Intel Core 5 221E vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison
Intel Core 5 221E
Processor U302L
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 221E vs Intel Processor U302L
Where Each One Wins
The data for this comparison is one-sided, as the benchmark database contains a full suite of measurements for the Intel Core 5 221E but no recorded benchmark results for the Intel Processor U302L. The Core 5 221E therefore holds every recorded win by default, with the U302L showing no measured performance data to contest any category. This means the Core 5 221E wins across all tested workloads in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, as well as every PassMark subtest, while the U302L has zero entries in the database.
The Core 5 221E is positioned in the desktop segment, and its benchmark profile reflects a processor designed for sustained multi-threaded throughput. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933, combined with a PassMark multithread score of 30510, indicates strong parallel workload capability. The single-core Cinebench R23 score of 3661 and PassMark single-thread score of 4147 confirm that the processor also delivers competitive single-threaded performance for desktop applications.
The U302L, by contrast, is a mobile-segment processor with a 15 TDP, and its lack of recorded benchmarks in the database means its relative standing cannot be quantified. The percentile ranking for the U302L is 50, placing it at the median of all CPUs tracked, while the Core 5 221E sits at the 87th percentile. This percentile gap, combined with the absence of any U302L benchmark scores, establishes the Core 5 221E as the only one of the two with measurable performance data in this database.
Architecture Differences
The two processors come from different architectural lineages despite sharing the same Intel Socket 1700 and the same 10 nm process node from Intel's foundry. The Core 5 221E is built on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename, part of the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation.
The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. This difference in core and thread counts is the most fundamental architectural split between the two. The cache hierarchy also diverges. Both processors feature an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the Core 5 221E has 2 MB per core, while the U302L has 1.25 MB per core. The shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 221E versus 10 MB on the U302L.
The integrated graphics units differ as well. The Core 5 221E carries UHD Graphics 730, while the U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU. The die size is recorded for the Core 5 221E at 257 mm², but no die size is listed for the U302L. The production status for both is listed as Active, and neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.
The PCIe support differs, with the Core 5 221E offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the U302L provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The memory bus is dual-channel for both, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Core 5 221E supports ECC memory, a feature not present on the U302L. The memory bandwidth for the Core 5 221E is recorded as 89.6 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is listed for the U302L.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
Because the U302L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, a direct head-to-head comparison can only be framed through the Core 5 221E's absolute results against the U302L's absence of data. The Core 5 221E's Cinebench R23 multicore score of 25933 represents its strongest multi-threaded result, while the single-core score of 3661 in the same test shows its per-thread capability. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score is 10891 and single-core is 1537. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2613 multicore and 368 single-core.
The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. The multithread score is 30510, while single-thread is 4147. Integer math scores 117813, floating point math scores 79028, and extended instructions score 18216. Data compression scores 324285, data encryption scores 19205, and random string sorting scores 37686. Find prime numbers scores 173, and the physics subtest scores 2230.
The average benchmark score for the Core 5 221E is 40144, which places it among comparable processors in the database. Its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 with an average score of 40081 and a delta of 0.2 percent, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 also at 40048 with a 0.2 percent delta, the AMD Ryzen 9 270 at 40246 with a -0.3 percent delta, and the Intel Core i9-13905H at 40313 with a -0.4 percent delta. These deltas show the Core 5 221E sits within a tight band of roughly half a percent of its nearest competitors, meaning the recorded performance is closely matched to those processors despite the architectural differences among them.
The U302L, with no benchmark entries, has an average benchmark score of 0 and no nearest rivals listed. This makes any quantitative head-to-head comparison impossible beyond noting the Core 5 221E's dominance in every measured category.
Specification Differences
The two processors differ across nearly every specification field in the database. The Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. The base clock for the Core 5 221E is 2.70 GHz, and the boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The TDP is 65 watts for the Core 5 221E versus 15 watts for the U302L.
The process node is the same at 10 nm, and both are manufactured by Intel. The Core 5 221E has a die size of 257 mm², while no die size is recorded for the U302L. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core, but the L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 5 221E versus 1.25 MB per core on the U302L. The L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 221E and 10 MB shared on the U302L.
Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 221E has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the U302L has no bandwidth figure. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 221E but not on the U302L. PCIe support differs, with the Core 5 221E using Gen 5 with 16 lanes and the U302L using Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221E and UHD Graphics 80EU on the U302L.
The market segments differ: the Core 5 221E is a desktop processor, while the U302L is a mobile processor. The release dates also differ, with the Core 5 221E released on 2025-01-12 and the U302L on 2024-04-07. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 221E is $232, and for the U302L it is $285. Both are listed as Active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core 5 221E has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.
Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two?
A: The Core 5 221E has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz.
Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?
A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus. The Core 5 221E also supports ECC memory, while the U302L does not.
Q: How do the cache sizes compare?
A: The Core 5 221E has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The U302L has 80 KB L1 per core, 1.25 MB L2 per core, and 10 MB shared L3.
Q: What is the TDP for each processor?
A: The Core 5 221E has a TDP of 65 watts, while the U302L has a TDP of 15 watts.
Q: Are there any benchmark results for the U302L in the database?
A: No, the U302L has no recorded benchmark scores. The Core 5 221E has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results, with an average benchmark score of 40144 and an 87th percentile ranking among all CPUs.