Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the average benchmark scores of the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i7-14700F compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, while the Intel Core i7-14700F records a significantly higher average score of 53620.

Q: Which processor achieves the higher single-thread performance in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 4958 in Cinebench R23 single-core, compared to 3070 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a difference of 38.1%.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i7-14700F has 20 cores and 28 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i7-14700F have ECC memory support enabled, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 213PTE rank against all CPUs compared to the i7-14700F?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core i7-14700F ranks higher at the 91st percentile.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the multiplier is locked on both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i7-14700F.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same Intel foundry, but their underlying designs diverge in several key areas. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core i7-14700F is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename, falling into the Core 14th Gen series as part of the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. This architectural split contributes directly to the performance gap.

Core configuration is the most visible difference. The 213PTE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the 14700F delivers 20 cores and 28 threads. That is a 12-core and 12-thread advantage for the i7-14700F, which explains much of the multi-threaded performance separation. Both CPUs use identical per-core cache sizes: 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache, however, differs. The 213PTE carries 24 MB shared, while the 14700F has 33 MB shared. The larger L3 on the i7-14700F provides more headroom for workloads that repeatedly access a large working set.

Clock speeds also differ. Both processors have a base clock of 2.10 GHz. The boost clock on the 213PTE reaches 5.20 GHz, while the 14700F boosts to 5.40 GHz. That 0.20 GHz boost advantage, combined with the higher core count, gives the i7-14700F a clear edge across both lightly and heavily threaded scenarios.

Thermal and power profiles differ as well. The 213PTE is rated at a 45 W TDP, and the 14700F is rated at 65 W TDP. The higher TDP on the i7-14700F aligns with its additional cores and higher boost frequency. The 14700F also has a die size of 257 mm², while the 213PTE does not have a listed die size in the database.

Integrated graphics separate the two as well. The 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the 14700F has no integrated graphics (N/A). This means a system built around the 14700F must include a discrete GPU, whereas the 213PTE can operate with its integrated graphics for basic display output.

Memory bandwidth data is only recorded for one of the two. The 213PTE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, and the 14700F has no listed memory bandwidth figure. Both support dual-channel memory, DDR4 and DDR5, and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The release dates are also distinct: the 213PTE launched in March 2026, and the 14700F launched in January 2024.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i7-14700F wins every recorded head-to-head benchmark in the database. The Intel Core 5 213PTE does not win a single test. The margin varies by workload, ranging from 10.4% to 52.2% in favor of the i7-14700F.

Cinebench results show a consistent 38.1% advantage for the i7-14700F across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the 213PTE scores 2192 versus 3540 for the i7-14700F. The single-core R15 result is 309 versus 499. Cinebench R20 multi-core records 9135 against 14751, and single-core records 1289 against 2082. In R23, the multi-core score is 21751 for the 213PTE and 35122 for the i7-14700F, with single-core at 3070 versus 4958. The uniform 38.1% delta across every Cinebench test indicates that the performance gap scales proportionally with frequency and core count in that benchmark suite.

PassMark tests reveal a wider spread. The largest gap appears in data encryption, where the 213PTE scores 14413 and the i7-14700F scores 30144, a 52.2% deficit for the 213PTE. Data compression shows a 48.4% gap, with scores of 261083 and 505885. Random string sorting follows at 46.2%, with 30106 versus 55918. Extended instructions show a 43.5% gap, with 16146 versus 28564. Integer math results in a 40.2% difference: 93109 versus 155808.

Floating point math favors the i7-14700F by 33%, with scores of 71722 and 107005. PassMark single-thread tests show a 12.7% advantage for the i7-14700F, with 3718 versus 4257. The smaller gaps appear in find prime numbers, where the i7-14700F leads by 10.8% (157 versus 176), and physics, where the lead is 10.4% (2199 versus 2455). PassMark multithread shows a 38.1% gap, consistent with the Cinebench multi-core results: 25590 versus 41317.

The data shows that the i7-14700F is especially dominant in memory-heavy and encryption workloads, where the gap exceeds 45%. The smallest margins, around 10% to 13%, appear in prime number calculation and physics. These are workloads that rely less on raw core count and more on per-core efficiency, where the 213PTE's higher boost clock relative to its core count keeps it closer to the i7-14700F.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors in the database.

• Series: The 213PTE has no listed series, while the i7-14700F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series.
• Architecture: The 213PTE has no listed architecture field, while the i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake.
• Codename: The 213PTE uses Bartlett Lake, the i7-14700F uses Raptor Lake-R.
• Generation: The 213PTE is marked as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), the i7-14700F as Core i7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).
• Cores: 8 on the 213PTE versus 20 on the i7-14700F.
• Threads: 16 on the 213PTE versus 28 on the i7-14700F.
• Boost Clock: 5.20 GHz on the 213PTE versus 5.40 GHz on the i7-14700F.
• TDP: 45 W on the 213PTE versus 65 W on the i7-14700F.
• Die Size: No listed die size for the 213PTE, 257 mm² for the i7-14700F.
• L3 Cache: 24 MB shared on the 213PTE versus 33 MB shared on the i7-14700F.
• Memory Bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s on the 213PTE, no listed figure on the i7-14700F.
• Integrated Graphics: UHD Graphics 730 on the 213PTE, N/A on the i7-14700F.
• Release Date: 2026-03-08 for the 213PTE, 2024-01-07 for the i7-14700F.
• Launch MSRP: The 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, the i7-14700F has a launch MSRP of $359.
• Part Number: SA4QM for the 213PTE, SRN3Z for the i7-14700F.
• Percentile vs All CPUs: 83rd for the 213PTE, 91st for the i7-14700F.
• Avg Benchmark Score: 32924 for the 213PTE, 53620 for the i7-14700F.

Fields that are identical include base clock (2.10 GHz), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier unlock status (false).

The Verdict

The benchmark data positions the Intel Core i7-14700F as the superior processor in every measured workload. The 38.1% lead across all Cinebench tests, combined with the 52.2% advantage in data encryption and the 48.4% lead in data compression, shows that the i7-14700F delivers substantially higher throughput in both synthetic rendering and data-heavy tasks. The 20-core, 28-thread configuration with 33 MB of L3 cache and a 5.40 GHz boost clock explains this dominance over the 8-core, 16-thread 213PTE with 24 MB of L3 cache and a 5.20 GHz boost clock.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is not without merit. Its 45 W TDP is lower than the 65 W TDP of the i7-14700F, and it includes UHD Graphics 730, which the i7-14700F lacks. For a system that needs integrated graphics output and lower power draw, the 213PTE is a workable choice. The recorded data shows the 213PTE remains within 10.4% to 12.7% of the i7-14700F in physics and prime number tests, which indicates that its per-core performance is competitive in selected workloads. The 83rd percentile ranking versus the 91st percentile for the i7-14700F reflects the overall separation.

The i7-14700F sits alongside rivals such as the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X, which trails it by 0.6% in average score, and the AMD EPYC 7313P, which trails by 0.8%. The 213PTE, by comparison, sits near the Intel Core i7-12700 (0.1% behind) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (0.5% ahead). These nearest-rival positions confirm that the 213PTE is a mid-range part while the i7-14700F operates in a higher performance tier.

For workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, the i7-14700F is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements. For a desktop build that requires integrated graphics and a lower TDP envelope, the 213PTE offers a functional alternative, but the performance gap in nearly every benchmark category is significant. The data supports the i7-14700F as the stronger processor in absolute terms, with the 213PTE serving as the more power-conscious option with built-in display output.