Intel Core 5 221E vs Intel Core i5-110 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data presents a direct comparison between the Intel Core 5 221E and the Intel Core i5-110, but only one of these processors has a complete benchmark profile. The Intel Core 5 221E has extensive measurements across Cinebench and Passmark suites, while the Intel Core i5-110 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This absence of data for the Core i5-110 means the head-to-head analysis relies entirely on the Core 5 221E's absolute performance figures and its position relative to other CPUs.

The Intel Core 5 221E delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25933 and a single-core score of 3661. In Cinebench R20, it records 10891 for multi-core and 1537 for single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2613 multi-core and 368 single-core. These scores place the Core 5 221E at the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40144.

The nearest rivals in the database provide context for the Core 5 221E's standing. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40081, a delta of 0.2% relative to the Core 5 221E. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also sits at 40048, again a 0.2% delta. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3% higher than the Core 5 221E. The Intel Core i9-13905H reaches 40313, 0.4% higher. These deltas are exceptionally small, indicating the Core 5 221E performs within a narrow band of these competitors, slightly trailing the Ryzen 9 270 and i9-13905H while marginally ahead of the Ryzen 7 7700 and Ryzen AI 9 365.

Passmark results for the Core 5 221E show a multi-thread score of 30510 and a single-thread score of 4147. Integer math scores 117813, floating point math scores 79028, and extended instructions score 18216. Data compression reaches 324285, while data encryption scores 19205. Random string sorting records 37686, and find prime numbers scores 173. Physics tests show 2230.

Since the Core i5-110 has no benchmark entries, the database cannot compute wins for either processor. The winsA and winsB fields both read zero. This does not mean the Core i5-110 is comparable; rather, the absence of measurements prevents any direct numerical comparison.

The Verdict

The data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 221E for any workload where benchmark scores matter, simply because it has measurable performance and the Core i5-110 has none. The Core 5 221E sits at the 87th percentile, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals, all within a 0.4% delta, are modern high-end parts like the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 and Intel Core i9-13905H.

The Intel Core i5-110, by contrast, has a percentile rank of 50 and an average benchmark score of zero. The 50th percentile is a placeholder based on its position in the database, not a measured result. Without any recorded scores, the Core i5-110 cannot be compared numerically to the Core 5 221E or any other processor.

For a builder choosing between these two, the decision rests on the Core 5 221E's proven performance. The Core i5-110 offers no recorded data to suggest it competes. The Core 5 221E's 14 cores and 20 threads versus the Core i5-110's 6 cores and 12 threads further reinforces the gap, but the benchmark absence is the decisive factor.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins every measured category by default, as the Core i5-110 has no scores. In multi-threaded workloads, the Core 5 221E's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25933 indicates strong parallel performance, suitable for rendering, compilation, or streaming. The Passmark multi-thread score of 30510 supports this interpretation.

In single-threaded tasks, the Core 5 221E's Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3661 and Passmark single-thread score of 4147 show solid responsiveness for everyday applications. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz contributes to this, though the database does not break down frequency scaling.

The Core i5-110 has no wins in any category because no measurements exist. The database records zero wins for both processors, but this is an artifact of incomplete data collection for the Core i5-110, not a sign of equivalence.

For specific use cases, the Core 5 221E's Passmark data compression score of 324285 and integer math score of 117813 point to strong performance in data-heavy tasks like archiving or scientific computing. The floating point math score of 79028 suggests capability in simulations or financial modeling.

The Core i5-110 cannot claim any use-case advantage from the data. Its 6-core, 12-thread configuration with a 4.30 GHz boost clock implies it would handle basic desktop workloads, but the absence of benchmark scores prevents any quantitative assertion.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 221E compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 221E averages 40144 across benchmarks. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 scores 40081, a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 scores 40048, also a 0.2% difference. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 scores 40246, which is 0.3% higher. The Intel Core i9-13905H scores 40313, 0.4% higher. All deltas are under half a percent.

Q: What is the Core 5 221E's single-core performance?

A: The Cinebench R23 single-core score is 3661. The Cinebench R20 single-core score is 1537. The Passmark single-thread score is 4147. These results place it at the 87th percentile overall.

Q: Does the Core i5-110 have any benchmark scores?

A: No. The database contains no benchmark entries for the Intel Core i5-110. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no nearest rivals listed.

Q: What is the multi-thread performance of the Core 5 221E?

A: The Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 25933. The Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 10891. The Passmark multi-thread score is 30510. These indicate strong parallel processing capability.

Q: How many cores does each processor have?

A: The Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads. This core count difference likely explains the Core 5 221E's higher multi-thread scores, though the Core i5-110 has no measured scores to confirm.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Core 5 221E supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i5-110 supports only DDR4 with a dual-channel bus and 42.7 GB/s bandwidth. The Core 5 221E also supports ECC memory, while the Core i5-110 does not.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size measures 257 mm². It supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with ECC capability, and uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture, also known as Comet Lake, built on a 14 nm process node at Intel. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. The cache includes 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The die size is not recorded. It supports only DDR4 memory without ECC, and uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 630.

The process node difference is significant: 10 nm for the Core 5 221E versus 14 nm for the Core i5-110. This likely contributes to the Core 5 221E's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz compared to 4.30 GHz for the Core i5-110, though the database does not explicitly attribute this. The Core 5 221E's larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 12 MB) and higher per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 256 KB) indicate a more modern cache design. The memory controller on the Core 5 221E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core i5-110 is limited to DDR4. ECC support is present only on the Core 5 221E.

The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221E versus UHD Graphics 630 on the Core i5-110. The PCIe generation also differs, with Gen 5 on the Core 5 221E and Gen 3 on the Core i5-110. These architectural changes align with the generational gap between Comet Lake and Bartlett Lake.

Specification Differences

The base clock differs: the Core 5 221E runs at 2.70 GHz, while the Core i5-110 runs at 2.90 GHz. The boost clock is higher on the Core 5 221E at 5.20 GHz versus 4.30 GHz on the Core i5-110. Both have a TDP of 65, so thermal design power is identical.

The socket differs: the Core 5 221E uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core i5-110 uses Intel Socket 1200. These are not interchangeable, so motherboard compatibility is a primary factor.

Memory bandwidth shows a clear gap: the Core 5 221E delivers 89.6 GB/s, while the Core i5-110 delivers 42.7 GB/s. The Core 5 221E supports DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the Core i5-110 supports only DDR4. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 221E but not on the Core i5-110.

The PCIe interface differs: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 5 221E, Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the Core i5-110. Both are CPU-only lane counts.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221E, UHD Graphics 630 on the Core i5-110.

The part numbers are SRQDVQ659 for the Core 5 221E and SA35X for the Core i5-110. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are recorded as 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 221E and 2025-09-10 for the Core i5-110, though the Core i5-110's Comet Lake architecture is older. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 221E is $232, and for the Core i5-110 it is $200. Both are listed as active production with a desktop market segment.