Intel Core 5 211E vs Intel Core i7-14700 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a clear and decisive benchmark picture: the Intel Core i7-14700 wins 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211E takes a single, albeit significant, victory. The average benchmark scores place the Core i7-14700 at 52301, which is 38.3% higher than the Core 5 211E's 37829. This gap is reflected in their percentile rankings, with the Core i7-14700 sitting at the 91st percentile of all CPUs compared to the Core 5 211E's 86th percentile.

The Core i7-14700's dominance is most pronounced in multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i7-14700 scores 4061 against 2055, a 49.4% advantage. The pattern continues in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Core i7-14700 posts 14388 versus 8563, a 40.5% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore shows a 28.2% difference, with the Core i7-14700 at 28398 and the Core 5 211E at 20389. These results indicate a substantial advantage in rendering and heavily parallelized tasks.

The gap widens further in specialized PassMark tests. The most extreme difference appears in the find prime numbers test, where the Core i7-14700 scores 164 compared to the Core 5 211E's 43, a 73.8% deficit for the latter. PassMark physics testing shows a 68.5% difference, with scores of 2226 and 702 respectively. Integer math results favor the Core i7-14700 by 43%, with scores of 154535 and 88117. Floating point math shows a 37.8% advantage for the Core i7-14700, posting 106716 versus 66402.

In data-focused workloads, the Core i7-14700 continues its lead. Data compression scores reach 498198 for the Core i7-14700 versus 346757 for the Core 5 211E, a 30.4% gap. Data encryption shows a 39.4% difference, with 29601 against 17938. Extended instructions testing reveals a 23.9% advantage, and random string sorting shows a 36.9% gap. The multithread PassMark test confirms the trend, with the Core i7-14700 at 40318 and the Core 5 211E at 23833, a 40.9% difference.

Single-threaded performance tells a more nuanced story. The Core i7-14700 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4236 against 4006, a modest 5.4% advantage. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Core i7-14700 leads with 299 versus 289, a 3.3% difference. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows a larger 40.5% gap, with the Core i7-14700 scoring 2031 against 1208. However, the single Cinebench R23 singlecore test flips the result: the Core 5 211E scores 2878, which is 38.4% higher than the Core i7-14700's 2080. This single anomaly stands out against the otherwise consistent pattern of Core i7-14700 superiority.

The Verdict

The data shows two distinct performance profiles. The Intel Core i7-14700 is the stronger processor in nearly every measured category. Its 20 cores and 28 threads provide a substantial advantage over the Core 5 211E's 10 cores and 16 threads in multi-threaded workloads. The Core i7-14700 also holds a lead in most single-threaded tests, with the notable exception of Cinebench R23 singlecore. Its higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz likely contributes to this edge, though the database records only the scores, not the causal mechanism.

The Core 5 211E's single win in Cinebench R23 singlecore is not enough to offset its deficits elsewhere. Its average benchmark score of 37829 places it near the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (37804, a 0.1% difference) and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (37762, a 0.2% difference). It trails the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (37904) by 0.2% and the Intel Core i9-14901E (37911) by 0.2%. These nearest rivals are all within a fraction of a percent, indicating that the Core 5 211E sits in a tightly competitive performance band.

The Core i7-14700, by contrast, operates in a higher tier. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H (52431, a 0.2% difference), the AMD EPYC 8124P (52121, a 0.3% difference), the Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX (52073, a 0.4% difference), and the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X (51947, a 0.7% difference). All of these are close to the Core i7-14700's 52301 average, showing that it competes with server-class and high-end desktop parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700 wins across the majority of benchmark categories, making it the clear choice for compute-intensive applications. Its advantages are largest in prime number finding (73.8% ahead), physics simulation (68.5% ahead), and integer math (43% ahead). These results indicate strong performance in scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload that relies on heavy arithmetic or simulation. The multithread score advantage of 40.9% further supports its suitability for rendering, video encoding, and other parallel tasks.

The Core i7-14700 also leads in memory and data operations. Data compression is 30.4% faster, data encryption is 39.4% faster, and random string sorting is 36.9% faster. These results suggest it handles database workloads, file archiving, and encryption tasks more efficiently. The extended instructions advantage of 23.9% indicates better support for modern instruction sets used in media processing and scientific code.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins only in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it achieves 2878 against 2080. This 38.4% advantage in a single benchmark is notable but isolated. It does not translate into wins in other single-threaded tests, where the Core i7-14700 leads by 5.4% in PassMark single-thread and 3.3% in Cinebench R15 singlecore. The Core 5 211E may have an edge in specific single-threaded rendering tasks, but the broader data does not support a general single-thread advantage.

Both processors share the same 65 TDP, Intel Socket 1700, and dual-channel memory bus. They also both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, ECC memory, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 211E using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core i7-14700 using UHD Graphics 770. The Core i7-14700 has a larger 33 MB shared L3 cache compared to the Core 5 211E's 20 MB, which likely contributes to its performance advantage in data-heavy workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has an average benchmark score of 52301, while the Intel Core 5 211E scores 37829. This puts the Core i7-14700 at the 91st percentile of all CPUs and the Core 5 211E at the 86th percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core rendering?

A: The Core i7-14700 leads in all multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 28398 versus 20389, a 28.2% advantage. The gap is larger in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Core i7-14700 leads by 40.5% (14388 versus 8563).

Q: Does the Core 5 211E win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Core 5 211E wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a score of 2878, which is 38.4% higher than the Core i7-14700's 2080. This is its only win out of 17 head-to-head comparisons.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7-14700 also has a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both also support ECC memory. The memory bandwidth is recorded at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211E, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i7-14700.

Q: How do the nearest rivals compare for each processor?

A: The Core 5 211E is within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132, AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, and Intel Core i9-14901E. The Core i7-14700 is within 0.7% of the Intel Xeon Gold 5320H, AMD EPYC 8124P, Intel Core Ultra 5 235HX, and AMD Ryzen 9 5950X.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a common foundation but differ significantly in their configuration. Both use Intel's 10 nm process node, are manufactured by Intel, and have a die size of 257 mm². Both use Intel Socket 1700, making them potentially compatible with the same motherboards. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, limiting overclocking.

The core architecture is where the primary differences emerge. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i7-14700 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture in the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i7-14700 has 20 cores and 28 threads, a doubling of cores and a 75% increase in threads.

Cache allocation differs substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211E and 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14700. This 13 MB difference in shared cache likely contributes to the Core i7-14700's advantages in data compression and encryption tests, where larger cache can reduce memory access latency.

Clock speeds are recorded differently as well. The Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Core i7-14700 has a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. Both operate at a 65 TDP, indicating similar power envelopes despite the Core i7-14700's additional cores.

Memory support is identical in type: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 211E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i7-14700. PCIe support is also the same, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are integrated solutions, but the 770 series generally offers more execution units, which may affect display output capabilities and light graphics workloads.

Release dates show the Core i7-14700 launched earlier, on 2024-01-07, with the Core 5 211E following on 2025-01-12. The launch MSRP for the Core i7-14700 is $384, while the Core 5 211E's launch MSRP is $221. Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The part numbers are SRQERQ65F for the Core 5 211E and SRN40 for the Core i7-14700.