Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i3-14100T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split decision between these two Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins 8 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core i3-14100T takes 9. The pattern of those wins is revealing: the Core 5 211TE dominates in Cinebench rendering workloads, while the Core i3-14100T consistently outperforms in PassMark integer, floating-point, and encryption tasks.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core 5 211TE holds a narrow but consistent lead across every version and workload type. The multicore results show a 5% advantage in Cinebench R15 (1229 vs 1170), a 5.1% edge in R20 (5124 vs 4877), and another 5.1% margin in R23 (12201 vs 11612). Single-core results follow the same pattern, with the Core 5 211TE ahead by 4.8% in R15 (173 vs 165) and 5.1% in both R20 (723 vs 688) and R23 (1722 vs 1639). These margins are consistent across all six Cinebench tests, suggesting a stable architectural advantage rather than workload-specific behavior.

The PassMark results tell a different story entirely. The Core i3-14100T wins the PassMark multithread test by 14.5% (13662 vs 11685), a substantial reversal of the Cinebench multicore outcome. The gap widens further in integer math, where the Core i3-14100T leads by 15.6% (40292 vs 33991), and in floating-point math, where it is ahead by 16.7% (31379 vs 26150). Data compression shows a 12.6% advantage for the Core i3-14100T (152636 vs 133434), while data encryption favors it by 8.2% (7881 vs 7231). Extended instructions produce the largest PassMark delta at 17.3% (10414 vs 8615).

The Core 5 211TE answers with two decisive PassMark wins. Its physics score of 1278 beats the Core i3-14100T's 973 by 31.3%, the largest margin in either direction across the entire benchmark set. Prime number finding also favors the Core 5 211TE by 28.6% (72 vs 56). Random string sorting goes to the Core i3-14100T by a slim 4.8% margin (15579 vs 14838).

The single-thread PassMark results require careful interpretation. The Core i3-14100T records 3498 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, while the Core 5 211TE records 1408 in both, yielding a 59.7% deficit. This appears anomalous given the Core 5 211TE's single-core Cinebench wins, but the recorded data stands as measured. The overall average benchmark scores reflect this divergence: the Core i3-14100T averages 17648 versus 15370 for the Core 5 211TE, a 14.8% gap. The percentile rankings place the Core i3-14100T at 71st among all CPUs versus 69th for the Core 5 211TE.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several fundamentals: both use Intel Socket 1700, both are built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, both enable ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are identical as well, with UHD Graphics 730 on each.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i3-14100T uses 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 211TE comes from the Bartlett Lake codename and the "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" generation, while the Core i3-14100T belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename within the Core 14th Gen series and "Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" generation. The Core 5 211TE's die size measures 215 mm² versus 163 mm² for the Core i3-14100T, a difference that aligns with the larger core count.

Cache hierarchies match at the lower levels but diverge at L3. Both processors provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache, however, gives the Core 5 211TE 20 MB versus 12 MB for the Core i3-14100T. Clock speeds also differ: the Core 5 211TE has a 1.70 GHz base clock and a 4.80 GHz boost clock, while the Core i3-14100T runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.40 GHz boost. Thermal design power favors the Core i3-14100T at 35 watts versus 45 watts for the Core 5 211TE, despite the Core i3-14100T's higher base clock.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 211TE at 76.8 GB/s, with no comparable figure for the Core i3-14100T. Both processors are locked (multiplier not unlocked), both carry active production status, and both are classified as desktop parts. The Core 5 211TE launched on 2025-01-12, while the Core i3-14100T launched on 2024-01-07. Their part numbers are SRQDL and SRMX0 respectively.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a split recommendation based on workload type. For rendering and physics simulation, the Intel Core 5 211TE is the stronger choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12201 exceeds the Core i3-14100T's 11612 by 5.1%, and the physics advantage of 31.3% is the largest single benchmark margin recorded. The larger L3 cache (20 MB vs 12 MB) and the core count advantage (10 vs 4) align with these results.

For general-purpose computing, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks, the Intel Core i3-14100T delivers superior measured performance. Its PassMark multithread score of 13662 versus 11685 represents a 14.5% lead, and the integer math and floating-point advantages of 15.6% and 16.7% respectively indicate stronger per-thread execution in these workloads. The extended instructions advantage of 17.3% further supports this direction.

The higher average benchmark score of 17648 for the Core i3-14100T, compared to 15370 for the Core 5 211TE, gives the Core i3-14100T the overall edge in the database's aggregate metric. The percentile ranking also favors the Core i3-14100T at 71 versus 69. Users prioritizing lower power consumption will note the 35-watt TDP of the Core i3-14100T against the 45-watt TDP of the Core 5 211TE.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core i3-14100T |

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

| Cores | 10 | 4 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 4.40 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 163 mm² |

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $134 |

| Part number | SRQDL | SRMX0 |

Identical specifications include Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, DDR4/DDR5 dual-channel memory support, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, UHD Graphics 730, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has higher Cinebench multicore performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE leads in all three Cinebench multicore tests, with 5% in R15 (1229 vs 1170), 5.1% in R20 (5124 vs 4877), and 5.1% in R23 (12201 vs 11612).

Q: Why does the Core i3-14100T have a higher average benchmark score despite losing in Cinebench?

A: The average benchmark score of 17648 for the Core i3-14100T versus 15370 for the Core 5 211TE reflects its substantial PassMark wins, including a 59.7% single-thread advantage and a 14.5% multithread advantage, which outweigh the Core 5 211TE's narrower Cinebench margins.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i3-14100T has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 12 MB for the Core i3-14100T. Both have identical L1 (80 KB per core) and L2 (1.25 MB per core) caches.

Q: How do their power requirements compare?

A: The Core i3-14100T has a 35-watt TDP, while the Core 5 211TE has a 45-watt TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE wins in rendering and physics-adjacent workloads. All six Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23 in both multicore and single-core) favor it by margins between 4.8% and 5.1%. The PassMark physics test shows its largest victory at 31.3% (1278 vs 973), and prime number finding favors it by 28.6% (72 vs 56). Users running CPU-bound 3D rendering, physics simulation, or prime-number workloads will see better results with the Core 5 211TE. Its 10-core/16-thread configuration and 20 MB L3 cache provide the resources these workloads require.

The Intel Core i3-14100T wins in general productivity and math-intensive tasks. The PassMark multithread score of 13662 versus 11685 (14.5% lead) indicates stronger overall throughput in mixed workloads. Data compression (152636 vs 133434, 12.6% lead), data encryption (7881 vs 7231, 8.2% lead), extended instructions (10414 vs 8615, 17.3% lead), floating-point math (31379 vs 26150, 16.7% lead), and integer math (40292 vs 33991, 15.6% lead) all favor the Core i3-14100T. Random string sorting also goes its way by 4.8% (15579 vs 14838). The PassMark single-thread score of 3498 versus 1408 represents the largest recorded advantage at 59.7%, though this contrasts with the Core 5 211TE's Cinebench single-core wins. The Core i3-14100T is the choice for spreadsheet work, code compilation, compression tasks, and applications that exercise the PassMark instruction set. Its 35-watt TDP also makes it more suitable for thermally constrained systems.