Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores, the Intel Core 5 211TE or the Intel Core i7-14701E?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores. Both processors support 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE boosts up to 4.80 GHz, whereas the Intel Core i7-14701E reaches 5.40 GHz. The i7-14701E also has a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz compared to 1.70 GHz.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E records an average benchmark score of 33206, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 211TE averages 15370, which lands in the 69th percentile.

Q: Which chip offers more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 211TE provides 20 MB shared. The i7-14701E also doubles the per-core L2 cache at 2 MB versus 1.25 MB.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core i7-14701E support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which CPU includes a more capable integrated graphics solution?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E integrates UHD Graphics 770, while the Intel Core 5 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop parts on Intel Socket 1700.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same 10 nm process node and Intel foundry, but they diverge in design philosophy. The Intel Core 5 211TE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, while the Intel Core i7-14701E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and is part of the Core 14th Gen series. The die sizes reflect this difference: the Core 5 211TE measures 215 mm², whereas the i7-14701E is larger at 257 mm².

Core configuration presents a notable split. The Core 5 211TE fields 10 cores, but the i7-14701E counters with 8 cores. Both support 16 threads, meaning the Core 5 211TE relies on a different mix of core types or efficiency characteristics to reach the same thread count. The clock speeds favor the i7-14701E decisively: a base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 1.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz versus 4.80 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache steps up from 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5 211TE to 2 MB per core on the i7-14701E. The L3 cache jumps from 20 MB shared to 33 MB shared. Memory support remains the same on paper, with DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel operation, and ECC capability. The memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s appears only for the Core 5 211TE; the database does not list a corresponding value for the i7-14701E. Both chips expose Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 211TE and UHD Graphics 770 on the i7-14701E.

The Core 5 211TE launched on January 12, 2025 with a launch MSRP of $221. The i7-14701E released earlier on June 30, 2024, and no launch MSRP is recorded for it. Both processors are locked, with no unlocked multiplier, and both remain in active production. The power envelopes differ, with the Core 5 211TE rated at 45 W TDP and the i7-14701E at 65 W TDP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark sweep across Cinebench and Passmark tests produced a clean result: the Intel Core i7-14701E won all 17 recorded comparisons. The database records zero wins for the Intel Core 5 211TE. The margins vary considerably by workload, which reveals where each architecture has strengths and weaknesses.

In Cinebench tests, the i7-14701E consistently leads by roughly 45%. The Cinebench R15 multicore score shows 2237 versus 1229, a delta of -45.1%. The single-core R15 result mirrors this at 315 versus 173, also -45.1%. The R20 multicore test delivers 9321 against 5124, a -45% delta, and the R20 single-core shows 1315 versus 723, also -45%. The R23 multicore result is 22195 versus 12201, again -45%, and R23 single-core lands at 3133 versus 1722, -45%. This consistency suggests a uniform per-clock advantage rather than workload-specific behavior in the Cinebench suite.

The Passmark tests show larger deltas, indicating the i7-14701E pulls further ahead in certain integer and math-heavy operations. The passmark single-thread test shows the widest gap: 4305 versus 1408, a -67.3% delta. This is the same result recorded for passmark_singlethread. The i7-14701E also dominates in passmark_find_prime_numbers, scoring 176 versus 72, a -59.1% delta. Floating-point math shows 61873 versus 26150, a -57.7% margin. Integer math follows at 81325 versus 33991, a -58.2% delta. Extended instructions reach 18528 versus 8615, a -53.5% gap.

The multithreaded Passmark result shows 26112 versus 11685, a -55.3% delta, which is steeper than the Cinebench multicore margins. Data compression reveals a -52.8% delta with 282939 versus 133434. Data encryption shows 14862 versus 7231, a -51.3% margin. Random string sorting lands at 29158 versus 14838, a -49.1% delta. The physics test shows 2399 versus 1278, a -46.7% gap. Even the closest Passmark margin, data encryption at -51.3%, remains well above the Cinebench deltas.

The pattern indicates that the i7-14701E gains the most ground in single-threaded and math-intensive operations. The smallest wins appear in multicore Cinebench workloads, yet even those show a consistent 45% advantage. The Core 5 211TE does not close the gap in any recorded test.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a straightforward hierarchy. The Intel Core i7-14701E outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every benchmark in the database, with all deltas favoring the i7-14701E by at least 45%. The average benchmark score of 33206 versus 15370 places the i7-14701E in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE sits at the 69th percentile.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for each chip's standing. The Core 5 211TE trades closely with the AMD EPYC 7543, which scores 15477, a -0.7% delta, and the AMD EPYC 7702P at 15130, a 1.6% delta. It also sits near the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U at 15682, a -2% delta, and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 15022, a 2.3% delta. The i7-14701E aligns with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 33201, a 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at 33244, a -0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX at 33091, a 0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i7-13650HX at 33089, a 0.4% delta.

The Core 5 211TE is the lower-power part at 45 W TDP versus 65 W, and it carries the smaller die at 215 mm². The i7-14701E delivers substantially higher performance across every measured category, with the largest margin in single-threaded Passmark work. The data does not show any workload where the Core 5 211TE takes the lead. The i7-14701E is the higher-performing processor in this comparison.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across several recorded fields. The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701E has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads. The base clock differs at 1.70 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, and the boost clock differs at 4.80 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. The TDP is 45 W versus 65 W.

The architecture and generation differ: Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 211TE, Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename for the i7-14701E, which is part of the Core 14th Gen series. The die size is 215 mm² versus 257 mm². L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core versus 2 MB per core. L3 cache is 20 MB shared versus 33 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 5 211TE at 76.8 GB/s. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770. The release dates differ, with the Core 5 211TE launching on January 12, 2025, and the i7-14701E on June 30, 2024. The Core 5 211TE has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the i7-14701E has no launch MSRP in the database. The part numbers also differ, with SRQDL for the Core 5 211TE and Q49FSRNJK for the i7-14701E.

The shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel as the foundry, Intel Socket 1700, L1 cache at 80 KB per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, desktop market segment, active production status, and a locked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

Based strictly on the benchmark data, the Intel Core i7-14701E wins every recorded comparison. There are no wins for the Intel Core 5 211TE in the database. The i7-14701E shows its strongest margins in single-threaded work, with the passmark_single_thread test showing a -67.3% delta, and in math-heavy workloads like find_prime_numbers at -59.1%, integer math at -58.2%, and floating-point math at -57.7%. These results suggest the i7-14701E has a substantial per-core performance advantage that scales across both single-threaded and multithreaded tasks.

The i7-14701E also excels in data-centric operations. Data compression shows a -52.8% margin, data encryption shows -51.3%, and extended instructions show -53.5%. The multithreaded Passmark result at -55.3% and physics at -46.7% reinforce the pattern. Even the narrowest wins in Cinebench multicore tests remain at -45%, which indicates the performance gap is not workload-dependent.

The Core 5 211TE does offer the higher core count at 10 versus 8, and the lower 45 W TDP, which may matter for power-conscious configurations. The data does not show any performance category where these traits translate into a benchmark win. The i7-14701E is the stronger choice across all measured metrics, with its closest competition in the database being the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at a 0% delta and the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS at -0.1%. The Core 5 211TE sits in a lower performance tier, bracketed by the AMD EPYC 7543 at -0.7% and the Intel Core i3-1315U at 2.3%.