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

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core i9-14901KE present two very different performance profiles despite sharing the same Socket 1700 platform. The Core 5 211TE is the only one with recorded benchmark data in the database, so the direct comparison relies on its measured results against the i9's specifications and percentile standing.

The Core 5 211TE delivers its strongest showing in multi-threaded workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 12,201 points places it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. For context, that score sits within 0.7% of the AMD EPYC 7543 (15,477 average score) and 1.6% ahead of the AMD EPYC 7702P (15,130 average). The 211TE's 10 cores and 16 threads drive this result, with PassMark multithread scoring 11,685 and integer math reaching 33,991.

Single-thread performance is comparatively modest. The Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1,722 and PassMark single-thread score of 1,408 reflect the 1.70 GHz base clock, though the 4.80 GHz boost helps close the gap. The i9-14901KE, with its 3.80 GHz base and 5.80 GHz boost, would likely dominate single-threaded tasks based on clock advantage alone, but the database contains no direct benchmark measurements for it.

The Core 5 211TE also shows strength in specialized workloads. PassMark data compression scores 133,434, floating point math reaches 26,150, and extended instructions hit 8,615. These results suggest the 211TE handles compression, encryption, and math-heavy tasks reasonably well for its class.

The i9-14901KE occupies the 50th percentile, a lower standing than the 211TE's 69th percentile, but this percentile is based on its average benchmark score of 0, indicating the database has not yet recorded performance data for it. The i9's 125 W TDP and 8 cores with 16 threads suggest a different thermal and power envelope, but without measured benchmarks, its actual wins cannot be quantified from the available data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages within Intel's 10 nm process. The Core 5 211TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a 215 mm² die size, while the Core i9-14901KE is based on Raptor Lake with the Raptor Lake-R codename and a 257 mm² die. Both are manufactured by Intel on the same 10 nm node.

Core counts differ significantly. The 211TE packs 10 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14901KE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. This makes the 211TE a higher-core-count part, leveraging additional physical cores to compensate for lower clock speeds. The i9 instead relies on higher clocks: 3.80 GHz base versus 1.70 GHz, and 5.80 GHz boost versus 4.80 GHz.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. Both share 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache scales differently: the 211TE has 1.25 MB per core, while the i9 has 2 MB per core. Total L3 cache is also lopsided, with the 211TE offering 20 MB shared versus the i9's 36 MB shared. The i9's larger cache pool gives it a potential advantage in workloads that benefit from frequent data reuse.

Integrated graphics differ. The 211TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14901KE ships with UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The 211TE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i9's bandwidth figure is not recorded in the database.

PCIe support is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both processors are active in production, use the Intel Socket 1700, and target the desktop market segment. The i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the 211TE is locked. The i9 belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with Raptor Lake architecture, whereas the 211TE's series is not specified.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 211TE provides two additional physical cores.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The i9-14901KE operates at a 3.80 GHz base clock and boosts to 5.80 GHz. The Core 5 211TE has a 1.70 GHz base clock and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The i9 holds a substantial clock advantage at both base and boost.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache?

A: The Core 5 211TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9 also has larger L2 cache per core: 2 MB versus 1.25 MB.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The 211TE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the i9's bandwidth is not listed.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 211TE is multiplier-locked.

Q: How does the Core 5 211TE perform in Cinebench R23?

A: The 211TE scores 12,201 in Cinebench R23 multicore and 1,722 in single-core. Its average benchmark score is 15,370, placing it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 211TE | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

|---------------|-------------------|----------------------|

| Series | Not specified | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | Not specified | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Cores | 10 | 8 |

| Base clock | 1.70 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Die size | 215 mm² | 257 mm² |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 20 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-06-30 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not recorded |

| Unlocked multiplier | No | Yes |

| Part number | SRQDL | Q49DSRNJC |

The two processors share the same socket, process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache size (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (yes), PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes), market segment (desktop), and production status (active). Both offer 16 threads despite different core counts.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the two processors, and the i9-14901KE has no recorded individual benchmarks. The comparison therefore relies on the 211TE's measured scores and the i9's specification sheet.

The Core 5 211TE's Cinebench R15 multicore score of 1,229 and R20 multicore score of 5,124 demonstrate consistent scaling across Cinebench versions. Its R23 multicore score of 12,201 places it in the upper third of all CPUs tracked, at the 69th percentile. The nearest rival comparisons show a tight cluster: the 211TE trails the AMD EPYC 7543 by 0.7% (15,477 average score) and leads the AMD EPYC 7702P by 1.6% (15,130 average score). It also trails the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U by 2% (15,682 average score) and leads the Intel Core i3-1315U by 2.3% (15,022 average score).

Single-thread performance on the 211TE shows a different pattern. Cinebench R15 single-core scores 173, R20 single-core scores 723, and R23 single-core scores 1,722. PassMark single-thread and singlethread scores both record 1,408. These figures reflect the 211TE's lower base clock, though the 4.80 GHz boost provides reasonable headroom.

The i9-14901KE's 5.80 GHz boost clock is a full 1.0 GHz higher than the 211TE's 4.80 GHz boost, and its 3.80 GHz base clock is more than double the 211TE's 1.70 GHz base. With identical thread counts (16) but fewer physical cores (8 versus 10), the i9 is positioned for higher per-thread throughput. Its 36 MB of L3 cache, compared to 20 MB on the 211TE, adds another potential edge in cache-sensitive workloads.

Power draw differs dramatically. The i9-14901KE carries a 125 W TDP, nearly three times the 211TE's 45 W TDP. This aligns with the i9's higher clock speeds and larger die (257 mm² versus 215 mm²). The 211TE's lower TDP makes it a more power-efficient option on paper, though the database does not include efficiency metrics.

The i9-14901KE's 50th percentile standing, based on an average benchmark score of 0, reflects missing data rather than measured performance. In contrast, the 211TE's 69th percentile and 15,370 average benchmark score come from 17 recorded benchmarks spanning Cinebench and PassMark suites. Until the i9 receives benchmark entries, its performance standing in the database remains undefined.

The 211TE's PassMark results add texture to its profile. Data compression scores 133,434, data encryption scores 7,231, extended instructions score 8,615, prime number finding scores 72, floating point math scores 26,150, integer math scores 33,991, physics scores 1,278, and random string sorting scores 14,838. These figures give the 211TE a well-rounded multi-threaded workload profile, with integer math and compression as standout areas.

The i9-14901KE's unlocked multiplier distinguishes it from the locked 211TE, allowing manual overclocking within the limits of its 125 W TDP. Its release date of June 30, 2024, predates the 211TE's January 12, 2025, release. The 211TE carries a launch MSRP of $221; the i9's launch MSRP is not recorded in the database. Both processors remain active in production as of the latest database records.