Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data reveals a clear split: the Intel Core i7-14650HX dominates in multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE takes the single-thread crown. Out of 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Core i7-14650HX wins 12, while the Core 5 213PE wins 5. That margin, however, does not tell the whole story, as the magnitudes of the wins differ substantially.

The Core i7-14650HX posts its largest advantages in data compression (25% ahead), data encryption (30.5% ahead), and physics simulation (26.2% ahead). These are workloads that scale with core count and thread count, which aligns with its 16 cores and 24 threads versus the Core 5 213PE's 8 cores and 16 threads. The PassMark multithread score of 33,495 versus 26,434 confirms the mobile chip's superiority in parallel workloads, a 21.1% gap.

The Core 5 213PE, conversely, wins decisively in Cinebench R23 single-core (61.1% ahead) and R15 single-core (11.7% ahead). Its PassMark single-thread score of 4,060 versus 3,841 gives it a 5.7% edge. This pattern suggests the desktop part has higher per-core efficiency, despite having half the cores. The R23 multicore result is the outlier: the Core 5 213PE scores 22,468 versus 20,454, a 9.8% win, which indicates that in certain sustained multi-core render scenarios, the desktop chip's thermal and power profile overcomes the core-count deficit.

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Core i7-14650HX suits workloads that can consume all available threads: file compression, encryption, integer math, floating-point math, and physics calculations. The Core 5 213PE suits single-threaded responsiveness and specific render tasks where its higher boost efficiency matters more than raw core count.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and target different market segments. The Core 5 213PE is a desktop part, codenamed Bartlett Lake, while the Core i7-14650HX is a mobile part from the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, belonging to the Core 14th Gen series. Both use a 10 nm process node and are fabricated by Intel, but their physical designs diverge significantly.

The most consequential difference is core count. The Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 8-core gap explains most of the multi-thread performance differences. The cache hierarchy also differs: the Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the Core i7-14650HX has 30 MB. Both share the same per-core L1 (80 KB) and per-core L2 (2 MB) design.

The sockets are incompatible. The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i7-14650HX uses Intel BGA 1964, which is soldered to the motherboard. The desktop part is not multiplier-unlocked, while the mobile part is, though the practical impact of that on a BGA platform is limited. The die size for the mobile chip is recorded at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the desktop part.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE carries UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14650HX has UHD Graphics 710. Memory support is identical in type (DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel), and both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 5 213PE has a 65 TDP, while the Core i7-14650HX has a 55 TDP, and their base clocks differ: 2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz. Boost clocks are the same at 5.20 GHz.

The release timeline shows the Core 5 213PE launching later, with a recorded release date in March 2026, while the Core i7-14650HX launched in January 2024. The older mobile part has a higher average benchmark score (41,576 versus 35,428) and a higher percentile rank (88 versus 85).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite produces contradictory results that merit close attention. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i7-14650HX wins by 34.8%, scoring 3,470.5 against 2,264. In R20 multicore, it wins by 21%, scoring 11,946 against 9,436. But in R23 multicore, the Core 5 213PE flips the result, winning by 9.8% with 22,468 versus 20,454. This inversion suggests workload duration matters: the longer R23 render may allow the desktop chip's higher sustained clocks and 65 TDP to overcome the mobile chip's thread advantage.

Single-core Cinebench results are unambiguous. The Core 5 213PE wins R15 single-core by 11.7% (319 versus 285.5) and R23 single-core by 61.1% (3,172 versus 1,969). The R20 single-core result, however, goes to the Core i7-14650HX by 21% (1,686 versus 1,332). This inconsistency in R20 single-core is notable, as it contradicts the R15 and R23 pattern, but the R23 margin of 61.1% is the largest single-core delta in the entire dataset.

The PassMark suite consistently favors the Core i7-14650HX across seven of nine workloads. Data compression shows 398,418 versus 298,804, a 25% gap. Data encryption shows 22,917 versus 15,916, a 30.5% gap. Extended instructions, find prime numbers, floating-point math, integer math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting all favor the mobile chip with deltas ranging from 19% to 26.2%. The only PassMark wins for the Core 5 213PE are the single-thread and single-threaded variants, both at 4,060 versus 3,841, a 5.7% margin.

Looking at the aggregate data, the Core i7-14650HX has an average benchmark score of 41,576, which is 17.4% above the Core 5 213PE's 35,428. The nearest rivals for each chip reinforce their positioning: the Core 5 213PE sits within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-12700K, while the Core i7-14650HX sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900X.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which chip wins in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins the PassMark single-thread test by 5.7% (4,060 versus 3,841) and Cinebench R23 single-core by 61.1% (3,172 versus 1,969).

Q: Why does the Core i7-14650HX win most multi-thread tests?

A: Its 16 cores and 24 threads provide a clear parallel advantage. It leads by 34.8% in Cinebench R15 multicore, 25% in data compression, and 30.5% in data encryption.

Q: Does the Core 5 213PE win any multi-core benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 9.8%, scoring 22,468 against the Core i7-14650HX's 20,454.

Q: Are the two chips architecturally similar?

A: Both use a 10 nm Intel process with the same per-core L1 and L2 cache sizes, but the Core i7-14650HX uses Raptor Lake-HX architecture with 30 MB L3, while the Core 5 213PE uses Bartlett Lake with 24 MB L3.

Q: What is the market segment difference?

A: The Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i7-14650HX is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1964.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core i7-14650HX |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 | 55 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | null | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Die size | null | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | null |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 710 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

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

| Launch MSRP | $221 | null |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Part number | SA4QG | SRMXH |

| Average benchmark score | 35,428 | 41,576 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 85 | 88 |

The base clock difference is significant: 2.70 GHz on the desktop chip versus 2.20 GHz on the mobile chip, despite both reaching 5.20 GHz boost. The memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s is only recorded for the Core 5 213PE. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14650HX. The mobile chip has a larger L3 cache (30 MB versus 24 MB) and a larger die size (257 mm² versus no recorded value). The desktop chip uses a newer UHD Graphics 730, while the mobile chip uses UHD Graphics 710.