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

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split is lopsided. The Intel Core i7-14700HX claims 15 wins across the head-to-head suite, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes only 2. That alone signals a clear workload divide: the mobile part dominates heavily in multi-threaded and throughput-oriented tests, while the desktop part wins in specific single-core Cinebench scenarios.

The Core 5 213PTE wins the Cinebench R15 single-core test with a score of 309 against 296, a 4.4% margin. It also wins Cinebench R23 single-core decisively, scoring 3070 versus 2103, a 46% advantage. These are the only two wins for the desktop chip. Both are single-threaded rendering workloads, which points to a strength in lightly threaded tasks that depend on high per-core performance.

The Core i7-14700HX wins every other benchmark in the comparison. Its largest margins come in data encryption (26092 versus 14413, a 44.8% lead), data compression (438539 versus 261083, a 40.5% lead), and random string sorting (48544 versus 30106, a 38% lead). These are memory-heavy and multi-threaded workloads where the 20-core mobile processor simply has more resources to throw at the problem.

In Cinebench multi-core tests, the Core i7-14700HX leads by 42.5% in R15, 30% in R20, and 11.6% in R23. The R23 margin is notably smaller than the R15 or R20 margins, which suggests that the gap narrows as the workload scales longer, but the mobile chip still holds the advantage.

The remaining PassMark tests all favor the Core i7-14700HX: floating point math (93836 versus 71722, a 23.6% lead), integer math (131296 versus 93109, a 29.1% lead), extended instructions (25718 versus 16146, a 37.2% lead), multithread (36566 versus 25590, a 30% lead), physics (2252 versus 2199, a 2.4% lead), find prime numbers (165 versus 157, a 4.8% lead), and single-thread (3947 versus 3718, a 5.8% lead). The physics and prime number margins are small, but they still count as wins for the mobile part.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Core 5 213PTE uses Bartlett Lake, built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Core i7-14700HX uses Raptor Lake, specifically the Raptor Lake-HX refresh, also on a 10 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

The core counts diverge sharply. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core i7-14700HX has 20 cores and 28 threads. That difference of 12 cores and 12 threads explains most of the multi-threaded benchmark gaps.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache, however, is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 213PTE versus 33 MB shared on the Core i7-14700HX. The extra 9 MB of L3 cache on the mobile part helps with data-heavy workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700HX has UHD Graphics 770. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 213PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the Core i7-14700HX has no bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Both processors support ECC memory and use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes. The Core 5 213PTE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i7-14700HX is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1964. The desktop chip has a locked multiplier, the mobile chip is unlocked.

The Core 5 213PTE's base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i7-14700HX also has a 2.10 GHz base clock but boosts to 5.50 GHz. The TDP figures differ: 45 W for the desktop part versus 55 W for the mobile part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The biggest win for the Core 5 213PTE is in Cinebench R23 single-core. It scores 3070 against the Core i7-14700HX's 2103, a 46% lead. This is the single largest delta in either direction across the entire benchmark suite. The R15 single-core win is much smaller, 309 versus 296, a 4.4% margin.

The Core i7-14700HX's largest win is in PassMark data encryption, where it scores 26092 against 14413, a 44.8% lead. Data compression follows closely: 438539 versus 261083, a 40.5% lead. Random string sorting shows a 38% lead (48544 versus 30106). Extended instructions show a 37.2% lead (25718 versus 16146).

In Cinebench multi-core, the Core i7-14700HX leads by 42.5% in R15 (3812 versus 2192), 30% in R20 (13059 versus 9135), and 11.6% in R23 (24595 versus 21751). The decreasing margin from R15 to R23 is worth examining. The R23 test runs longer, and the desktop part's advantage in single-core performance (as shown by the R23 single-core result) may help it close some of the gap in sustained multi-core workloads.

The PassMark multithread test shows a 30% lead for the Core i7-14700HX (36566 versus 25590). Integer math shows a 29.1% lead (131296 versus 93109). Floating point math shows a 23.6% lead (93836 versus 71722). The smaller wins are in physics (2252 versus 2199, a 2.4% lead) and find prime numbers (165 versus 157, a 4.8% lead). The PassMark single-thread test shows a 5.8% lead for the mobile part (3947 versus 3718).

The average benchmark scores in the database reinforce this split. The Core 5 213PTE has an average score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core i7-14700HX has an average score of 45953, placing it in the 89th percentile. That is a 39.5% higher average score for the mobile part.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core i7-14700HX |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 28 |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i7 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 24 MB shared | 33 MB shared |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

Both processors share the same base clock of 2.10 GHz, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, 10 nm process, Intel foundry, dual-channel memory support, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU-only lanes, and active production status.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

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

Q: Why does the Intel Core 5 213PTE win the Cinebench R23 single-core test by such a large margin?

A: The Core 5 213PTE scores 3070 in that test versus 2103 for the Core i7-14700HX, a 46% lead. The desktop part's boost clock is lower at 5.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz, but the recorded single-core benchmark results show a substantial advantage that is not explained by clock speed alone.

Q: Is the Core i7-14700HX ahead in every multi-threaded benchmark?

A: Yes. The Core i7-14700HX wins all multi-threaded tests in the head-to-head comparison, including Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core, plus all PassMark multi-threaded workloads such as data compression, data encryption, integer math, floating point math, and multithread.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, while the Core i7-14700HX has an average score of 45953. The mobile part scores about 39.5% higher on average.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700HX has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i7-14700HX is the stronger processor for multi-threaded and throughput-intensive workloads. It wins 15 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, including all multi-core Cinebench tests and all PassMark multi-threaded workloads. Its 20 cores and 28 threads, combined with 33 MB of L3 cache, give it a decisive edge in data compression, encryption, sorting, and math-heavy tasks. The 89th percentile ranking and average score of 45953 confirm its position well above the Core 5 213PTE in overall performance.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the better choice for a narrow but real set of single-threaded Cinebench workloads. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 4.4% and Cinebench R23 single-core by 46%. These results indicate that for applications that rely heavily on a single core in rendering-style workloads, the desktop part can outperform the mobile part despite having fewer cores overall. The 83rd percentile ranking and average score of 32924 place it in a lower performance tier, but the single-core wins are meaningful for specific use cases.

The physical and platform differences reinforce the use-case split. The Core 5 213PTE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 45 W TDP and a locked multiplier. The Core i7-14700HX is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1964 with a 55 W TDP and an unlocked multiplier. The desktop part has a lower TDP but also fewer cores and less cache. The mobile part compensates for its higher TDP with significantly more compute resources.

For workloads that scale across cores, the Core i7-14700HX is the clear winner. For single-threaded Cinebench tasks, the Core 5 213PTE holds a distinct advantage. The recorded data does not show any scenario where the two processors are close enough to call it a tie; each has a definitive domain of superiority.