Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core i5-14400 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 records an average benchmark score of 32115, while the Intel Core 5 221TE records 17860. The i5-14400 also ranks in the 82nd percentile of all CPUs, versus the 71st percentile for the Core 5 221TE.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock, and what are the values?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14400 boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory and the same socket?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory and use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: What are the L3 cache sizes for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core i5-14400 has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: In the head-to-head benchmark list, how many wins does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core i5-14400 wins all 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 221TE has zero wins in that list.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built by Intel on a 10 nm process with a die size of 215 mm², and both use Intel Socket 1700. They share the same core and thread counts at 10 cores and 16 threads, and both have an L1 cache of 80 KB per core and an L2 cache of 1.25 MB per core.

The architectural split appears in the codename and generation. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The Intel Core i5-14400 uses the Raptor Lake-R codename under the Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation, with the series listed as Core 14th Gen.

The most significant internal difference is the shared L3 cache. The Core 5 221TE carries 24 MB, while the i5-14400 carries 20 MB. This gives the newer Bartlett Lake part a larger last-level cache, which can matter for data reuse across cores.

Clock behavior also differs. The Core 5 221TE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz, a substantial boost range. The i5-14400 starts at a higher base of 2.50 GHz but boosts to 4.70 GHz, so its maximum frequency is lower by 0.30 GHz. The power envelope reflects this: the Core 5 221TE is rated at 45 W TDP versus 65 W for the i5-14400.

Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both include UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. PCIe support is identical at Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 221TE uses part number SRVQS, while the i5-14400 uses SRN3QSRN46. The i5-14400 launched in January 2024, while the Core 5 221TE launched in January 2025. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 221TE is $232, and the launch MSRP for the i5-14400 is $221.

The Verdict

The benchmark data is one-sided. The Intel Core i5-14400 wins all 17 head-to-head tests, with deltas ranging from -26.2% to -53.6% in favor of the i5-14400. The average benchmark score gap is substantial: 32115 versus 17860, a difference of roughly 80% in favor of the older part.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does have advantages in the specification sheet. It boosts higher at 5.00 GHz, carries 24 MB of L3 cache versus 20 MB, and operates at a lower 45 W TDP. It also launched more recently. Those traits do not translate into benchmark wins. In the recorded data, the Core 5 221TE sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, -0.2%), the Intel Core 5 120U (17898, -0.2%), the Intel Core 7 350 (17779, 0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994, -0.7%). Its average score is essentially level with those processors.

The Intel Core i5-14400, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-12800H (32121, 0%), the Intel Core i7-13705H (32076, 0.1%), the Intel Core i5-14450HX (32040, 0.2%), and the Intel Core i9-11900 (32226, -0.3%). It performs at a clearly higher tier.

For a workload that depends purely on measured CPU throughput, the i5-14400 is the stronger pick. The Core 5 221TE offers a higher boost clock, more L3, and lower power draw, but none of those specs produce a win in this database. The choice depends on whether the lower TDP and larger cache are worth the large performance deficit. On raw scores, the i5-14400 is the decisive leader.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 221TE | Intel Core i5-14400 |

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

| Series | None | Core 14th Gen |

| Architecture | None | Raptor Lake |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Base Clock | 1.80 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.00 GHz | 4.70 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 20 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not listed |

| Release Date | 2025-01-12 | 2024-01-07 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $221 |

| Part Number | SRVQS | SRN3QSRN46 |

Both parts share the same core count (10), thread count (16), socket (Intel Socket 1700), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), die size (215 mm²), L1 cache (80 KB per core), L2 cache (1.25 MB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), ECC support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and unlocked multiplier (false).

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-14400 dominates every recorded benchmark in the head-to-head set. The largest margin appears in the PassMark single-thread tests, where the i5-14400 scores 3741 against 1734 for the Core 5 221TE, a delta of -53.6%. That is the biggest single deficit in the entire comparison.

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the i5-14400 scores 21315 versus 11305, a -47% delta. The single-core R23 result is 3009 versus 1596, also -47%. The same -47% delta repeats across Cinebench R15 multicore (2148 versus 1139), R15 single-core (303 versus 160), R20 multicore (8952 versus 4748), and R20 single-core (1263 versus 670). The consistency suggests a broad clock-for-clock advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

PassMark integer math shows the i5-14400 at 82017 versus 42303, a -48.4% delta. Floating-point math follows with 61549 versus 31661, a -48.6% delta. Extended instructions widen the gap further: 19816 versus 9655, a -51.3% delta. Data compression shows 314995 versus 156682, a -50.3% delta, and random string sorting shows 32346 versus 16929, a -47.7% delta.

The smallest deficit for the Core 5 221TE is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the i5-14400 leads 80 to 59, a -26.2% delta. PassMark physics is the next closest, with the i5-14400 at 1396 versus 977, a -30% delta. Data encryption shows 16731 versus 8963, a -46.4% delta. PassMark multithread shows 25080 versus 13301, a -47% delta.

The Core 5 221TE does not win a single test in this list. Its higher boost clock of 5.00 GHz and larger 24 MB L3 cache do not offset the i5-14400's higher base clock and overall throughput. The i5-14400 also holds a better position among rival CPUs, with an 82nd percentile ranking and an average score near 32115, while the Core 5 221TE sits at the 71st percentile with an average near 17860. The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two desktop processors.