Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core i5-14401TE Comparison

Intel Core 5 221TE and Intel Core i5-14401TE are both 45 W desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but the data shows they occupy very different positions in the benchmark database. The Core 5 221TE has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Core i5-14401TE has no recorded benchmark entries, making a direct head-to-head comparison impossible from the measured data. The analysis below relies on the recorded specifications and the available performance data for the Core 5 221TE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results for these two processors. The Core 5 221TE has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the Core i5-14401TE has zero recorded scores. This absence of data for the i5-14401TE means no direct performance deltas can be calculated between the two parts.

The Core 5 221TE's recorded scores establish its performance baseline. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11305 points in multicore and 1596 points in single-core. Cinebench R20 results show 4748 points multicore and 670 points single-core. Cinebench R15 delivers 1139 points multicore and 160 points single-core. The PassMark suite shows a multithread score of 13301, a single-thread score of 1734, integer math at 42303, floating point math at 31661, and extended instructions at 9655. Additional PassMark results include data compression at 156682, data encryption at 8963, random string sorting at 16929, find prime numbers at 59, and physics at 977.

The Core i5-14401TE, by contrast, has an average benchmark score of 0 in the database. Its percentile rank among all CPUs is 50, compared to the Core 5 221TE's percentile rank of 71. This percentile difference indicates the Core 5 221TE sits above the i5-14401TE in the overall performance distribution, though the i5-14401TE's lack of recorded scores prevents quantifying the gap.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded data, the Core 5 221TE is the only processor with measurable wins, as it holds all available benchmark scores. The i5-14401TE has no wins recorded in any test category because the database contains no scores for it.

The Core 5 221TE's nearest rivals provide context for its performance placement. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT has an average score of 17891, which is 0.2% higher than the Core 5 221TE's average score of 17860. The Intel Core 5 120U averages 17898, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 7 350 averages 17779, which is 0.5% lower than the Core 5 221TE. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 averages 17994, 0.7% higher. These small deltas place the Core 5 221TE in a tightly contested performance band.

The Core 5 221TE's single-core results show strength relative to its multicore position. Its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596 and PassMark single-thread score of 1734 indicate competitive single-thread performance. The multicore Cinebench R23 score of 11305 reflects the benefit of 10 cores and 16 threads. The i5-14401TE's 6 cores and 12 threads would theoretically position it lower in multithreaded workloads, but the lack of data prevents confirmation.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several architectural traits. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, both are fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, and both have a die size of 215 mm². Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and both include ECC memory support. PCIe connectivity is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Both integrate UHD Graphics 730.

Core configuration differs significantly. The Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Core 5 221TE's base clock is 1.80 GHz with a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core i5-14401TE has a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz but a lower boost clock of 4.50 GHz. Both processors have a 45 W TDP and locked multipliers.

Cache hierarchies are similar in per-core structure but differ in shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 221TE's additional 4 MB of L3 cache aligns with its larger core count.

Codename and generation differ. The Core 5 221TE is based on Bartlett Lake, listed as the Core 5 generation. The Core i5-14401TE uses Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-R, listed as part of the Core 14th Gen series and the Raptor Lake Refresh generation. The Core 5 221TE's part number is SRVQS, while the i5-14401TE's part number is Q4T4SRNJP.

Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 221TE at 76.8 GB/s, while the i5-14401TE has no memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status. The Core 5 221TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the i5-14401TE was released on 2024-06-30.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear distinction between these processors. The Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860 and a percentile rank of 71 among all CPUs. The Core i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0 and a percentile rank of 50. The Core 5 221TE delivers measurable performance across the full Cinebench and PassMark suites, while the i5-14401TE has no recorded performance data.

The Core 5 221TE's architectural advantages are quantified: 10 cores versus 6, 16 threads versus 12, 24 MB L3 versus 20 MB, and a boost clock of 5.00 GHz versus 4.50 GHz. The i5-14401TE counters with a higher base clock of 2.00 GHz versus 1.80 GHz, but the Core 5 221TE's higher boost clock and larger core count favor sustained and multithreaded workloads.

The nearest rival data for the Core 5 221TE shows it competes within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, 0.2% of the Intel Core 5 120U, and 0.5% above the Intel Core 7 350. These deltas indicate the Core 5 221TE sits in a dense performance cluster. The i5-14401TE's percentile rank of 50 places it below the Core 5 221TE's rank of 71 in the overall distribution, though the absence of scores limits the precision of this comparison.

From the data, the Core 5 221TE is the processor with demonstrated performance capabilities. Its recorded scores span single-thread and multithread workloads, integer and floating point math, and data compression and encryption tasks. The i5-14401TE offers a lower core count and lower boost clock, with no benchmark scores to establish its performance level. The Core 5 221TE also carries a launch MSRP of $232, while the i5-14401TE has no launch MSRP recorded.

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz.

Q: How do their cache sizes compare?

A: Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core. The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core i5-14401TE has 20 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860. The Intel Core i5-14401TE has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Yes, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: What are the percentile ranks for these CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE ranks in the 71st percentile among all CPUs. The Intel Core i5-14401TE ranks in the 50th percentile.