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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7-14700T doubles the core count and adds 12 additional threads.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4006 versus 3905 for the Core i7-14700T, a 2.6% advantage. However, the Core i7-14700T leads in all six Cinebench single-core tests by margins of 21.5% to 21.7%.

Q: Which processor delivers better multi-core Cinebench results?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T wins every multi-core Cinebench test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 25980 against the Core 5 211E's 20389, a 21.5% advantage. The gap is consistent across R15, R20, and R23.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T includes UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core i7-14700T pairs its graphics with a lower 35 W TDP versus 65 W for the Core 5 211E.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 211E lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700T does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has an average benchmark score of 41914, placing it in the 88th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211E averages 37829, sitting in the 86th percentile. The Core i7-14700T leads by 4085 points.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node with a 257 mm² die size, and both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The architectural split appears in the underlying design generations. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i7-14700T uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Core 14th Gen series under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

The core configuration differs sharply. The Core 5 211E packs 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i7-14700T offers 20 cores and 28 threads. The Core i7-14700T runs a base clock of 1.30 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 5 211E starts at 2.70 GHz and boosts to 4.90 GHz. The Core i7-14700T operates within a 35 W TDP, the Core 5 211E within 65 W.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both list 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache, however, gives the Core i7-14700T 33 MB versus 20 MB for the Core 5 211E. That 13 MB difference in shared cache likely contributes to the multi-threaded performance spread seen in the benchmark data.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and enable ECC memory. Both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i7-14700T, UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 211E. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates place the Core i7-14700T in January 2024 and the Core 5 211E in January 2025. The Core i7-14700T carries the part number SRN41, while the Core 5 211E uses SRQERQ65F.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700T wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 211E wins three. The pattern is consistent: the Core i7-14700T dominates across Cinebench and most PassMark workloads, while the Core 5 211E claims specific niches.

Starting with Cinebench, the Core i7-14700T sweeps all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2618 versus 2055, a 21.5% lead. Single-core R15 shows 369 versus 289, a 21.7% gap. Cinebench R20 multi-core delivers 10911 against 8563 (21.5% ahead), and R20 single-core shows 1540 versus 1208 (21.6% ahead). Cinebench R23 multi-core gives 25980 versus 20389 (21.5% ahead), and R23 single-core gives 3667 versus 2878 (21.5% ahead). The near-uniform 21.5% delta across all Cinebench tests indicates a consistent per-core advantage for the Core i7-14700T, not merely a thread-count effect.

PassMark results show a more mixed picture. The Core i7-14700T wins data compression with 354216 versus 346757, a slim 2.1% margin. Data encryption goes to the Core i7-14700T at 21277 versus 17938, a 15.7% lead. Floating point math favors the Core i7-14700T, 79042 versus 66402, a 16% gap. Integer math shows 113854 versus 88117, a 22.6% lead. The multithread test gives 30571 versus 23833, a 22% advantage. Random string sorting goes to the Core i7-14700T, 38546 versus 34308, an 11% lead. Physics shows the widest spread: 1946 versus 702, a 63.9% advantage for the Core i7-14700T. Find prime numbers similarly favors the Core i7-14700T, 145 versus 43, a 70.3% gap.

The Core 5 211E wins PassMark extended instructions with 21592 versus 20052, a 7.7% lead. It also takes both PassMark single-thread tests, scoring 4006 against 3905, a 2.6% advantage. Those three wins represent the entirety of the Core 5 211E's head-to-head victories.

The physics and prime number tests stand out. A 63.9% deficit in physics and a 70.3% deficit in prime number finding suggest the Core 5 211E struggles with workloads that scale heavily with core count and integer throughput. The Core i7-14700T's 20 cores provide a decisive edge in these parallel workloads.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 10 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 28 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.90 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| L3 Cache | 20 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $384 |

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

The two processors share the same socket, process node, die size, L1 and L2 cache sizes, memory support, memory bus width, PCIe configuration, ECC support, and locked multiplier status. Both are active production parts in the desktop segment.

The base clock difference is notable: the Core 5 211E runs at 2.70 GHz, more than double the Core i7-14700T's 1.30 GHz. Yet the Core i7-14700T boosts higher to 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The Core i7-14700T also operates at nearly half the TDP, 35 W versus 65 W, while delivering substantially higher benchmark scores.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points decisively toward the Intel Core i7-14700T for overall performance. It wins 14 of 17 tests, holds a 4085-point higher average benchmark score, and sits in the 88th percentile versus the 86th percentile for the Core 5 211E. The average delta in Cinebench tests hovers around 21.5% in favor of the Core i7-14700T across both single-core and multi-core workloads.

The Core 5 211E does hold three specific wins. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4006 edges out the Core i7-14700T's 3905 by 2.6%. Its extended instructions score of 21592 beats the Core i7-14700T's 20052 by 7.7%. These wins indicate the Core 5 211E has a slight edge in certain scalar and instruction-heavy workloads despite its lower core count.

For users prioritizing raw multi-threaded throughput, the Core i7-14700T is the clear choice. The physics test shows a 63.9% advantage, and prime number finding shows a 70.3% advantage. Those workloads amplify the Core i7-14700T's 20-core configuration. The Core i7-14700T also delivers all of this at 35 W, lower than the Core 5 211E's 65 W TDP.

The Core 5 211E suits scenarios where its specific strengths matter. Its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz and its PassMark single-thread win suggest responsiveness in lightly threaded tasks. Its 7.7% lead in extended instructions indicates an advantage in workloads using advanced instruction sets. Its launch MSRP of $221 is lower than the Core i7-14700T's $384, though both are active desktop parts.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-14700T wins in every Cinebench test, all six of them, by margins of 21.5% to 21.7%. It wins PassMark data compression, data encryption, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, prime numbers, and random string sorting. The physics and prime number tests show its largest margins at 63.9% and 70.3% respectively. These results make it the stronger processor for rendering, video encoding, compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that scales with cores and threads.

The Intel Core 5 211E wins PassMark extended instructions by 7.7%, a meaningful edge for workloads that leverage SIMD and specialized instruction paths. It wins PassMark single-thread by 2.6%, giving it a slight advantage in single-threaded responsiveness. Its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz compared to 1.30 GHz for the Core i7-14700T suggests it maintains performance in sustained light-load scenarios without relying on boost behavior.

The data supports a straightforward split: the Core i7-14700T for compute-heavy parallel work, the Core 5 211E for instruction-specific and single-threaded tasks where its 2.6% to 7.7% wins apply. The Core i7-14700T's 14 wins against 3 for the Core 5 211E make the overall balance clear.