Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains a full suite of scores for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has no recorded benchmark entries in the database. This creates an asymmetric comparison: the Core 5 213PTE can be evaluated against its nearest rivals, but the Core i9-14901KE cannot be directly measured against the Core 5 213PTE in any individual test. The data shows that the Core 5 213PTE delivers a multi-threaded Cinebench R23 score of 21751 and a single-core R23 score of 3070. Its Passmark multithread score reaches 25590, while the Passmark single-thread score is 3718. In Passmark integer math, the Core 5 213PTE scores 93109, and in floating point math it scores 71722. The extended instructions test returns 16146, data compression scores 261083, and data encryption scores 14413. The Core 5 213PTE also records a find prime numbers score of 157, random string sorting at 30106, and physics at 2199.

Because the Core i9-14901KE has no scores listed, the head-to-head section must rely on the Core 5 213PTE's positioning against its nearest rivals instead. The Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, which places it 0.1% below the Intel Core i7-12700 (average score 32942), 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (average score 32812), 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (average score 33079), and 0.5% below the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (average score 33089). These deltas are all within a single percentage point, which indicates that the Core 5 213PTE sits in a tightly contested performance band. The Core 5 213PTE attains an 83rd percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, a strong showing that places it well above the median processor. The Core i9-14901KE, by contrast, holds a 50th percentile ranking, though this figure is based on the absence of benchmark data rather than measured performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PTE wins in every benchmark category where measurements exist, simply because the database has no recorded scores for the Core i9-14901KE. The Core 5 213PTE's Cinebench results show strong scaling from R15 through R23: R15 multicore at 2192, R20 multicore at 9135, and R23 multicore at 21751. The single-core progression is similarly consistent, from 309 in R15 to 1289 in R20 and 3070 in R23. The Passmark suite confirms the Core 5 213PTE's balanced capability across integer math (93109), floating point math (71722), and extended instructions (16146). Data compression at 261083 stands out as a particularly high absolute score, suggesting strong throughput for compression workloads. The Core 5 213PTE also shows a Passmark physics score of 2199 and a multithread score of 25590.

For the Core i9-14901KE, the absence of benchmark data means no wins can be assigned from measurements. The database does list a 50th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 0, which reflects missing entries rather than a true performance floor. The Core i9-14901KE has a higher base clock (3.80 GHz versus 2.10 GHz) and a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz) than the Core 5 213PTE, and it carries a larger L3 cache (36 MB shared versus 24 MB shared). These specification advantages could plausibly translate into performance wins in clock-sensitive and cache-sensitive workloads, but the recorded data does not include any benchmark scores to confirm that outcome. The analysis must therefore state that the Core 5 213PTE is the only one of the two with measurable wins in the database.

Architecture Differences

Both processors use a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel, and both are built on Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a generation listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake), while the Core i9-14901KE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a Raptor Lake architecture and a generation listed as Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh). The Core i9-14901KE has a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no die size recorded in the database. The two share identical core and thread counts (8 cores, 16 threads), identical L1 cache (80 KB per core) and L2 cache (2 MB per core), but they differ in L3 cache: the Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB shared, while the Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both support ECC memory. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770.

The memory bandwidth field shows 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE, while the Core i9-14901KE has no memory bandwidth value listed. The Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 5 213PTE does not, which allows overclocking on the i9 model. The production status for both is Active. The release dates differ substantially: the Core 5 213PTE was released on March 8, 2026, while the Core i9-14901KE was released on June 30, 2024. The part numbers also differ (SA4QM for the Core 5 213PTE, Q49DSRNJC for the Core i9-14901KE). The Core i9-14901KE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, while the Core 5 213PTE has no series designation listed.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ, drawn directly from the recorded data:

| Field | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core i9-14901KE |

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

| Series | null | Core 14th Gen |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.80 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Architecture | null | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

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

| Die size | null | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | null |

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

| Release date | March 8, 2026 | June 30, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | null |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Part number | SA4QM | Q49DSRNJC |

The TDP difference is substantial: 45 W for the Core 5 213PTE versus 125 W for the Core i9-14901KE. That makes the Core 5 213PTE a much lower-power part on paper, while the Core i9-14901KE draws more power and carries a higher thermal envelope. The base and boost clock gaps (1.70 GHz at base, 0.60 GHz at boost) favor the Core i9-14901KE. The L3 cache advantage of 12 MB also favors the Core i9-14901KE. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, which can be stated once as the launch MSRP; the Core i9-14901KE has no MSRP recorded. The Core 5 213PTE has a locked multiplier, while the Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: Neither. Both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i9-14901KE have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE boosts to 5.80 GHz.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 W, and the Intel Core i9-14901KE has a TDP of 125 W.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core i9-14901KE support ECC memory, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration.

Q: What benchmarks are recorded for the Intel Core i9-14901KE?

A: The database lists no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE. Its average benchmark score is 0, and it has a 50th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a full set of Cinebench and Passmark scores and an 83rd percentile ranking.

Q: Which processor has an unlocked multiplier?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901KE has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE does not.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear but asymmetric verdict. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the only one of the two with any benchmark measurements, and those measurements place it in the upper tier of the database at the 83rd percentile. Its average benchmark score of 32924 sits within 0.5% of three of its nearest rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, and within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-12700. That clustering means the Core 5 213PTE delivers performance that is effectively on par with those established desktop and mobile parts, despite its 45 W TDP and 2.10 GHz base clock. The Core 5 213PTE also carries a launch MSRP of $221, and it supports ECC memory, which gives it a defined feature set for systems requiring error-correcting memory.

The Intel Core i9-14901KE cannot be assessed on measured performance because the database contains no scores for it. Its 50th percentile ranking and average benchmark score of 0 are placeholder values that reflect missing data, not a measured result. The specification sheet does show advantages: a higher base clock (3.80 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.80 GHz), a larger L3 cache (36 MB), an unlocked multiplier, and a larger die (257 mm²). The Core i9-14901KE also uses UHD Graphics 770, one step above the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 5 213PTE. Those features suggest the Core i9-14901KE is positioned for higher-clock, higher-power operation, with a 125 W TDP that is nearly three times the Core 5 213PTE's 45 W TDP.

For a buyer relying strictly on the database measurements, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the only part with verified performance data, and that data shows a well-rounded 8-core, 16-thread desktop processor with competitive scores against its nearest rivals. For the Intel Core i9-14901KE, the database offers specifications but no measured results, so any performance conclusion would have to come from external testing rather than the recorded data. The verdict from the data: the Core 5 213PTE is the measurable performer with a strong percentile placement, while the Core i9-14901KE remains an unmeasured specification sheet with higher clocks, more cache, and an unlocked multiplier.