Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i5-14600T Comparison

The Verdict

The data in the database is unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-14600T wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 211TE. The i5-14600T delivers a massive performance advantage across every measured workload, from single-threaded tasks to heavily multithreaded rendering.

The Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, while the i5-14600T lands at the 83rd percentile. The average benchmark score for the 211TE is 15,370, compared to 32,707 for the i5-14600T, a difference of roughly 113%. The i5-14600T is the clear choice for anyone prioritizing raw compute performance in a desktop build.

The 211TE does maintain a lower thermal design power at 45 watts versus the i5-14600T's 35 watts, meaning the i5-14600T is actually the more power-efficient part despite its higher performance. The 211TE also launched with a lower MSRP of $221 versus $255 for the i5-14600T, but the performance gap is so large that the price difference is unlikely to compensate.

For builders with a strict requirement for the Bartlett Lake architecture or the specific UHD Graphics 730 iGPU, the 211TE is the only option of the two. Otherwise, the i5-14600T is the superior processor in every measurable category.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14600T wins every multi-core test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22,447 versus 12,201 for the Core 5 211TE, a 45.6% advantage. In PassMark multithread, the i5-14600T scores 26,409 versus 11,685.

Q: Which CPU has a higher boost clock?

A: The i5-14600T boosts to 5.10 GHz, while the Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The i5-14600T also has a higher base clock at 1.80 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core i5-14600T support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?

A: The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600T uses UHD Graphics 770. The i5-14600T's iGPU is the higher-tier model.

Q: Which CPU was released more recently?

A: The Core 5 211TE was released on January 12, 2025. The i5-14600T was released on January 7, 2024, roughly one year earlier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design families. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture with the codename Bartlett Lake. The i5-14600T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. The die sizes differ: the 211TE measures 215 mm², while the i5-14600T is larger at 257 mm². Both use the same Intel Socket 1700.

The cache hierarchy shows a key architectural difference. Both CPUs use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. However, the L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the 211TE and 2 MB on the i5-14600T. The shared L3 cache is 20 MB on the 211TE and 24 MB on the i5-14600T. The larger cache allocation on the i5-14600T contributes to its substantial performance lead.

Both processors support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only, and both support dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The 211TE has a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14600T does not have a memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so both are locked for overclocking. The part numbers are SRQDL for the 211TE and SRN46 for the i5-14600T.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across several core specification fields. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14600T has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are close: 1.70 GHz for the 211TE versus 1.80 GHz for the i5-14600T. Boost clocks differ more significantly: 4.80 GHz versus 5.10 GHz.

The thermal design power is a notable difference. The 211TE has a 45 watt TDP, while the i5-14600T has a 35 watt TDP. This means the i5-14600T delivers more performance while producing less heat, at least according to the TDP rating.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The 211TE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14600T ships with UHD Graphics 770.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the 211TE at 76.8 GB/s, but no figure is recorded for the i5-14600T. Both support ECC memory, dual-channel DDR4 and DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The launch MSRP is $221 for the 211TE and $255 for the i5-14600T. Release dates are January 12, 2025 for the 211TE and January 7, 2024 for the i5-14600T. Both are active production parts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i5-14600T wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The smallest margin is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the i5-14600T scores 121 versus 72 for the 211TE, a 40.5% advantage. The largest margin is in PassMark integer math, where the i5-14600T scores 95,112 versus 33,991, a 64.3% advantage.

In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-14600T scores 22,447 against 12,201 for the 211TE, a 45.6% lead. Single-core R23 shows 3,169 versus 1,722, a 45.7% lead. The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern: multi-core 9,427 versus 5,124 (45.6% lead) and single-core 1,330 versus 723 (45.6% lead). Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2,262 versus 1,229 (45.7% lead) and single-core 319 versus 173 (45.8% lead).

PassMark data compression shows 301,827 for the i5-14600T versus 133,434 for the 211TE, a 55.8% lead. Data encryption shows 18,226 versus 7,231, a 60.3% lead. Extended instructions show 16,985 versus 8,615, a 49.3% lead. Floating point math shows 64,726 versus 26,150, a 59.6% lead. Multithread shows 26,409 versus 11,685, a 55.8% lead. Physics shows 1,873 versus 1,278, a 31.8% lead. Random string sorting shows 34,310 versus 14,838, a 56.8% lead. Single-thread shows 3,744 versus 1,408, a 62.4% lead.

The i5-14600T also has Geekbench scores recorded: 12,840 multi-core and 2,559 single-core. No Geekbench scores are listed for the 211TE.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14600T wins in every workload category recorded in the database. It leads in all Cinebench rendering tests, all PassMark math and compute tests, data compression, encryption, sorting, physics, and single-threaded performance. The 211TE has zero wins across the 17 benchmark comparisons.

The largest relative advantages for the i5-14600T appear in integer math (64.3% lead), single-thread PassMark (62.4% lead), and data encryption (60.3% lead). These are workloads where the i5-14600T's higher boost clock, larger L2 and L3 caches, and additional cores produce outsized gains.

The smallest advantage is in PassMark physics at 31.8%, though that still represents a substantial margin. The 211TE's closest benchmark result relative to the i5-14600T is in physics, where its 1,278 score comes within roughly a third of the i5-14600T's 1,873.

The 211TE does have one practical advantage unrelated to raw performance: its launch MSRP of $221 is lower than the i5-14600T's $255. It also carries a higher TDP of 45 watts versus 35 watts, which is counterintuitive given its lower performance, but this does not translate into any benchmark advantage.

For a builder selecting between these two processors, the i5-14600T is the only sensible choice based on the recorded data. The 211TE would only be relevant in a scenario where the specific Bartlett Lake architecture or the lower price point is a mandatory requirement. The performance gap is consistent and large across every test, making the i5-14600T the definitive winner in this comparison.