Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i5-14500T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the Intel Core i5-14500T takes 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 220H manages only 4 wins. The margin of victory, however, varies greatly by workload, and the mobile chip does secure some notable single-thread and physics-based successes.

Starting with multi-core rendering, the Core i5-14500T leads across every Cinebench multi-core iteration. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the desktop part scores 2022 against 1835 for the Core 5 220H, a 9.2% advantage. That gap narrows in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the i5-14500T posts 8177 versus 7812, a 4.5% lead. Cinebench R23 multi-core follows the same pattern: 11790 for the i5-14500T versus 11198, a 5% difference. The data indicates that the extra cores and threads of the i5-14500T translate into a consistent, if modest, rendering advantage.

Single-core results are more split. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core 5 220H wins with 262 points versus 252, a 4% edge. Cinebench R23 single-core also goes to the mobile chip, with 1853 points against 1838, a slim 0.8% margin. Yet Cinebench R20 single-core flips the other way: the i5-14500T scores 1154 against 1102, a 4.5% win. The PassMark single-thread test is not close, with the i5-14500T scoring 3736 versus 3405, an 8.9% advantage. So while the Core 5 220H can win in specific Cinebench single-core runs, the broader single-thread picture favors the desktop chip.

The PassMark suite reinforces the i5-14500T's dominance in compute-heavy workloads. Floating point math shows the largest gap: 58869 for the i5-14500T versus 51671, a 12.2% lead. Integer math also favors the desktop part, 80922 versus 73555, a 9.1% difference. Extended instructions go to the i5-14500T by 8.7% (16043 versus 14642). Data compression favors the i5-14500T by 5.5% (262417 versus 247921), and data encryption is a closer affair, with 15410 versus 15216, a 1.3% edge. Multi-threaded PassMark puts the i5-14500T at 22910 against 21884, a 4.5% win. Even random string sorting, nearly identical at 28462 versus 28438, goes to the i5-14500T by just 0.1%.

The Core 5 220H's wins are concentrated in physics and one specific compute test. PassMark physics is its largest victory: 1478 versus 1288, a 14.8% margin, a substantial reversal of the overall trend. It also edges out the i5-14500T in find prime numbers, 82 versus 81, a 1.2% gain. Combined with its two Cinebench single-core wins, the mobile chip shows it can lead in latency-sensitive or lightly threaded scenarios.

Looking at the aggregate scores, the two CPUs are far closer than the head-to-head tally suggests. The Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574, while the i5-14500T sits at 28065. Both land in the 80th percentile among all CPUs. The Core 5 220H's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549, 0.1% delta), and the Intel Xeon E-2436 (28530, 0.2% delta). The i5-14500T sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8500GE (28054, 0% delta), the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655G (28032, 0.1% delta), and the Intel Core i9-12900H (28003, 0.2% delta). The average score difference between the two parts is about 1.8%, so despite the lopsided test count, neither chip runs away from the other in overall performance.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i5-14500T is the choice for sustained multi-core productivity. Its wins in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multi-core, plus PassMark multi-thread, make it the stronger option for rendering, video encoding, and compilation workloads. The floating point math advantage of 12.2% is particularly relevant for scientific and engineering applications that rely heavily on FPU throughput. Integer math, up 9.1%, benefits database work, compression, and general office productivity. The 5.5% lead in data compression and 8.7% lead in extended instructions further cement its position for content creation and code compilation. Data encryption, while only 1.3% ahead, still goes to the desktop part, making it the safer bet for security-related tasks.

The Intel Core 5 220H, despite fewer overall wins, has clear pockets of strength. The 14.8% victory in PassMark physics is the single largest delta in the entire comparison, suggesting that the mobile chip handles physics simulation and game-related physics workloads with notably better efficiency. Its find prime numbers win, though tiny at 1.2%, indicates a slight edge in pure integer loop iteration. The Cinebench R15 single-core win of 4% and R23 single-core win of 0.8% show that for legacy or lightly threaded applications, the Core 5 220H can keep pace or pull ahead. Users who prioritize fast single-core response in older software may prefer the mobile chip. However, the i5-14500T counters with an 8.9% lead in PassMark single-thread and a 4.5% lead in Cinebench R20 single-core, so the single-thread story is not uniform.

For mixed workloads, the tie-breaker is the PassMark multi-thread score: the i5-14500T leads by 4.5%, and it also wins the average benchmark comparison only narrowly, with 28065 versus 28574 for the Core 5 220H. In short, the i5-14500T is the more versatile performer across the board, while the Core 5 220H is a specialist that dominates physics and holds its own in select single-core tests.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more head-to-head benchmark tests?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 220H wins 4.

Q: What is the largest single benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in PassMark physics, where the Intel Core 5 220H scores 1478 against 1288 for the i5-14500T, a 14.8% advantage.

Q: How do the two compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T scores 11790, which is 5% ahead of the Intel Core 5 220H's 11198.

Q: Is the Intel Core 5 220H faster in any single-core test?

A: Yes. It wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 262 versus 252 (4% ahead) and Cinebench R23 single-core with 1853 versus 1838 (0.8% ahead). However, the i5-14500T wins Cinebench R20 single-core and PassMark single-thread by 4.5% and 8.9%, respectively.

Q: What are the average benchmark scores for each CPU?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has an average benchmark score of 28574, and the Intel Core i5-14500T has an average of 28065. Both are in the 80th percentile of all CPUs.

Q: Which CPU has better floating point performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-14500T, with a PassMark floating point math score of 58869 versus 51671, a 12.2% lead.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ in several core specifications. The Intel Core i5-14500T has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks diverge significantly: the Core 5 220H runs at 2.70 GHz, while the i5-14500T starts lower at 1.70 GHz. Boost clocks are closer, with the Core 5 220H reaching 4.90 GHz and the i5-14500T hitting 4.80 GHz. Thermal design power also differs, with the Core 5 220H rated at 45 W and the i5-14500T at 35 W.

The socket and market segment separate the two clearly. The Core 5 220H uses Intel BGA 1744 and targets the mobile segment, while the i5-14500T uses Intel Socket 1700 and is a desktop part. The i5-14500T supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 220H does not. PCIe lane counts differ: the i5-14500T provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 220H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The i5-14500T has a die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 220H has no recorded die size. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, and the i5-14500T uses UHD Graphics 770. The release dates are different, with the i5-14500T launching earlier and the Core 5 220H later. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 220H is $342, and for the i5-14500T it is $232. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

Both CPUs are built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture and use the same 10 nm process node from Intel. The codenames differ: the Core 5 220H is Raptor Lake-H, and the i5-14500T is Raptor Lake-R. Both belong to the Raptor Lake Refresh generation, though the Core 5 220H is labeled as Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) and the i5-14500T as Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Cache organization shows notable differences. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. L2 cache differs: the Core 5 220H has 2 MB per core, while the i5-14500T has 1.25 MB per core. L3 cache also differs, with the Core 5 220H offering 18 MB shared and the i5-14500T offering 24 MB shared. The i5-14500T's larger shared L3 cache and extra cores likely contribute to its multi-core benchmark wins, while the Core 5 220H's larger per-core L2 cache may help its physics and select single-core results.

The i5-14500T supports ECC memory, which the Core 5 220H lacks, making the desktop part more suitable for error-sensitive workstation environments. The i5-14500T also provides double the CPU PCIe lanes (16 versus 8) at Gen 5 speeds, enabling more expansion capability for desktop builds. The integrated graphics differ, with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU on the mobile chip and UHD Graphics 770 on the desktop chip, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database for either. The 45 W TDP of the Core 5 220H versus the 35 W TDP of the i5-14500T reflects their intended platforms: the mobile chip has a higher power envelope for a laptop part, while the desktop chip sips less power under its base specification.