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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data is heavily one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14500T wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 211TE takes a single victory. The margin of that sole win, however, is narrow. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 211TE scores 12201 against 11790 for the i5-14500T, a lead of 3.5%. That result stands alone as the only test where the 211TE outperforms its rival.

Every other benchmark shows a substantial advantage for the i5-14500T. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-14500T posts 2022 versus 1229, a 39.2% gap. The single-core version of the same test shows 252 against 173, a 31.3% difference. Cinebench R20 presents a similar pattern: the i5-14500T leads by 37.3% in both multi-core (8177 vs 5124) and single-core (1154 vs 723). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i5-14500T scores 1838 against 1722, a 6.3% edge.

The PassMark suite amplifies the difference. The i5-14500T wins integer math with 80922 versus 33991, a 58% advantage. Floating point math shows 58869 against 26150, a 55.6% gap. Data compression favors the i5-14500T at 262417 versus 133434, a 49.2% margin. Data encryption follows at 15410 versus 7231, a 53.1% difference. Extended instructions score 16043 against 8615, a 46.3% gap. Random string sorting lands at 28462 versus 14838, a 47.9% difference. Multi-thread performance in PassMark shows 22910 against 11685, a 49% gap. Single-thread performance is the largest divergence: 3736 versus 1408, a 62.3% advantage for the i5-14500T. The smallest PassMark margin is in physics, where the i5-14500T scores 1288 against 1278, a 0.8% difference. Find prime numbers shows 81 versus 72, an 11.1% edge.

The average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy: the i5-14500T averages 28065, while the 211TE averages 15370. The i5-14500T sits at the 80th percentile among all CPUs, while the 211TE sits at the 69th percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T wins 16 of 17 comparisons. The Intel Core 5 211TE wins only Cinebench R23 multi-core.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the data?

A: PassMark single-thread performance shows the biggest gap. The i5-14500T scores 3736 against 1408 for the 211TE, a 62.3% difference.

Q: Is the 211TE competitive in any multi-core workload?

A: Yes, in Cinebench R23 multi-core the 211TE scores 12201, which is 3.5% higher than the i5-14500T's 11790. This is the only test where the 211TE leads.

Q: How do the two compare in single-core Cinebench tests?

A: The i5-14500T leads in all three single-core Cinebench runs. In R15 it scores 252 versus 173, in R20 it scores 1154 versus 723, and in R23 it scores 1838 versus 1722.

Q: Do the processors have the same TDP?

A: No. The 211TE has a TDP of 45, while the i5-14500T has a TDP of 35.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each?

A: The i5-14500T has an average benchmark score of 28065. The 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, are built on a 10 nm process at Intel, and share a 215 mm² die size. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. Both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core and an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core.

The L3 cache differs. The 211TE has 20 MB shared L3, while the i5-14500T has 24 MB shared L3. The core and thread counts also differ: the 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The integrated graphics differ as well. The 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the 211TE at 76.8 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the i5-14500T. The codenames differ: the 211TE is Bartlett Lake, while the i5-14500T is Raptor Lake-R. The i5-14500T is part of the Core 14th Gen series with the Raptor Lake architecture, while the 211TE is listed without a series and without an architecture field. The i5-14500T belongs to the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

The base clock is identical at 1.70 GHz, and the boost clock is identical at 4.80 GHz. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The 211TE has a TDP of 45, while the i5-14500T has a TDP of 35. Both are marked as Active production status and are Desktop market segment parts. The 211TE has part number SRQDL and the i5-14500T has part number SRN3P.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The i5-14500T dominates in almost every recorded workload, with advantages ranging from 0.8% in PassMark physics to 62.3% in PassMark single-thread. Its 14 cores and 20 threads, combined with 24 MB of L3 cache, deliver consistently higher scores across Cinebench and PassMark suites. The 211TE, with 10 cores and 16 threads and 20 MB of L3 cache, only manages a narrow win in a single multi-core test.

The TDP difference is notable: the i5-14500T runs at 35 while producing substantially higher performance, whereas the 211TE runs at 45. That means the i5-14500T delivers more performance at a lower power envelope. The integrated graphics also favor the i5-14500T with UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730.

The 211TE holds a small edge in Cinebench R23 multi-core, which may indicate a specific workload profile where its 10-core, 16-thread configuration performs efficiently. But the broader data set shows the i5-14500T ahead by large margins in encryption, compression, math workloads, and single-thread tasks. The average benchmark score of 28065 for the i5-14500T versus 15370 for the 211TE reinforces this conclusion.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Cores | 10 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| TDP | 45 | 35 |

| L3 Cache | 20 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

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

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

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Part Number | SRQDL | SRN3P |

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

The base clock, boost clock, socket, process node, foundry, die size, L1 cache, L2 cache, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, market segment, production status, and multiplier lock status are identical between the two.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500T wins in nearly all tested categories. It leads in Cinebench R15 multi-core and single-core, Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core, and Cinebench R23 single-core. It also wins every PassMark workload recorded: data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread. The largest margins come from PassMark single-thread (62.3%), integer math (58%), and floating point math (55.6%). These suggest workloads that rely on heavy arithmetic processing, data throughput, and single-thread responsiveness will strongly favor the i5-14500T.

The 211TE wins only Cinebench R23 multi-core, with a 3.5% advantage over the i5-14500T. This is an isolated result within the recorded data. In contrast to the i5-14500T's broad dominance, the 211TE does not show a consistent pattern of strengths elsewhere. Its performance in PassMark multi-thread, for instance, trails by 49%, and its data compression score is nearly half that of the i5-14500T.

For any workload outside the specific Cinebench R23 multi-core scenario, the recorded data points to the i5-14500T as the stronger choice. The 211TE's single win, while real, does not offset the scale of losses across the other 16 comparisons. The i5-14500T also achieves this with a lower TDP, which makes its performance lead more efficient on paper. The 211TE's lone advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core may be relevant for a narrow set of rendering tasks, but the overall benchmark database shows the i5-14500T as the dominant part.