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

Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core i7-14700HX occupy very different positions in Intel’s lineup, and the benchmark data reflects a clear hierarchy. The Core 5 211TE is a desktop processor built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Core i7-14700HX is a mobile part from the Raptor Lake-HX refresh. The database records 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Core i7-14700HX wins all 17. The Core 5 211TE records zero wins. This creates an unusually one-sided comparison, but the underlying specifications explain why the gap is so wide.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14700HX wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantage rather than by any category where the Core 5 211TE takes the lead. In multi-threaded workloads, the Core i7-14700HX dominates. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 24595 versus 12201 is a 50.4% advantage, and the Cinebench R20 multi-core result of 13059 versus 5124 is a 60.8% gap. These are rendering and heavy compute scenarios where the Core i7-14700HX’s 20 cores and 28 threads simply overwhelm the Core 5 211TE’s 10 cores and 16 threads.

Single-threaded performance also favors the Core i7-14700HX, but by a narrower margin. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2103 versus 1722 is an 18.1% difference, and the Cinebench R20 single-core result of 1843 versus 723 is a 60.8% gap. The R23 single-core gap is the smallest of any benchmark in the set, suggesting that the Core 5 211TE’s 4.80 GHz boost clock is competitive in lightly threaded tasks, but the Core i7-14700HX’s 5.50 GHz boost clock still wins.

In PassMark workloads, the Core i7-14700HX shows its largest advantages in integer math, floating point math, and data encryption. The integer math score of 131296 versus 33991 is a 74.1% difference, the floating point score of 93836 versus 26150 is a 72.1% difference, and the encryption score of 26092 versus 7231 is a 72.3% difference. These are computationally intensive tasks where the Core i7-14700HX’s higher core count and larger cache provide a decisive edge.

The Core 5 211TE does not win any category, but its relative strength appears in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where the 18.1% deficit is its smallest loss. This suggests that for basic desktop responsiveness and single-threaded applications, the Core 5 211TE is not far behind, though it still loses.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architectures. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel’s own foundry. The Core i7-14700HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series, also on a 10 nm process node from Intel. Both use the same manufacturing process, so the performance gap comes from design choices rather than process technology.

The core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. The Core i7-14700HX doubles the core count and adds 12 more threads, which explains its dominance in multi-threaded benchmarks. The L2 cache also differs: the Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the Core i7-14700HX has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is 20 MB shared on the Core 5 211TE versus 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14700HX, a 65% larger pool.

The die size reflects the difference in complexity. The Core 5 211TE measures 215 mm², while the Core i7-14700HX measures 257 mm². The larger die accommodates the additional cores and cache. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, but the Core 5 211TE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s while the Core i7-14700HX does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700HX uses UHD Graphics 770. The market segments also differ: the Core 5 211TE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i7-14700HX is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1964. The Core i7-14700HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 211TE does not. The Core 5 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i7-14700HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows the Core i7-14700HX’s dominance across both multi-core and single-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core i7-14700HX scores 3812 versus 1229, a 67.8% lead. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 296 versus 173, a 41.6% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 13059 versus 5124, a 60.8% lead, and the R20 single-core test also shows a 60.8% lead with 1843 versus 723. The R23 multi-core test shows 24595 versus 12201, a 50.4% lead, and the R23 single-core test shows 2103 versus 1722, an 18.1% lead.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core i7-14700HX’s advantages are largest. In integer math, the score is 131296 versus 33991, a 74.1% lead. In floating point math, it is 93836 versus 26150, a 72.1% lead. In data encryption, it is 26092 versus 7231, a 72.3% lead. In data compression, it is 438539 versus 133434, a 69.6% lead. In extended instructions, it is 25718 versus 8615, a 66.5% lead. In find prime numbers, it is 165 versus 72, a 56.4% lead. In multithread, it is 36566 versus 11685, a 68% lead. In physics, it is 2252 versus 1278, a 43.3% lead. In random string sorting, it is 48544 versus 14838, a 69.4% lead. In single-thread, it is 3947 versus 1408, a 64.3% lead. The Geekbench results are recorded only for the Core i7-14700HX, which scores 14390 in multi-core and 2116 in single-core, with no corresponding Core 5 211TE scores in the database.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Core 5 211TE averages 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-14700HX averages 45953, placing it in the 89th percentile. The Core 5 211TE’s nearest rivals include AMD EPYC 7543, AMD EPYC 7702P, AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, and Intel Core i3-1315U, with score deltas ranging from -2% to 2.3%. The Core i7-14700HX’s nearest rivals include AMD EPYC 7303, AMD EPYC 4364P, AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375, and Intel Core Ultra 5 235, with score deltas of 0% or -0.2%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What is the largest performance difference recorded between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i7-14700HX leads by 74.1% with a score of 131296 versus 33991.

Q: Are both processors built on the same process node?

A: Yes, both use a 10 nm process node from Intel, according to the recorded data.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two?

A: The smallest gap is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core i7-14700HX leads by 18.1% with 2103 versus 1722.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core i7-14700HX support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has a boost clock of 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: 10 cores for the Core 5 211TE versus 20 cores for the Core i7-14700HX. The thread count differs: 16 threads versus 28 threads. The base clock differs: 1.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. The boost clock differs: 4.80 GHz versus 5.50 GHz. The TDP differs: 45 W versus 55 W. The socket differs: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1964. The architecture differs: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake. The codename differs: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-HX. The generation differs: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh). The die size differs: 215 mm² versus 257 mm². The L2 cache differs: 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. The L3 cache differs: 20 MB shared versus 33 MB shared. The memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 211TE, with no recorded value for the Core i7-14700HX. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The market segment differs: Desktop versus Mobile. The release date differs: 2025-01-12 versus 2024-01-07. The multiplier unlocked status differs: false for the Core 5 211TE versus true for the Core i7-14700HX. The part number differs: SRQDL versus SRMXG. The launch MSRP is recorded as $221 for the Core 5 211TE, while the Core i7-14700HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data shows that the Intel Core i7-14700HX is the superior processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all 17 head-to-head comparisons, with advantages ranging from 18.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core to 74.1% in PassMark integer math. Its 20 cores, 28 threads, 33 MB L3 cache, and 5.50 GHz boost clock give it a decisive edge across rendering, compute, and encryption workloads. The Core i7-14700HX also sits in the 89th percentile of all CPUs versus the 69th percentile for the Core 5 211TE, and its average benchmark score of 45953 is roughly three times the Core 5 211TE’s 15370.

The Intel Core 5 211TE, however, serves a different purpose. It is a desktop processor with a lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W, a smaller die size of 215 mm² versus 257 mm², and a launch MSRP of $221. Its 10 cores and 16 threads are sufficient for basic desktop tasks, and its 4.80 GHz boost clock narrows the gap in single-threaded Cinebench R23 to 18.1%. The Core 5 211TE supports ECC memory and uses the same 10 nm process node as the Core i7-14700HX, but its smaller cache and fewer cores limit its multi-threaded potential.

The choice depends on the workload. For multi-threaded rendering, heavy compute, encryption, or any task that scales with cores and threads, the Core i7-14700HX is the clear pick based on the recorded scores. For a desktop system with lower power draw, ECC memory support, and a lower launch MSRP, the Core 5 211TE offers a more modest but functional profile. The benchmark data does not record any scenario where the Core 5 211TE wins, so the Core i7-14700HX is the recommended choice for performance, while the Core 5 211TE remains a viable option for its specific desktop characteristics.