Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i5-14450HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data presents an unusually one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i5-14450HX, with zero wins for the mobile part. This is not a case of different workloads favoring different designs; the desktop processor takes every single test category, from Cinebench rendering to PassMark arithmetic and data compression.

The largest margins appear in PassMark floating point math, where the Core 5 213PE scores 68587 versus 58037, a delta of 18.2%. Integer math shows a similar pattern at 92089 versus 78330, a 17.6% advantage. Prime number finding, a test sensitive to single-thread efficiency and clock speed, shows a 16.3% lead with 114 versus 98. These are meaningful gaps that point to a consistent performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Cinebench results are remarkably uniform in their deltas. R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests all show an 11.7% advantage for the Core 5 213PE, while the single-core variants sit at 11.9%, 11.8%, and 11.8% respectively. This consistency across renderer versions suggests the performance difference is structural, tied to clock speeds and cache configuration rather than any particular instruction mix.

The PassMark suite reveals smaller but still decisive wins in data compression (7.3%), random string sorting (8.3%), and data encryption (2.2%). The encryption margin is the narrowest of all 17 tests, indicating that the AES-related workloads narrow the gap, though the Core 5 213PE still holds the top spot. Extended instructions show a 13.7% lead, and multithread performance sits at 11.6%, rounding out a sweep that leaves no category for the i5-14450HX to claim.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear choice for any workload where raw benchmark performance matters. Its average benchmark score of 35428 places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX averages 32040, sitting in the 82nd percentile. The desktop part not only beats its mobile counterpart in every recorded test but also aligns closely with much stronger rivals: the Core i7-13700T (avg score 35403, delta 0.1%), Core i7-12700KF (35365, delta 0.2%), Core i5-13600T (35305, delta 0.3%), and Core i7-12700K (35287, delta 0.4%) all sit within a hair of its average score.

The i5-14450HX, by contrast, matches up with the Core i7-13705H (32076, delta -0.1%), Core i5-14400 (32115, delta -0.2%), Core i7-12800H (32121, delta -0.3%), and Core i9-11900 (32226, delta -0.6%). These are capable scores, but they land in a different tier. The data does not support any scenario where the mobile chip outperforms the desktop chip; every recorded measurement favors the Core 5 213PE.

For desktop users with an LGA 1700 board, the Core 5 213PE delivers superior single-thread and multi-thread results across the board. The i5-14450HX, with its BGA 1964 socket and mobile market segment, exists for laptop systems where the desktop part cannot physically be installed. Within that constraint, the mobile chip still offers competitive performance relative to its own nearest rivals, but it cannot match the Core 5 213PE in any benchmark category.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the Core 5 213PE at 22468 versus 20108 for the i5-14450HX, an 11.7% advantage. In single-core R23, the scores are 3172 and 2838, a delta of 11.8%. The R20 multicore test repeats the pattern: 9436 versus 8445, again 11.7%. R20 single-core shows 1332 versus 1191, 11.8%. R15 multicore comes in at 2264 versus 2026, 11.7%, and R15 single-core at 319 versus 285, 11.9%. The uniformity of these deltas across three Cinebench generations indicates a consistent clock-for-clock advantage.

PassMark floating point math delivers the largest margin: 68587 for the Core 5 213PE versus 58037, an 18.2% lead. Integer math follows closely at 92089 versus 78330, a 17.6% delta. Prime number finding shows 114 versus 98, a 16.3% gap that underscores the single-thread clock advantage. Extended instructions score 19565 versus 17207, 13.7% ahead. Single-thread PassMark scores 4060 versus 3643, an 11.4% lead, matching the multithread result of 26434 versus 23680 at 11.6%.

Physics simulation shows 1624 versus 1475, a 10.1% advantage. Random string sorting delivers 32027 versus 29565, 8.3% ahead. Data compression scores 298804 versus 278538, a 7.3% lead. The narrowest margin is data encryption at 15916 versus 15574, only 2.2% apart, yet still a win for the desktop part. Across all 17 recorded tests, the Core 5 213PE wins every single one, with deltas ranging from 2.2% to 18.2%.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher benchmark average?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX averages 32040. The Core 5 213PE also sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 82nd percentile for the i5-14450HX.

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

A: The biggest delta is in PassMark floating point math, where the Core 5 213PE scores 68587 versus 58037, a difference of 18.2%. Integer math is close behind at 17.6% (92089 versus 78330).

Q: Does the i5-14450HX win any benchmark category?

A: No. The recorded data shows 17 wins for the Intel Core 5 213PE and 0 wins for the Intel Core i5-14450HX across all head-to-head benchmarks, including all Cinebench and PassMark tests.

Q: How do the Cinebench results compare between the two?

A: In R23 multicore, the Core 5 213PE scores 22468 versus 20108, an 11.7% lead. R23 single-core shows 3172 versus 2838, an 11.8% lead. R20 and R15 results show similar deltas of 11.7% to 11.9% in both single and multicore tests.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14450HX boosts to 4.80 GHz. The desktop part also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz.

Q: How does each processor compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 213PE sits within 0.4% of the Core i7-13700T, Core i7-12700KF, Core i5-13600T, and Core i7-12700K. The i5-14450HX sits within 0.6% of the Core i7-13705H, Core i5-14400, Core i7-12800H, and Core i9-11900.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families with distinct design targets. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on Bartlett Lake architecture, a desktop-oriented design using the Intel Socket 1700 platform. It belongs to the Core 5 generation, released on 2026-03-08. The Intel Core i5-14450HX uses Raptor Lake-HX architecture, a mobile variant of the Raptor Lake design, and fits the Intel BGA 1964 socket. It is part of the Core 14th Gen series, released on 2024-01-07.

Both processors use a 10 nm process node from Intel's own foundry. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14450HX has 10 cores and 16 threads. The thread count is identical, but the core arrangement differs. The desktop part compensates for fewer physical cores with higher clock speeds: a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost of 5.20 GHz, versus 2.40 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost on the mobile chip.

Cache configurations also differ. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache, however, is larger on the desktop part: 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared on the mobile chip. This larger L3 cache likely contributes to the Core 5 213PE's consistent advantage in PassMark tests that stress repeated data access.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14450HX uses UHD Graphics 710. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The desktop part has a rated memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the mobile chip's bandwidth is not recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The Core 5 213PE has a locked multiplier (multiplierUnlocked: false), while the i5-14450HX has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking on supported platforms. The mobile chip also has a larger die size at 257 mm², though the desktop part's die size is not recorded. The production status for both is Active.

Specification Differences

The core count differs: 8 cores for the Core 5 213PE versus 10 cores for the i5-14450HX, despite both having 16 threads. Clock speeds favor the desktop part, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz. TDP also differs, at 65 watts for the Core 5 213PE versus 55 watts for the i5-14450HX.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the desktop part, Intel BGA 1964 for the mobile part. Market segments reflect this: Desktop for the Core 5 213PE, Mobile for the i5-14450HX. Release dates differ by over two years, with the Core 5 213PE launching on 2026-03-08 and the i5-14450HX on 2024-01-07.

L3 cache is larger on the desktop part at 24 MB shared, versus 20 MB shared on the mobile chip. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 710. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the i5-14450HX has no recorded launch MSRP. The multiplier is locked on the desktop part and unlocked on the mobile part. Part numbers are SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRMXK for the i5-14450HX.