Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall benchmark average?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 records an average benchmark score of 38531, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records 15370. The Core i5-14500 also holds a higher percentile rank at 86 versus 69 for the Core 5 211TE.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core i5-14500 support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same manufacturing foundation but differ in several architectural specifics. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel, with a die size of 215 mm². Both use the Intel Socket 1700 platform, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core 5 211TE is based on Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Intel Core i5-14500 uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Core i5-14500 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The Core 5 211TE has no series designation and is listed under the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The production status for both is Active.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core 5 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14500 provides 14 cores and 20 threads. That difference of 4 cores and 4 threads directly affects multithreaded workloads. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and L2 is identical at 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache differs, with the Core i5-14500 carrying 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 5 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core i5-14500 has a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. Thermal design power differs as well: 45 W for the Core 5 211TE versus 65 W for the Core i5-14500.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 5 211TE at 76.8 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i5-14500. Integrated graphics units differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-14500. Both have locked multipliers. The Core 5 211TE has the part number SRQDL, and the Core i5-14500 has the part number SRN3T.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clean sweep: the Intel Core i5-14500 wins all 17 compared tests. The Core 5 211TE has zero wins. The margins, however, vary substantially by workload type.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i5-14500 scores 2435 versus 1229 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of -49.5%. The single-core R15 test shows a smaller gap: 273 versus 173, a delta of -36.6%. Cinebench R20 widens the multicore gap further: 10985 versus 5124, a delta of -53.4%. The R20 single-core test shows the same -53.4% delta with scores of 1550 and 723.

Cinebench R23 shows the narrowest multicore margin in the entire comparison. The Core i5-14500 scores 15012 versus 12201 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of -18.7%. R23 single-core shows 1917 versus 1722, a delta of -10.2%. These R23 results indicate that in sustained all-core rendering, the Core 5 211TE closes some of the gap seen in the shorter R15 and R20 workloads, though it still trails by a significant margin.

The PassMark suite reveals the largest deltas. In integer math, the Core i5-14500 scores 108124 against 33991, a delta of -68.6%. Floating point math shows 79576 versus 26150, a delta of -67.1%. Data encryption shows 21457 versus 7231, a delta of -66.3%. Data compression shows 371294 versus 133434, a delta of -64.1%. Random string sorting shows 40980 versus 14838, a delta of -63.8%.

PassMark single-thread performance shows 3952 for the Core i5-14500 versus 1408 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of -64.4%. The extended instructions test shows 22473 versus 8615, a delta of -61.7%. The PassMark multithread test shows 30777 versus 11685, a delta of -62%. Find prime numbers shows 106 versus 72, a delta of -32.1%. Physics shows 1746 versus 1278, a delta of -26.8%.

The pattern is consistent: the Core i5-14500 leads in every measured category. The largest advantages appear in integer and floating point math, where the delta exceeds 68%, while the smallest advantage appears in Cinebench R23 single-core at -10.2%. The Core 5 211TE does not post a single winning result in any of the 17 head-to-head comparisons.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specification fields. The Core i5-14500 has 14 cores versus 10 cores on the Core 5 211TE. Thread counts are 20 versus 16. Base clocks are 2.60 GHz versus 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.00 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 65 W versus 45 W.

The architecture field differs: Raptor Lake for the Core i5-14500, with no architecture listed for the Core 5 211TE. Codenames differ as Raptor Lake-R versus Bartlett Lake. Generations differ as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). The series field lists Core 14th Gen for the Core i5-14500, while the Core 5 211TE has no series.

L3 cache differs at 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE, with no figure for the Core i5-14500. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. Release dates differ, with the Core i5-14500 released on 2024-01-07 and the Core 5 211TE released on 2025-01-12. Part numbers differ: SRN3T versus SRQDL.

Fields that are identical include the 10 nm process node, Intel as foundry, 215 mm² die size, 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, Intel Socket 1700, Desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers on both.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core i5-14500 is the stronger processor in every measured test. Its average benchmark score of 38531 is roughly 2.5 times the 15370 average of the Core 5 211TE. The percentile ranking of 86 versus 69 places it higher in the database overall.

Workload type matters for the size of the advantage. For single-core tasks, the Core i5-14500 leads by margins from -10.2% in Cinebench R23 single-core to -64.4% in PassMark single-thread. For heavily parallel workloads, the Core i5-14500 leads by even larger margins, with integer math at -68.6% and floating point math at -67.1%. The smallest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore at -18.7%, which suggests the Core 5 211TE has some capability in sustained rendering workloads but still falls well short.

The Core 5 211TE does offer a lower TDP of 45 W versus 65 W, which makes it the more power-conscious option. It also has a lower base clock of 1.70 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and a lower boost clock of 4.80 GHz versus 5.00 GHz. The 10-core, 16-thread configuration and 20 MB of L3 cache are both smaller than the 14-core, 20-thread configuration and 24 MB of L3 cache on the Core i5-14500.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 211TE include the AMD EPYC 7543 at -0.7%, the AMD EPYC 7702P at 1.6%, the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at -2%, and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 2.3%. The nearest rivals for the Core i5-14500 include the Intel Core Ultra 5 235T at -0.1%, the Intel Xeon w3-2525 at 0.4%, the Intel Core 9 270H at 0.5%, and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H at 0.6%. These groupings show that the Core 5 211TE competes in a much lower performance tier, while the Core i5-14500 sits near much faster processors.

The data supports a clear selection: the Intel Core i5-14500 for applications where performance in both single-threaded and multithreaded tasks is the priority. The Core 5 211TE is the choice only when the lower 45 W TDP and reduced power envelope are the deciding factors. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 211TE is $221, and the launch MSRP for the Core i5-14500 is $232.