Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i9-14900 occupy very different positions in the desktop processor stack, yet both share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform. The database shows a clear split between raw multi-threaded throughput and single-thread efficiency. The Core i9-14900 wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, but the Core 5 213PE claims two notable victories that reveal its architectural strengths. This analysis examines what those wins mean, how the processors differ at the silicon level, and which workload profiles favor each part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the comparison is the Cinebench R23 single-core test. The Core 5 213PE scores 3172, while the Core i9-14900 scores 2212. That is a 43.4% advantage for the Core 5 part. This is not a marginal lead; it suggests the Bartlett Lake design delivers substantially better per-thread performance in this specific rendering workload. The Core 5 also wins the older Cinebench R15 single-core test, scoring 319 against 315, a 1.3% margin. These two wins indicate that the Core 5 213PE has a significant single-thread advantage in certain tasks, despite its lower overall core count.

The multi-threaded results tell a different story. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i9-14900 scores 31070 against 22468 for the Core 5, a 27.7% lead. The gap widens in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the i9-14900 scores 15910 versus 9436, a 40.7% advantage. The oldest test in the set, Cinebench R15 multi-core, shows the largest relative gap: 4793 versus 2264, a 52.8% deficit for the Core 5. These results align with the core count difference, as the i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 has 8 cores and 16 threads.

PassMark results reinforce the multi-threaded dominance. In data compression, the i9-14900 scores 550271 against 298804, a 45.7% lead. Data encryption shows a 52.5% gap, with scores of 33540 and 15916. Integer math favors the i9-14900 by 47.4%, with scores of 175010 and 92089. Floating point math shows a 43% gap, 120262 versus 68587. Random string sorting produces a 47.5% difference, 61060 against 32027. Extended instructions favor the i9-14900 by 36.1%, 30624 versus 19565. Find prime numbers shows a 39.4% gap, 188 versus 114. Physics simulation gives the i9-14900 a 34.7% lead, 2486 versus 1624. The multithread aggregate score shows a 40.7% gap, 44578 against 26434.

The single-thread PassMark results are closer. The i9-14900 scores 4323 against 4060 for the Core 5, a 6.1% lead. This contrasts sharply with the Cinebench R23 single-core result, where the Core 5 leads by 43.4%. The discrepancy suggests that the two processors have very different performance profiles depending on the instruction mix and workload characteristics. The Cinebench single-core tests appear to favor the Core 5 architecture, while PassMark single-thread favors the i9-14900.

The average benchmark score places the i9-14900 at 58115, against 35428 for the Core 5. The i9-14900 sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 is in the 85th percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403, a 0.1% difference, and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365, a 0.2% difference. The i9-14900's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323, a 0.4% difference, and the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at 58386, a 0.5% difference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 wins every multi-core benchmark in the comparison. Its lead ranges from 27.7% in Cinebench R23 multi-core to 52.8% in Cinebench R15 multi-core. The largest gaps appear in data encryption, with a 52.5% difference, and data compression, with a 45.7% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The Core 5 213PE wins Cinebench R15 single-core with a score of 319 versus 315, a 1.3% margin, and Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 3172 versus 2212, a 43.4% margin. These are the only two wins out of 17 total comparisons.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The results are mixed. The Core 5 213PE wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 43.4% and Cinebench R15 single-core by 1.3%. The i9-14900 wins PassMark single-thread by 6.1%, scoring 4323 against 4060. The Cinebench results favor the Core 5, while the PassMark result favors the i9-14900.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark score?

A: The i9-14900 has an average benchmark score of 58115, while the Core 5 213PE has an average of 35428. The i9-14900 also sits higher in the overall percentile ranking, at 92 compared to 85 for the Core 5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i9-14900 support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry, so the manufacturing process is identical. The difference lies in the core configuration and cache hierarchy.

The i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads, a substantial increase over the 8 cores and 16 threads of the Core 5 213PE. This core count difference explains the multi-threaded benchmark gaps. The i9-14900 also has a larger shared L3 cache at 36 MB, compared to 24 MB for the Core 5. The per-core L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB and 2 MB per core, respectively.

The die size is another point of difference. The i9-14900 has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PE has no recorded die size in the database. The i9-14900 also carries a specific part number, SRN3V, while the Core 5 uses SA4QG. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and provide Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-14900 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support ECC memory, which is notable for a desktop segment. The boost clock differs as well: the i9-14900 boosts to 5.80 GHz, while the Core 5 reaches 5.20 GHz. The base clock is higher on the Core 5, at 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz for the i9-14900.

Both processors have a TDP of 65, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The production status for both is listed as active. The release dates differ: the Core 5 213PE released on 2026-03-08, while the i9-14900 released on 2024-01-07. The market segment for both is desktop.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows several clear differences between the two processors. The core count differs by 16, with the i9-14900 having 24 cores versus 8 for the Core 5. Thread count differs by 16 as well, with 32 threads versus 16. The base clock is higher on the Core 5, 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, but the boost clock is higher on the i9-14900, 5.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

The L3 cache differs by 12 MB, with the i9-14900 having 36 MB and the Core 5 having 24 MB. The die size is recorded only for the i9-14900, at 257 mm². The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 and UHD Graphics 770 on the i9-14900. The launch MSRP differs as well, with the i9-14900 at $549 and the Core 5 at $221.

The codename and generation fields differ. The Core 5 uses Bartlett Lake and is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), while the i9-14900 uses Raptor Lake-R and is listed as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The part numbers differ, SA4QG for the Core 5 and SRN3V for the i9-14900. The release dates differ by roughly two years, with the i9-14900 releasing in early 2024 and the Core 5 in early 2026.

The architecture field is recorded only for the i9-14900, which is listed as Raptor Lake. The memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5, at 76.8 GB/s. The series field is recorded only for the i9-14900, which is listed as Core 14th Gen. Both processors share the same socket, memory support, memory bus, ECC support, PCIe configuration, TDP, multiplier lock status, production status, manufacturer, process node, foundry, L1 cache, and L2 cache.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split in workload suitability. The Intel Core i9-14900 is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads, winning every multi-core benchmark in the comparison. Its 24 cores and 32 threads provide a substantial advantage in data compression, encryption, integer math, floating point math, and rendering tasks. The average benchmark score of 58115, combined with the 92nd percentile ranking, places it well above the Core 5 213PE in overall throughput.

The Intel Core 5 213PE, however, demonstrates a notable single-thread advantage in Cinebench R23, scoring 43.4% higher than the i9-14900 in that specific test. This result suggests that the Bartlett Lake architecture, despite having fewer cores, delivers strong per-thread performance in certain rendering workloads. The Core 5 also has a higher base clock, 2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz, which may contribute to its single-thread showing.

The i9-14900's single-thread performance in PassMark is still ahead by 6.1%, so the Core 5's advantage is not universal across all single-thread benchmarks. The data shows two processors with complementary strengths: the i9-14900 for parallel throughput, the Core 5 for specific single-thread rendering tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900 wins in all multi-threaded scenarios. Data compression favors it by 45.7%, data encryption by 52.5%, extended instructions by 36.1%, find prime numbers by 39.4%, floating point math by 43%, integer math by 47.4%, multithread by 40.7%, physics by 34.7%, and random string sorting by 47.5%. Cinebench multi-core tests also favor the i9-14900, with leads of 27.7% in R23, 40.7% in R20, and 52.8% in R15. PassMark single-thread also favors the i9-14900 by 6.1%.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in two Cinebench single-core tests. The R23 single-core result shows a 43.4% advantage, and the R15 single-core result shows a 1.3% advantage. These wins suggest that the Core 5 213PE is preferable for workloads that rely heavily on single-thread rendering performance, particularly in Cinebench-based applications.

For users running heavily threaded workloads such as video encoding, data compression, or encryption, the i9-14900 delivers substantially higher throughput across every measured metric. For users whose primary workload involves single-thread rendering tasks similar to Cinebench R23, the Core 5 213PE offers a significant per-thread advantage. The choice between the two depends entirely on whether the workload scales across many cores or depends on a single core's efficiency. The i9-14900 also sits in a higher overall percentile, 92 versus 85, reflecting its broader performance across the full benchmark suite.