Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i5-14500 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two Intel Socket 1700 desktop processors into distinct roles. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 5 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i5-14500 wins 12. The average benchmark score favors the i5-14500 at 38531 versus 32924 for the Core 5 213PTE, a difference that places the i5-14500 in the 86th percentile of all CPUs while the Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd percentile.

The Core 5 213PTE is the choice for workloads dominated by single-thread performance and specific compute patterns. It leads by 60.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core, by 13.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core, by 48.1% in prime number finding, and by 25.9% in physics calculations. The i5-14500 wins the broader set of tasks, including all PassMark math, compression, encryption, sorting, and multithread workloads, plus the newer Cinebench R20 tests. The data indicates the i5-14500 is the more consistent all-round performer, while the Core 5 213PTE excels in narrowly defined single-thread scenarios.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use Intel's 10 nm process node and are built for the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The Core 5 213PTE carries the codename Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The i5-14500 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The i5-14500 has a documented die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE does not have a recorded die size.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 213PTE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14500 provides 14 cores and 20 threads, giving it 6 additional cores and 4 additional threads. Base and boost clock behavior also differs: the Core 5 213PTE starts at 2.10 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the i5-14500 starts higher at 2.60 GHz but boosts to 5.00 GHz. The Core 5 213PTE therefore has a 0.20 GHz higher maximum boost clock, while the i5-14500 has a 0.50 GHz higher base clock.

Cache configurations overlap in L1 and L3 but differ at L2. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB of L2 per core, while the i5-14500 has 1.25 MB of L2 per core. With fewer cores, the Core 5 213PTE's larger per-core L2 allocation may support its single-thread results. The i5-14500 supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory across a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 213PTE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14500 has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i5-14500 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both processors are active production parts with locked multipliers, and their launch MSRP values are $221 for the Core 5 213PTE and $232 for the i5-14500.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500 records an average benchmark score of 38531, compared to 32924 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The i5-14500 also reaches the 86th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PTE reaches the 83rd percentile.

Q: How large is the single-core performance gap in Cinebench R23?

A: The Core 5 213PTE leads by 60.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3070 against the i5-14500's 1917. This is the largest single-core advantage recorded in the head-to-head data.

Q: Does the i5-14500 win every multithreaded test?

A: No. The i5-14500 wins Cinebench R15 multicore by 10%, Cinebench R20 multicore by 16.8%, and PassMark multithread by 16.9%, but the Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 multicore by 44.9% with a score of 21751 versus 15012.

Q: Which processor is better for prime number calculations?

A: The Core 5 213PTE scores 157 in PassMark find prime numbers, which is 48.1% higher than the i5-14500's 106. This is one of the Core 5 213PTE's strongest specialized wins.

Q: What is the difference in core and thread counts?

A: The i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14500 provides 6 more cores and 4 more threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.20 GHz higher than the i5-14500's 5.00 GHz boost. The i5-14500 has the higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded fields: the Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i5-14500 has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clock is 2.10 GHz for the Core 5 213PTE and 2.60 GHz for the i5-14500. Boost clock is 5.20 GHz for the Core 5 213PTE and 5.00 GHz for the i5-14500. TDP is 45 watts for the Core 5 213PTE and 65 watts for the i5-14500. The Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and Core 5 generation, while the i5-14500 uses Raptor Lake-R codename, Raptor Lake architecture, and the Core 14th Gen series. Die size is recorded only for the i5-14500 at 215 mm². L2 cache is 2 MB per core for the Core 5 213PTE and 1.25 MB per core for the i5-14500. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE, with no figure recorded for the i5-14500. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 213PTE and UHD Graphics 770 for the i5-14500. Release dates differ: 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 213PTE and 2024-01-07 for the i5-14500. Part numbers are SA4QM for the Core 5 213PTE and SRN3T for the i5-14500. The launch MSRP is $221 for the Core 5 213PTE and $232 for the i5-14500. Shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel Socket 1700, 80 KB L1 per core, 24 MB shared L3, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, desktop market segment, active production status, and locked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Core 5 213PTE comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3070 against 1917, a 60.1% advantage. The same test in multicore also favors the Core 5 213PTE with a 44.9% lead (21751 versus 15012). In Cinebench R15, the single-core result goes to the Core 5 213PTE by 13.2% (309 versus 273), but the multicore result goes to the i5-14500 by 10% (2435 versus 2192). Cinebench R20 is entirely in favor of the i5-14500: it leads multicore by 16.8% (10985 versus 9135) and single-core by 16.8% (1550 versus 1289).

The i5-14500 dominates the PassMark suite. Data compression shows a 29.7% lead (371294 versus 261083). Data encryption shows a 32.8% lead (21457 versus 14413). Extended instructions show a 28.2% lead (22473 versus 16146). Random string sorting shows a 26.5% lead (40980 versus 30106). Multithread shows a 16.9% lead (30777 versus 25590). Integer math shows a 13.9% lead (108124 versus 93109). Floating point math shows a 9.9% lead (79576 versus 71722). Single-thread PassMark shows a 5.9% lead (3952 versus 3718), recorded twice in the database under two test names.

The Core 5 213PTE takes the remaining specialized wins. PassMark find prime numbers goes to it by 48.1% (157 versus 106). PassMark physics goes to it by 25.9% (2199 versus 1746). The final win count reflects this split: 5 wins for the Core 5 213PTE and 12 wins for the i5-14500.

Where Each One Wins

The i5-14500 wins in every category where thread count and raw throughput matter most. Data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, random string sorting, integer math, floating point math, and multithread performance all favor the i5-14500 by margins ranging from 9.9% to 32.8%. Its 14 cores and 20 threads provide the structural advantage for these parallel workloads. Cinebench R20 multicore and single-core also go to the i5-14500, as does Cinebench R15 multicore. The i5-14500's PassMark single-thread score of 3952 edges out the Core 5 213PTE's 3718, giving it the overall single-thread crown in the PassMark suite despite losing the Cinebench single-core tests.

The Core 5 213PTE wins in specific, narrower scenarios. Its 60.1% Cinebench R23 single-core advantage and 13.2% Cinebench R15 single-core advantage show a clear edge in those legacy single-core render workloads. The 44.9% Cinebench R23 multicore win is notable because it contradicts the general multicore trend, suggesting the Core 5 213PTE's higher 5.20 GHz boost clock and larger 2 MB per-core L2 cache deliver outsized results in that specific test. Prime number finding and physics calculations also fall to the Core 5 213PTE, with leads of 48.1% and 25.9% respectively. The 45 watt TDP of the Core 5 213PTE, compared to the 65 watt TDP of the i5-14500, means it achieves these wins within a lower power envelope, though the database records no direct power consumption measurements.

The data supports a clear functional split. The i5-14500 is the processor for general productivity, data-heavy workloads, and any task that scales with cores and threads. The Core 5 213PTE is the processor for legacy Cinebench single-core rendering, prime number search, physics simulation, and users who prioritize the highest boost clock available on this socket.