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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between the two processors. The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins 12 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes 5. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core i5-14500HX delivers a consistent 10.2% advantage across R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests. The scores are 2442 versus 2192 in R15 multicore, 10178 versus 9135 in R20 multicore, and 24234 versus 21751 in R23 multicore. Single-core Cinebench results follow the same pattern, with the Core i5-14500HX ahead by 10.2% in R15 (344 versus 309), R20 (1436 versus 1289), and 10.3% in R23 (3421 versus 3070). This uniformity across all six Cinebench tests suggests a fundamental per-core performance gap rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The PassMark suite reveals where each processor excels. The Core i5-14500HX dominates in data compression with a 21.8% lead (333851 versus 261083) and in data encryption with a 26.1% lead (19502 versus 14413). Extended instructions also favor the mobile chip by 19.3% (20019 versus 16146). Random string sorting goes to the Core i5-14500HX by 16.9% (36219 versus 30106), while multithread performance shows a 10.2% gap (28508 versus 25590) matching the Cinebench pattern. Integer math is closer, with the Core i5-14500HX ahead by just 2.6% (95584 versus 93109).

The Intel Core 5 213PTE counters in specific workloads. Prime number finding shows its largest win at 20.8% (157 versus 130). Physics simulation delivers a 15.1% advantage (2199 versus 1911). Floating point math favors the desktop part by 3.3% (71722 versus 69442). Single-thread PassMark performance also goes to the Core 5 213PTE, with a 2.5% edge (3718 versus 3629). These wins cluster around latency-sensitive and scalar workloads, suggesting the desktop chip's higher boost clock matters in specific scenarios.

The average benchmark scores place the Core i5-14500HX at 35094 versus 32924 for the Core 5 213PTE, a difference of approximately 6.6%. In percentile terms, the Core i5-14500HX sits at the 84th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PTE rests at the 83rd. The nearest rival data for the Core 5 213PTE shows it within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079 average, delta -0.5%) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089 average, delta -0.5%). The Core i5-14500HX, by contrast, sits within 0.3% of the Intel Core i9-12900HX (35003 average) and within 0.5% of the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287 average).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families with distinct design priorities. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process, built for the desktop market segment. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14500HX belongs to the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh generation, also on a 10 nm process, but targets mobile platforms. It packs 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

The core count difference is substantial: 14 versus 8. This explains the multicore benchmark results, where the Core i5-14500HX maintains a consistent 10.2% lead despite lower boost clocks. The die size for the Core i5-14500HX is recorded at 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no die size listed. Both use Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel BGA 1964 respectively, reflecting their desktop and mobile roles.

Cache configurations are identical in structure: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support matches as well, with both accepting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 213PTE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i5-14500HX has no recorded bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory and both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 213PTE carries UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i5-14500HX has UHD Graphics 770. The Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 5 213PTE does not. The release dates show the Core i5-14500HX arriving in January 2024, while the Core 5 213PTE appears in March 2026. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221; the Core i5-14500HX has no recorded launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear overall winner in the Intel Core i5-14500HX. It wins the majority of benchmarks, holds a higher average score (35094 versus 32924), and reaches a higher percentile (84 versus 83). The consistent 10.2% multicore advantage across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 indicates a structural performance edge tied to its 14 cores and 20 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE nevertheless claims specific victories that matter for certain workloads. Its 20.8% lead in prime number finding, 15.1% lead in physics, and 3.3% lead in floating point math show strength in scalar and simulation tasks. The 2.5% single-thread PassMark win (3718 versus 3629) is notable given the Core i5-14500HX's higher base clock of 2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz; the Core 5 213PTE compensates with its 5.20 GHz boost clock versus 4.90 GHz.

For users prioritizing encryption, compression, extended instruction workloads, or general multithreaded productivity, the Core i5-14500HX is the stronger choice across nearly every measured category. The 26.1% encryption lead and 21.8% compression lead are decisive. For users focused on prime number calculations, physics simulations, or floating point math, the Core 5 213PTE offers measurable advantages that the mobile chip cannot match.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor performs better in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX scores 24234 versus 21751 for the Core 5 213PTE, a 10.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PTE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins in passmark find prime numbers (157 versus 130, a 20.8% lead), passmark physics (2199 versus 1911, a 15.1% lead), passmark floating point math (71722 versus 69442, a 3.3% lead), and passmark single-thread (3718 versus 3629, a 2.5% lead).

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500HX has an average benchmark score of 35094, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average of 32924.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i5-14500HX support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500HX wins in all Cinebench tests (R15, R20, R23, both single and multicore), with a uniform 10.2% margin. It also wins in PassMark data compression (21.8% lead), data encryption (26.1% lead), extended instructions (19.3% lead), integer math (2.6% lead), multithread (10.2% lead), and random string sorting (16.9% lead). These are throughput-heavy workloads that benefit from the higher core and thread counts.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in PassMark find prime numbers (20.8% lead), physics (15.1% lead), floating point math (3.3% lead), and single-thread (2.5% lead). These are latency-sensitive or scalar workloads where the 5.20 GHz boost clock provides an edge over the 4.90 GHz of the Core i5-14500HX.

The use-case split is straightforward. For rendering, compression, encryption, sorting, and general multitasking, the Core i5-14500HX delivers superior results. For physics simulation, prime number computation, floating point operations, and single-threaded tasks, the Core 5 213PTE shows measurable advantages. The 5 wins for the Core 5 213PTE versus 12 for the Core i5-14500HX reflect this division of strengths.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i5-14500HX has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz versus 2.60 GHz, while boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz. The Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Core i5-14500HX has a TDP of 55 watts.

Sockets differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 213PTE versus Intel BGA 1964 for the Core i5-14500HX. The codenames are Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake-HX. The Core i5-14500HX lists a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no recorded die size. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 213PTE and UHD Graphics 770 for the Core i5-14500HX.

The Core i5-14500HX has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 213PTE is locked. The market segments are Desktop for the Core 5 213PTE and Mobile for the Core i5-14500HX. Release dates are March 2026 for the Core 5 213PTE and January 2024 for the Core i5-14500HX. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i5-14500HX has no recorded launch MSRP. Memory bandwidth is listed at 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE, with no figure recorded for the Core i5-14500HX. Both share identical L1 (80 KB per core), L2 (2 MB per core), and L3 (24 MB shared) cache configurations, dual-channel memory support for DDR4 and DDR5, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.