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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 213PE, which wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core i7-14701TE manages only 2 wins, both in specialized PassMark workloads. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: the Core 5 213PE records an average of 35428 across all tests, while the Core i7-14701TE averages 26013, a difference of roughly 36%.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core 5 213PE demonstrates consistent single-core superiority. In Cinebench R15 single-core, it scores 319 against the Core i7-14701TE's 242, a 31.8% advantage. The R20 single-core test shows 1332 versus 1010, a 31.9% gap, and R23 single-core records 3172 versus 2405, again 31.9% ahead. These results indicate that the Core 5 213PE's higher base clock of 2.70 GHz, compared to 2.10 GHz for the i7-14701TE, translates directly into faster single-threaded execution across all three Cinebench versions.

Multi-core Cinebench performance follows the same pattern. The Core 5 213PE scores 2264 in R15 multi-core versus 1716 for the i7-14701TE, a 31.9% lead. In R20 multi-core, the scores are 9436 and 7154, respectively, and in R23 multi-core, 22468 versus 17035. All three multi-core tests show exactly 31.9% delta, suggesting the performance difference is consistent and not workload-dependent within the Cinebench suite.

The PassMark results reveal a broader range of deltas. The largest single-threaded advantage appears in PassMark single-thread, where the Core 5 213PE scores 4060 against 2637 for the i7-14701TE, a 54% lead. This is the biggest percentage difference in any benchmark. Integer math shows a 40% advantage (92089 versus 65792), while random string sorting shows a 40.7% edge (32027 versus 22760). Floating point math records 68587 versus 50219, a 36.6% difference.

The two wins for the Core i7-14701TE come in specialized workloads. In PassMark find prime numbers, it scores 143 versus 114 for the Core 5 213PE, a 20.3% advantage. In PassMark physics, it scores 1860 versus 1624, a 12.7% lead. These results suggest the i7-14701TE has an edge in algorithms that involve prime number generation and physics calculations, despite losing most other tests by wide margins.

Data compression and encryption workloads also favor the Core 5 213PE. Data compression scores 298804 versus 220520, a 35.5% delta, while data encryption records 15916 versus 11699, a 36% advantage. Extended instructions show 19565 versus 14354, a 36.3% gap. The multithreaded PassMark test shows 26434 versus 20042, a 31.9% difference, matching the Cinebench multi-core deltas exactly.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor in almost every measurable workload. Its 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs, compared to the Core i7-14701TE's 78th percentile, confirms this at a broader level. The Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (average score 35403, 0.1% delta) and the Intel Core i7-12700KF (average score 35365, 0.2% delta), placing it in the company of established high-performance desktop chips.

The Core i7-14701TE, with its nearest rivals including the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (average score 25981, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS (average score 26106, -0.4% delta), occupies a lower performance tier. Its 45 W TDP is significantly lower than the Core 5 213PE's 65 W TDP, which explains its reduced performance in most tests. The i7-14701TE appears designed for power-constrained systems where the reduced power draw takes priority over raw throughput.

For users prioritizing processing speed across general workloads, the Core 5 213PE is the clear choice. The data shows it leads by roughly a third across most benchmarks, with an even larger 54% lead in single-threaded PassMark. The i7-14701TE only makes sense in scenarios where its lower TDP is a critical requirement, and even then, the two specialized wins in prime number finding and physics do not offset the overall performance deficit.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several architectural foundations but diverge in key areas. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. Both are desktop parts with 8 cores and 16 threads, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel memory buses. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 5 213PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Raptor Lake architecture. The Core 5 213PE belongs to the Core 5 generation, while the i7-14701TE is part of the Core 14th Gen series based on Raptor Lake Refresh. The i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PE's die size is not recorded in the database.

Cache configurations differ between the two. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the L3 cache is different: the Core 5 213PE has 24 MB shared L3, while the Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB shared L3. This 9 MB L3 advantage for the i7-14701TE may contribute to its wins in prime number finding and physics, though the overall benchmark results do not show a broader benefit.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory. The Core 5 213PE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i7-14701TE's memory bandwidth is not listed. Both support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

The release dates are different: the Core 5 213PE launched in 2026-03-08, while the Core i7-14701TE launched in 2024-06-30. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the i7-14701TE has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The base clock is 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 213PE versus 2.10 GHz for the Core i7-14701TE. Both share the same 5.20 GHz boost clock. The TDP is 65 W for the Core 5 213PE and 45 W for the Core i7-14701TE, a 20 W difference that explains the i7's lower power envelope.

The L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the Core 5 213PE versus 33 MB shared for the Core i7-14701TE. The die size is 257 mm² for the i7-14701TE, with no die size recorded for the Core 5 213PE. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 213PE versus UHD Graphics 770 for the i7-14701TE.

Memory bandwidth is listed as 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE, with no value recorded for the i7-14701TE. The part numbers differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and Q49GSRNJL for the i7-14701TE. The release dates are 2026-03-08 and 2024-06-30, respectively. The launch MSRP of $221 applies only to the Core 5 213PE.

The percentile rankings differ significantly: 85 for the Core 5 213PE and 78 for the Core i7-14701TE. The average benchmark scores are 35428 and 26013, respectively. The nearest rival groups are entirely different, with the Core 5 213PE competing against higher-scoring Intel desktop parts and the i7-14701TE against AMD mobile and low-power chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher base clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. Both share the same 5.20 GHz boost clock.

Q: How much faster is the Core 5 213PE in single-threaded PassMark?

A: The Core 5 213PE scores 4060 in PassMark single-thread, which is 54% higher than the Core i7-14701TE's score of 2637. This is the largest percentage difference in any recorded benchmark.

Q: In which benchmarks does the Core i7-14701TE win?

A: The Core i7-14701TE wins in two tests: PassMark find prime numbers (143 versus 114, a 20.3% advantage) and PassMark physics (1860 versus 1624, a 12.7% advantage).

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 W, while the Core i7-14701TE has a TDP of 45 W. The i7-14701TE's lower TDP aligns with its lower base clock and reduced performance in most benchmarks.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 5 213PE records an average benchmark score of 35428, while the Core i7-14701TE averages 26013. The Core 5 213PE's nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T, averages 35403, while the i7-14701TE's nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, averages 25981.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in the vast majority of workload categories. In Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core, it leads by exactly 31.9% in every instance. This consistency suggests the advantage is structural, tied to the higher base clock and possibly other architectural differences, rather than workload-specific.

In PassMark tests, the Core 5 213PE wins in data compression (35.5% lead), data encryption (36%), extended instructions (36.3%), floating point math (36.6%), integer math (40%), multithread (31.9%), random string sorting (40.7%), and single-thread (54%). These wins cover the broad categories of general arithmetic, memory operations, and parallel processing.

The Core i7-14701TE wins only in prime number finding and physics. The prime number test, which involves repeated division and modular arithmetic, may benefit from the i7's larger 33 MB L3 cache, allowing more prime candidates to reside in cache. The physics test, which typically involves rigid body simulation and collision detection, may also benefit from the additional cache or from the architectural differences in Raptor Lake-R.

For users running general productivity, content creation, or software development workloads, the Core 5 213PE is the superior choice based on the recorded data. The 54% single-thread lead is particularly relevant for applications that rely heavily on single-core performance. For users with power constraints who specifically need prime number computation or physics simulation, the Core i7-14701TE offers a narrow advantage, but its lower TDP of 45 W is the primary distinguishing factor in its favor.