Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core i7-14701TE. The largest margin appears in floating-point math, where the Core 5 213PTE scores 71,722 versus 50,219, a lead of 42.8%. Integer math follows closely, with the Core 5 213PTE at 93,109 and the Core i7-14701TE at 65,792, a 41.5% advantage. Single-thread performance also skews heavily toward the Core 5 213PTE. In PassMark single-thread tests, it records 3,718 points against 2,637, a 41% delta. The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. Across R15, R20, and R23, both multi-core and single-core tests, the Core 5 213PTE leads by 27.7% or 27.6%. For example, Cinebench R23 multi-core scores are 21,751 for the Core 5 213PTE versus 17,035 for the Core i7-14701TE. Single-core R23 shows 3,070 versus 2,405.

PassMark multi-thread results align with the Cinebench multi-core trend. The Core 5 213PTE scores 25,590, while the Core i7-14701TE scores 20,042, a 27.7% difference. Random string sorting favors the Core 5 213PTE by 32.3%, with scores of 30,106 and 22,760. Data compression shows a narrower gap: 261,083 versus 220,520, an 18.4% lead. Data encryption yields 14,413 against 11,699, a 23.2% advantage. Extended instructions show 16,146 versus 14,354, a 12.5% delta. Find prime numbers produces 157 versus 143, a 9.8% edge. Physics tests show 2,199 versus 1,860, an 18.2% lead.

No individual test in the database favors the Core i7-14701TE. The smallest winning margin for the Core 5 213PTE is 9.8% in prime-number search, while the largest is 42.8% in floating-point math. Across the entire suite, the average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PTE is 32,924, against 26,013 for the Core i7-14701TE. The Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core i7-14701TE sits at the 78th.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PTE wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the magnitude of its advantage rather than by any reversal. The strongest case for the Core 5 213PTE is in compute-heavy tasks that stress arithmetic throughput. Floating-point math and integer math show the largest deltas, 42.8% and 41.5% respectively. These workloads include scientific calculations, financial modeling, and any application that relies heavily on vectorized or general arithmetic operations. The PassMark extended instructions score, which covers specialized instruction sets, shows a smaller but still clear 12.5% lead. This suggests the Core 5 213PTE maintains an advantage even in code that uses newer or less common CPU instructions.

For single-threaded performance, the Core 5 213PTE leads by 41% in PassMark single-thread tests and by 27.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core. This matters for applications that scale poorly across cores, such as many legacy productivity tools, some database front-ends, and older games. The Cinebench multi-core results, with a uniform 27.7% delta across R15, R20, and R23, indicate a consistent multi-threaded advantage. Rendering tasks that use all available threads, such as video encoding or 3D scene rendering, would fall into this category.

The Core i7-14701TE does not have a single benchmark win in the database. Its closest relative performance appears in prime-number search, where the Core 5 213PTE leads by only 9.8%. This is a lightweight workload, and the narrow margin suggests that the Core i7-14701TE is not catastrophically behind in all operations. However, the data does not support any scenario where the Core i7-14701TE is the superior choice. Even in its best relative test, it still trails. The Core i7-14701TE's average benchmark score of 26,013 places it among rivals such as the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, which scores 25,981, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, which scores 26,106. The Core 5 213PTE, by contrast, sits near the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, which scores 33,079, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, which scores 33,089.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700, run on a 10 nm process node, and are built by Intel. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, with identical base clocks of 2.10 GHz and boost clocks of 5.20 GHz. Both have a 45 W TDP and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. Both support ECC memory and both expose PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The similarities end at the cache hierarchy and integrated graphics.

The Core 5 213PTE, codenamed Bartlett Lake, has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-14701TE, codenamed Raptor Lake-R and part of the Raptor Lake architecture, has 33 MB of shared L3 cache. That is a 9 MB difference in favor of the Core i7-14701TE. Despite holding more cache, the Core i7-14701TE still loses every benchmark. L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. The Core i7-14701TE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no recorded die size.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The database does not include graphics benchmarks for either processor, so the performance impact of the newer or higher-tier iGPU cannot be quantified. The Core i7-14701TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 5 213PTE does not have a series designation. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core i7-14701TE has no recorded launch MSRP.

The release dates differ. The Core 5 213PTE was released on March 8, 2026, and the Core i7-14701TE on June 30, 2024. Both are active production parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SA4QM for the Core 5 213PTE and Q49GSRNJL for the Core i7-14701TE.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous. The Intel Core 5 213PTE outperforms the Intel Core i7-14701TE in every recorded test, with a minimum lead of 9.8% and a maximum lead of 42.8%. The average benchmark score difference is 6,911 points in favor of the Core 5 213PTE. The percentile ranking also favors the Core 5 213PTE: 83rd versus 78th. For workloads that rely on floating-point arithmetic, integer math, or single-thread speed, the Core 5 213PTE is the clear selection. The Core i7-14701TE's larger L3 cache does not translate into a performance win in any of the 17 head-to-head tests. The data indicates that the Core 5 213PTE is the stronger processor for general computing, rendering, and arithmetic-heavy tasks. The Core i7-14701TE offers no recorded benchmark advantage.

The Core i7-14701TE nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U. Its average score of 26,013 is within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U and within 0.1% of the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340. The Core 5 213PTE, with an average score of 32,924, sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G. This places the two processors in different competitive brackets. The Core 5 213PTE competes with high-end desktop parts, while the Core i7-14701TE competes with mid-range mobile and desktop chips.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32,924, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average score of 26,013.

Q: How many benchmarks does the Intel Core i7-14701TE win?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins none of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons in the database.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark floating-point math, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE leads by 42.8% with a score of 71,722 versus 50,219.

Q: Do the two processors have the same clock speeds?

A: Yes, both have a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP of both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i7-14701TE have a TDP of 45 W.