Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i5-14450HX wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The largest margin appears in single-threaded PassMark testing, where the i5-14450HX scores 3643 against 1408, a 61.4% advantage. This gap repeats across both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries.

Cinebench results show a consistent 39.3% deficit for the Core 5 211TE across all six tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14450HX records 20108 points versus 12201 points. Single-core R23 shows 2838 versus 1722. The same 39.3% delta holds for R15 and R20 variants, indicating the gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

PassMark integer math delivers the second-largest difference at 56.6%, with the i5-14450HX scoring 78330 against 33991. Floating-point math trails by 54.9% (58037 versus 26150). Data encryption shows a 53.6% gap (15574 versus 7231), while data compression is 52.1% apart (278538 versus 133434). Extended instructions land at 49.9% (17207 versus 8615), and multithread performance sits 50.7% lower for the Core 5 211TE (11685 versus 23680).

The narrowest gap is in PassMark physics, where the i5-14450HX leads by only 13.4% (1475 versus 1278). Find prime numbers shows a 26.5% difference (98 versus 72). Random string sorting is 49.8% apart (29565 versus 14838).

The average benchmark score reflects the same hierarchy. The i5-14450HX averages 32040 points across its benchmark suite, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370 points. In percentile ranking against all CPUs, the i5-14450HX sits at the 82nd percentile, compared to the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE. The i5-14450HX's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13705H (delta -0.1%), Intel Core i5-14400 (delta -0.2%), and Intel Core i7-12800H (delta -0.3%), placing it in a cluster of strong mid-range performers. The Core 5 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (delta -0.7%), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (delta -2%), and AMD EPYC 7702P (delta 1.6%), a far less consistent grouping.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same 10-core, 16-thread configuration, but the underlying platforms diverge. The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel Socket 1700, a desktop-oriented platform. The Intel Core i5-14450HX belongs to the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation, uses Raptor Lake architecture, and fits Intel BGA 1964, a mobile socket. The market segments reflect this: the Core 5 211TE is listed as Desktop, while the i5-14450HX is Mobile.

Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process and fabricated by Intel. Die size differs, with the Core 5 211TE measuring 215 mm² and the i5-14450HX at 257 mm². The L3 cache is identical at 20 MB shared. L1 cache matches at 80 KB per core. L2 cache differs: the Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the i5-14450HX has 2 MB per core. This extra L2 capacity likely contributes to the i5-14450HX's substantial lead in latency-sensitive workloads.

Clock behavior shows the same 4.80 GHz boost ceiling for both, but the base clocks differ. The Core 5 211TE runs at 1.70 GHz base, while the i5-14450HX starts at 2.40 GHz. The 0.70 GHz base clock gap helps explain why the i5-14450HX sustains higher throughput in multi-threaded tests despite identical core and thread counts. The i5-14450HX also carries a 55 W TDP versus 45 W for the Core 5 211TE, allowing more sustained power draw.

Memory support is similar: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 211TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the i5-14450HX entry leaves this field null in the database. PCIe connectivity matches at Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 211TE using UHD Graphics 730 and the i5-14450HX using UHD Graphics 710.

The i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 211TE is locked. The Core 5 211TE carries a launch MSRP of $221; the i5-14450HX has no launch MSRP recorded. Release dates differ by roughly a year, with the Core 5 211TE arriving in January 2025 and the i5-14450HX in January 2024.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211TE does not win a single recorded benchmark. Every head-to-head test in the database favors the i5-14450HX. The data offers no workload category, from physics simulation to integer math to data compression, where the Core 5 211TE closes the gap.

The i5-14450HX wins by the smallest margin in PassMark physics, only 13.4%. Physics tests often reward sustained multi-core execution, and the i5-14450HX's higher base clock and larger L2 cache appear to matter less here. The largest margin, 61.4% in PassMark single-thread tests, indicates a decisive advantage in lightly threaded workloads. The i5-14450HX also dominates extended instruction workloads by 49.9%, suggesting better efficiency with SIMD and specialized instruction sets.

For users with desktop workloads, the Core 5 211TE offers ECC memory support, a 45 W TDP, and a lower base clock suited to power-conscious operation. Its 10 cores and 16 threads match the i5-14450HX in raw parallelism, but the recorded scores show the same core count does not translate to comparable performance. The Core 5 211TE's 69th percentile ranking places it near server-class chips like the AMD EPYC 7543 and EPYC 7702P, but those rivals are oriented toward throughput rather than single-thread speed.

The i5-14450HX, despite its mobile socket, outperforms desktop parts like the Intel Core i5-14400 (delta -0.2%) and the Intel Core i9-11900 (delta -0.6%) in average score. Its 82nd percentile ranking puts it ahead of roughly 80% of all CPUs in the database. The mobile platform does not appear to constrain its performance in these measurements.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14450HX averages 32040 points, compared to 15370 points for the Intel Core 5 211TE.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: In PassMark single-thread testing, the i5-14450HX scores 3643 versus 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a 61.4% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 2838 versus 1722, also a 39.3% gap.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 10 cores and 16 threads. They also share the same 20 MB L3 cache and the same 4.80 GHz boost clock.

Q: What is the main cache difference between the two?

A: The i5-14450HX has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core. L1 and L3 caches are identical.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Core 5 211TE has a 45 W TDP, while the i5-14450HX has a 55 W TDP.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core 5 211TE come closest to the i5-14450HX?

A: The smallest margin is in PassMark physics, where the i5-14450HX leads by 13.4% (1475 versus 1278).

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core i5-14450HX outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every benchmark category measured. The 82nd percentile ranking for the i5-14450HX, its 64.9% higher average score (32040 versus 15370), and its consistent wins across Cinebench and PassMark suites establish it as the stronger processor for both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The Core 5 211TE's only advantages are platform-level. It uses a desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700), carries a lower 45 W TDP, and has a recorded launch MSRP of $221. It also includes UHD Graphics 730 instead of the UHD Graphics 710 found on the i5-14450HX. None of these traits appear in the benchmark results as performance wins.

For workloads that demand raw compute, the i5-14450HX delivers between 13.4% and 61.4% more performance depending on the test. The mobile socket does not hinder it; its nearest rivals include desktop processors like the Intel Core i5-14400 and Intel Core i9-11900. The Core 5 211TE, by contrast, sits near server and mobile parts like the AMD EPYC 7543 and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, a grouping that reflects its mid-pack standing.

The data indicates the i5-14450HX is the pick for anyone prioritizing benchmark performance. The Core 5 211TE remains a viable desktop option where the platform form factor, ECC support, or lower power envelope matter more than peak scores.