Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i9-14900KS Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a completely one-sided comparison. The Intel Core i9-14900KS wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 211TE records zero victories. This absolute dominance spans every category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily multithreaded workloads.

The Intel Core 5 211TE occupies the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 15370. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, 0.7% higher), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, 2% higher), AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6% lower), and Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3% lower). These scores place the 211TE in a competitive mid-range position, trading blows with server and mobile chips.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS sits in the 96th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 81127. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Xeon w5-3535X (81115, 0% difference), AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX (81103, 0% difference), AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395 (80762, 0.5% lower), and Intel Xeon 638 (80723, 0.5% lower). The i9-14900KS effectively matches these high-end workstation and server processors, indicating a performance class far above the 211TE.

The data indicates the i9-14900KS delivers roughly 5.3 times the average benchmark score of the 211TE (81127 versus 15370). This is not a marginal difference but a fundamental performance gap. The use-case split is therefore straightforward: the 211TE suits mainstream desktop workloads where power efficiency matters, while the i9-14900KS targets demanding professional and enthusiast applications.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Intel Socket 1700, the 10 nm process node, and Intel as the foundry. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. It has 10 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Its L1 cache is 80 KB per core, L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core, and L3 cache totals 20 MB shared. The die size measures 215 mm². The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is locked, and the part number is SRQDL.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, using the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. It expands to 24 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 3.20 GHz and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz. The L1 cache remains 80 KB per core, but L2 cache grows to 2 MB per core, and L3 cache reaches 36 MB shared. The die size measures 257 mm². Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770. The multiplier is unlocked, and the part number is SRN7R.

The core count difference (10 versus 24) explains much of the multithreaded performance gap. The 211TE's 16 threads are fewer than half of the i9-14900KS's 32 threads. The cache hierarchy also differs substantially: the i9-14900KS has 60% more L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB) and 80% more total L3 cache (36 MB versus 20 MB). The base and boost clock differences are large, with the i9-14900KS boosting to 6.20 GHz compared to the 211TE's 4.80 GHz.

The power envelope differs significantly, with the 211TE rated at 45 W TDP and the i9-14900KS at 150 W TDP. The integrated graphics also differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the 211TE and UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900KS. The release dates show the i9-14900KS launched in March 2024, while the 211TE arrived in January 2025.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show consistent 76.1% deltas favoring the i9-14900KS across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i9-14900KS scores 5140 against the 211TE's 1229. The single-core R15 test shows 725 versus 173. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 21417 versus 5124, and single-core shows 3023 versus 723. Cinebench R23 multicore produces 50995 versus 12201, with single-core at 7199 versus 1722. The identical delta percentage across all Cinebench tests indicates a proportional scaling in both multithreaded and single-threaded rendering performance.

The Passmark suite reveals varying deltas. Data compression shows the widest relative gap, with the i9-14900KS scoring 803368 against 133434, a 83.4% difference. Data encryption follows closely at 47717 versus 7231, an 84.8% delta. Extended instructions deliver 45524 versus 8615, an 81.1% gap. Find prime numbers shows the smallest delta at 70.5%, with scores of 244 versus 72. Floating point math records 153975 versus 26150, an 83% difference. Integer math reaches 212644 versus 33991, an 84% delta. Multithread performance shows 60012 versus 11685, an 80.5% gap. Physics delivers 3381 versus 1278, a 62.2% delta, the smallest in the entire benchmark set. Random string sorting produces 89789 versus 14838, an 83.5% difference. Single-thread tests show 4815 versus 1408, a 70.8% delta.

The physics test delta of 62.2% stands out as the smallest relative gap, suggesting the 211TE's architecture handles that specific workload comparatively better. The data encryption delta of 84.8% represents the largest gap, indicating the i9-14900KS's additional cores and cache provide outsized benefits in cryptographic workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 211TE reaches 4.80 GHz.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The i9-14900KS has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The data encryption benchmark shows the largest delta at 84.8%, with the i9-14900KS scoring 47717 versus the 211TE's 7231.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration, and both have ECC memory support.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The i9-14900KS has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 20 MB on the 211TE.

Q: Are both processors currently in production?

A: Yes, both are listed as Active production status.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across multiple specification fields. The i9-14900KS has 24 cores versus 10, and 32 threads versus 16. Base clock differs at 3.20 GHz versus 1.70 GHz. Boost clock reaches 6.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP is 150 W versus 45 W. The codename is Raptor Lake-R versus Bartlett Lake. The architecture field lists Raptor Lake for the i9-14900KS, while the 211TE has no architecture entry. Generation differs: Core 14th Gen versus Core 5 (Bartlett Lake). Die size measures 257 mm² versus 215 mm². L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache totals 36 MB versus 20 MB. Memory bandwidth is not recorded for the i9-14900KS, while the 211TE lists 76.8 GB/s. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the i9-14900KS but locked on the 211TE. Part numbers are SRN7R versus SRQDL. Release dates are March 2024 for the i9-14900KS and January 2025 for the 211TE.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear separation of roles. The Intel Core 5 211TE delivers capable mainstream desktop performance with a 45 W TDP, 10 cores, and 16 threads. Its 69th percentile ranking places it alongside server and mobile processors with similar average scores. The locked multiplier and lower boost clock indicate a design aimed at stable, power-conscious operation rather than maximum performance.

The Intel Core i9-14900KS exists in a different performance category entirely. Its 96th percentile ranking, 24 cores, 32 threads, and 6.20 GHz boost clock produce an average benchmark score more than five times higher than the 211TE. The unlocked multiplier allows additional tuning for users who require extreme performance. The 150 W TDP reflects the higher power draw necessary for this level of output.

Benchmark results indicate the i9-14900KS is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand maximum multithreaded throughput, heavy encryption, complex floating-point math, or rapid data compression. The 211TE suits environments where power consumption, thermal output, or system cost constraints take priority. The 17-0 benchmark sweep leaves no ambiguity in relative performance, but the two processors target different usage scenarios within the same socket ecosystem.