Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i5-14400T Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a completely one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14400T. There are no benchmark categories where the i5-14400T takes the lead. The Core 5 213PE dominates across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 testing in both single-core and multi-core workloads, and it also wins every PassMark workload category including data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithreading, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance.

The largest margin comes in the PassMark prime number finding test, where the Core 5 213PE scores 114 versus 73 for the i5-14400T, a 56.2% advantage. Floating point math shows a 39.6% gap, and integer math runs 40.2% ahead. These are substantial deltas that indicate the Core 5 213PE has a clear throughput advantage in compute-heavy tasks. The smallest margin is in single-thread PassMark testing at 15.6%, still a comfortable win. The Cinebench R20 single-core test shows a 30.8% lead, and Cinebench R23 single-core shows the same 30.8% gap.

For workload planning, the data suggests the Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice for any task that scales with core count, clock speed, or instruction throughput. The i5-14400T does not present a single recorded scenario where it outpaces the newer part. Users looking for a CPU for rendering, encoding, compilation, or general productivity should note that every measured workload favors the Core 5 213PE, and often by a wide margin.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel Core i5-14400T uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh architecture, also on Intel's 10 nm process. Both processors use the same foundry, Intel, and both fit the Intel Socket 1700. The i5-14400T has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 213PE does not have a recorded die size.

Core configurations differ significantly. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the Core 5 213PE still wins every multi-threaded benchmark, which points to higher per-core performance and a much higher boost clock. The Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz with a 2.70 GHz base clock. The i5-14400T boosts to 4.50 GHz with a 1.50 GHz base clock. The Core 5 213PE also has a 65 W TDP versus 35 W for the i5-14400T, which reflects its higher power envelope.

Cache layouts differ as well. The Core 5 213PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i5-14400T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The larger L2 and L3 allocations on the Core 5 213PE contribute to its higher bandwidth and lower latency in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support is similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. The Core 5 213PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14400T does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The integrated graphics are identical, UHD Graphics 730, on both processors. Neither chip has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 213PE was released later, in March 2026, while the i5-14400T launched in January 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern of roughly 30% leads for the Core 5 213PE. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 5 213PE scores 2264 against 1732, a 30.7% lead. The single-core R15 result is 319 versus 244, also 30.7%. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9436 versus 7219, again 30.7%. The R20 single-core result is 1332 against 1018, a 30.8% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 22468 versus 17189, a 30.7% gap, and R23 single-core shows 3172 versus 2426, a 30.8% gap.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 5 213PE stretches its advantage even further. Data compression scores 298804 versus 235636, a 26.8% lead. Data encryption hits 15916 versus 13244, up 20.2%. Extended instructions show 19565 versus 14562, a 34.4% gap. The prime number test is the standout at 56.2% ahead, 114 versus 73. Floating point math scores 68587 against 49139, a 39.6% lead. Integer math runs 92089 versus 65667, up 40.2%. The multithread PassMark score is 26434 versus 20223, a 30.7% delta. Physics shows 1624 versus 1244, a 30.5% lead. Random string sorting scores 32027 versus 25181, a 27.2% gap. Single-thread PassMark shows 4060 versus 3512, a 15.6% lead.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Core 5 213PE averages 35428 across all recorded tests, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-14400T averages 27166, sitting in the 79th percentile. The Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2% behind), the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.3% behind), and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.4% behind). The i5-14400T's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i9-9900K at 27097 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 5700G at 27051 (0.4% ahead), the Intel Core i7-13700H at 27355 (0.7% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G at 27382 (0.8% behind). The Core 5 213PE competes in a higher performance class entirely, with a 23.4% higher average benchmark score than the i5-14400T.

The Verdict

The benchmark data directs a clear choice. The Intel Core 5 213PE outperforms the Intel Core i5-14400T in every single recorded test, with margins ranging from 15.6% to 56.2%. It delivers roughly 30% higher multi-core performance across the Cinebench suite and even larger advantages in integer math, floating point math, extended instructions, and prime number finding. It sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, 6 percentile points above the i5-14400T, and its average benchmark score of 35428 places it alongside parts like the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700K.

The i5-14400T does have one advantage in the database: a 35 W TDP versus 65 W for the Core 5 213PE. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint and performance is secondary, the i5-14400T may fit a lower-power build. The i5-14400T also has 10 cores versus 8, though this does not translate into any benchmark win. The Core 5 213PE's higher boost clock and larger cache more than compensate for the two-core deficit.

For anyone choosing between these two on performance alone, the data is unambiguous. The Core 5 213PE is faster in every workload category recorded, and the gap is large enough to feel in real-world use. The i5-14400T is the sensible pick only when the lower TDP is mandatory. Both processors share the same launch MSRP of $221, so there is no price-based reason to step down to the slower part. The Core 5 213PE is the correct choice for general desktop use, productivity, rendering, and compute-heavy tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all multi-core benchmarks. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 22468 versus 17189, a 30.7% lead, and PassMark multithread shows 26434 versus 20223, also 30.7% ahead.

Q: Does the i5-14400T win any benchmark?

A: No. The Core 5 213PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The i5-14400T has zero benchmark wins in the database.

Q: How does the core count compare?

A: The i5-14400T has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the Core 5 213PE still wins every workload.

Q: What is the biggest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core 5 213PE scores 114 versus 73, a 56.2% advantage. Integer math follows at 40.2% and floating point math at 39.6%.

Q: Do both CPUs support the same memory and expansion?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, both support ECC memory, and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 5 213PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14400T has no recorded bandwidth figure.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 5 213PE averages 35428 and sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The i5-14400T averages 27166 and sits in the 79th percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core i5-14400T |

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

| Cores | 8 | 10 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

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

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

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

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Part Number | SA4QG | SRN3N |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $221 |