Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i3-14100. The largest margins appear in compute-heavy workloads. In PassMark integer math, the Core 5 213PE scores 92,089 versus 45,329, a delta of 103.2%. Prime number finding delivers the single biggest gap, 114 versus 55, for a 107.3% advantage. Floating point math follows closely, 68,587 against 35,266, a 94.5% lead.

Cinebench results reinforce the pattern with near-uniform deltas. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 213PE posts 22,468 while the i3-14100 records 12,820, a 75.3% difference. The single-core R23 run shows 3,172 versus 1,809, also 75.3% apart. Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core show 75.3% and 75.5% gaps respectively, while R15 multi-core and single-core land at 75.2% and 75.3%. The consistency of these deltas suggests the performance ratio is stable across Cinebench's scaling regimes.

Memory and data-oriented workloads also favor the Core 5 213PE substantially. Data compression scores 298,804 versus 174,115, a 71.6% edge. Random string sorting shows 32,027 against 17,397, an 84.1% delta. Data encryption measures 15,916 versus 8,838, a 80.1% improvement. Extended instructions deliver 19,565 against 11,865, a 64.9% gap, the narrowest multi-threaded margin on the list.

The multi-threaded PassMark score for the Core 5 213PE is 26,434 against 15,095, a 75.1% delta, and the physics test shows 1,624 versus 958, a 69.5% lead. The closest overall result is PassMark single-thread: 4,060 versus 3,759, an 8% delta. That single-thread gap is the only head-to-head result below 60%, indicating the Core 5 213PE's per-core advantage is modest while its thread-count advantage drives the large multi-threaded margins.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PE wins every recorded benchmark category, so the practical question is not which processor wins a given test, but how large the margin is and what that implies for workload type. The smallest win is single-thread performance. PassMark single-thread scores 4,060 versus 3,759, an 8% advantage. This means lightly threaded applications, such as older games or single-threaded productivity tools, will see only a small uplift from the Core 5 213PE.

The largest wins arrive in integer-heavy and floating-point workloads. Integer math, prime number finding, and floating point math all show deltas above 94%. These workloads scale with core count and thread count, and the Core 5 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads against 4 cores and 8 threads on the i3-14100. Rendering workloads, represented by Cinebench R23 multi-core, also show a 75.3% advantage, confirming that multi-threaded rendering benefits strongly from the Core 5 213PE.

Data compression and encryption workloads show intermediate margins of 71.6% and 80.1%. These tasks are sensitive to both core count and memory bandwidth, and the Core 5 213PE offers 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth while the i3-14100 has no recorded bandwidth figure in the database. The i3-14100 has no benchmark category where it leads, so any workload selection between these two parts comes down to whether the 8% single-thread gap matters versus the 64.9% to 107.3% gaps in multi-threaded tests.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the Intel Socket 1700 platform, both use a 10 nm process node, and both integrate UHD Graphics 730. They also share the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. The production status for both is Active, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configuration differs significantly. The Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100 uses 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clock rates favor the i3-14100, which runs at 3.50 GHz against 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 213PE. Boost clocks favor the Core 5 213PE, reaching 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power is close, 65 watts for the Core 5 213PE and 60 watts for the i3-14100.

Cache hierarchies differ in size. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 5 213PE versus 1.25 MB per core on the i3-14100. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 213PE against 12 MB shared on the i3-14100. The i3-14100 lists a die size of 163 mm², while the Core 5 213PE has no die size recorded.

The codenames and generations differ. The Core 5 213PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, while the i3-14100 is from the Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh family, codenamed Raptor Lake-R. The release dates in the database are separated by roughly two years, with the i3-14100 released earlier. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PE is 35,428, which places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The i3-14100 averages 18,318, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

The nearest rivals in the database provide additional context. The Core 5 213PE sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-12700K, 0.3% of the Intel Core i5-13600T, 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-12700KF, and 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-13700T. The i3-14100 sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i3-13100 and the Intel Core 7 360, and within 0.1% of the Intel Core 3 305 and the Intel Core 5 330. These rival groups show the Core 5 213PE performing at the level of previous-generation i7 parts, while the i3-14100 matches entry-level Core 3 and Core 5 parts.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Core 5 213PE outperforms the i3-14100 in every recorded test, with multi-threaded workloads showing improvements between 64.9% and 107.3%. The only narrow margin is single-thread performance at 8%, which means applications that rely on a single core will see a small but real benefit from the Core 5 213PE. The i3-14100 offers a lower base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, but the Core 5 213PE compensates with a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz against 4.70 GHz.

The i3-14100 does carry a lower launch MSRP of $134, while the Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221. The i3-14100 also lists a die size of 163 mm², which is not recorded for the Core 5 213PE. The i3-14100 has the advantage of an earlier release date, but both parts remain in Active production and share the same socket, process node, integrated graphics, and memory support.

For multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and integer workloads, the Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice by wide margins. For single-threaded tasks, the difference is small enough that either processor would deliver similar results. The percentile ranking reinforces this: the Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-14100 sits at the 72nd percentile. The nearest rival data confirms the Core 5 213PE competes with i7-class parts from the previous generation, while the i3-14100 matches entry-level Core 3 and Core 5 parts.

FAQ

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core 5 213PE in multi-core rendering?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 213PE scores 22,468 versus 12,820 for the i3-14100, a 75.3% advantage. The R20 multi-core test shows 9,436 versus 5,384, also a 75.3% gap.

Q: Does the i3-14100 win any benchmark category?

A: No. The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the Core 5 213PE wins all 17. The i3-14100 has zero wins.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the Core 5 213PE scores 4,060 versus 3,759, an 8% advantage. This is the smallest margin between the two parts.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory and the same socket?

A: Yes. Both use Intel Socket 1700, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory on a dual-channel bus, and both have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i3-14100 has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core.