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

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 221TE is the superior processor in nearly every measurable way. Benchmark data shows the Core 5 221TE holds a decisive advantage in multi-core performance, single-core performance, and specialized workloads, while the Core i5-110 trails across all recorded tests. The Core 5 221TE places in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Core i5-110 sits in the 50th percentile. The Core 5 221TE also delivers an average benchmark score of 17860, while the Core i5-110 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database, meaning its performance cannot be quantified from the available data. For any workload that depends on CPU throughput, the Core 5 221TE is the clear choice. The Core i5-110 remains a functional processor for basic desktop tasks, but the recorded data offers no reason to select it over the Core 5 221TE.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 221TE wins in every category where data exists. Its 10 cores and 16 threads, combined with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, deliver substantial multi-core performance. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 places it far ahead of typical desktop processors, and the PassMark multi-thread score of 13301 confirms strong parallel processing capability. Single-core performance is equally strong, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596 and a PassMark single-thread score of 1734. The Core 5 221TE also excels in specialized workloads: PassMark data compression scores 156682, data encryption scores 8963, extended instructions score 9655, floating point math scores 31661, integer math scores 42303, and random string sorting scores 16929.

The Core i5-110 has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its 6 cores and 12 threads suggest it can handle everyday computing, but without measured results, its performance cannot be compared directly. The Core i5-110 does have a higher base clock of 2.90 GHz compared to the Core 5 221TE's 1.80 GHz, which may indicate better responsiveness at low load, but the Core 5 221TE's boost clock of 5.00 GHz vastly exceeds the Core i5-110's 4.30 GHz. The Core i5-110 also uses the older Intel Socket 1200 platform, whereas the Core 5 221TE uses Intel Socket 1700, which offers newer platform features. The data shows no workload where the Core i5-110 outperforms the Core 5 221TE.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process node, manufactured by Intel. The Core i5-110 uses the Comet Lake architecture on a 14 nm process node, also manufactured by Intel. The process node difference is significant: the 10 nm node allows the Core 5 221TE to pack 10 cores into a die size of 215 mm², while the Core i5-110's die size is not recorded. The Core 5 221TE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 221TE therefore has twice the L3 cache of the Core i5-110, which benefits workloads that repeatedly access large datasets.

Memory support differs substantially. The Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core i5-110 supports only DDR4. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core 5 221TE achieves a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, nearly double the Core i5-110's 42.7 GB/s. The Core 5 221TE also supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core i5-110. PCIe capabilities diverge as well: the Core 5 221TE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Core i5-110 offers PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics also differ, with the Core 5 221TE featuring UHD Graphics 730 and the Core i5-110 featuring UHD Graphics 630. The Core 5 221TE has a lower TDP of 45 watts compared to the Core i5-110's 65 watts, indicating higher efficiency per watt despite the performance advantage.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-110 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz, while the Core i5-110 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The Core 5 221TE has a 0.70 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Does the Core i5-110 support DDR5 memory?

A: No. The Core i5-110 supports only DDR4 memory. The Core 5 221TE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The Core i5-110 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity of each processor?

A: The Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i5-110 has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly half.

Q: How do the benchmark percentiles compare?

A: The Core 5 221TE ranks in the 71st percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core i5-110 ranks in the 50th percentile. The Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860, while the Core i5-110 has no recorded average score.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Core 5 221TE and the Core i5-110. However, the Core 5 221TE has a full set of benchmark scores, while the Core i5-110 has none. This absence of data for the Core i5-110 means the comparison relies entirely on the Core 5 221TE's recorded results and the architectural differences between the two.

The Core 5 221TE's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 1139 and single-core score of 160 establish a baseline. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score of 4748 and single-core score of 670 show scaling across versions. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 11305 and single-core score of 1596 represent the most recent rendering workload results. In PassMark tests, the Core 5 221TE achieves 156682 in data compression, 8963 in data encryption, 9655 in extended instructions, 59 in find prime numbers, 31661 in floating point math, 42303 in integer math, 13301 in multithread, 977 in physics, 16929 in random string sorting, and 1734 in single-thread tests. The average benchmark score of 17860 places it within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891) and the Intel Core 5 120U (17898), and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 350 (17779). It trails the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994) by 0.7%. These nearest rivals all show that the Core 5 221TE sits in a competitive performance band, but no rival data exists for the Core i5-110.

The Core i5-110's lack of benchmark scores means it cannot be positioned relative to the Core 5 221TE or any other processor. The database shows the Core i5-110's percentile at 50, which is lower than the Core 5 221TE's 71, but without scores, the practical performance gap remains unquantified. The architectural data, however, strongly favors the Core 5 221TE: more cores, more threads, higher boost clock, larger caches, faster memory bandwidth, newer PCIe standard, and ECC support.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 221TE | Intel Core i5-110 |

|----------------|-------------------|-------------------|

| Cores | 10 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.90 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Comet Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Die Size | 215 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 42.7 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 630 |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2025-09-10 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $200 |

| Part Number | SRVQS | SA35X |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 71 | 50 |

The specification table shows a generational leap in the Core 5 221TE. The process node improvement from 14 nm to 10 nm enables higher core counts and lower power consumption. The memory bandwidth advantage of 76.8 GB/s versus 42.7 GB/s directly benefits memory-intensive applications. The PCIe Gen 5 support offers double the data transfer rate of PCIe Gen 3 for compatible devices. The Core 5 221TE also supports ECC memory, which is critical for error-sensitive workloads like data processing and scientific computing. The Core i5-110 retains a higher base clock, which can improve latency-sensitive single-threaded tasks at idle, but its lower boost clock and fewer cores limit sustained performance. The release dates show the Core 5 221TE launched earlier in 2025, while the Core i5-110 launched later the same year, yet the newer architecture of the Core 5 221TE still dominates. The production status for both is Active, so both remain available, but the benchmark evidence gives no reason to choose the Core i5-110.