Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i9-14900HX Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core i9-14900HX, which wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The single exception is a notable one: the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 3070 against 2181.5, a margin of 40.7%. This is the only test where the Core 5 finishes ahead, and the gap is substantial, indicating a strong single-threaded performance profile for the Bartlett Lake desktop part.

Every other comparison favors the Core i9-14900HX, often by wide margins. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Core i9 scores 4574 versus 2192, a delta of -52.1% for the Core 5. The R20 multicore test shows a similar pattern: 15616 against 9135, a -41.5% difference. The R23 multicore result narrows the gap somewhat, with the Core i9 at 30055 and the Core 5 at 21751, a -27.6% delta. These results confirm that the Core i9's additional cores and threads translate directly into large multicore advantages across all three Cinebench versions.

The single-core results in the older Cinebench tests tell a different story than the R23 result. In R15 single-core, the Core i9 leads by a hair: 310.5 versus 309, a -0.5% delta. In R20 single-core, the Core i9 is far ahead at 2204 versus 1289, a -41.5% difference. The R23 single-core result contradicts that trend, with the Core 5 winning by 40.7%. The data therefore shows inconsistent single-core behavior between the two processors depending on the test version, but the R23 result is the most recent and the most decisive.

PassMark tests also heavily favor the Core i9. Data compression scores are 539965 for the Core i9 against 261083 for the Core 5, a -51.6% delta. Data encryption shows 32619 versus 14413, a -55.8% delta, the largest margin in any test. Extended instructions score 31247 against 16146, a -48.3% delta. Integer math delivers 157375 versus 93109, a -40.8% delta. Floating point math shows 112273 against 71722, a -36.1% delta. Random string sorting is 60861 versus 30106, a -50.5% delta. The multithread PassMark score is 43778 versus 25590, a -41.5% delta. Physics tests show a smaller gap: 2638 versus 2199, a -16.6% delta. Find prime numbers is 193 versus 157, a -18.7% delta. PassMark single-thread scores are 4175 versus 3718, a -10.9% delta.

The average benchmark score for the Core i9 is 56004, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 has an average score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the Core i9 include the Intel Core 7 253PQE (0.2% ahead), AMD Ryzen AI Max 390 (-0.5%), AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 (-0.5%), and AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 3955WX (-1%). The Core 5's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 (-0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (-0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (-0.5%). These figures show that the Core i9 competes in a higher performance tier, with its nearest rivals all scoring within 1% of its average.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core i9-14900HX wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only the Cinebench R23 single-core test.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap between the two processors?

A: The Core i9 leads by -52.1% in Cinebench R15 multicore, -41.5% in R20 multicore, and -27.6% in R23 multicore. PassMark multithread scores show a -41.5% delta.

Q: Is the Core 5 213PTE competitive in any single-core test?

A: Yes. The Core 5 wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 40.7%, scoring 3070 against 2181.5. However, it loses Cinebench R15 single-core by -0.5% and Cinebench R20 single-core by -41.5%.

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

A: The Core i9-14900HX has an average benchmark score of 56004, while the Core 5 213PTE has 32924. The Core i9 sits in the 91st percentile of all CPUs, the Core 5 in the 83rd.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core i9-14900HX has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel lineups and use different physical designs. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop part built on the Bartlett Lake architecture, while the Intel Core i9-14900HX is a mobile processor based on Raptor Lake-HX, part of the Core 14th Gen series. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, and neither lists a transistor count in the database.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Core i9 has 24 cores and 32 threads, giving it three times the core count and double the thread count. This explains the large multicore deltas observed in the benchmarks. The Core i9 also has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the Core 5 has no die size recorded.

Cache hierarchies are partially shared. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L3 cache differs: the Core 5 has 24 MB shared, while the Core i9 has 36 MB shared. The Core i9 therefore has 12 MB more L3 cache, which contributes to its higher throughput in memory-sensitive workloads.

Clock speeds show a mixed picture. The Core 5 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i9 has a base clock of 2.20 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Core i9 is higher in both metrics, yet the Core 5 wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test by a wide margin, suggesting that the R23 single-core result does not align with the clock speed rankings. The Core i9 also has a higher TDP at 55 W versus 45 W for the Core 5.

Memory support is identical in type: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the Core i9 has no bandwidth figure in the database. Both support ECC memory. PCIe capabilities match as well: Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) for both.

Integrated graphics differ slightly. The Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i9 uses UHD Graphics 770. Both are Intel UHD-family solutions, but the Core i9's variant is a step up in the product stack.

Other differences include socket type and market segment. The Core 5 uses Intel Socket 1700 and is classified as a desktop product. The Core i9 uses Intel BGA 1964 and is classified as mobile. The Core 5 has a launch MSRP of $221; the Core i9 has no launch MSRP recorded. The Core 5 has a locked multiplier, while the Core i9 has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking on supported platforms. The Core 5 was released in 2026, the Core i9 in 2024. Part numbers are SA4QM for the Core 5 and SRMXF for the Core i9.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear division of roles. The Intel Core i9-14900HX is the stronger processor for multithreaded and throughput-oriented workloads. It leads in every PassMark test category, every multicore Cinebench test, and holds a 91st percentile ranking. Its 24 cores, 32 threads, and 36 MB of L3 cache give it a structural advantage that shows up consistently across the benchmark suite.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is not without merit. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3070 beats the Core i9 by 40.7%, and its average benchmark score of 32924 places it in the 83rd percentile. It also has a lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W, and its desktop socket (Intel Socket 1700) makes it a different class of product. The Core 5's nearest rivals, including the Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, all score within 0.5% of its average, indicating it sits comfortably in the upper-midrange desktop tier.

The choice between the two depends on workload and platform. The Core i9-14900HX is a mobile processor with an unlocked multiplier and a higher boost clock; it dominates multicore tests and most single-core tests. The Core 5 is a locked desktop processor with a lower TDP and a decisive win in R23 single-core. The data does not support a universal recommendation: it supports a workload-specific one. Multicore-heavy applications will favor the Core i9; the R23 single-core result gives the Core 5 a niche advantage in that specific test.

Specification Differences

| Field | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core i9-14900HX |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1964 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-HX |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake-HX Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 24 MB shared | 36 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 | 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not recorded |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Part number | SA4QM | SRMXF |

Both processors share the same L1 cache per core (80 KB), L2 cache per core (2 MB), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), ECC support, PCIe configuration (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), and production status (Active).