exceeds the Core i5-14500HX's 35094, and its 86th percentile ranking edges out the 84th percentile of the mobile chip.

The Core i5-14500HX shows particular strength in physics workloads, with a 63.3% lead, and in prime number finding at 66.9%. These results point to sustained multi-threaded throughput advantages. The Core 5 211E's wins cluster in memory-bandwidth-sensitive and instruction-heavy tasks, where its desktop memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s may contribute.

The socket and market segment differences matter for deployment scenarios. The Core 5 211E targets desktop systems with Socket 1700, while the Core i5-14500HX targets mobile systems with BGA 1964. These are not interchangeable platforms.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in rendering workloads. All three Cinebench versions (R15, R20, R23) show it ahead by roughly 16% in both multicore and single-core tests. This makes it the better choice for CPU rendering tasks.

The Core i5-14500HX also wins in general multithreaded processing. PassMark multithread shows 28508 versus 23833, a 16.4% margin. The physics test at 63.3% and find prime numbers at 66.9% further confirm this pattern. Integer math (7.8% lead) and floating point math (4.4% lead) add to the mobile chip's workload coverage.

Data encryption favors the Core i5-14500HX by 8%, and random string sorting shows a 5.3% advantage. These wins suggest stronger overall computational throughput for mixed workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in single-thread PassMark testing by 10.4%, indicating better peak performance in lightly threaded scenarios. Its data compression score leads by 3.9%, and extended instructions lead by 7.9%. These results point to efficiency in compression and instruction-heavy code paths.

The desktop chip's higher TDP of 65 watts versus 55 watts aligns with its desktop market segment. The recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s may contribute to its data compression advantage.

For users prioritizing rendering, physics simulation, or broad multithreaded performance, the data favors the Core i5-14500HX. For tasks involving data compression, extended instruction sets, or single-thread PassMark workloads, the Core 5 211E shows the stronger results. The platform requirements differ entirely, so the socket and form factor will likely determine the practical choice.