Intel Core 5 221E vs Intel Processor 300T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries for the Intel Core 5 221E versus the Intel Processor 300T. However, the database does include a full benchmark profile for the Core 5 221E, while the Processor 300T has no listed benchmark scores. This absence of comparative measurements means the analysis must rely on the Core 5 221E's absolute scores and its position among neighboring CPUs, rather than direct matchup results.

The 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 multi-core and 1537 single-core. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2613 multi-core and 368 single-core. These figures place the chip in the 87th percentile of all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 40144.

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

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 221E provide context. The AMD Ryzen 7 7700 averages 40081, which is 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 averages 40048, also 0.2% behind. The AMD Ryzen 9 270 averages 40246, putting it 0.3% ahead of the Core 5 221E. The Intel Core i9-13905H averages 40313, which is 0.4% ahead. These delta values are narrow, indicating the Core 5 221E sits in a tightly contested performance band.

Since the Processor 300T has no benchmark entries, its average score is listed as 0, and it holds the 50th percentile among all CPUs. That percentile rank, while derived from incomplete data, suggests the Processor 300T lands near the midpoint of the database population, far below the Core 5 221E's 87th percentile.

The Verdict

The data indicates a decisive performance separation between these two processors. The Core 5 221E posts substantial multi-core and single-core scores across every recorded test, while the Processor 300T has no measurable benchmark results in the database. Anyone selecting between these two should note that the Core 5 221E offers 14 cores, 20 threads, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, whereas the Processor 300T provides 2 cores, 4 threads, and no boost clock listed.

The Core 5 221E also carries a higher TDP of 65 watts compared to the Processor 300T's 35 watts, which indicates a trade-off between raw throughput and power draw. The Core 5 221E includes ECC memory support, while the Processor 300T does not. Both use the Intel Socket 1700 and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, but the Core 5 221E integrates UHD Graphics 730, while the Processor 300T has UHD Graphics 710.

For workloads that depend on multi-threaded performance, such as rendering, compilation, or data processing, the Core 5 221E's 25933 Cinebench R23 multi-core score speaks clearly. For single-thread-heavy tasks, its 3661 R23 single-core score remains strong. The Processor 300T, lacking any recorded scores, cannot be positioned as competitive in these areas based on the database.

FAQ

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference between the two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has an average benchmark score of 40144, while the Intel Processor 300T has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database.

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

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

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

A: No, the database lists no benchmark entries for the Intel Processor 300T, including no Cinebench R15, R20, or R23 results.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has ECC memory support enabled, while the Intel Processor 300T does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads. The Intel Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: How do the integrated graphics differ?

A: The Intel Core 5 221E uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Processor 300T uses UHD Graphics 710.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specification fields. The Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Processor 300T has 2 cores and 4 threads. Base clocks differ: the Core 5 221E runs at 2.70 GHz, and the Processor 300T runs at 3.40 GHz. The Core 5 221E has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Processor 300T lists no boost clock. TDP differs significantly: 65 watts for the Core 5 221E versus 35 watts for the Processor 300T.

Cache configurations diverge as well. The Core 5 221E has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Processor 300T has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. Both list 80 KB of L1 per core. Die size differs: the Core 5 221E measures 257 mm², while the Processor 300T measures 163 mm².

Memory bandwidth also differs. The Core 5 221E records 89.6 GB/s, while the Processor 300T has no memory bandwidth entry. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 221E but absent on the Processor 300T. Release dates differ: the Core 5 221E launched on 2025-01-12, and the Processor 300T launched on 2024-01-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 221E is $232, and for the Processor 300T it is $82. Both use Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5, and have dual-channel memory buses. Both also have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 221E belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation with the codename Bartlett Lake, while the Processor 300T is based on Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-S. Both processors are built on a 10 nm process node by Intel, and both have Intel as the foundry. The Core 5 221E's generation is listed as "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)", and the Processor 300T's generation is "Intel Processor (Raptor Lake)".

The core count disparity reflects a fundamental architectural split: the Core 5 221E is a 14-core, 20-thread part, while the Processor 300T is a 2-core, 4-thread part. Cache hierarchy differences follow this pattern, with the Core 5 221E offering 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3, versus 1.25 MB L2 per core and 6 MB shared L3 on the Processor 300T. The die size difference, 257 mm² versus 163 mm², aligns with the larger core and cache footprint of the Core 5 221E.

Integrated graphics differ by model: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221E and UHD Graphics 710 on the Processor 300T. ECC memory support is exclusive to the Core 5 221E, indicating a feature set aimed at reliability-sensitive workloads. The Processor 300T has no memory bandwidth figure recorded, while the Core 5 221E shows 89.6 GB/s. Both processors use the same socket and PCIe configuration, but the architecture generations and core layouts make them distinct products for different performance tiers.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 221E wins across every measurable benchmark category in the database, given that the Intel Processor 300T has no recorded scores. The Core 5 221E's Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 25933 and single-core score of 3661 indicate strong performance for both threaded and single-threaded applications. Its PassMark multi-thread score of 30510 and single-thread score of 4147 reinforce this pattern. For integer math, floating point math, data encryption, data compression, extended instructions, physics, and random string sorting, the Core 5 221E provides concrete numbers that the Processor 300T cannot match.

The Processor 300T's only advantages lie in its lower TDP of 35 watts, its higher base clock of 3.40 GHz, and its smaller die size of 163 mm². These characteristics suggest a part designed for low-power or space-constrained systems, where the reduced thermal envelope matters more than peak throughput. The Processor 300T also has a lower launch MSRP of $82, compared to $232 for the Core 5 221E, though pricing is noted here only as a recorded specification.

The Core 5 221E's 87th percentile ranking and average score of 40144 place it in the upper tier of the database, with nearest rivals within 0.4% either direction. The Processor 300T's 50th percentile, while based on incomplete data, positions it in the middle of the population. For users prioritizing multi-core rendering, data processing, or ECC memory support, the Core 5 221E is the clear choice from the recorded data. For users prioritizing low power draw or a minimal footprint, the Processor 300T's 35-watt TDP and smaller die offer a different trade-off, though its performance remains unmeasured in the database.