Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i3-14100T 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 i3-14100T. The margin is not uniform, however, and the distribution of those deltas reveals where the Core 5 213PE's architecture pays off most versus where the two chips remain closer.

The most dramatic gap appears in PassMark integer math. The Core 5 213PE scores 92,089 against 40,292 for the i3-14100T, a delta of 128.6%. That is the largest single advantage in the entire comparison. Floating point math shows a similar pattern, with 68,587 versus 31,379, a 118.6% lead. These two results suggest the Core 5 213PE's additional cores translate directly into heavy compute workloads.

Cinebench results cluster tightly around a 93.5% delta across all three versions and both single-core and multi-core tests. The R15 multi-core score is 2,264 versus 1,170, the R20 multi-core score is 9,436 versus 4,877, and the R23 multi-core score is 22,468 versus 11,612. The single-core Cinebench deltas are nearly identical, at 93.3% for R15, 93.6% for R20, and 93.5% for R23. The consistency of that gap across rendering workloads indicates a structural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The narrowest win comes in PassMark single-thread performance. The Core 5 213PE records 4,060 against 3,498, a 16.1% delta. This is the only benchmark where the i3-14100T stays within a single-digit multiple. Both chips share the same 2.70 GHz base clock, but the Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz for the i3-14100T, which explains the more modest single-thread edge.

Data compression favors the Core 5 213PE by 95.8%, with 298,804 versus 152,636. Encryption shows a 102% delta, with 15,916 versus 7,881. Prime number finding records a 103.6% delta, at 114 versus 56. Random string sorting sits at 105.6%, with 32,027 versus 15,579. The extended instructions test shows an 87.9% delta, the only PassMark result below 90%. Physics simulation shows a 66.9% delta, at 1,624 versus 973, the smallest multi-threaded margin in the dataset.

The average benchmark score tells the same story from a different angle. The Core 5 213PE averages 35,428, while the i3-14100T averages 17,648. That is roughly a 2.0x difference in overall throughput, consistent with the 8-core versus 4-core configuration.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, the same 10 nm process node, and the same Intel foundry. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, both include UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, and both enable ECC memory. The PCIe implementation is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configuration is the primary architectural divergence. The Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100T uses 4 cores and 8 threads. That doubling of cores and threads explains most of the multi-threaded benchmark deltas. The i3-14100T belongs to the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, while the Core 5 213PE uses Bartlett Lake silicon.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. Both chips use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 allocation changes: the Core 5 213PE has 2 MB per core, while the i3-14100T has 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache doubles from 12 MB on the i3-14100T to 24 MB on the Core 5 213PE. For workloads that cycle through large working sets, that additional L3 capacity likely reduces memory traffic.

The die size for the i3-14100T is recorded at 163 mm². No die size is listed for the Core 5 213PE, so a direct physical comparison is not possible from the data. The process node is identical at 10 nm, which means the performance gap comes from core count, cache, and clock behavior rather than a transistor density advantage.

The i3-14100T carries a 35 W TDP, while the Core 5 213PE has a 65 W TDP. That 30 W difference is the thermal cost of the extra cores, larger caches, and higher boost clock. The Core 5 213PE reaches 5.20 GHz at boost, which is 800 MHz higher than the i3-14100T's 4.40 GHz ceiling. Base clocks are identical at 2.70 GHz.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The i3-14100T belongs to the Core 14th Gen series and is in the Core i3 product family, while the Core 5 213PE sits in the Core 5 generation with the Bartlett Lake codename. The i3-14100T's part number is SRMX0, and the Core 5 213PE's part number is SA4QG.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PE wins every recorded benchmark, so the meaningful question is not which workloads favor it, but which workloads favor it most and least. The data indicates the largest relative advantages appear in integer math, floating point math, random string sorting, prime number finding, and encryption. These are compute-heavy, multi-threaded tasks that scale with core count.

The Core 5 213PE also dominates rendering workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results. The roughly 93.5% delta across all six Cinebench tests, single-core and multi-core alike, indicates that even lightly threaded rendering tasks benefit from the higher boost clock. The single-core Cinebench deltas are almost exactly the same as the multi-core deltas, which is unusual given the 16.1% single-thread PassMark gap. This discrepancy suggests the i3-14100T's single-core Cinebench scores may be constrained by something other than raw clock speed, possibly thermal or power limits during the test.

The i3-14100T's best showing is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the delta narrows to 16.1%. That means for single-threaded applications that do not sustain boost for long periods, the i3-14100T remains competitive. The physics simulation test also produces a relatively smaller gap at 66.9%, which may indicate a workload that is sensitive to memory latency or scheduling rather than pure core count.

The i3-14100T's 35 W TDP gives it a power efficiency profile that is not directly benchmarked but is implied by the specification difference. For constrained thermal environments, the lower TDP could make it the only viable choice despite the performance deficit. The data does not include power consumption measurements, so that advantage is inferred from the TDP field alone.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. Core count changes from 4 on the i3-14100T to 8 on the Core 5 213PE. Thread count changes from 8 to 16. Boost clock increases from 4.40 GHz to 5.20 GHz, while base clock remains the same at 2.70 GHz.

TDP differs significantly: 35 W for the i3-14100T versus 65 W for the Core 5 213PE. The L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the i3-14100T and 2 MB on the Core 5 213PE. The shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the i3-14100T and 24 MB on the Core 5 213PE.

The i3-14100T has a die size of 163 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 213PE. The architecture and codename differ: Raptor Lake and Raptor Lake-R for the i3-14100T, Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 213PE. The generation field also differs, with the i3-14100T listed as Core i3 (Raptor Lake Refresh) and the Core 5 213PE listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

The series field is populated for the i3-14100T as Core 14th Gen, while the Core 5 213PE has no series entry. The i3-14100T's release date is 2024-01-07, and the Core 5 213PE's release date is 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP for the i3-14100T is $134, and the launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PE is $221.

Memory bandwidth is listed as 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE, while the i3-14100T has no memory bandwidth value recorded. Both support dual-channel memory and both support DDR4 and DDR5. ECC memory support is enabled on both. Integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 730 on both processors.

The percentile ranks differ. The Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the i3-14100T sits at the 71st percentile. The average benchmark scores are 35,428 for the Core 5 213PE and 17,648 for the i3-14100T.

Part numbers differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE, SRMX0 for the i3-14100T. Both are active production parts, both are desktop market segment, and both are locked (multiplier unlocked: false).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

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

A: The Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the i3-14100T boosts to 4.40 GHz. Both have a 2.70 GHz base clock.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Core 5 213PE?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, double the 12 MB on the i3-14100T. The L2 cache is also larger, at 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 213PE and the i3-14100T have ECC memory support enabled.

Q: Which processor draws more power according to TDP?

A: The Core 5 213PE has a 65 W TDP, while the i3-14100T has a 35 W TDP.

Q: What is the largest benchmark delta between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark integer math, where the Core 5 213PE leads by 128.6%. The smallest delta is in PassMark single-thread performance, at 16.1%.

Q: Do both processors use the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700, and both support Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores?

A: The Core 5 213PE averages 35,428, and the i3-14100T averages 17,648.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Core 5 213PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with deltas ranging from 16.1% in single-thread PassMark to 128.6% in integer math. Its 85th percentile ranking versus the i3-14100T's 71st percentile confirms the overall standing. The Core 5 213PE also sits among higher-tier rivals in the database, with nearest rivals including the Intel Core i7-13700T at a 0.1% delta and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%.

The i3-14100T's strongest argument is its 35 W TDP, which makes it the only choice for power-constrained systems. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i3-13100F and AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE, both at or near a 0% delta, indicating it is positioned at the entry level of its performance class.

For multi-threaded workloads, rendering, encryption, and math-heavy tasks, the Core 5 213PE is the superior part according to every recorded measurement. For single-threaded tasks, the Core 5 213PE still leads, but the margin shrinks to 16.1%. The i3-14100T remains a functional desktop processor, but the recorded data shows no benchmark category where it surpasses the Core 5 213PE.

The choice between the two hinges on power constraints and thread demands. Systems that need the highest throughput per the recorded benchmarks should select the Core 5 213PE. Systems that require a 35 W TDP and still need Intel Socket 1700 compatibility would select the i3-14100T. The performance-per-watt tradeoff is not directly measured in the database, but the TDP difference of 30 W is the only specification that favors the i3-14100T.