Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i5-14490F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark comparison between the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i5-14490F shows a clear split across 17 recorded tests. The Intel Core i5-14490F claims 13 wins, while the Intel Core 5 213PE takes 4. The average benchmark score reinforces this gap: the Core i5-14490F records 38149, while the Core 5 213PE sits at 35428, a difference of roughly 7.7%.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core i5-14490F wins every round. The R15 multicore test shows 2318 against 2264, a 2.3% margin. The R15 singlecore result is 327 versus 319, also a 2.4% gap. R20 multicore lands at 9660 for the Core i5-14490F against 9436, again 2.3% apart. R20 singlecore shows 1363 versus 1332, a 2.3% difference. R23 multicore delivers 23000 against 22468, and R23 singlecore delivers 3247 against 3172, both at 2.3% margins. These consistent deltas indicate the Core i5-14490F holds a steady, if modest, advantage across all rendering workloads tested.

The Passmark suite shows larger swings. The Core i5-14490F wins data compression with 340026 versus 298804, a substantial 12.1% lead. Data encryption favors the Core i5-14490F at 18225 against 15916, a 12.7% margin. Extended instructions go to the Core i5-14490F at 21731 versus 19565, exactly 10% ahead. Find prime numbers shows 122 versus 114, a 6.6% edge. The multithread test records 28662 for the Core i5-14490F against 26434, a 7.8% advantage. Physics is the largest single gap: 2093 versus 1624, a 22.4% blowout. Random string sorting also favors the Core i5-14490F, 35608 versus 32027, a 10.1% margin.

The Core 5 213PE wins four specific tests, all in the Passmark suite. Floating point math goes to the Core 5 213PE at 68587 versus 66558, a 3% lead. Integer math shows 92089 versus 87844, a 4.8% advantage. The single-thread test records 4060 versus 3873, also 4.8% ahead. The duplicate singlethread entry confirms the same 4060 to 3873 result. These wins are concentrated in arithmetic-heavy and single-threaded workloads, while the Core i5-14490F dominates compression, encryption, sorting, physics, and multithreaded integer work.

The percentile data places the Core i5-14490F at the 86th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 213PE include the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 and 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 and 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 and 0.4%. The Core i5-14490F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 with a -0.1% delta, the Intel Core i5-13600KF at 38103 and 0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 250 at 38221 and -0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 and -0.3%. These deltas place both processors within a tight performance cluster, but the Core i5-14490F's cluster sits at a higher absolute level.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several structural traits but diverge in core configuration and cache layout. Both are Intel Socket 1700 parts built on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both implement PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It packs 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i5-14490F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Raptor Lake architecture and the Core 14th Gen series. It packs 10 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core i5-14490F therefore has 2 more physical cores but matches the thread count, indicating the Core 5 213PE relies on hyperthreading across all 8 cores while the Core i5-14490F likely uses a mix of performance and efficiency cores.

Cache hierarchies differ in the L2 segment. The Core 5 213PE provides 2 MB of L2 per core, while the Core i5-14490F provides 1.25 MB per core. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, and L3 is identical at 24 MB shared. The Core i5-14490F has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 213PE has no die size entry. The smaller per-core L2 on the Core i5-14490F is offset by the higher core count, which explains its multithreaded wins.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14490F has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support also differs: the Core 5 213PE supports ECC, the Core i5-14490F does not. Integrated graphics present another split. The Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, indicated as N/A. The Core 5 213PE carries a 65 W TDP, matching the Core i5-14490F's 65 W TDP.

Release timing shows the Core i5-14490F launched earlier, with a release date of 2023-12-31, while the Core 5 213PE arrived later on 2026-03-08. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i5-14490F has no launch MSRP recorded. Both carry active production status. The part numbers differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRN35 for the Core i5-14490F.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i5-14490F wins in rendering, compression, encryption, sorting, physics, and multithreaded throughput. The Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 results all favor it by roughly 2.3%, which means content creation workloads that rely on sustained multicore rendering will see a consistent, if not dramatic, edge. Passmark data compression shows a much larger 12.1% lead, and data encryption shows 12.7%, indicating workloads that shuffle large data sets or perform cryptographic operations will benefit more decisively. Random string sorting at 10.1% ahead reinforces the Core i5-14490F's strength in data manipulation tasks. The physics test stands out: 22.4% ahead, the largest margin in the entire comparison. This suggests simulation or physics-heavy applications will clearly prefer the Core i5-14490F. The multithread score at 7.8% ahead confirms general parallel workload superiority.

The Core 5 213PE wins in floating point math, integer math, and single-threaded tasks. Floating point math shows a 3% lead, integer math shows 4.8%, and the Passmark single-thread test shows 4.8%. These wins indicate the Core 5 213PE has a stronger per-core execution engine for scalar and vector arithmetic despite having fewer cores. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz and the larger 2 MB per-core L2 cache likely contribute to this single-thread advantage. For applications that are latency-bound or depend on one or two heavily utilized threads, the Core 5 213PE delivers measurable gains.

The data shows a trade-off between core count and per-core capability. The Core i5-14490F leverages 10 cores to dominate parallel workloads, while the Core 5 213PE uses its higher boost clock and larger L2 allocation to win arithmetic and single-thread tests. The Core i5-14490F also holds the higher average benchmark score, 38149 versus 35428, and the higher CPU percentile at 86 versus 85.

The Verdict

The Intel Core i5-14490F is the stronger overall processor based on average benchmark score, percentile rank, and the majority of individual tests. It wins 13 of 17 benchmarks, including every Cinebench test, and its largest margin in physics at 22.4% shows a decisive advantage in simulation workloads. The Core 5 213PE wins only 4 tests, but those wins are concentrated in areas where single-threaded arithmetic and per-core cache matter most. The 4.8% lead in integer math and 4.8% lead in single-thread performance indicate the Core 5 213PE is the better choice for latency-sensitive applications and workloads that cannot scale across many cores.

The Core i5-14490F's 10-core configuration versus the Core 5 213PE's 8 cores explains the multithreaded gap, while the Core 5 213PE's higher boost clock and larger per-core L2 explain its single-thread wins. The Core 5 213PE also provides ECC memory support and integrated UHD Graphics 730, features absent from the Core i5-14490F. The Core i5-14490F requires a discrete graphics solution, while the Core 5 213PE can run with integrated graphics if needed. For users prioritizing parallel throughput, data compression, encryption, or physics, the Core i5-14490F is the clear pick. For users prioritizing single-threaded arithmetic, ECC support, or integrated graphics, the Core 5 213PE offers those specific advantages. The recorded data does not show a scenario where the Core 5 213PE outperforms the Core i5-14490F in multithreaded or rendering workloads.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14490F records an average benchmark score of 38149, while the Intel Core 5 213PE records 35428.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14490F has 10 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-threaded performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins the Passmark single-thread test with a score of 4060 versus 3873 for the Intel Core i5-14490F, a 4.8% margin.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in the Passmark physics test, where the Intel Core i5-14490F scores 2093 against 1624 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 22.4% lead.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel memory bus. The Core 5 213PE records 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Core i5-14490F has no bandwidth figure recorded.

Q: Does either processor include integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core i5-14490F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-14490F does not support ECC memory.