Intel Core 5 220H vs Intel Core i9-14901KE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents an unusual comparison scenario: the Intel Core 5 220H has a full set of 17 benchmark results, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE currently has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. This absence of direct head-to-head measurements means the comparison must rely on architectural characteristics and the Core 5 220H's standalone performance profile.

For the Core 5 220H, Cinebench R23 multi-core results show a score of 11198, with a single-core score of 1853 in the same test. The R20 iteration records 7812 multi-core and 1102 single-core, while R15 shows 1835 multi-core and 262 single-core. These progressive scores across Cinebench versions indicate a consistent scaling pattern from older to newer rendering workloads.

PassMark results for the Core 5 220H reveal its strongest areas. The multithread score sits at 21884, while single-thread reaches 3405. Integer math posts 73555, floating point math reaches 51671, and extended instructions score 14642. Data compression hits 247921, with data encryption at 15216. Random string sorting produces 28438, and prime number finding yields 82. Physics testing returns 1478.

The Core 5 220H holds an 80th percentile ranking among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 28574. Its nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7203P at 28583 average score with a 0 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS at 28549 with a 0.1 percent delta, the Intel Xeon E-2436 at 28530 with a 0.2 percent delta, and the Intel Core i5-12600 at 28646 with a negative 0.3 percent delta. These tight margins, all within roughly half a percent, show the Core 5 220H sits in a densely packed performance tier where small workload differences determine ranking order.

The Core i9-14901KE carries a 50th percentile ranking, but with zero recorded benchmarks and no average score, this percentile reflects an incomplete data profile rather than measured performance. Any direct comparison of benchmark wins between the two processors cannot be established from the database at this time.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Raptor Lake architecture and Raptor Lake Refresh generation designation, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's own foundry. The shared L1 cache amounts to 80 KB per core for both, and L2 cache reaches 2 MB per core on each. The similarities end there in several significant ways.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 220H provides 12 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i9-14901KE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Both processors therefore handle 16 threads simultaneously, but the Core 5 220H distributes that thread count across more physical cores. The Core i9-14901KE compensates with higher clock speeds: a base clock of 3.80 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz versus 4.90 GHz.

L3 cache shows a major divergence. The Core 5 220H carries 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i9-14901KE carries exactly double that at 36 MB shared. This doubled cache capacity on the i9 could benefit workloads with large working sets that fit within the additional cache.

Process node, foundry, and architecture are identical. The Core i9-14901KE lists a die size of 257 mm², while the Core 5 220H has no die size recorded. Neither processor lists transistor counts in the database.

The Core i9-14901KE includes ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Core 5 220H. Both accept DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel memory bus. PCIe connectivity differs: the Core 5 220H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core i9-14901KE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The i9 doubles the available CPU PCIe lanes.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core 5 220H uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the Core i9-14901KE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core i9-14901KE additionally features an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Core 5 220H does not.

Where Each One Wins

The data supports workload-specific advantages based on architectural differences. The Core 5 220H with 12 cores against the i9's 8 cores suggests an advantage in heavily threaded workloads that scale across many physical cores, though the i9's higher clocks and doubled L3 cache could counter this in scenarios sensitive to per-core frequency or cache capacity.

For the Core 5 220H, the recorded PassMark data shows particularly strong results in data compression at 247921 and integer math at 73555. These scores indicate solid throughput in data processing tasks. The floating point math score of 51671 and extended instructions score of 14642 round out a capable general compute profile. The single-thread score of 3405 places it competitively within its nearest rival group, given that all four nearest rivals sit within 0.3 percent of its average score.

The Core i9-14901KE's higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz compared to 4.90 GHz on the Core 5 220H points toward an advantage in lightly threaded and latency-sensitive workloads where maximum single-core frequency matters most. The 36 MB L3 cache against 18 MB could benefit workloads with large, frequently accessed data sets. The 125 W TDP on the i9 versus 45 W on the Core 5 220H indicates the desktop part is designed to sustain higher power draw, which typically enables more consistent high-frequency operation under load.

The Core i9-14901KE's ECC memory support gives it an edge in data integrity focused environments. The doubled PCIe Gen 5 lane count, 16 against 8, supports more high-bandwidth expansion devices directly from the CPU.

The Core 5 220H's mobile market segment and 45 W TDP make it suitable for laptop implementations. Its 12-core configuration provides strong multi-threaded throughput within a mobile power envelope. The Core i9-14901KE targets desktop systems with its Socket 1700 interface and 125 W TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields. Core count: 12 for the Core 5 220H, 8 for the Core i9-14901KE. Threads remain equal at 16 each. Base clock: 2.70 GHz versus 3.80 GHz. Boost clock: 4.90 GHz versus 5.80 GHz. TDP: 45 W versus 125 W. Socket: Intel BGA 1744 versus Intel Socket 1700.

L3 cache: 18 MB shared versus 36 MB shared. Die size: not recorded for the Core 5 220H, 257 mm² for the Core i9-14901KE. ECC memory: false versus true. PCIe: Gen 5 with 8 lanes versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics: Iris Xe Graphics 80EU versus UHD Graphics 770. Multiplier unlocked: false versus true.

Market segment: Mobile versus Desktop. Release date: 2024-12-17 versus 2024-06-30. Launch MSRP: $342 for the Core 5 220H, none recorded for the Core i9-14901KE. Part numbers: SRQ6SQ5MM versus Q49DSRNJC.

Identical specifications include manufacturer (Intel), architecture (Raptor Lake), codename generation (Raptor Lake Refresh), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (2 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (dual-channel), and production status (Active).

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901KE has 8 cores. Both processors support 16 threads.

Q: How do their clock speeds compare?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The Core 5 220H has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in L3 cache capacity?

A: The Core i9-14901KE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly double the 18 MB shared L3 cache on the Core 5 220H.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core i9-14901KE supports ECC memory, while the Core 5 220H does not.

Q: How does PCIe connectivity differ?

A: The Core i9-14901KE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 220H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: What are the market segments and power envelopes?

A: The Core 5 220H is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP and uses Intel BGA 1744. The Core i9-14901KE is a desktop processor with a 125 W TDP and uses Intel Socket 1700.

The Verdict

The database records a complete performance profile for the Intel Core 5 220H and no benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-14901KE. This data gap prevents any measured performance verdict between the two. What the recorded specifications allow is a functional positioning.

The Core 5 220H presents a 12-core, 16-thread mobile processor with an 80th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 28574. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.3 percent delta in average score, include server and desktop parts such as the AMD EPYC 7203P, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS, Intel Xeon E-2436, and Intel Core i5-12600. This places the Core 5 220H in a competitive mid-range performance tier despite its mobile designation.

The Core i9-14901KE represents a desktop configuration with higher clocks, double the L3 cache, double the PCIe lanes, ECC support, an unlocked multiplier, and a larger 125 W power envelope. These features position it for desktop workloads where sustained high frequency, large cache footprints, and expansion capability take priority over core count. The 50th percentile ranking, in the absence of benchmark data, cannot be interpreted as a measured performance level.

For mobile systems requiring multi-threaded throughput within a 45 W envelope, the Core 5 220H's 12-core configuration and recorded benchmark results provide documented capability. For desktop systems where the i9's specifications such as 5.80 GHz boost, 36 MB L3 cache, and 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes matter, the Core i9-14901KE offers those features, but the database currently holds no measured scores to confirm its performance position. The choice between these two processors hinges on platform requirements: mobile BGA 1744 integration and 12 cores against desktop Socket 1700 integration, higher clocks, and doubled cache.