Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i5-14501E Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i5-14501E?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14501E uses 6 cores and 12 threads. This gives the Core 5 213PE a two-core and four-thread advantage on paper.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed between the two processors?

A: Both processors share the same maximum boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The base clock differs, however, with the Core i5-14501E starting at 3.30 GHz compared to the Core 5 213PE's 2.70 GHz.

Q: Do these processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i5-14501E support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory types.

Q: Which processor has the larger L2 cache per core?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core, which is larger than the 1.25 MB per core found on the Intel Core i5-14501E. Both share the same 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the integrated graphics units compare?

A: The Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14501E includes UHD Graphics 770. The Core i5-14501E's integrated graphics unit is the higher-tier model of the two.

Q: What is the difference in release date between the two parts?

A: The Intel Core i5-14501E was released on 2024-06-30, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a release date of 2026-03-08. The Core 5 213PE is the newer part by a substantial margin.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear winner in multi-threaded workloads based on its core and thread advantage. With 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, the data shows a structural advantage for parallel processing tasks. Its recorded Cinebench scores reflect this: 2264 in R15 multicore, 9436 in R20 multicore, and 22468 in R23 multicore. The PassMark multithread score of 26434 also demonstrates strong parallel throughput, and the integer math result of 92089 and floating point math result of 68587 indicate solid computational density across varied workloads.

The Intel Core i5-14501E holds a different kind of advantage. Its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.70 GHz suggests better responsiveness in lightly threaded or single-core-bound tasks, even though the boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. The architecture is listed as Raptor Lake, while the Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The i5-14501E also incorporates UHD Graphics 770, which is a more capable integrated graphics solution than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the Core 5 213PE. For systems relying on the iGPU without a discrete graphics card, the i5-14501E is the more capable option.

The Core i5-14501E has a die size of 215 mm², a detail not recorded for the Core 5 213PE. The production status for both is Active, and both use the same Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 213PE has a percentile ranking of 85 versus all CPUs, while the Core i5-14501E sits at percentile 50, which places the Core 5 213PE considerably higher in the overall performance distribution.

Architecture Differences

The two processors belong to different architectural lineages despite sharing the same 10 nm process node and Intel foundry. The Intel Core 5 213PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and is classified under the "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" generation. The Intel Core i5-14501E uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the "Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)" generation. This is a refresh of an older design rather than a new architecture.

Cache organization differs between the two. The Core 5 213PE allocates 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core i5-14501E allocates 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared, and the L1 cache is the same at 80 KB per core. The larger per-core L2 on the Core 5 213PE gives it more private cache per thread, which can reduce latency for frequently accessed data.

Both processors support dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 5 213PE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14501E has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database. Both support ECC memory, which positions them for workstation or reliability-focused builds. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE versus UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i5-14501E. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not an intended feature for either part.

Specification Differences

The core count is the most immediate difference: 8 cores on the Core 5 213PE versus 6 cores on the Core i5-14501E. Thread counts follow at 16 versus 12. Base clocks differ by 0.60 GHz in favor of the Core i5-14501E at 3.30 GHz, while boost clocks match at 5.20 GHz for both.

The L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 5 213PE versus 1.25 MB on the Core i5-14501E. The die size is recorded only for the Core i5-14501E at 215 mm². Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s. The integrated graphics unit is UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 213PE and UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i5-14501E.

Release dates are far apart: 2024-06-30 for the Core i5-14501E and 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 213PE. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i5-14501E. Both parts share the same TDP of 65 watts, the same socket, the same process node, the same foundry, the same memory support, the same PCIe configuration, the same ECC support, and the same locked multiplier status.

The part numbers also differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and Q49HSRNJM for the Core i5-14501E.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PE has a full set of benchmark scores recorded in the database, while the Intel Core i5-14501E has no benchmark scores recorded at all. This means the head-to-head comparison rests entirely on the measured performance of the Core 5 213PE and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Core 5 213PE achieves an average benchmark score of 35428 across all recorded tests. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a delta of 0.1%, 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%. These deltas are extremely small, placing the Core 5 213PE within a tight performance cluster of established desktop processors.

Single-thread performance for the Core 5 213PE is recorded as 319 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1332 in R20 single-core, and 3172 in R23 single-core. The PassMark single-thread score is 4060. These figures indicate strong single-core capability, consistent with its 5.20 GHz boost clock. The data compression score of 298804 is notably high, and the extended instructions score of 19565 shows solid SIMD throughput.

The Core 5 213PE's percentile rank of 85 places it above the median set of CPUs, and its nearest rivals are all higher-tier or similarly tiered Intel parts. The 0.1% delta to the Core i7-13700T means the Core 5 213PE is effectively tied with that processor in average score. The 0.4% delta to the Core i7-12700K is also negligible in practical terms.

For the Core i5-14501E, the absence of benchmark data means no direct wins can be established from recorded measurements. The database shows zero wins for either side in the head-to-head benchmark set, and the wins counters are both zero. What can be stated is that the Core i5-14501E's base clock advantage and higher-tier iGPU are its distinguishing features, while the Core 5 213PE dominates the recorded benchmark field.

The Core 5 213PE also records a PassMark physics score of 1624, a random string sorting score of 32027, a find prime numbers score of 114, and a data encryption score of 15916. These varied tests reinforce the pattern of a well-rounded performer across integer, floating point, and memory-intensive tasks.

The Verdict

The data is one-sided in terms of measured performance. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a complete benchmark profile, a percentile rank of 85, and an average score of 35428. The Intel Core i5-14501E has no recorded benchmark scores and a percentile rank of 50. For any workload that depends on multi-threaded throughput, the Core 5 213PE's 8 cores and 16 threads provide the structural foundation for higher performance, and its recorded Cinebench R23 multicore score of 22468 confirms that capability.

The Core i5-14501E appeals to a narrower set of use cases. Its 3.30 GHz base clock gives it a starting frequency advantage that could matter in short-duration, single-threaded tasks where boost clocks are not sustained. Its UHD Graphics 770 is a better integrated graphics option than the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE, which matters for systems without a discrete GPU. The Raptor Lake-R architecture is a known quantity, and the 215 mm² die size is recorded, whereas the Bartlett Lake die size is not listed.

For a user prioritizing raw compute across many threads, the Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice based on the recorded data. For a user prioritizing integrated graphics capability and a higher base clock, the Core i5-14501E offers those specific advantages, though without any measured benchmark scores to quantify its performance. The Core 5 213PE also carries a launch MSRP of $221, which is the only pricing data recorded for either part.

The near-identical average scores of the Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals, all within 0.4% of its 35428 average, show that it performs at the level of established Core i7 parts. That context matters more than the missing data for the Core i5-14501E. The verdict from the database is clear: the Core 5 213PE is the measured performer, while the Core i5-14501E remains an unverified alternative with specific feature advantages in base clock and integrated graphics.