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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a decisive sweep: the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with zero wins for the Intel Core i3-14100T. The margin varies widely depending on workload type, from a modest single-thread edge to more than double the performance in heavy compute tasks.

The largest advantage appears in prime number finding. The Core 5 213PTE scores 157 against 56 for the i3-14100T, a delta of 180.4%. This workload is highly sensitive to core count and memory latency, and the result indicates a fundamental throughput gap. Integer math shows a similar pattern: 93109 versus 40292, a 131.1% advantage. Floating point math follows at 71722 versus 31379, a 128.6% delta. Physics simulation records 2199 versus 973, a 126% lead. These four workloads all involve sustained parallel execution, where the Core 5 213PTE's additional cores and threads translate directly into higher scores.

Random string sorting shows a 93.2% advantage (30106 versus 15579). Data compression is 71% ahead (261083 versus 152636), while data encryption shows an 82.9% lead (14413 versus 7881). Extended instruction throughput is 55% higher (16146 versus 10414). Multithread performance in PassMark is 87.3% higher (25590 versus 13662), matching the Cinebench multicore deltas.

The Cinebench suite is remarkably consistent. Every multicore test, from R15 to R23, shows a delta of 87.3% to 87.4%. The Core 5 213PTE scores 2192 in R15 multicore versus 1170, 9135 in R20 multicore versus 4877, and 21751 in R23 multicore versus 11612. The single-core Cinebench tests show the same near-identical delta: 87.3% in R15 (309 versus 165), 87.4% in R20 (1289 versus 688), and 87.3% in R23 (3070 versus 1639). This consistency across generations of the Cinebench test suggests the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread performance. The Core 5 213PTE scores 3718 versus 3498, a 6.3% advantage. This is the only test where the two processors are close. The i3-14100T has a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz), which helps narrow the single-thread gap, but the Core 5 213PTE's higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz) still carries it ahead.

In aggregate, the Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i3-14100T averages 17648, at the 71st percentile. The nearest rival to the Core 5 213PTE is the Intel Core i7-12700 with an average score of 32942, a delta of -0.1%, meaning the two are effectively tied. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079) and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089) sit marginally ahead at -0.5%. The i3-14100T's nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-13100F at 17653, a delta of 0%, with the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE at 17614 (0.2% ahead of the i3) and the AMD EPYC 9374F at 17693 (-0.3%).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the most benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core i3-14100T records zero wins.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap?

A: The smallest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the Core 5 213PTE leads by 6.3% (3718 versus 3498). In Cinebench R23 single-core, the lead expands to 87.3% (3070 versus 1639).

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: The largest delta is 180.4% in PassMark find prime numbers (157 versus 56). Integer math follows at 131.1% (93109 versus 40292) and floating point math at 128.6% (71722 versus 31379).

Q: How do the two processors compare to their nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 213PTE averages 32924, effectively tied with the Intel Core i7-12700 (32942, -0.1%) and slightly behind the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, -0.5%). The i3-14100T averages 17648, matching the Intel Core i3-13100F (17653, 0%) and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE (17614, 0.2%).

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 213PTE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i3-14100T has no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Q: What are the production statuses of the two chips?

A: Both are listed as Active production. The Core 5 213PTE has a release date of March 2026, while the i3-14100T released in January 2024.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same Intel foundry. Both integrate UHD Graphics 730 and both support ECC memory. They also share the same PCIe configuration: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configuration diverges sharply. The Core 5 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i3-14100T uses 4 cores and 8 threads. This doubling of cores and threads is the primary driver of the multicore performance gap. The Core 5 213PTE belongs to the Bartlett Lake codename, listed under the "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" generation. The i3-14100T is part of the Raptor Lake Refresh lineup, with architecture listed as Raptor Lake and codename Raptor Lake-R.

Cache hierarchies differ in capacity per core and in shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. The Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB of L2 per core, while the i3-14100T has 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 213PTE versus 12 MB on the i3-14100T. The i3-14100T records a die size of 163 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no die size figure in the database.

Clock behavior differs substantially. The Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The i3-14100T has a higher base clock of 2.70 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The higher base clock on the i3 helps explain why the single-thread PassMark gap is only 6.3%, but the Core 5 213PTE's much higher boost ceiling gives it the edge in bursty single-thread workloads and an overwhelming lead in sustained multithreaded work.

Thermal design power also differs: the Core 5 213PTE is rated at 45 W, while the i3-14100T is rated at 35 W. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 213PTE has part number SA4QM, and the i3-14100T has part number SRMX0.

Specification Differences

The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads; the i3-14100T has 4 cores and 8 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 4.40 GHz. TDP is 45 W versus 35 W. L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared. Memory bandwidth is recorded at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE, with no figure for the i3-14100T.

The two chips also differ in codename and generation. The Core 5 213PTE is Bartlett Lake, while the i3-14100T is Raptor Lake-R. The i3-14100T has a die size of 163 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has none recorded. Release dates differ: March 2026 for the Core 5 213PTE, January 2024 for the i3-14100T. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PTE is $221, and for the i3-14100T it is $134.

The percentile rankings differ as well. The Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the i3-14100T sits at the 71st. The average benchmark scores are 32924 versus 17648.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger processor across every measured workload. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 5.20 GHz boost clock produce a multicore advantage of roughly 87% in Cinebench tests and a 180.4% lead in prime number finding. Its average benchmark score of 32924 places it at the 83rd percentile, in the same performance class as the Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

The Intel Core i3-14100T serves a different performance tier. Its 4-core, 8-thread design, 12 MB of L3 cache, and 4.40 GHz boost clock yield an average score of 17648, at the 71st percentile. It is effectively tied with the Intel Core i3-13100F and slightly ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 8300GE. Its higher base clock of 2.70 GHz narrows the single-thread gap to 6.3% in PassMark, but it cannot compete in any multithreaded workload.

The choice depends on the workload profile. For users whose applications scale across cores, the Core 5 213PTE delivers between 55% and 180.4% higher throughput depending on the task. For single-thread-sensitive work, the i3-14100T is closer, but the Core 5 213PTE still wins every recorded single-thread test. The i3-14100T does hold advantages in lower TDP (35 W versus 45 W) and a lower launch MSRP ($134 versus $221), but the performance data shows no workload where the i3-14100T takes the lead.