Intel Core 5 221E vs Intel Processor 300 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 221E and Intel Processor 300 do not share any direct head-to-head benchmark entries in the database. The recorded data for the Core 5 221E includes a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results, while the Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark scores recorded at all. This makes a direct comparison by raw numbers impossible for the Processor 300. What the database does provide is a detailed performance profile for the Core 5 221E, along with its percentile ranking and nearest rival comparisons.

The Core 5 221E posts a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25933 and a single-core score of 3661. Its Cinebench R20 results show 10891 multi-core and 1537 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 2613 multi-core and 368 single-core. These figures place the processor in the 87th percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database.

PassMark results for the Core 5 221E show a multi-thread score of 30510, a single-thread score of 4147, integer math at 117813, floating point math at 79028, and data compression at 324285. Data encryption scores 19205, extended instructions 18216, find prime numbers 173, random string sorting 37686, and physics 2230. The average benchmark score for this processor is 40144.

Rival comparisons in the database are limited to the Core 5 221E. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40081, placing the Core 5 221E 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also averages 40048, again 0.2% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 averages 40246, which puts the Core 5 221E 0.3% behind. The Intel Core i9-13905H averages 40313, with the Core 5 221E trailing by 0.4%. These deltas are small, indicating that the Core 5 221E sits in a tightly contested performance band around the 40000 average score mark.

Since the Intel Processor 300 has no benchmark entries, the database cannot show any wins for it. The wins counter for both processors is zero, reflecting the absence of head-to-head data. The analysis therefore relies on the Core 5 221E's standalone scores and its position relative to the four nearest rivals listed.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 221E?

A: The average benchmark score is 40144, placing it in the 87th percentile among all CPUs in the database.

Q: Does the Intel Processor 300 have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database lists no benchmark entries for the Intel Processor 300, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Q: How does the Core 5 221E compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 7700?

A: The Core 5 221E averages 40144, which is 0.2% higher than the Ryzen 7 7700's average of 40081.

Q: What is the difference between the Core 5 221E and the AMD Ryzen 9 270?

A: The Ryzen 9 270 averages 40246, which is 0.3% higher than the Core 5 221E's 40144 average.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread PassMark score?

A: The Core 5 221E records a single-thread PassMark score of 4147. The Intel Processor 300 has no recorded single-thread score in the database.

Q: What is the launch MSRP for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has a launch MSRP of $232, and the Intel Processor 300 has a launch MSRP of $82.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 and the same 10 nm process node from Intel, but their underlying designs diverge significantly. The Core 5 221E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Processor 300 uses Raptor Lake-S. The Core 5 221E is built around a 14-core, 20-thread configuration, whereas the Intel Processor 300 is a 2-core, 4-thread part. This core count disparity is the primary architectural separation between the two.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 221E uses 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel Processor 300 also has 80 KB of L1 per core but reduces L2 to 1.25 MB per core and L3 to 6 MB shared. The die size reflects the complexity difference: the Core 5 221E measures 257 mm², while the Intel Processor 300 is 163 mm².

Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 221E records a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Processor 300 has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 221E but absent on the Intel Processor 300. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 5 221E carrying UHD Graphics 730 and the Intel Processor 300 using UHD Graphics 710.

The Core 5 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Processor 300 has a base clock of 3.90 GHz and no recorded boost clock. The Core 5 221E was released on 2025-01-12, while the Intel Processor 300 was released on 2024-01-07. Both are Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Specification Differences

The specification table shows clear divergence in core and thread counts. The Core 5 221E offers 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Processor 300 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 221E versus 3.90 GHz for the Intel Processor 300. The Core 5 221E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz; the Intel Processor 300 has no boost clock listed.

Thermal design power differs as well. The Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65, while the Intel Processor 300 has a TDP of 46. Cache sizes diverge in L2 and L3. The Core 5 221E has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. The Intel Processor 300 has 1.25 MB L2 per core and 6 MB shared L3. L1 is identical at 80 KB per core.

Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 221E at 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is true for the Core 5 221E and false for the Intel Processor 300. Integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221E and UHD Graphics 710 on the Intel Processor 300. Die size also differs: 257 mm² versus 163 mm².

Release dates separate the two. The Core 5 221E launched on 2025-01-12, and the Intel Processor 300 launched on 2024-01-07. Part numbers are distinct: SRQDVQ659 for the Core 5 221E and SRN3J for the Intel Processor 300. Launch MSRP values are $232 and $82, respectively. The generation labels also differ, with the Core 5 221E under Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) and the Intel Processor 300 under Intel Processor (Raptor Lake).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins in every category where recorded data exists. Its multi-core performance, demonstrated by the Cinebench R23 score of 25933 and PassMark multi-thread score of 30510, reflects the advantage of 14 cores and 20 threads. The single-thread PassMark score of 4147 and Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3661 show strong per-core capability despite a lower base clock of 2.70 GHz. The boost clock of 5.20 GHz supports high-frequency workloads when needed.

The Core 5 221E also wins on memory bandwidth with 89.6 GB/s, ECC memory support, and a larger L3 cache of 24 MB. Its integrated UHD Graphics 730 is a step above the UHD Graphics 710 found on the Intel Processor 300. The 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs confirms its position as a high-performing desktop part.

The Intel Processor 300 wins in areas that favor efficiency and simplicity. Its TDP of 46 is lower than the Core 5 221E's 65, indicating reduced power draw. The base clock of 3.90 GHz is higher than the Core 5 221E's 2.70 GHz, which can benefit lightly threaded tasks that rely on base frequency. The smaller die size of 163 mm² suggests a more compact physical footprint. The launch MSRP of $82 is lower than the Core 5 221E's $232, though pricing comparisons are not the focus of this analysis.

For single-thread responsiveness at stock settings, the Intel Processor 300's higher base clock may provide an edge in simple, low-core-count workloads. However, the Core 5 221E's boost clock of 5.20 GHz and superior single-thread benchmark scores demonstrate that it can surpass the Processor 300 when boosting is active. For multi-threaded rendering, compilation, or data processing, the Core 5 221E is the clear choice based on its core count and benchmark results.

The database shows no head-to-head wins for either processor, which means the Intel Processor 300 cannot claim any benchmark victories from recorded data. Its strengths are inferable from specifications only: lower TDP, higher base clock, and smaller die size. The Core 5 221E, by contrast, has a full benchmark profile that positions it well above the 50th percentile, where the Intel Processor 300 sits.