Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i7-14650HX Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i7-14650HX are two very different processors aimed at different platforms. The Core 5 213PTE is a desktop chip built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Core i7-14650HX is a mobile processor from the Raptor Lake-HX Refresh family. The database records a clear split in performance characteristics: the desktop part takes the lead in several single-threaded and specific compute tests, while the mobile part dominates the majority of multi-threaded workloads. Across the head-to-head benchmark suite, the Intel Core i7-14650HX secures 13 wins, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE claims 4 wins. The overall average benchmark score reflects this split, with the mobile chip scoring 41576 against the desktop chip's 32924. The percentile ranking also favors the mobile part, which sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 83rd percentile for the desktop chip.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the entire comparison comes from the Cinebench R23 single-core test. The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3070, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 1969. This produces a delta of 55.9 percent in favor of the desktop chip. That is the largest margin in either direction across all recorded tests. The Core 5 213PTE also wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test, scoring 309 against 285.5, a margin of 8.2 percent. These results indicate that the Bartlett Lake desktop chip has a significant advantage in lightly threaded rendering workloads, likely due to its higher sustained single-core performance.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX responds with a strong showing in the multi-core Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the mobile chip scores 3470.5 against 2192, a difference of 36.8 percent. The Cinebench R20 multi-core test shows a similar pattern, with the i7-14650HX scoring 11946 against 9135, a 23.5 percent advantage. Interestingly, the Cinebench R23 multi-core test flips the trend. The Core 5 213PTE scores 21751, while the i7-14650HX scores 20454, giving the desktop chip a 6.3 percent lead. This inconsistency between Cinebench versions suggests that the two processors scale differently under varying load durations and thermal conditions.

The PassMark suite provides a broader view of workload performance. The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins the majority of these tests. In data compression, it scores 398418 against 261083, a 34.5 percent advantage. Data encryption shows a 37.1 percent lead for the mobile chip, with scores of 22917 and 14413. Extended instructions favor the i7-14650HX by 33.1 percent, with scores of 24150 and 16146. Integer math also goes to the mobile chip, scoring 116661 against 93109, a 20.2 percent margin. Floating point math follows the same direction, with the i7-14650HX scoring 84999 against 71722, a 15.6 percent lead. Random string sorting shows a 30 percent advantage for the mobile part, with scores of 43035 and 30106. The PassMark multithread test gives the i7-14650HX a 23.6 percent lead, scoring 33495 against 25590.

The single-thread PassMark results are closer. The Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 3841, while the Core 5 213PTE scores 3718, a 3.2 percent margin. The physics test is nearly identical, with the i7-14650HX scoring 2202 against 2199, a 0.1 percent difference. The only other win for the Core 5 213PTE comes in the find prime numbers test, where it scores 157 against 152, a 3.3 percent margin. These results show that while the mobile chip dominates in most multi-threaded and memory-intensive tasks, the desktop chip holds its own in specific single-threaded and algorithmic workloads.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear division of strengths. The Intel Core i7-14650HX is the stronger processor for the majority of compute-heavy tasks. Its wins in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating point math, and the multithread test give it a broad advantage in productivity and content creation workloads. The 24 threads available to the mobile chip, combined with its higher base clock of 2.20 GHz, allow it to outpace the 16-thread desktop part in most parallel workloads. The average benchmark score of 41576, which places it at the 88th percentile, confirms this position.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the better choice for workloads that depend on single-core performance. Its 55.9 percent lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 8.2 percent lead in Cinebench R15 single-core make it the stronger option for lightly threaded applications. The desktop chip also wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, which is notable given the mobile chip's broader multi-thread dominance. The Core 5 213PTE is a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1700, while the i7-14650HX is a mobile processor with a 55 W TDP and an Intel BGA 1964 socket. Users building a desktop system with a focus on single-threaded performance would find the Core 5 213PTE more suitable. Users looking for a mobile processor with strong multi-threaded capabilities would find the i7-14650HX more appropriate. The data does not support a single winner across all categories; the choice depends entirely on the target platform and workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core i7-14650HX uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. The Core 5 213PTE has a die size that is not recorded in the database, while the i7-14650HX has a die size of 257 mm². The transistor counts for both chips are not recorded.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. The base clock of the desktop chip is 2.10 GHz, while the mobile chip has a base clock of 2.20 GHz. Both chips share the same boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The cache hierarchy is identical at the L1 and L2 levels, with 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. The L3 cache differs, with the Core 5 213PTE offering 24 MB shared and the i7-14650HX offering 30 MB shared.

Memory support is similar for both processors. 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 i7-14650HX does not have a memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both processors support ECC memory. The PCIe configuration is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ, with the Core 5 213PTE using UHD Graphics 730 and the i7-14650HX using UHD Graphics 710. The market segment also differs, with the Core 5 213PTE classified as a desktop chip and the i7-14650HX classified as a mobile chip.

The release dates place the two chips in different time periods. The Core 5 213PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the i7-14650HX has a release date of 2024-01-07. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14650HX. The multiplier is locked on the Core 5 213PTE, meaning it cannot be overclocked through the multiplier. The i7-14650HX has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SA4QM for the desktop chip and SRMXH for the mobile chip. Both processors are currently listed as active in production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has a higher average benchmark score of 41576, compared to 32924 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 3070, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX scores 1969. This represents a 55.9 percent advantage for the desktop chip.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads.

Q: What is the L3 cache size for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i7-14650HX has 30 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Both processors support ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i7-14650HX both list ECC memory support as true.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core i7-14650HX has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a locked multiplier, meaning it cannot be overclocked via the multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in four recorded benchmarks. These wins are concentrated in single-core and specific algorithmic tests. The Cinebench R23 single-core test shows the largest margin at 55.9 percent. The Cinebench R15 single-core test gives the desktop chip an 8.2 percent lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core test also goes to the Core 5 213PTE, with a 6.3 percent advantage. The find prime numbers test rounds out the wins, with a 3.3 percent margin. These results suggest that the Core 5 213PTE is well suited for workloads that rely on single-threaded performance, such as older software, certain simulation tasks, and applications that do not scale well across many cores.

The Intel Core i7-14650HX wins in 13 recorded benchmarks. The largest margins come in data encryption at 37.1 percent, Cinebench R15 multi-core at 36.8 percent, and data compression at 34.5 percent. Extended instructions show a 33.1 percent lead, and random string sorting shows a 30 percent lead. The multithread test gives the mobile chip a 23.6 percent advantage. Cinebench R20 multi-core and integer math both show a 23.5 percent and 20.2 percent lead respectively. Floating point math favors the i7-14650HX by 15.6 percent. The single-thread PassMark test gives the mobile chip a 3.2 percent lead, and the physics test shows a 0.1 percent margin. These results indicate that the i7-14650HX is the stronger choice for multi-threaded rendering, data processing, encryption, and general productivity workloads that can utilize its 24 threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core i7-14650HX has 16 cores and 24 threads. The base clock is 2.10 GHz for the desktop chip and 2.20 GHz for the mobile chip. Both share a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The TDP is 45 W for the Core 5 213PTE and 55 W for the i7-14650HX.

The socket types are completely different. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, which is a desktop socket. The i7-14650HX uses Intel BGA 1964, which is a mobile socket. The market segment reflects this, with the desktop chip classified as Desktop and the mobile chip classified as Mobile. The codename also differs, with Bartlett Lake for the desktop chip and Raptor Lake-HX for the mobile chip. The architecture is recorded as null for the Core 5 213PTE and Raptor Lake for the i7-14650HX. The generation is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) for the desktop chip and Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) for the mobile chip.

The cache configuration shows a difference in L3 cache only. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the Core 5 213PTE and 30 MB shared for the i7-14650HX. The die size is not recorded for the Core 5 213PTE, while the i7-14650HX has a die size of 257 mm².

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the desktop chip at 76.8 GB/s, while no figure is recorded for the mobile chip. The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PTE and UHD Graphics 710 on the i7-14650HX. The release dates are 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 213PTE and 2024-01-07 for the i7-14650HX. The launch MSRP is $221 for the Core 5 213PTE, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-14650HX. The multiplier is locked on the Core 5 213PTE and unlocked on the i7-14650HX. The part numbers are SA4QM for the desktop chip and SRMXH for the mobile chip. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, both support ECC memory, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes.