Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark dataset records 17 head-to-head comparisons between the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core i7-14700F. The Core i7-14700F wins all 17. There are zero recorded wins for the Core 5 211TE across any test in the database.

The largest margins for the Core i7-14700F appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Core i7-14700F scores 155808 against 33991 for the Core 5 211TE, a delta of -78.2% from the Core 5's perspective. Floating-point math shows a similar gap: 107005 versus 26150, a -75.6% delta. Data encryption favors the Core i7-14700F by 30144 to 7231, a -76% delta. These are workloads where thread count and cache size drive scaling, and the Core i7-14700F has substantially more of both.

Cinebench results are uniformly consistent. Every Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 test, both single-core and multi-core, shows the Core i7-14700F at a -65.3% delta relative to the Core 5 211TE. The single-core Cinebench scores are notable: the Core i7-14700F reaches 4958 in R23 single-core, while the Core 5 211TE reaches 1722.

The smallest gap in the entire dataset is in PassMark physics, where the Core i7-14700F scores 2455 versus 1278 for the Core 5 211TE, a -47.9% delta. Even this narrowest margin still represents a decisive advantage for the Core i7-14700F.

The Core 5 211TE does hold a meaningful position in the broader database. Its average benchmark score of 15370 places it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The nearest rivals around that score include the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, a -0.7% delta), the AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, a 1.6% delta), the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, a -2% delta), and the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, a 2.3% delta). The Core 5 211TE sits essentially level with these parts, neither clearly ahead nor behind.

The Core i7-14700F, by contrast, sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. Its average benchmark score of 53620 places it near the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701, a -0.2% delta), the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469, a 0.3% delta), the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X (53288, a 0.6% delta), and the AMD EPYC 7313P (53206, a 0.8% delta). The Core i7-14700F is effectively at parity with these higher-tier server and desktop parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same socket, Intel Socket 1700, and both use the same 10 nm process node from Intel. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. That is double the core count and 12 additional threads. The Core i7-14700F also runs higher clocks: a 2.10 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost, versus 1.70 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost for the Core 5 211TE.

The thermal design power differs as well. The Core 5 211TE is rated at 45 watts TDP, while the Core i7-14700F is rated at 65 watts. The power envelope of the Core 5 211TE is lower, which aligns with its lower clock speeds and reduced core count.

Cache hierarchies diverge significantly. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the Core i7-14700F has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a larger gap: 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE versus 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14700F. The die size also differs, with the Core 5 211TE at 215 mm² and the Core i7-14700F at 257 mm².

The codenames reflect different architectures. The Core 5 211TE is based on Bartlett Lake, while the Core i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake refresh. The Core 5 211TE includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), while the Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Release dates differ by roughly one year. The Core i7-14700F was released on 2024-01-07, and the Core 5 211TE on 2025-01-12. Both processors remain in active production status.

The Verdict

The data shows a complete sweep. In every recorded benchmark, the Intel Core i7-14700F outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE. The 20-core configuration, higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache give it a decisive edge in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

For workloads that scale with core count, such as rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer math, the Core i7-14700F is the clear choice. The PassMark multithread score of 41317 versus 11685 for the Core 5 211TE represents a -71.7% delta. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 35122 versus 12201 represents a -65.3% delta. There is no recorded workload in the database where the Core 5 211TE comes out ahead.

The Core 5 211TE does have its place. Its 45 watt TDP and integrated UHD Graphics 730 make it a lower-power option with a smaller die (215 mm² versus 257 mm²). The Core 5 211TE also launched at a lower MSRP, $221 versus $359 for the Core i7-14700F. For systems where power draw and integrated graphics matter more than peak performance, the Core 5 211TE is the more restrained choice.

The Core i7-14700F occupies a different tier entirely. Its average benchmark score of 53620 places it in the 91st percentile, near server-class parts like the Intel Xeon 6505P and AMD EPYC 7313P. The Core 5 211TE, with an average score of 15370, sits in the 69th percentile, near the AMD EPYC 7543 and Intel Core i3-1315U. These are different performance classes, and the benchmark data reflects that clearly.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F boosts to 5.40 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 i7-14700F support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has an average benchmark score of 53620, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370.

Q: How do the L3 cache sizes compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are the most consistent across the board. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core i7-14700F scores 35122 against 12201 for the Core 5 211TE, a -65.3% delta. The R23 single-core test shows 4958 versus 1722, also a -65.3% delta. The same pattern holds in R20: multi-core 14751 versus 5124, single-core 2082 versus 723. R15 follows: multi-core 3540 versus 1229, single-core 499 versus 173. Every Cinebench test records the exact same -65.3% delta, indicating a consistent performance ratio across all Cinebench versions.

PassMark integer math shows the widest margin in the dataset. The Core i7-14700F scores 155808, while the Core 5 211TE scores 33991, a -78.2% delta. This is the largest percentage gap recorded. Floating-point math is close behind: 107005 for the Core i7-14700F versus 26150 for the Core 5 211TE, a -75.6% delta.

Data compression and encryption also show large gaps. The Core i7-14700F compresses data at a score of 505885 versus 133434 for the Core 5 211TE, a -73.6% delta. Encryption scores are 30144 versus 7231, a -76% delta. Extended instructions follow the same trend: 28564 versus 8615, a -69.8% delta.

The PassMark multithread test shows the Core i7-14700F at 41317 versus 11685 for the Core 5 211TE, a -71.7% delta. Single-thread performance is also firmly in favor of the Core i7-14700F: 4257 versus 1408, a -66.9% delta. The duplicate singlethread test confirms the same numbers.

Prime number finding shows a smaller relative gap. The Core i7-14700F scores 176, while the Core 5 211TE scores 72, a -59.1% delta. Random string sorting is closer in percentage terms: 55918 versus 14838, a -73.5% delta. The physics test shows the narrowest gap of all: 2455 versus 1278, a -47.9% delta.

The overall pattern is unambiguous. The Core i7-14700F leads in every workload category, with deltas ranging from -47.9% to -78.2% relative to the Core 5 211TE. The largest advantages appear in integer math, floating-point math, and encryption, while the smallest advantage appears in physics simulation. The Core 5 211TE has no recorded wins in any head-to-head comparison.