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

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900KS records an average benchmark score of 81127, while the Intel Core 5 213PE records 35428. The Core i9-14900KS holds the 96th percentile among all CPUs, whereas the Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile.

Q: What is the performance gap in multi-core rendering workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core i9-14900KS scores 50995 against 22468 for the Core 5 213PE, a difference of 55.9%. The gap is similar in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the i9-14900KS scores 21417 versus 9436, again a 55.9% delta.

Q: How large is the single-core advantage for the Core i9-14900KS?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the i9-14900KS scores 7199 compared to 3172 for the Core 5 213PE, which is a 55.9% lead. PassMark single-thread results show a smaller gap: 4815 versus 4060, a 15.7% advantage.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: What are the boost clock differences?

A: The Core i9-14900KS boosts to 6.20 GHz, while the Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The base clocks are 3.20 GHz and 2.70 GHz, respectively.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core i9-14900KS support ECC memory, and both use dual-channel memory with DDR4 and DDR5 support.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation and is built on Intel's 10 nm process node. The Intel Core i9-14900KS is part of the Core 14th Gen series, uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, and is also fabricated on a 10 nm node. Both processors are produced by Intel and share the Intel Socket 1700 platform.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i9-14900KS delivers 24 cores and 32 threads. That difference of 16 cores and 16 threads explains much of the multi-threaded performance separation. The Core i9-14900KS also carries a larger shared L3 cache: 36 MB versus 24 MB on the Core 5 213PE. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

The i9-14900KS has a higher base clock of 3.20 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 6.20 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. The power envelope also differs, with the i9-14900KS rated at 150 W TDP and the Core 5 213PE at 65 W TDP. The die size for the i9-14900KS is listed at 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Core 5 213PE.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i9-14900KS uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors support PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, dual-channel memory, and DDR4/DDR5. The memory bandwidth for the Core 5 213PE is recorded at 76.8 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the Core i9-14900KS. The multiplier is locked on the Core 5 213PE and unlocked on the Core i9-14900KS.

The release dates place the Core i9-14900KS earlier, with a launch MSRP of $689, while the Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221 and a later release date.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows the Intel Core i9-14900KS winning every single head-to-head benchmark in the comparison set. The Core 5 213PE does not register a single win across the 17 tests. Still, the size of the advantage varies considerably by workload.

The largest gap appears in PassMark data encryption, where the i9-14900KS scores 47717 against 15916, a 66.6% lead. PassMark random string sorting shows a 64.3% difference, with the i9-14900KS at 89789 and the Core 5 213PE at 32027. Data compression follows closely: 803368 versus 298804, a 62.8% gap. These three workloads are all heavily reliant on parallel throughput, and the i9-14900KS's extra cores and threads show clearly.

Cinebench multi-core results cluster around a 55.9% to 56% delta. Cinebench R23 multi-core has the i9-14900KS at 50995 versus 22468. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 21417 versus 9436. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 5140 versus 2264, a 56% difference. The single-core Cinebench tests also show a 55.9% delta: R23 single-core is 7199 versus 3172, R20 single-core is 3023 versus 1332, and R15 single-core is 725 versus 319.

PassMark integer math shows the i9-14900KS at 212644 versus 92089, a 56.7% lead. Floating point math is 153975 versus 68587, a 55.5% lead. Extended instructions are 45524 versus 19565, a 57% lead. PassMark multithread is 60012 versus 26434, a 56% lead. Find prime numbers is 244 versus 114, a 53.3% lead. Physics is 3381 versus 1624, a 52% lead.

The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the i9-14900KS scores 4815 and the Core 5 213PE scores 4060, a 15.7% difference. This is the only test in the set where the performance gap falls below 50%. It indicates that while the i9-14900KS has a substantial architectural and clock advantage, the single-thread gap is far smaller than the multi-thread gap. The boost clock difference of 1.0 GHz and the same 10 nm process likely contribute to this closer single-thread result.

The nearest rival data for each processor provides additional context. The Core 5 213PE averages 35428, which places it 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700T, 0.2% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700KF, 0.3% ahead of the Intel Core i5-13600T, and 0.4% ahead of the Intel Core i7-12700K. The Core i9-14900KS averages 81127, which is essentially tied with the Intel Xeon w5-3535X and AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX at a 0% delta, 0.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ PRO 395, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Xeon 638.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14900KS outperforms the Intel Core 5 213PE in every measured workload. The average benchmark score of 81127 for the i9-14900KS is more than double the 35428 average of the Core 5 213PE. The percentile ranking confirms this: 96th versus 85th among all CPUs.

Workloads that scale with core count show the largest separation. Data encryption, random string sorting, and data compression all show gaps of more than 60%. Cinebench multi-core tests, PassMark multithread, integer math, and floating point math all show gaps in the 52% to 57% range. The i9-14900KS's 24 cores and 32 threads, combined with 36 MB of shared L3 cache and a 6.20 GHz boost clock, deliver consistently higher throughput in parallel tasks.

The Core 5 213PE is not without its own positioning. Its 65 W TDP and 8-core, 16-thread configuration produce a far lower power envelope than the 150 W i9-14900KS. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4060 trails the i9-14900KS by only 15.7%, which is the closest margin in the entire comparison. The 5.20 GHz boost clock and 24 MB of L3 cache keep it competitive in lightly threaded work, even if the multi-thread gap is decisive.

For users whose workloads are dominated by parallel rendering, encryption, compression, or physics simulation, the data points squarely to the i9-14900KS. For workloads that are more single-threaded or power-sensitive, the Core 5 213PE offers a much smaller single-thread penalty relative to the i9-14900KS while consuming less than half the TDP. The launch MSRP of the Core 5 213PE is $221, and the launch MSRP of the Core i9-14900KS is $689. The choice depends on whether the 52% to 66.6% multi-thread advantage justifies the higher power draw and the larger cache and core count of the i9-14900KS.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: 8 (Core 5 213PE) versus 24 (Core i9-14900KS)
• Threads: 16 versus 32
• Base clock: 2.70 GHz versus 3.20 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 6.20 GHz
• TDP: 65 W versus 150 W
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-R
• Architecture: Not listed versus Raptor Lake
• Generation: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
• Die size: Not listed versus 257 mm²
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 36 MB shared
• Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus not listed
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus UHD Graphics 770
• Multiplier unlocked: No versus Yes
• Part number: SA4QG versus SRN7R
• Launch MSRP: $221 versus $689
• Release date: 2026-03-08 versus 2024-03-13

Both processors share the same socket, process node, foundry, L1 and L2 cache layout, memory support (DDR4, DDR5), dual-channel memory bus, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, market segment (Desktop), and production status (Active).