Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H records an average benchmark score of 31483, placing it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE scores 17860 on average, which puts it in the 71st percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in Cinebench R23 multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 7 240H scores 15764 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 11305. The Core 7 240H leads by 28.3% in this test.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor according to the database?

A: The Core 5 221TE sits within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, Intel Core 5 120U, AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, and Intel Core 7 350. The Core 7 240H sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500.

Q: Do both processors use the same manufacturing node?

A: Yes, both are fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel. However, the Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake-H.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 240H does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread PassMark scores?

A: The Core 7 240H scores 3782 in PassMark single-thread, while the Core 5 221TE scores 1734. That represents a 54.2% advantage for the Core 7 240H.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 221TE and Intel Core 7 240H both use 10 cores and 16 threads, but the underlying designs diverge significantly. The Core 5 221TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation, and uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform for desktop systems. The Core 7 240H is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 7 Raptor Lake Refresh generation, and uses the Intel BGA 1744 socket for mobile systems.

Cache hierarchies show a notable difference in L2 cache. The Core 5 221TE provides 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core 7 240H offers 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache. L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core.

The process node is the same at 10 nm, and both are fabricated by Intel. The Core 5 221TE has a die size of 215 mm², while the die size for the Core 7 240H is not recorded in the database.

Memory support is similar: both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 221TE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 240H does not have a memory bandwidth figure listed. ECC memory is supported only on the Core 5 221TE.

PCIe lane counts differ. The Core 5 221TE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 240H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU.

Clock speeds show the Core 7 240H with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, versus the Core 5 221TE at 1.80 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost. Both have a TDP of 45 and locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a comprehensive sweep: the Intel Core 7 240H wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The margin varies from a modest single-digit gap to a substantial 54.2% lead.

The smallest difference appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 7 240H scores 1719 versus 1596 for the Core 5 221TE, a 7.2% advantage. This indicates that the Core 5 221TE remains competitive in lightly threaded workloads that rely on boost clock behavior.

The largest gap appears in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread tests, where the Core 7 240H scores 3782 versus 1734, a 54.2% lead. This large single-thread discrepancy suggests the Core 7 240H has a substantially more efficient per-core implementation despite the modest clock advantage.

In multi-core Cinebench tests, the Core 7 240H leads by 51.7% in Cinebench R15 multi-core (2360 versus 1139), by 44.5% in Cinebench R20 multi-core (8562 versus 4748), and by 28.3% in Cinebench R23 multi-core (15764 versus 11305). The shrinking margin from R15 to R23 suggests that the Core 5 221TE scales better under longer sustained multi-core loads, though it still trails.

PassMark integer math shows the Core 7 240H at 80396 versus 42303, a 47.4% lead. Floating-point math follows closely with 58905 versus 31661, a 46.3% advantage. Data compression tests show 271774 versus 156682, a 42.3% lead for the Core 7 240H.

The encryption test shows a 40.9% advantage for the Core 7 240H (15155 versus 8963), while extended instructions show a 42.9% lead (16897 versus 9655). Prime number finding shows the Core 7 240H at 102 versus 59, a 42.2% gap. Physics simulation shows 1723 versus 977, a 43.3% lead, and random string sorting shows 28866 versus 16929, a 41.4% advantage.

The multithread PassMark test confirms the pattern: 23975 for the Core 7 240H versus 13301 for the Core 5 221TE, a 44.5% gap.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 5 221TE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the Core 7 240H uses the Intel BGA 1744. This reflects the desktop versus mobile market segmentation.

Base clock differs: 1.80 GHz for the Core 5 221TE, 2.50 GHz for the Core 7 240H. Boost clock also differs: 5.00 GHz versus 5.20 GHz.

L2 cache per core differs: 1.25 MB for the Core 5 221TE, 2 MB for the Core 7 240H. L3 cache is identical at 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 221TE at 76.8 GB/s, but no figure exists for the Core 7 240H. ECC memory support exists only on the Core 5 221TE.

PCIe lanes differ: 16 lanes on the Core 5 221TE versus 8 lanes on the Core 7 240H, both Gen 5.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221TE versus Iris Xe Graphics 64EU on the Core 7 240H.

Die size is recorded for the Core 5 221TE at 215 mm², while the Core 7 240H has no die size listed.

The Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232, while the Core 7 240H has a launch MSRP of $502.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows the Intel Core 7 240H as the clearly stronger processor in every measured benchmark. Its average benchmark score of 31483 places it in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 221TE sits at 17860 in the 71st percentile. The Core 7 240H outperforms the Core 5 221TE by 76.3% in average score.

The nearest rivals for each processor clarify the competitive positioning. The Core 5 221TE trades within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, Intel Core 5 120U, Intel Core 7 350, and AMD Ryzen 5 1600. The Core 7 240H trades within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 3 205, AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, Intel Core Ultra 5 225H, and Intel Core i5-13500. These rival sets show that the Core 7 240H competes in a higher performance tier.

The single-thread PassMark gap of 54.2% is the most telling metric. It indicates that the Core 7 240H does not merely have more aggregate throughput; it has a substantially faster per-thread execution engine. The Core 5 221TE cannot compensate with its higher PCIe lane count or ECC support in raw compute terms.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core margin of 28.3% is the smallest multi-core gap, suggesting the Core 5 221TE handles sustained workloads better than its R15 result implies. Still, the Core 7 240H remains ahead in all rendering tests.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 7 240H wins every recorded benchmark, so the choice depends on platform requirements rather than performance advantages. The Core 7 240H dominates in single-thread workloads, with its 54.2% PassMark single-thread lead and 7.2% Cinebench R23 single-core lead. Applications that depend on per-core speed, such as interactive workloads or lightly threaded productivity tools, will favor the Core 7 240H.

Multi-threaded rendering also favors the Core 7 240H, with leads between 28.3% and 51.7% across the Cinebench family. The Core 7 240H also leads by 44.5% in PassMark multithread, confirming its advantage in parallel compute tasks.

The Core 5 221TE offers the desktop socket format with Intel Socket 1700, which allows for standard desktop motherboards. It provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, double the 8 lanes of the Core 7 240H. This makes the Core 5 221TE more suitable for systems with multiple high-bandwidth expansion cards. It also supports ECC memory, which the Core 7 240H does not, making it the appropriate choice for memory-error-sensitive workloads.

The Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 240H includes Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. The database does not record graphics benchmarks for either, so no performance comparison is available from the data.

For mobile platforms where the BGA 1744 socket is required, the Core 7 240H is the only option of the two. For desktop builds where ECC memory and full PCIe lane allocation matter, the Core 5 221TE provides those features. The performance data, however, consistently points to the Core 7 240H as the faster processor in every measured workload.