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

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy. The Intel Core i9-14900T wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, including every multi-threaded and single-threaded Cinebench test. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins only the two PassMark single-thread entries, with a 1.1% margin. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the i9-14900T records 51015 against the Core 5's 35428, a gap of roughly 44%. The percentile rankings place the i9-14900T at the 90th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 sits at the 85th percentile.

The data indicates that the Core i9-14900T is the pick for workloads that scale with core count and thread count. The Core 5 213PE is the pick for a narrow set of single-threaded PassMark scenarios, though the margin is slim. The i9-14900T also carries a larger L3 cache, a higher boost clock, and a more recent integrated graphics unit. The Core 5 213PE counters with a higher base clock and a lower launch MSRP. For any user prioritizing raw throughput, the i9-14900T dominates. For those prioritizing a lower launch MSRP and a higher base clock, the Core 5 213PE has its place, but the performance data does not favor it in aggregate.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and use the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Core i9-14900T is part of the Core 14th Gen series, with the Raptor Lake Refresh codename and the Raptor Lake architecture. The Core 5 213PE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, with the Bartlett Lake codename. The die size for the i9-14900T is 257 mm²; the database does not record a die size for the Core 5 213PE.

The core configuration diverges sharply. The Core i9-14900T provides 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This 16-core and 16-thread difference explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap. Both processors share the same per-core L1 cache of 80 KB and per-core L2 cache of 2 MB. The L3 cache differs: the i9-14900T has 36 MB shared, while the Core 5 213PE has 24 MB shared.

Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel memory bus. The database records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE but does not list a figure for the i9-14900T. Both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: the i9-14900T uses UHD Graphics 770, while the Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors have a locked multiplier, so neither supports unlocked overclocking. The release dates differ, with the i9-14900T released in January 2024 and the Core 5 213PE released in March 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The i9-14900T leads in every Cinebench test. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 3104 against 2264, a 27.1% advantage. In R15 single-core, it scores 438 against 319, a 27.2% edge. The R20 tests show the same pattern: 12937 versus 9436 in multi-core and 1826 versus 1332 in single-core, both at 27.1% deltas. In R23 multi-core, the i9-14900T records 30803 against 22468, again 27.1% ahead. The R23 single-core result is 4348 versus 3172, a 27% margin.

The PassMark suite reveals the widest gaps. Data compression shows the i9-14900T at 436066 against 298804, a 31.5% lead. Data encryption shows the largest single delta: 27062 versus 15916, a 41.2% lead. Random string sorting favors the i9-14900T by 35.3%, with scores of 49484 and 32027. Integer math lands at 138149 versus 92089, a 33.3% gap. Find prime numbers records 164 versus 114, a 30.5% difference. Floating point math shows 92699 versus 68587, a 26% edge. Physics scores 2245 versus 1624, a 27.7% gap. Extended instructions favor the i9-14900T by 17.3%, at 23660 against 19565. The PassMark multi-thread test shows 36239 versus 26434, a 27.1% lead.

The only two wins for the Core 5 213PE come in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, which report identical scores of 4060 against 4016. The 1.1% margin is small, but it is a consistent result across both entries. The data suggests the Core 5 213PE has a slight edge in this specific single-threaded test, likely tied to its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 1.10 GHz, though the i9-14900T's higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz does not close that particular gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several recorded fields. The Core i9-14900T has 24 cores and 32 threads; the Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 1.10 GHz for the i9-14900T, 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 213PE. Boost clocks also differ: 5.50 GHz for the i9-14900T, 5.20 GHz for the Core 5 213PE. The TDP figures are 35 watts for the i9-14900T and 65 watts for the Core 5 213PE.

The L3 cache is 36 MB shared for the i9-14900T and 24 MB shared for the Core 5 213PE. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 for the i9-14900T and UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 213PE. The i9-14900T has a die size of 257 mm²; the Core 5 213PE has no recorded die size. The release dates are January 2024 for the i9-14900T and March 2026 for the Core 5 213PE. The launch MSRP is $549 for the i9-14900T and $221 for the Core 5 213PE. The part numbers are SRN3U for the i9-14900T and SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE. The series field is Core 14th Gen for the i9-14900T and null for the Core 5 213PE. The architecture field is Raptor Lake for the i9-14900T and null for the Core 5 213PE. Memory bandwidth is recorded as 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE and null for the i9-14900T.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: How much faster is the i9-14900T in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The i9-14900T scores 30803 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Core 5 213PE scores 22468. The delta is 27.1% in favor of the i9-14900T.

Q: Does the Core 5 213PE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Core 5 213PE wins the PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread tests with a score of 4060 against 4016, a 1.1% margin.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache size?

A: The i9-14900T has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the TDP figures compare?

A: The i9-14900T has a TDP of 35 watts, while the Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The i9-14900T has a higher boost clock at 5.50 GHz. The Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The i9-14900T wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded in the database. The Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show a 27.1% advantage. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 27.1% lead as well. Data compression, data encryption, random string sorting, integer math, floating point math, find prime numbers, physics, and extended instructions all favor the i9-14900T, with deltas ranging from 17.3% to 41.2%. This processor is the choice for rendering, compression, encryption, and any workload that uses many threads.

The Core 5 213PE wins only in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, with a 1.1% margin. The data suggests it has a slight edge in that specific test, but the same cannot be said for Cinebench single-core tests, where the i9-14900T leads by 27% or more. The Core 5 213PE also has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz versus 1.10 GHz, which may contribute to its single-thread PassMark result, and a lower launch MSRP of $221 versus $549.

The use-case split is straightforward. The i9-14900T is the dominant processor for multi-threaded compute, with a 90th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 51015. The Core 5 213PE, at the 85th percentile with an average score of 35428, is competitive only in a narrow single-threaded PassMark scenario. For workloads that rely on the specific PassMark single-thread test, the Core 5 213PE holds a marginal edge. For everything else in the recorded data, the i9-14900T is ahead, often by significant margins.