Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i7-14701E Comparison

The Verdict

The recorded data shows two closely matched 8-core, 16-thread Intel desktop processors, but they split decisively across workload types. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, including every Cinebench rendering test and most PassMark compute workloads. The Intel Core i7-14701E takes only 4 wins, but those wins are concentrated in specific areas: prime number finding, physics simulation, and single-threaded PassMark performance.

For general productivity, rendering, and mixed compute tasks, the Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice based on its consistent multi-core and integer performance advantages. However, the Core i7-14701E shows a clear edge in physics-based workloads and single-threaded PassMark tests, making it the better option for applications that rely heavily on those specific patterns. The Core 5 213PE also carries the higher overall benchmark percentile, sitting at 85 versus the Core i7-14701E's 83, and its average benchmark score of 35428 exceeds the rival's 33206 by roughly 6.7 percent.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel Socket 1700, feature 8 cores and 16 threads, and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface, include ECC memory support, and provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core architectural distinction lies in their designs. The Core 5 213PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and carries a base clock of 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i7-14701E is part of the Core 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh family, codenamed Raptor Lake-R, with a slightly lower base clock of 2.60 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Core i7-14701E contributes to its single-threaded PassMark advantage.

Cache configurations differ notably. Both allocate 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache is larger on the Core i7-14701E at 33 MB, compared to 24 MB on the Core 5 213PE. The Core i7-14701E also has a documented die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PE has no die size recorded in the database.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701E steps up to UHD Graphics 770. Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE, with no figure recorded for the Core i7-14701E.

Release timing also separates the two. The Core i7-14701E launched on 2024-06-30, while the Core 5 213PE followed later with a release date of 2026-03-08. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for the Core i7-14701E. Both processors are currently marked as Active in production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a uniform pattern: the Core 5 213PE leads across every version and both single-core and multi-core tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2264 against 2237, a 1.2 percent advantage. The single-core R15 result is 319 versus 315, a 1.3 percent edge. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9436 against 9321 (1.2 percent), and R20 single-core shows 1332 versus 1315 (1.3 percent). Cinebench R23 multi-core delivers 22468 versus 22195 (1.2 percent), while R23 single-core lands at 3172 against 3133 (1.2 percent). These margins are consistent and small, indicating the Core 5 213PE holds a slight but reliable rendering advantage across the board.

PassMark results reveal larger swings. The Core 5 213PE wins several compute tests by substantial margins. Integer math shows 92089 versus 81325, a 13.2 percent lead. Floating point math brings 68587 against 61873, a 10.9 percent advantage. Random string sorting favors the Core 5 213PE at 32027 versus 29158, a 9.8 percent gap. Data compression scores 298804 against 282939 (5.6 percent), and extended instructions produce 19565 versus 18528 (5.6 percent). Data encryption shows 15916 versus 14862, a 7.1 percent edge.

The Core i7-14701E counters in three PassMark tests. Prime number finding shows 176 against 114, a 35.2 percent advantage for the Core i7-14701E, its largest win in any comparison. Physics simulation delivers 2399 versus 1624, a 32.3 percent margin. Single-threaded PassMark shows 4305 against 4060, a 5.7 percent lead. The Core i7-14701E also wins the duplicate single-thread test by the same margin, and PassMark multithread goes narrowly to the Core 5 213PE at 26434 versus 26112 (1.2 percent).

The nearest rival data places each processor in different competitive contexts. The Core 5 213PE sits just 0.1 percent above the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2 percent above the Intel Core i7-12700KF, 0.3 percent above the Intel Core i5-13600T, and 0.4 percent above the Intel Core i7-12700K. The Core i7-14701E is effectively tied with the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 6950H at 0 percent delta, sits 0.1 percent below the AMD Ryzen 5 8645HS, and runs 0.3 percent above the AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX and 0.4 percent above the Intel Core i7-13650HX.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701E boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 213PE reaches 5.20 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Core i7-14701E?

A: The Core i7-14701E has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 24 MB on the Core 5 213PE.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 13 of 17 benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-14701E wins 4.

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

A: The Core i7-14701E leads by 35.2 percent in the PassMark prime number finding test, scoring 176 versus 114.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i7-14701E list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: Which processor has the higher overall benchmark percentile?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile across all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14701E sits at the 83rd percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PE dominates rendering and general compute. All six Cinebench tests, spanning R15, R20, and R23 in both single-core and multi-core modes, go to this processor by margins of 1.2 to 1.3 percent. In PassMark, it wins data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, integer math, multithread, and random string sorting. The integer math and floating point math wins are particularly strong, with leads of 13.2 percent and 10.9 percent respectively. These results indicate the Core 5 213PE is better suited for compilation, scientific computing, and any workload that stresses arithmetic throughput.

The Core i7-14701E wins in three distinct areas. Its prime number finding score of 176 versus 114 represents a 35.2 percent advantage, a massive lead that points to superior performance in workloads dominated by integer search or hashing patterns. Physics simulation shows a 32.3 percent edge (2399 versus 1624), suggesting better performance in physics engines or constraint-solving applications. The single-threaded PassMark score of 4305 versus 4060 (5.7 percent) reflects the higher 5.40 GHz boost clock and indicates an advantage for lightly threaded interactive tasks.

The data also shows a trade-off in cache-sensitive workloads. The Core i7-14701E carries 33 MB of L3 cache versus 24 MB on the Core 5 213PE, yet the Core 5 213PE still wins data compression and random string sorting by 5.6 and 9.8 percent. This suggests the Core 5 213PE's higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 2.60 GHz and its architectural tuning compensate for the smaller cache in memory-bound tests.

Overall, the Core 5 213PE is the broader performer, winning 13 of 17 comparisons and holding a higher percentile and average benchmark score. The Core i7-14701E is the specialized choice, with decisive wins in prime number finding, physics, and single-threaded PassMark, but it cannot match the Core 5 213PE's overall consistency across the full benchmark suite.