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

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

The Intel Core 5 213PTE and Intel Core i3-14100F are both desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they occupy very different positions in the performance hierarchy. The Core 5 213PTE is a Bartlett Lake part with 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i3-14100F is a Raptor Lake Refresh part with 4 cores and 8 threads. Across the recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Core 5 213PTE wins 15 of 17 tests, with the Core i3-14100F taking only the two single-thread PassMark results. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PTE is 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i3-14100F averages 18519 and sits in the 72nd percentile.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads.

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

A: The Core 5 213PTE leads by 66.2% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (21751 vs 13084) and by 66% in PassMark multithread (25590 vs 15420).

Q: Does the Core i3-14100F win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, the Core i3-14100F wins PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread tests with a score of 3778, which is 1.6% ahead of the Core 5 213PTE's 3718.

Q: What is the difference in cache size?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i3-14100F has 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB of L2 cache per core versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core i3-14100F.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i3-14100F support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics (N/A).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 5 generation, while the Intel Core i3-14100F uses the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with a Raptor Lake architecture. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, but the Core i3-14100F has a documented die size of 163 mm², whereas the Core 5 213PTE does not have a recorded die size.

The core configuration is the most substantial architectural difference. The Core 5 213PTE doubles the Core i3-14100F in both core count (8 vs 4) and thread count (16 vs 8). The cache hierarchy also diverges: the Core 5 213PTE provides 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i3-14100F provides 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. This means the Core 5 213PTE has twice the total L3 capacity, which can benefit workloads with large working sets.

Clock speeds differ in an interesting way. The Core i3-14100F has a higher base clock of 3.50 GHz compared to 2.10 GHz on the Core 5 213PTE, but the Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, well above the Core i3-14100F's 4.70 GHz boost. The thermal design power is lower on the Core 5 213PTE at 45 W versus 58 W for the Core i3-14100F, despite the Core 5 213PTE having more cores and a higher boost clock.

The integrated graphics situation is a clear differentiator. The Core 5 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, making it usable without a discrete graphics card, while the Core i3-14100F has no integrated graphics at all. Both processors use the same PCIe configuration, Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 213PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i3-14100F does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database.

The Verdict

The data clearly positions the Intel Core 5 213PTE as the stronger processor for multi-threaded and compute-heavy workloads. Its 15 benchmark wins out of 17 head-to-head tests include every Cinebench result and every PassMark multi-threaded test. The Core 5 213PTE also provides integrated graphics, which the Core i3-14100F lacks entirely, and it does so with a lower TDP of 45 W compared to 58 W.

The Intel Core i3-14100F holds a narrow advantage in single-threaded PassMark performance, scoring 3778 versus 3718, a 1.6% margin. That advantage is real but small, and it does not extend to the Cinebench single-core tests, where the Core 5 213PTE leads by 66.1% in R15, 66.3% in R20, and 66.2% in R23.

For users who need a processor with integrated graphics, ECC memory support, and substantially higher multi-threaded throughput, the data supports the Core 5 213PTE. For users who prioritize the slightly higher PassMark single-thread score and do not need integrated graphics, the Core i3-14100F is the only choice, but it gives up significant multi-core performance in exchange.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every core specification. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i3-14100F has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the Core 5 213PTE and 3.50 GHz for the Core i3-14100F, while boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.70 GHz, respectively. TDP ratings are 45 W versus 58 W.

Cache configurations differ in L2 and L3. The Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3, while the Core i3-14100F has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 12 MB of shared L3. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 5 213PTE at 76.8 GB/s, with no figure recorded for the Core i3-14100F. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory. ECC memory support is present on both. PCIe configuration is identical: Gen 5, 16 lanes from the CPU.

Integrated graphics separate the two: the Core 5 213PTE has UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i3-14100F has N/A. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, and the Core i3-14100F has a launch MSRP of $109. Both processors have a locked multiplier. The Core 5 213PTE uses part number SA4QM, and the Core i3-14100F uses SRMX2. The Core 5 213PTE's release date is 2026-03-08, while the Core i3-14100F's release date is 2024-01-07. Both are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 5 213PTE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2192 against 1318, a 66.3% lead. The single-core R15 result is 309 versus 186, a 66.1% lead. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9135 versus 5495, a 66.2% lead, and the single-core R20 result is 1289 versus 775, also 66.3% ahead. Cinebench R23 multi-core repeats the pattern with 21751 versus 13084, a 66.2% lead, and the single-core R23 result is 3070 versus 1847, a 66.2% lead.

The PassMark suite shows even larger margins in several tests. PassMark find prime numbers is the biggest win for the Core 5 213PTE: 157 versus 61, a 157.4% advantage. PassMark floating point math shows 71722 versus 35370, a 102.8% lead. PassMark integer math is 93109 versus 45357, a 105.3% lead. PassMark physics is 2199 versus 1077, a 104.2% lead. PassMark random string sorting is 30106 versus 17596, a 71.1% lead. PassMark data encryption is 14413 versus 8922, a 61.5% lead. PassMark data compression is 261083 versus 176106, a 48.3% lead. PassMark extended instructions is 16146 versus 11984, a 34.7% lead. PassMark multithread is 25590 versus 15420, a 66% lead.

The Core i3-14100F wins exactly one unique benchmark, PassMark single-thread, with 3778 versus 3718, a 1.6% margin. The duplicate PassMark singlethread test records the same scores and the same 1.6% delta. No other test favors the Core i3-14100F.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PTE wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded in the database. The Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core tests all show roughly 66% advantages, indicating consistent scaling from the doubled core and thread count. The PassMark multithread test confirms this with a 66% lead. The largest wins for the Core 5 213PTE are in prime number finding (157.4% ahead), integer math (105.3% ahead), physics (104.2% ahead), and floating point math (102.8% ahead), which are all compute-intensive operations that benefit from additional cores and higher boost clocks.

The Core i3-14100F wins only in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, with a 1.6% margin. This suggests that in lightly threaded applications where PassMark's single-thread test is representative, the Core i3-14100F can edge out the Core 5 213PTE, but the margin is small and does not carry over to Cinebench single-core tests. The Core i3-14100F also has integrated graphics listed as N/A, so it requires a discrete GPU. The Core 5 213PTE, with UHD Graphics 730, covers the integrated graphics use case. The Core 5 213PTE's 45 W TDP is lower than the Core i3-14100F's 58 W, which may matter in systems with limited cooling capacity. The Core i3-14100F has a higher base clock, but the Core 5 213PTE's higher boost clock and larger cache appear to drive most benchmark outcomes.