Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the Intel Core i7-14650HX takes 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 211E wins four. The average benchmark score reinforces this, with the Core i7-14650HX at 41576 against 37829 for the Core 5 211E. However, the distribution of wins is not uniform, and the Core 5 211E claims some notable single-threaded victories.

The most dominant result for the Core i7-14650HX comes in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where it scores 3470.5 versus 2055 for the Core 5 211E, a 40.8% advantage. The gap narrows in Cinebench R20 multi-core, with the Core i7-14650HX at 11946 and the Core 5 211E at 8563, a 28.3% lead. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the two are nearly tied: 20454 for the Core i7-14650HX versus 20389 for the Core 5 211E, a margin of just 0.3%. This shows that the newer Cinebench R23 workload compresses the multi-core gap considerably compared to older versions of the test.

Single-core results split sharply. The Core 5 211E wins Cinebench R23 single-core by a wide margin, scoring 2878 against 1969 for the Core i7-14650HX, a 46.2% lead. Yet in Cinebench R20 single-core, the Core i7-14650HX wins with 1686 versus 1208, a 28.4% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 5 211E barely edges ahead, 289 to 285.5, a 1.2% difference. PassMark single-thread also favors the Core 5 211E: 4006 versus 3841, a 4.3% lead. The inconsistency across Cinebench versions suggests workload-specific scaling rather than a straightforward single-core hierarchy.

The Core i7-14650HX also dominates the PassMark suite. In integer math, it scores 116661 versus 88117 for the Core 5 211E, a 24.5% advantage. Floating-point math shows 84999 versus 66402, a 21.9% lead. Data compression favors the Core i7-14650HX at 398418 versus 346757, a 13% margin, while data encryption shows 22917 versus 17938, a 21.7% lead. Extended instructions yield 24150 versus 21592, a 10.6% advantage. Random string sorting goes to the Core i7-14650HX, 43035 versus 34308, a 20.3% lead.

The largest deltas in the entire comparison appear in prime number finding and physics. The Core i7-14650HX scores 152 in PassMark find prime numbers versus 43 for the Core 5 211E, a 71.7% advantage. In PassMark physics, the Core i7-14650HX scores 2202 versus 702, a 68.1% lead. These two tests amplify the thread-count difference more than any other workload in the set. PassMark multi-thread also goes decisively to the Core i7-14650HX, 33495 versus 23833, a 28.8% margin.

The Core 5 211E's four wins are concentrated in single-thread and lightly threaded tests: Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 single-core, PassMark single-thread, and PassMark single-thread (the duplicate listing of the same score). None of these wins exceed 46.2%, and the two PassMark single-thread results are identical at 4006, confirming measurement consistency within the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14650HX wins nearly every multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workload. Its 16 cores and 24 threads provide a structural advantage over the 10 cores and 16 threads of the Core 5 211E. The PassMark physics result, with a 68.1% lead, and prime number finding, with a 71.7% lead, represent the kinds of workloads that scale with core count and sustained parallel execution.

The Core i7-14650HX also leads in memory-sensitive tasks like data compression and random string sorting, where the larger 30 MB shared L3 cache on the Core i7-14650HX versus 20 MB on the Core 5 211E likely reduces memory traffic. The 13% compression lead and 20.3% sorting lead are consistent with a cache capacity advantage.

The Core 5 211E wins exclusively in single-threaded tests. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2878 is 46.2% higher than the Core i7-14650HX, which is a substantial margin for a single-core comparison. PassMark single-thread shows a smaller but still positive 4.3% lead. The Cinebench R15 single-core win is marginal at 1.2%, suggesting the Core 5 211E's single-core advantage varies by workload generation.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core tie, with only a 0.3% delta in favor of the Core i7-14650HX, is the most notable convergence point. Despite the Core i7-14650HX having 60% more cores and 50% more threads, the 211E nearly matches it in this specific workload. This indicates that the Core 5 211E's higher base clock of 2.70 GHz, compared to 2.20 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX, helps close the gap when the workload does not fully saturate all available threads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 5 211E is a Bartlett Lake part for the desktop segment, while the Core i7-14650HX is a Raptor Lake-HX Refresh part for mobile. Both use a 10 nm process node and a 257 mm² die size, and both are manufactured by Intel. The Core i7-14650HX belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, whereas the Core 5 211E has no series designation in the database.

Socket and packaging differ completely. The Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, while the Core i7-14650HX uses Intel BGA 1964, a ball-grid array for mobile systems. This affects upgradeability and platform compatibility. The market segment field confirms this split: desktop for the Core 5 211E, mobile for the Core i7-14650HX.

Core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core i7-14650HX provides 16 cores and 24 threads, while the Core 5 211E provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Both use the same per-core L1 cache at 80 KB and per-core L2 cache at 2 MB. The shared L3 cache differs: 30 MB on the Core i7-14650HX versus 20 MB on the Core 5 211E.

Clock speeds move in opposite directions. The Core 5 211E has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz on the Core i7-14650HX, but the Core i7-14650HX has a higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The thermal design point is 65 watts for the Core 5 211E and 55 watts for the Core i7-14650HX, despite the latter having more cores.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation. The Core 5 211E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14650HX has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capability matches as well: Gen 5 with 16 lanes, CPU only, for both processors.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14650HX uses UHD Graphics 710. The Core i7-14650HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 211E does not. Release dates also differ: the Core i7-14650HX was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core 5 211E on 2025-01-12. The Core 5 211E has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i7-14650HX has no launch MSRP recorded. Both are listed as Active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has better multi-core performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins by a minimal 0.3% margin, scoring 20454 versus 20389 for the Intel Core 5 211E.

Q: How large is the single-core advantage of the Intel Core 5 211E?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 5 211E leads by 46.2%, scoring 2878 versus 1969. In PassMark single-thread, the lead is 4.3%, with scores of 4006 versus 3841.

Q: What explains the large gap in PassMark physics?

A: The Core i7-14650HX scores 2202 versus 702 for the Core 5 211E, a 68.1% advantage. The Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads versus 10 cores and 16 threads, which scales well in physics simulations.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation and ECC memory. The Core 5 211E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14650HX has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Are these processors on the same socket?

A: No. The Core 5 211E uses Intel Socket 1700 for desktop, while the Core i7-14650HX uses Intel BGA 1964 for mobile.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both use 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core. The shared L3 is 20 MB on the Core 5 211E and 30 MB on the Core i7-14650HX.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core i7-14650HX |

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

| Series | None | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 10 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| L3 cache | 20 MB shared | 30 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | SRQERQ65F | SRMXH |