Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

Both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i5-14500T are active desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, yet the recorded data positions them in different performance tiers. The Intel Core 5 213PE holds a decisive lead across every recorded benchmark, while the Intel Core i5-14500T counters with lower power requirements and a different core configuration. The benchmark database shows a complete sweep for the Core 5 213PE, with 17 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons. This analysis breaks down where each processor excels, what separates them architecturally, and what the recorded numbers mean for potential system builders.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single recorded benchmark comparison. There are no contested categories. The widest margins appear in the Cinebench R23 tests, where the Core 5 213PE outperforms the i5-14500T by 90.6% in multi-core and 72.6% in single-core. These are substantial gaps that point to a processor with significantly higher clock ceilings and per-core efficiency in the recorded data.

The Intel Core i5-14500T does not register a single benchmark victory. However, its advantage lies outside raw performance scores. The recorded specifications list a TDP of 35 watts for the i5-14500T versus 65 watts for the Core 5 213PE. The i5-14500T also carries more physical cores, 14 versus 8, and more threads, 20 versus 16. In workloads that scale with core count rather than clock speed, the i5-14500T's additional cores could narrow the gap, though the recorded benchmarks do not show that outcome.

The Core 5 213PE also holds the higher percentile ranking, sitting at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i5-14500T sits at the 80th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PE is 35428, while the i5-14500T averages 28065. That difference of roughly 7363 points places the two processors in different performance classes according to the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i5-14500T uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process itself is identical.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 213PE contains 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14500T contains 14 cores and 20 threads. This means the i5-14500T has 6 more physical cores but only 4 more threads, indicating a hybrid configuration with a mix of performance and efficiency cores. The Core 5 213PE presents a uniform 8-core, 16-thread layout.

Clock speeds tell a different story. The Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i5-14500T has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 213PE runs 1.00 GHz higher at base and 0.40 GHz higher at boost. That boost advantage directly explains the large single-core benchmark deltas.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors share 24 MB of L3 cache. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs, with the Core 5 213PE providing 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the i5-14500T. The die size is recorded only for the i5-14500T at 215 mm². The Core 5 213PE does not have a recorded die size.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 213PE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14500T has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R23 multi-core test delivers the largest recorded gap. The Core 5 213PE scores 22468, while the i5-14500T scores 11790. That is a 90.6% advantage for the Core 5 213PE. The single-core R23 test shows a 72.6% lead, with scores of 3172 versus 1838. These two results establish the Core 5 213PE as clearly dominant in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded rendering workloads.

The Cinebench R20 tests show a consistent 15.4% advantage for the Core 5 213PE in both multi-core and single-core. Scores are 9436 versus 8177 in multi-core and 1332 versus 1154 in single-core. The R15 tests show a 12% multi-core lead, 2264 versus 2022, and a 26.6% single-core lead, 319 versus 252.

PassMark tests reveal a broad pattern of wins across varied workloads. The Core 5 213PE leads by 40.7% in the find prime numbers test, scoring 114 versus 81. The physics test shows a 26.1% lead, 1624 versus 1288. Extended instructions show a 22% lead, 19565 versus 16043. Floating point math shows a 16.5% lead, 68587 versus 58869. Multithread shows a 15.4% lead, 26434 versus 22910.

Smaller margins appear in data encryption, where the Core 5 213PE leads by only 3.3%, scoring 15916 versus 15410. The single-thread PassMark test shows an 8.7% lead, 4060 versus 3736. Data compression shows a 13.9% lead, 298804 versus 262417. Integer math shows a 13.8% lead, 92089 versus 80922. Random string sorting shows a 12.5% lead, 32027 versus 28462.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context. The Core 5 213PE sits 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700KF, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700K. The i5-14500T sits level with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE, 0.1% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i9-12900H, and 0.2% behind the AMD Ryzen AI 5 435.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500T boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core i5-14500T have more cores?

A: Yes, the i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor consumes less power?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T has a 35 watt TDP, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a 65 watt TDP.

Q: How much faster is the Core 5 213PE in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core 5 213PE scores 22468 versus 11790 for the i5-14500T, a 90.6% advantage.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 5 213PE and the i5-14500T support ECC memory.

Q: What integrated graphics does each processor use?

A: The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core 5 213PE as the stronger performer in every measured category. Its 90.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 72.6% lead in single-core are the standout results. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 4.80 GHz, combined with the larger 2 MB per core L2 cache, supports these benchmark outcomes. The 85th percentile ranking versus 80th for the i5-14500T reinforces the same conclusion.

The Intel Core i5-14500T offers a different tradeoff. Its 35 watt TDP is nearly half the 65 watt TDP of the Core 5 213PE. It also provides 14 cores and 20 threads, which is 6 more cores and 4 more threads than the Core 5 213PE. For systems where power draw is the primary constraint, the i5-14500T presents the lower-draw option. The database does not record any benchmark where that core advantage translates into a win, but the specification sheet still shows a distinct configuration.

The Core 5 213PE is the pick for raw performance. The i5-14500T is the pick for lower power consumption and higher core count. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PE is $221, and the launch MSRP for the i5-14500T is $232.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core i5-14500T |

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

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 10 nm |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 215 mm² |

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

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

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $232 |

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

| Part Number | SA4QG | SRN3P |