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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear split between single-core and multi-core performance for these two Intel processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE secures 2 wins, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX takes 15 wins across the recorded head-to-head tests.

Starting with the smaller processor's victories, the Core 5 213PE wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test with a score of 319 against 310.5, a 2.7% advantage. The margin widens dramatically in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 5 213PE scores 3172 versus 2181.5, a 45.4% lead. This indicates the desktop chip's 5.20 GHz boost clock delivers substantially higher peak single-thread performance in newer Cinebench versions.

The i9-14900HX dominates every other recorded benchmark. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 4574 against 2264, a 50.5% advantage. The R20 multi-core test shows 15616 versus 9436, a 39.6% gap. The R23 multi-core result is closer, with 30055 against 22468, a 25.2% difference. The mobile processor's 24 cores and 32 threads provide a substantial parallel workload advantage.

PassMark results reinforce this pattern. The i9-14900HX leads in data compression with 539965 against 298804, a 44.7% gap. Data encryption shows 32619 versus 15916, a 51.2% difference. Extended instructions scores 31247 against 19565, a 37.4% margin. Prime number finding records 193 versus 114, a 40.9% gap. Floating point math reaches 112273 versus 68587, a 38.9% difference. Integer math posts 157375 against 92089, a 41.5% lead. The multithread score is 43778 versus 26434, a 39.6% advantage. Physics tests show 2638 against 1624, a 38.4% gap. Random string sorting records 60861 versus 32027, a 47.4% difference.

The single-thread PassMark tests show a much narrower margin. The i9-14900HX scores 4175 against 4060, a 2.8% advantage. This small gap contrasts with the Core 5 213PE's big win in Cinebench R23 single-core, suggesting the testing methodologies differ in how they weight clock speed versus other factors.

Looking at overall averages, the Core 5 213PE reaches an average benchmark score of 35428 with an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The i9-14900HX averages 56004 with a 91st percentile ranking. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 213PE include the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1% delta), Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2% delta), Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.3% delta), and Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.4% delta). The i9-14900HX's nearest rivals include the Intel Core 7 253PQE at 55919 (0.2% delta), AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 at 56273 (0.5% delta), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 at 56306 (0.5% delta), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX at 56555 (1% delta).

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates the Intel Core i9-14900HX is the stronger processor for multi-threaded workloads by a substantial margin. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache enable it to lead every multi-core benchmark in the comparison, with margins ranging from 25.2% to 51.2%. The average benchmark score difference of 56004 versus 35428 puts the i9-14900HX in the 91st percentile compared to the Core 5 213PE's 85th percentile.

The Intel Core 5 213PE holds a notable advantage in one specific area: Cinebench R23 single-core performance, where it leads by 45.4%. This suggests the desktop chip's higher 5.20 GHz boost clock and 65 W TDP configuration deliver better peak single-thread performance in that particular test. However, the i9-14900HX counters with a 2.8% win in PassMark single-thread testing.

For users focused on multi-core rendering, data compression, encryption, or physics simulations, the data clearly favors the i9-14900HX. For workloads that depend heavily on single-core Cinebench performance, the Core 5 213PE offers a meaningful edge. The i9-14900HX also posts a higher boost clock at 5.80 GHz, though the Core 5 213PE wins in base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single-core performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 3172 in Cinebench R23 single-core, which is 45.4% higher than the i9-14900HX's score of 2181.5.

Q: How large is the multi-core advantage for the i9-14900HX in Cinebench R15?

A: The i9-14900HX scores 4574 in Cinebench R15 multi-core, a 50.5% lead over the Core 5 213PE's score of 2264.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for both processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428. The Intel Core i9-14900HX has an average benchmark score of 56004.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX has a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i9-14900HX support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i9-14900HX uses 24 cores and 32 threads. Base clocks differ at 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 213PE and 2.20 GHz for the i9-14900HX. Boost clocks differ at 5.20 GHz versus 5.80 GHz. TDP ratings are 65 W for the Core 5 213PE and 55 W for the i9-14900HX.

Socket types separate them entirely: the Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i9-14900HX uses Intel BGA 1964. The market segments differ, with the Core 5 213PE designated as Desktop and the i9-14900HX as Mobile. The i9-14900HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 213PE does not. Die size is recorded only for the i9-14900HX at 257 mm². The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PE is $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i9-14900HX. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 213PE released on 2026-03-08 and the i9-14900HX on 2024-01-07.

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Both have 80 KB L1 cache per core and 2 MB L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs, with 24 MB shared on the Core 5 213PE and 36 MB shared on the i9-14900HX. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The i9-14900HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-HX codename and belongs to the Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) generation. Both processors use a 10 nm process node from Intel.

The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 213PE featuring UHD Graphics 730 and the i9-14900HX featuring UHD Graphics 770. The i9-14900HX is part of the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 5 213PE has no recorded series designation. The part numbers differ, with SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRMXF for the i9-14900HX.

The production status for both is Active. The i9-14900HX's architecture is explicitly recorded as Raptor Lake, while the Core 5 213PE's architecture field is not specified, with only its codename and generation listed.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins in all multi-core and most single-core PassMark tests. Its 24 cores and 32 threads deliver decisive advantages in data compression (539965 versus 298804), data encryption (32619 versus 15916), extended instructions (31247 versus 19565), prime number finding (193 versus 114), floating point math (112273 versus 68587), integer math (157375 versus 92089), multithread (43778 versus 26434), physics (2638 versus 1624), and random string sorting (60861 versus 32027). The i9-14900HX also wins Cinebench R15 multi-core, R20 multi-core, R23 multi-core, and the PassMark single-thread tests.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins only in Cinebench R15 single-core (319 versus 310.5) and Cinebench R23 single-core (3172 versus 2181.5). The R23 single-core margin of 45.4% is the largest win for either processor in any test. This suggests the Core 5 213PE's desktop configuration with a 65 W TDP and 5.20 GHz boost clock excels in specific single-threaded Cinebench workloads, despite having fewer cores overall.

For general desktop use with mixed workloads, the i9-14900HX's overall benchmark advantage and 91st percentile ranking make it the stronger choice based on the data. The Core 5 213PE's 85th percentile ranking and narrower wins indicate it is better suited to specific single-core scenarios, particularly those measured by Cinebench R23.