Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core i9-14901E Comparison

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core i9-14901E are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but the benchmark data shows they occupy very different performance strata. The Core i9-14901E wins every single head-to-head comparison in the database, but the scale of those victories varies considerably depending on the workload. The Core 5 211TE, with its 45 W TDP, is clearly positioned for efficiency, while the Core i9-14901E, rated at 65 W, delivers substantially higher performance across the board.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking pattern in the head-to-head results is the consistency of the Core i9-14901E's advantage. In Cinebench R23, the i9-14901E scores 25753 points in multi-core against the 211TE's 12201 points, a delta of -52.6 percent. The single-core R23 result shows a similar gap: 3635 points versus 1722 points, also -52.6 percent. This near-identical percentage across both single and multi-core tests suggests the advantage is not just about core count or thread scaling, but about a fundamental per-thread performance difference.

The Cinebench R15 and R20 results confirm this pattern. In R15 multi-core, the i9-14901E scores 2595 against 1229, again -52.6 percent. R20 multi-core shows 10816 against 5124, and R20 single-core shows 1526 against 723. The single-core deltas in both R15 and R20 are also -52.6 or -52.7 percent. This uniformity indicates that the Core i9-14901E's architecture delivers roughly double the performance per clock in these rendering workloads.

PassMark results show an even wider spread. The largest delta is in integer math, where the i9-14901E scores 112736 against the 211TE's 33991, a -69.8 percent difference. Floating point math follows closely at -67.8 percent, with scores of 81089 and 26150. Single-thread PassMark shows 4354 against 1408, a -67.7 percent delta. These results suggest the i9-14901E's advantage grows in workloads that stress the execution units heavily.

Data encryption and prime number finding show the smallest relative gaps in the PassMark suite, but they are still decisive. Encryption scores are 18571 versus 7231, a -61.1 percent delta. Prime number finding shows 189 versus 72, also -61.9 percent. Data compression shows 288777 against 133434, a -53.8 percent delta, while random string sorting shows 39138 versus 14838, a -62.1 percent delta. Extended instructions show 17249 versus 8615, a -50.1 percent delta, the smallest single gap in the entire comparison.

The overall average benchmark scores reinforce the hierarchy. The Core i9-14901E averages 37911 points across the recorded suite, placing it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 211TE averages 15370 points, placing it at the 69th percentile. The i9-14901E's nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 with a 0 percent delta, while the 211TE's closest competitor is the AMD EPYC 7543 with a -0.7 percent delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 and the same 10 nm process node from Intel, but their internal designs diverge sharply. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i9-14901E uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with 8 cores and 16 threads. Both support 16 threads, but the 211TE achieves this with more physical cores, implying a different core configuration.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the 211TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the i9-14901E has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows an even larger division, with the 211TE at 20 MB shared and the i9-14901E at 36 MB shared. This 16 MB difference in shared L3 is substantial and likely contributes to the i9-14901E's advantage in data-heavy workloads.

Clock speeds favor the i9-14901E decisively. The 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The i9-14901E starts at 2.80 GHz base and boosts to 5.60 GHz. The 1.10 GHz higher base clock and 0.80 GHz higher boost clock explain much of the per-thread performance gap observed in single-core benchmarks.

Thermal design points differ significantly. The 211TE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the i9-14901E is rated at 65 W. The i9-14901E also has a larger die size at 257 mm² compared to the 211TE's 215 mm². Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The 211TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i9-14901E.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The 211TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901E uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiating factor. The 211TE has a launch MSRP of $221 and was released in January 2025, while the i9-14901E was released in June 2024 with no launch MSRP recorded.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14901E wins every recorded benchmark, so the question is not which processor wins, but where the 211TE comes closest and where it falls furthest behind. The smallest gap is in PassMark extended instructions at -50.1 percent, followed closely by the Cinebench suite at -52.6 to -52.7 percent. These workloads apparently depend more on instruction throughput and less on raw execution width, narrowing the i9-14901E's advantage.

The largest gaps appear in integer math at -69.8 percent and floating point math at -67.8 percent. These are heavily compute-bound workloads that scale with clock speed and the i9-14901E's larger per-core L2 cache. The 2 MB per core L2 versus 1.25 MB per core likely helps in these sustained workloads. Single-thread PassMark also shows a -67.7 percent delta, confirming that the i9-14901E's higher boost clock translates directly into faster single-thread execution.

The 211TE's closest performance relative to the i9-14901E comes in extended instructions and the Cinebench suite, where the delta stays near -50 percent. This suggests that for workloads limited by instruction fetch and decode rather than execution resources, the 211TE's 10 cores can partially compensate for its lower clocks. The 211TE also sits in the 69th percentile of all CPUs, which is a respectable position for a 45 W part, even if it trails the i9-14901E's 86th percentile by a wide margin.

For multi-threaded workloads that do not scale perfectly, the 211TE's 10 physical cores versus the i9-14901E's 8 cores might narrow the gap in theory, but the data does not support that. PassMark multithread shows 30298 versus 11685, a -61.4 percent delta, while Cinebench R23 multi-core shows -52.6 percent. The i9-14901E's higher clocks and larger L3 cache more than offset the 211TE's two extra physical cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901E has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors support 16 threads, but the 211TE achieves this with more physical cores.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-core performance?

A: The i9-14901E wins every single-core benchmark. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3635 points for the i9-14901E against 1722 for the 211TE, a -52.6 percent delta. PassMark single-thread shows 4354 against 1408, a -67.7 percent delta.

Q: What is the difference in cache size between the two?

A: Both use 80 KB L1 per core, but the i9-14901E has 2 MB L2 per core versus 1.25 MB for the 211TE. The i9-14901E also has 36 MB shared L3, while the 211TE has 20 MB shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 211TE and the Intel Core i9-14901E support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the Intel Core i9-14901E is rated at 65 W TDP. The i9-14901E also has a larger die size at 257 mm² versus 215 mm².

Q: How large is the overall performance gap between the two?

A: The i9-14901E's average benchmark score is 37911 points, nearly 2.5 times the 211TE's 15370 points. The i9-14901E sits at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the 211TE sits at the 69th percentile.

The Verdict

The recorded benchmark data shows a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14901E outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every single recorded test, with deltas ranging from -50.1 percent in extended instructions to -69.8 percent in integer math. The i9-14901E's average benchmark score of 37911 points places it at the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the 211TE's 15370 points places it at the 69th percentile.

The i9-14901E's advantages come from its higher base and boost clocks, its larger per-core L2 cache, and its 36 MB shared L3 cache. The 211TE counters with two additional physical cores, a lower 45 W TDP, and a smaller die size, but these advantages do not translate into any benchmark wins. The 211TE does have a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i9-14901E.

For workloads that prioritize raw compute throughput, rendering, or single-thread responsiveness, the i9-14901E is the clear choice based on the data. For applications that demand lower power consumption and can tolerate roughly half the performance, the 211TE offers a more efficient package with ECC support and the same DDR4/DDR5 memory flexibility. The 211TE is also the only one of the two with a recorded release date in 2025, while the i9-14901E dates to mid-2024. The data does not show any scenario where the 211TE wins a performance comparison, so the selection depends entirely on whether the 45 W TDP and lower power envelope justify the significant performance sacrifice.