Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data positions the Intel Core i5-14490F as the decisive performer in this comparison. Across all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests, the Core i5-14490F records the higher score, with the Core 5 211TE trailing by margins ranging from 38.9% to 63.6%. The average benchmark score for the Core i5-14490F is 38,149, placing it in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15,370 and sits in the 69th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i5-14490F include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600KF (0.1% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 250 (0.2% behind), indicating the Core i5-14490F is tightly clustered with strong modern desktop parts. The Core 5 211TE, by contrast, trades blows with the AMD EPYC 7543 (0.7% behind) and the Intel Core i3-1315U (2.3% ahead), a much lower competitive tier.

The data shows no scenario where the Core 5 211TE wins a single recorded test. The largest deficit appears in Passmark single-thread performance, where the Core i5-14490F leads by 63.6%. The smallest gap is in Passmark physics (38.9%), but that remains a substantial margin. For any workload category captured in the database, the Core i5-14490F delivers the superior result. The Core 5 211TE does carry a lower TDP (45 vs. 65), which indicates a more power-conscious design, but the benchmark data confirms that this efficiency comes with a severe performance penalty. Users prioritizing raw throughput, whether single-core or multi-core, should look to the Core i5-14490F based on the measurements. The Core 5 211TE remains the choice only if its lower thermal envelope is the primary selection criterion, as the performance data itself offers no compensating advantage.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform, a 10 nm process node from Intel, and an identical die size of 215 mm². The core counts match at 10 cores and 16 threads, and both use a dual-channel memory bus with support for DDR4 and DDR5. The foundational silicon generation, however, differs. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" generation label, while the Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the "Raptor Lake Refresh" generation. Bartlett Lake appears to be a distinct product line within the same socket, whereas Raptor Lake-R is a refresh of the established Core 14th Gen series.

The cache hierarchy diverges in the L3 segment. The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14490F has 24 MB. Both share the same per-core L1 (80 KB) and per-core L2 (1.25 MB) figures. The base clock rates differ significantly: the Core 5 211TE runs at 1.70 GHz, while the Core i5-14490F starts at 2.50 GHz. Boost clocks also favor the Core i5-14490F, with a 5.00 GHz ceiling versus 4.80 GHz for the Core 5 211TE. These clock differences likely explain a large portion of the benchmark gap, as the architectural lineage and cache size also contribute.

The memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE, while the Core i5-14490F has no recorded bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 211TE but absent on the Core i5-14490F. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A). Both parts use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates place the Core 5 211TE in January 2025 and the Core i5-14490F in late December 2023, making the Core 5 211TE the newer product despite its lower performance profile.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern of roughly 47% deficits for the Core 5 211TE. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i5-14490F scores 2,318 versus 1,229, a 47% lead. The R15 single-core test shows 327 against 173, a 47.1% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore records 9,660 versus 5,124 (47% gap), and R20 single-core records 1,363 versus 723 (47% gap). Cinebench R23 multicore delivers 23,000 versus 12,201, again a 47% difference, while R23 single-core shows 3,247 versus 1,722, also 47%. These tightly clustered deltas indicate that the clock speed and architecture advantages translate uniformly across rendering workloads, with no test showing a different pattern.

The Passmark suite reveals larger proportional gaps, particularly in integer-heavy and single-thread tasks. Passmark single-thread shows the widest margin: 3,873 versus 1,408, a 63.6% deficit for the Core 5 211TE. Passmark integer math records 87,844 versus 33,991, a 61.3% gap. Floating-point math follows at 66,558 versus 26,150 (60.7%). Data compression shows 340,026 versus 133,434 (60.8%), and data encryption shows 18,225 versus 7,231 (60.3%). Extended instructions score 21,731 versus 8,615 (60.4%). Random string sorting records 35,608 versus 14,838 (58.3%). The Passmark multithread score is 28,662 versus 11,685 (59.2%). The smallest gaps in the entire dataset are Passmark physics (2,093 versus 1,278, a 38.9% difference) and Passmark find prime numbers (122 versus 72, a 41% difference).

These numbers indicate that the Core i5-14490F does not merely edge ahead; it doubles or nearly doubles the Core 5 211TE in most workloads. The Cinebench deltas at 47% are consistent across both single and multi-threaded tests, whereas the Passmark deltas vary from 38.9% to 63.6%. The Passmark pattern suggests the Core i5-14490F has a particular advantage in memory-latency-sensitive and single-thread-constrained tasks, while the physics test (which often scales with core count and frequency) shows the relatively smallest, though still large, advantage.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. The base clock is 1.70 GHz for the Core 5 211TE and 2.50 GHz for the Core i5-14490F. The boost clock is 4.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The TDP is 45 for the Core 5 211TE and 65 for the Core i5-14490F. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared for the Core 5 211TE and 24 MB shared for the Core i5-14490F. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE, with no figure for the Core i5-14490F. ECC memory support is true for the Core 5 211TE and false for the Core i5-14490F. Integrated graphics are present (UHD Graphics 730) on the Core 5 211TE and absent (N/A) on the Core i5-14490F. The part numbers differ: SRQDL for the Core 5 211TE and SRN35 for the Core i5-14490F. The release dates are January 2025 for the Core 5 211TE and December 2023 for the Core i5-14490F. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, while the Core i5-14490F has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. Both share the same socket, core count, thread count, L1 and L2 cache sizes, memory support type (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), die size (215 mm²), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and unlocked multiplier status (false).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F has an average benchmark score of 38,149, while the Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15,370.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Core i5-14490F scores 23,000 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Core 5 211TE scores 12,201, a 47% difference favoring the Core i5-14490F.

Q: Does the Core 5 211TE win any benchmark in the head-to-head comparison?

A: No. The data records 17 head-to-head tests, and the Core i5-14490F wins all 17.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14490F has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14490F wins every recorded benchmark category. In Cinebench rendering workloads, it holds a consistent 47% advantage across R15, R20, and R23, for both single-core and multi-core variants. In Passmark tasks, the advantage ranges from 38.9% (physics) to 63.6% (single-thread), with encryption, compression, extended instructions, and math operations all showing margins above 60%. This makes the Core i5-14490F the clear choice for any compute-heavy application represented in the data: rendering, encryption, data compression, integer math, floating-point math, and general single-thread responsiveness.

The Core 5 211TE has no benchmark wins to claim. Its advantages appear only in specification fields: a lower TDP of 45 versus 65, ECC memory support, integrated graphics, and a recorded memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s. The database does not include power-efficiency benchmarks, so the lower TDP cannot be quantified in performance-per-watt terms. For workloads that require ECC memory or rely on the integrated UHD Graphics 730, the Core 5 211TE offers capabilities the Core i5-14490F lacks. The Core i5-14490F, with no integrated graphics, requires a discrete GPU, and its lack of ECC support rules it out for error-correcting memory configurations. The Core 5 211TE also carries a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i5-14490F has no recorded price, but the performance data shows the Core i5-14490F delivers between 1.6x and 2.7x the score in every test, making it the dominant option for raw computing power.