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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep for the Intel Core i9-14900T across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 5 211TE does not register a single win in any test, with the i9-14900T leading by margins ranging from 43.1% to 75.4%. The largest gap appears in PassMark integer math, where the i9-14900T scores 138149 against the Core 5 211TE's 33991, a delta of 75.4%. This pattern holds across every workload category, indicating a fundamental performance advantage rather than a niche-specific strength.

In multi-threaded rendering, the i9-14900T delivers 30803 in Cinebench R23 multicore versus 12201 for the Core 5 211TE, a 60.4% advantage. The same delta appears consistently across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests, all showing exactly 60.4% differences. Single-core results follow a similar trajectory: Cinebench R23 single-core shows 4348 for the i9-14900T against 1722 for the Core 5 211TE, again a 60.4% gap. The consistency of this percentage across multiple Cinebench versions suggests the architectural difference scales uniformly with core count and clock speed.

PassMark data compression shows the i9-14900T at 436066 versus 133434 for the Core 5 211TE, a 69.4% lead. Data encryption widens the gap further to 73.3%, with scores of 27062 and 7231 respectively. Extended instructions testing reveals a 63.6% advantage for the i9-14900T, scoring 23660 against 8615. Floating-point math shows a 71.8% difference, with the i9-14900T at 92699 and the Core 5 211TE at 26150. The smallest recorded margin is in PassMark physics, where the i9-14900T leads by 43.1%, scoring 2245 versus 1278.

Random string sorting delivers a 70% delta, with the i9-14900T at 49484 and the Core 5 211TE at 14838. Prime number finding shows a 56.1% gap, with scores of 164 and 72. PassMark multithread results indicate a 67.8% lead for the i9-14900T, scoring 36239 against 11685. Single-thread performance shows a 64.9% advantage, with the i9-14900T at 4016 and the Core 5 211TE at 1408. The average benchmark score for the i9-14900T sits at 51015, placing it in the 90th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 211TE averages 15370 and sits in the 69th percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 211TE does not win any benchmark category in the database. Every recorded test, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark math and encryption workloads, favors the i9-14900T. The closest relative performance for the Core 5 211TE appears in PassMark physics, where the delta narrows to 43.1%, but even there the i9-14900T remains firmly ahead. This suggests the Core 5 211TE's advantage, if any, does not manifest in the measured workloads.

The i9-14900T demonstrates its largest leads in integer math (75.4%), data encryption (73.3%), and floating-point math (71.8%). These are compute-heavy, throughput-oriented tasks where the i9-14900T's 24 cores and 32 threads provide substantial parallelism. The smaller lead in physics (43.1%) indicates that even in less parallel workloads, the i9-14900T's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz against 4.80 GHz for the Core 5 211TE maintains a decisive edge. The data compression test, showing a 69.4% gap, reflects both core count and cache capacity advantages.

For users prioritizing single-threaded responsiveness, the i9-14900T still leads by 64.9% in PassMark single-thread testing. The Cinebench single-core tests show a 60.4% gap, confirming that the i9-14900T's architectural efficiency and clock speed advantage translate directly to per-core performance. The Core 5 211TE, with 10 cores and 16 threads, cannot match this output in any measurable category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform and Intel as both manufacturer and foundry, with a 10 nm process node for each. The i9-14900T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation label. Die size differs, with the i9-14900T at 257 mm² and the Core 5 211TE at 215 mm².

Core and thread counts show the largest architectural divergence. The i9-14900T provides 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 211TE offers 10 cores and 16 threads. This 14-core and 16-thread difference directly explains the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. L2 cache differs: the i9-14900T carries 2 MB per core, while the Core 5 211TE has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache also diverges significantly, with the i9-14900T sharing 36 MB and the Core 5 211TE sharing 20 MB.

Base clocks differ, with the Core 5 211TE starting at 1.70 GHz and the i9-14900T at 1.10 GHz. Boost clocks reverse the order, with the i9-14900T reaching 5.50 GHz and the Core 5 211TE capping at 4.80 GHz. The i9-14900T's higher boost clock and larger cache hierarchy contribute to its single-thread and multi-thread advantages. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with the Core 5 211TE listing a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s while the i9-14900T does not record a bandwidth figure. ECC memory support appears on both parts.

Integrated graphics differ, with the i9-14900T featuring UHD Graphics 770 and the Core 5 211TE using UHD Graphics 730. Both CPUs provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i9-14900T launched on 2024-01-07 with a launch MSRP of $549, while the Core 5 211TE launched on 2025-01-12 with a launch MSRP of $221.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows the i9-14900T with 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 211TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clock for the Core 5 211TE is 1.70 GHz versus 1.10 GHz for the i9-14900T. Boost clock favors the i9-14900T at 5.50 GHz against 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power differs, with the Core 5 211TE rated at 45 W and the i9-14900T at 35 W despite its higher core count.

L2 cache per core is 2 MB for the i9-14900T and 1.25 MB for the Core 5 211TE. L3 cache totals 36 MB for the i9-14900T and 20 MB for the Core 5 211TE. Die size measures 257 mm² for the i9-14900T and 215 mm² for the Core 5 211TE. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the i9-14900T and UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 211TE. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 211TE at 76.8 GB/s. Part numbers are SRN3U for the i9-14900T and SRQDL for the Core 5 211TE. Release dates are 2024-01-07 for the i9-14900T and 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 211TE.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The i9-14900T boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Core 5 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The i9-14900T has a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i9-14900T has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which CPU shows a larger lead in PassMark integer math?

A: The i9-14900T scores 138149 versus 33991 for the Core 5 211TE, a 75.4% advantage, which is the largest delta across all recorded benchmarks.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core i9-14900T and the Intel Core 5 211TE list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the thermal design power for each processor?

A: The Core 5 211TE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the i9-14900T is rated at 35 W TDP despite having more cores and higher boost clock.

Q: Which CPU has a higher single-thread Cinebench R23 score?

A: The i9-14900T scores 4348 in Cinebench R23 single-core, while the Core 5 211TE scores 1722, a 60.4% difference favoring the i9-14900T.