Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i3-14100 Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PTE and Intel Core i3-14100 share a socket, an integrated GPU, and a process node, but the benchmark data positions them in very different performance classes. The Core 5 213PTE records 15 wins across the head-to-head benchmark suite, while the i3-14100 manages 2 wins. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PTE is 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, whereas the i3-14100 averages 18318, sitting in the 72nd percentile. The gap in average score is a factor of roughly 1.8, which aligns with the consistent margins seen in multi-threaded workloads.

Where Each One Wins

The use-case split is defined by thread count and clock strategy. The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates every multi-core and threaded workload in the database. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 21751 against 12820 for the i3-14100, a 69.7% advantage. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a similar pattern: 25590 versus 15095, a 69.5% delta. The Core 5 213PTE also wins heavily in math-heavy tasks, with PassMark integer math at 93109 versus 45329 (105.4% ahead) and floating point math at 71722 versus 35266 (103.4% ahead). The largest single delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core 5 213PTE scores 157 against 55, a 185.5% lead. This points to workloads that scale with core count and cache size, such as rendering, encryption, and scientific computation.

The Intel Core i3-14100 wins only in the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, scoring 3759 against 3718 for the Core 5 213PTE, a narrow 1.1% margin. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks where a single core is the bottleneck, the i3-14100's higher base clock of 3.50 GHz provides a slight edge over the Core 5 213PTE's 2.10 GHz base clock. However, the boost clocks tell a different story: the Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the i3-14100's 4.70 GHz. The data indicates that the i3-14100's single-thread win is not from a higher peak frequency but from a more efficient default operating point in that specific PassMark test. Outside of that isolated result, the Core 5 213PTE takes every other benchmark, including all Cinebench versions and PassMark tasks like data compression (261083 versus 174115, 49.9% ahead), data encryption (14413 versus 8838, 63.1% ahead), and random string sorting (30106 versus 17397, 73.1% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 213PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the i3-14100 uses Raptor Lake-R. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process by Intel, but the core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 213PTE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100 provides 4 cores and 8 threads. This doubling of cores and threads is the primary driver of the multi-core performance gap. The cache hierarchy reinforces this split. The Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, whereas the i3-14100 has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The Core 5 213PTE also has a notably different base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 3.50 GHz on the i3-14100, but its boost clock of 5.20 GHz exceeds the i3-14100's 4.70 GHz. The thermal design power differs as well: 45 watts for the Core 5 213PTE against 60 watts for the i3-14100. The database records a die size for the i3-14100 of 163 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 213PTE. Memory bandwidth is listed only for the Core 5 213PTE at 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-14100 has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode, and both have ECC memory capability. The integrated graphics are identical: UHD Graphics 730. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and offer PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The release dates differ, with the i3-14100 appearing in the database on 2024-01-07 and the Core 5 213PTE on 2026-03-08. The part numbers are SRMX1 for the i3-14100 and SA4QM for the Core 5 213PTE.

FAQ

Q: Why does the Core 5 213PTE have such a large lead in multi-core benchmarks?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, double the 4 cores and 8 threads of the i3-14100. It also has 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 12 MB, and 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1.25 MB. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score reflects this: 21751 versus 12820.

Q: Is the i3-14100 faster in any workload?

A: Yes, in the PassMark single-thread test, the i3-14100 scores 3759 against 3718 for the Core 5 213PTE, a 1.1% advantage. This is the only recorded head-to-head win for the i3-14100, appearing in both the single_thread and singlethread test entries.

Q: Do the two CPUs use the same process node?

A: Both are listed on a 10 nm process from Intel. The i3-14100 has a recorded die size of 163 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no die size entry in the database.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the i3-14100's 4.70 GHz. The base clocks are reversed: 2.10 GHz for the Core 5 213PTE and 3.50 GHz for the i3-14100.

Q: How do their memory configurations compare?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode and have ECC memory enabled. The Core 5 213PTE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is listed for the i3-14100.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 213PTE averages 32924, which is 79.7% higher than the i3-14100's 18318. The Core 5 213PTE sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-14100 sits in the 72nd.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The base clock is 2.10 GHz for the Core 5 213PTE and 3.50 GHz for the i3-14100. The boost clock is 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz. The TDP is 45 watts for the Core 5 213PTE and 60 watts for the i3-14100. The codename differs: Bartlett Lake for the Core 5 213PTE, Raptor Lake-R for the i3-14100. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the Core 5 213PTE and 1.25 MB per core for the i3-14100. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. The die size is recorded as 163 mm² for the i3-14100, with no entry for the Core 5 213PTE. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE, with no entry for the i3-14100. The release date is 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 213PTE and 2024-01-07 for the i3-14100. The launch MSRP is $221 for the Core 5 213PTE and $134 for the i3-14100. The part numbers are SA4QM and SRMX1, respectively.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern of dominance for the Core 5 213PTE. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Core 5 213PTE scores 2192 against 1292, a 69.7% lead. The single-core R15 test shows 309 versus 182, a 69.8% lead. The R20 multi-core test shows 9135 versus 5384, a 69.7% lead, and the single-core test shows 1289 versus 759, a 69.8% lead. The R23 multi-core test shows 21751 versus 12820, a 69.7% lead, and the single-core test shows 3070 versus 1809, a 69.7% lead. The consistency of the Cinebench deltas, all hovering near 69.7% to 69.8%, suggests a fixed performance multiplier tied to the core and thread count advantage.

PassMark tests reveal larger spreads. The data compression test shows 261083 versus 174115, a 49.9% lead. Data encryption shows 14413 versus 8838, a 63.1% lead. Extended instructions show 16146 versus 11865, a 36.1% lead, which is the smallest PassMark delta for the Core 5 213PTE. Find prime numbers shows 157 versus 55, a 185.5% lead, the largest delta in the entire comparison. Floating point math shows 71722 versus 35266, a 103.4% lead. Integer math shows 93109 versus 45329, a 105.4% lead. Multi-thread shows 25590 versus 15095, a 69.5% lead. Physics shows 2199 versus 958, a 129.5% lead. Random string sorting shows 30106 versus 17397, a 73.1% lead. The only i3-14100 wins are in the PassMark single-thread and singlethread tests, both scoring 3759 against 3718, a 1.1% margin.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 213PTE in the database include the Intel Core i7-12700, which has an average score of 32942 and a delta of -0.1%, meaning the Core 5 213PTE is effectively tied with it. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H averages 32812, a 0.3% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D averages 33079, a -0.5% delta. For the i3-14100, the nearest rivals include the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.1% delta), the Intel Core 5 330 at 18345 (-0.1% delta), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (-0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (-0.3% delta). These rival deltas show that the Core 5 213PTE competes with upper-mid-range processors, while the i3-14100 sits firmly in the entry-level segment.

The Verdict

The database shows a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with an average score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The Intel Core i3-14100 wins 2 benchmarks, both single-thread PassMark tests, with an average score of 18318, placing it in the 72nd percentile. The Core 5 213PTE is the correct choice for multi-threaded workloads such as rendering, encryption, and data compression, where its 8 cores and 16 threads deliver gains from 36.1% to 185.5% over the i3-14100. The i3-14100 is the correct choice only for scenarios where a single-thread PassMark score is the deciding factor, and even then the margin is just 1.1%. The TDP difference, 45 watts for the Core 5 213PTE versus 60 watts for the i3-14100, indicates that the Core 5 213PTE achieves its higher performance with a lower power envelope, which is an unusual combination. The release dates place the i3-14100 in January 2024 and the Core 5 213PTE in March 2026, so the Core 5 213PTE represents a later design with a larger core count and cache. The data does not support any performance scenario where the i3-14100 is preferred outside of the isolated single-thread PassMark result.