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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 17 head-to-head comparisons between the Intel Core 5 211E and the Intel Core i7-14700F. The Intel Core i7-14700F wins every single one of them. There are no benchmark results where the Core 5 211E takes the lead.

The largest margin comes from the PassMark find prime numbers test. The Core i7-14700F scores 176 against 43 for the Core 5 211E, a delta of 75.6 percent. That is the single biggest performance gap in the entire dataset. PassMark physics shows a similarly lopsided result: 2455 versus 702, a 71.4 percent deficit for the Core 5 211E. These two tests measure heavily parallel integer and floating-point workloads, and the Core i7-14700F dominates both.

In Cinebench, the pattern is consistent across all three versions of the benchmark. The Core i7-14700F delivers 3540 points in Cinebench R15 multi-core, while the Core 5 211E manages 2055, a 41.9 percent gap. The single-core R15 test shows a 42.1 percent difference: 499 versus 289. Moving to R20, the multi-core score is 14751 against 8563, again a 41.9 percent delta, and the single-core test is 2082 versus 1208, a 42 percent gap. R23 follows the same trajectory: 35122 versus 20389 for multi-core (41.9 percent) and 4958 versus 2878 for single-core (42 percent).

The PassMark integer math test shows a 43.4 percent difference, with the Core i7-14700F scoring 155808 against 88117. Floating-point math is closer at 37.9 percent: 107005 versus 66402. Data compression shows a 31.5 percent gap (505885 versus 346757), and random string sorting shows a 38.6 percent gap (55918 versus 34308). Data encryption is 40.5 percent apart, with scores of 30144 and 17938.

The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread performance. The Core i7-14700F scores 4257, and the Core 5 211E scores 4006, a 5.9 percent difference. This is the only test where the two processors are close. The Core i7-14700F still wins, but the single-thread advantage is modest compared to the multi-thread and workload-specific gaps. PassMark multithread shows a 42.3 percent difference (41317 versus 23833), and extended instructions are 24.4 percent apart (28564 versus 21592).

The overall average benchmark score reflects this dominance. The Core i7-14700F has an average score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 211E has an average score of 37829, placing it in the 86th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i7-14700F include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.2 percent lower), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (0.3 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (0.6 percent higher), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (0.8 percent higher). The Core 5 211E sits near the AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 (0.1 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 (0.2 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 (0.2 percent lower), and the Intel Core i9-14901E (0.2 percent lower).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 35122 versus 20389 for the Core 5 211E, a 41.9 percent advantage. In PassMark multithread, it scores 41317 versus 23833, a 42.3 percent advantage.

Q: Is the single-core performance difference as large as the multi-core difference?

A: No. The smallest gap in the dataset is PassMark single-thread, where the Core i7-14700F leads by 5.9 percent (4257 versus 4006). Cinebench R23 single-core shows a larger 42 percent gap (4958 versus 2878).

Q: How does the Core 5 211E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 211E has an average benchmark score of 37829. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804 (0.1 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762 (0.2 percent higher), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904 (0.2 percent lower), and the Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911 (0.2 percent lower).

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test. The Core i7-14700F scores 176, and the Core 5 211E scores 43, a 75.6 percent difference.

Q: Which processor has a higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E sits in the 86th percentile.

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

A: No. The recorded data shows 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the Intel Core i7-14700F wins all 17.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and are built on Intel's 10 nm process with a 257 mm² die size. The similarities end there.

The Intel Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R refresh. It belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The 211E does not have a listed architecture name, only the Bartlett Lake codename.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. That means the Core i7-14700F has twice the core count and 12 additional threads. The cache hierarchy reflects this. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14700F, while the Core 5 211E has 20 MB shared. That is a 13 MB difference in favor of the Core i7-14700F.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 5 211E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Core i7-14700F has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Core i7-14700F has a lower base clock but a higher boost clock, which explains its single-thread advantage in the benchmarks. Both have a 65 W TDP, so the thermal envelope is identical. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support is the same: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 211E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core i7-14700F does not have a listed memory bandwidth in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 211E includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A. This is a meaningful distinction for systems that require a display output without a discrete GPU.

Release dates and launch prices differ. The Core 5 211E was released on January 12, 2025, with a launch MSRP of $221. The Core i7-14700F was released on January 7, 2024, with a launch MSRP of $359. Both are currently marked as Active in production status. The part numbers are SRQERQ65F for the Core 5 211E and SRN3Z for the Core i7-14700F.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14700F outperforms the Intel Core 5 211E in every measured benchmark. The average benchmark score of 53620 for the Core i7-14700F is substantially higher than the 37829 for the Core 5 211E. The percentile ranking confirms this: 91st versus 86th.

The Core i7-14700F is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads give it a structural advantage over the 10 cores and 16 threads of the Core 5 211E. The 33 MB of L3 cache further supports this. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 41.9 percent lead is consistent across R15 and R20 as well, indicating that the advantage scales with thread count.

The single-thread result is more nuanced. The PassMark single-thread test shows only a 5.9 percent gap, which suggests that the Core 5 211E is competitive in lightly threaded tasks. However, the Cinebench R23 single-core test shows a 42 percent gap. The discrepancy between these two tests likely relates to the higher boost clock of the Core i7-14700F (5.40 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), but the exact workload characteristics are not recorded in the database.

For workloads that stress integer math, floating-point math, physics simulation, or prime number calculations, the Core i7-14700F is the clear choice. The 75.6 percent lead in find prime numbers and the 71.4 percent lead in physics are particularly large. The Core 5 211E does not close the gap in any of these categories.

The Core 5 211E does have one advantage in the feature set: it includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics. This matters for systems that do not use a discrete GPU. The Core 5 211E also has a lower launch MSRP, though both processors share the same 65 W TDP and socket.

The nearest rival data puts these processors in different performance classes. The Core i7-14700F competes with server-class parts like the Intel Xeon 6505P and AMD EPYC 7313P, as well as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X. The Core 5 211E competes with AMD Ryzen AI embedded and mobile parts like the Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and the Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435. The average scores of those rival groups are far apart, confirming that the two processors target different segments.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211E | Intel Core i7-14700F |

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

| Series | Not listed | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | Not listed | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Cores | 10 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 28 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.40 GHz |

| L3 cache | 20 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

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

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | N/A |

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

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $359 |

| Part number | SRQERQ65F | SRN3Z |

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, 257 mm² die size, 65 W TDP, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), 80 KB L1 cache per core, 2 MB L2 cache per core, locked multiplier, Desktop market segment, and Active production status.