Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i5-14401E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a consistent and substantial performance advantage for the Intel Core 5 213PE across every single benchmark in the comparison. In the Cinebench R15 multi-core test, the Core 5 213PE scores 2264 against 1830 for the Core i5-14401E, a delta of 23.7%. The single-core result in the same test follows the same pattern: 319 versus 258, a 23.6% lead.

Moving to Cinebench R20, the multi-core margin remains nearly identical. The Core 5 213PE posts 9436 while the Core i5-14401E manages 7627, again a 23.7% difference. In the R20 single-core run, the scores are 1332 and 1076 respectively, which translates to a 23.8% advantage for the Core 5 213PE, the largest single delta in the entire head-to-head set.

Cinebench R23, often used as a broader indicator of sustained multi-threaded and single-threaded performance, shows the same consistency. The Core 5 213PE reaches 22468 in multi-core, while the Core i5-14401E scores 18161, a 23.7% gap. In single-core, the numbers are 3172 against 2564, once more a 23.7% difference. Every one of the six recorded head-to-head benchmarks is a win for the Core 5 213PE, with no test showing a win for the Core i5-14401E.

The extra benchmark data available for the Core 5 213PE adds context to its overall standing. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 26434, with integer math at 92089 and floating point math at 68587. The data compression result is 298804, and data encryption is 15916. Extended instructions score 19565, while random string sorting hits 32027. Physics processing is 1624, and find prime numbers is 114. The single-thread PassMark figure is 4060.

The Core i5-14401E does not have corresponding PassMark entries in the database, so those comparisons cannot be made directly. However, the Cinebench results alone establish a clear pattern: the Core 5 213PE delivers roughly 24% more performance in both multi-core and single-core workloads across all three Cinebench versions tested.

The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PE is 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked. The Core i5-14401E has an average benchmark score of 5253, which puts it in the 60th percentile. That large difference in average scores should be read carefully, since the two processors have different sets of recorded benchmarks, but the head-to-head Cinebench data confirms the Core 5 213PE is the stronger part in every shared test.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear performance winner. It leads in all six shared benchmarks, with consistent deltas around 23.7%. The Core i5-14401E does not win a single test in the comparison. For workloads that depend on Cinebench-style rendering or multi-threaded compute, the Core 5 213PE delivers meaningfully higher scores.

The Core i5-14401E still has a place for specific builds. It uses the same Intel Socket 1700 platform, supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, includes ECC memory support, and has the same UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics. Its 60th percentile ranking indicates it is not a weak processor in absolute terms, but it sits well below the Core 5 213PE in the benchmark hierarchy.

The decision is straightforward from the data. The Core 5 213PE is the better choice for anyone prioritizing raw compute performance, whether single-threaded or multi-threaded. The Core i5-14401E might be considered where its specific release date, lower core count, or other platform details align with a particular project, but the measured performance gap is decisive.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 213PE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i5-14401E uses Raptor Lake-R, part of the Raptor Lake Refresh family. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process by Intel, so the process node itself is identical. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads, giving the Core 5 213PE two additional physical cores and four additional threads.

Cache configuration differs as well. The Core 5 213PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core i5-14401E has 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is also larger on the Core 5 213PE: 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core for both.

The Core 5 213PE has no listed die size, while the Core i5-14401E has a die size of 215 mm². Neither processor has a listed transistor count or 3D V-Cache. The Core 5 213PE is listed with a generation label of "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)", while the Core i5-14401E is labeled "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)". The Core i5-14401E belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, but no series is listed for the Core 5 213PE.

Specification Differences

The base clock of the Core 5 213PE is 2.70 GHz, higher than the 2.50 GHz of the Core i5-14401E. The boost clock also favors the Core 5 213PE at 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. Both processors have a TDP of 65 W and use Intel Socket 1700.

Memory support is identical in type: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 213PE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14401E has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capability is the same: Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are identical as well: UHD Graphics 730 on both.

The release dates differ. The Core i5-14401E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Core 5 213PE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i5-14401E has no listed launch MSRP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and Q49JSRNJS for the Core i5-14401E. Both are marked as Active production status and target the Desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor scores higher in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468, while the Intel Core i5-14401E scores 18161, giving the Core 5 213PE a 23.7% advantage.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i5-14401E use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 213PE and the Core i5-14401E list ECC memory support as true.

Q: What is the difference in core count?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14401E has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.70 GHz for the Core i5-14401E.

Q: What is the integrated graphics on both parts?

A: Both the Core 5 213PE and the Core i5-14401E use UHD Graphics 730.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every shared benchmark in the database. Its strongest areas are multi-threaded rendering workloads, as shown by the Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core scores, where it holds a consistent 23.7% lead over the Core i5-14401E. Single-core performance is equally dominant, with deltas of 23.6% to 23.8% across the same test suite. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz and larger cache configuration support these results.

The Core i5-14401E does not show a single benchmark win in the head-to-head data. Its role is more situational. It has the same socket, same memory type support, same ECC capability, and same integrated graphics, so it can serve as a compatible alternative in systems where those features matter and where the lower core count is acceptable. Its earlier release date of 2024-06-30 might make it more established in existing platform documentation, but the measured performance difference is unambiguous.

For workloads that rely heavily on Cinebench-style multi-threaded compute, the Core 5 213PE is the better part. For single-threaded applications, the Core 5 213PE also leads by a similar margin. The only scenarios where the Core i5-14401E might be selected are those where the specific configuration of 6 cores and 12 threads, or its particular part number and release timeline, fit a design constraint. The benchmark data itself does not provide any performance-based reason to choose the Core i5-14401E over the Core 5 213PE.