Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core i7-14700F Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records a total sweep for the Intel Core i7-14700F. Across all seventeen head-to-head comparisons, the Core i7-14700F wins every single test, with the Intel Core 5 221TE failing to secure a single victory. The margin is substantial in every workload category, ranging from a 59.3% deficit in single-threaded tests to a 72.8% deficit in integer math.

Cinebench results show the starkest separation in rendering workloads. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core i7-14700F scores 35122 against 11305 for the Core 5 221TE, a delta of 67.8%. The single-core Cinebench R23 test tells a similar story: 4958 versus 1596, again a 67.8% gap. These consistent deltas across every Cinebench version, from R15 through R23, indicate that the performance advantage is structural rather than workload-specific. The Core i7-14700F delivers 3540 in Cinebench R15 multicore compared to 1139 for the Core 5 221TE, and in Cinebench R20 the gap remains at 67.8% with scores of 14751 and 4748 respectively.

PassMark integer math shows the largest relative difference in the entire dataset. The Core i7-14700F posts 155808 while the Core 5 221TE manages 42303, a 72.8% delta. Floating point math is nearly as lopsided, with the Core i7-14700F scoring 107005 against 31661, a 70.4% gap. Data encryption shows a 70.3% delta, with scores of 30144 and 8963. Random string sorting comes in at 69.7% (55918 versus 16929), and data compression at 69% (505885 versus 156682).

The narrowest margins, while still decisive, appear in single-threaded and physics workloads. PassMark single-thread scores are 4257 for the Core i7-14700F and 1734 for the Core 5 221TE, a 59.3% delta. PassMark physics shows 2455 versus 977, a 60.2% gap. Extended instructions deliver a 66.2% delta (28564 versus 9655), and prime number finding shows 176 versus 59, a 66.5% gap. PassMark multithread results sit at 41317 versus 13301, a 67.8% delta, matching the Cinebench margins almost exactly.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i7-14700F wins in every recorded benchmark category, but the scale of its advantage varies by workload type. The largest deltas concentrate in compute-heavy integer and floating point operations. Integer math, with a 72.8% delta, represents the single biggest relative victory for the Core i7-14700F. Floating point math follows at 70.4%. These are the workloads where the Core i7-14700F's additional cores and threads translate most directly into throughput.

Data processing workloads also show pronounced advantages. Data encryption at 70.3% and random string sorting at 69.7% indicate that the Core i7-14700F handles algorithmic and memory-intensive tasks with proportionally greater efficiency. Data compression at 69% is close behind. The consistency of these deltas, all clustered in the upper 60s to low 70s, suggests that the Core i7-14700F's advantage is not limited to any single instruction pattern but applies broadly across parallel processing scenarios.

The Core i7-14700F's smallest relative wins come in single-threaded and physics workloads. PassMark single-thread at 59.3% and physics at 60.2% are the only deltas below 60%. This indicates that the Core 5 221TE is comparatively less disadvantaged in latency-sensitive, lightly threaded tasks, although it still trails by a wide margin. The Core 5 221TE's 5.00 GHz boost clock narrows the single-thread gap somewhat, but the Core i7-14700F's 5.40 GHz boost clock maintains the lead.

The Core 5 221TE shows no winning category in the recorded data. Its strongest relative performance appears in single-threaded workloads where its 59.3% deficit is the smallest of any test. Its weakest relative performance is integer math at 72.8%. The Core 5 221TE also delivers a PassMark multithread score of 13301, which places it in the 71st percentile of all CPUs, while the Core i7-14700F reaches the 91st percentile.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear distinction between these two processors. The Intel Core i7-14700F holds an average benchmark score of 53620, placing it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 221TE averages 17860, in the 71st percentile. The Core i7-14700F's nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X with a 0.6% delta and the AMD EPYC 7313P with a 0.8% delta, confirming that it competes at a performance tier far above the Core 5 221TE, whose nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 0.2% below and the Intel Core 5 120U at 0.2% below.

For workloads dominated by multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, or mathematical computation, the Core i7-14700F is the only choice supported by the measurements. Every Cinebench multicore score, every PassMark compute score, and every data processing score shows the Core i7-14700F ahead by at least 59.3% and often by more than 70%. The 20 cores, 28 threads, and 33 MB of shared L3 cache on the Core i7-14700F are backed by benchmark results that consistently deliver roughly three times the throughput of the Core 5 221TE in parallel workloads.

The Core 5 221TE does not win a single recorded benchmark. Its case rests entirely on operating characteristics outside the performance data: a 45 W TDP compared to 65 W for the Core i7-14700F, integrated UHD Graphics 730 where the Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, and a launch MSRP of $232 compared to $359 for the Core i7-14700F. The database records no scenario in which the Core 5 221TE outperforms the Core i7-14700F, so any selection of the Core 5 221TE must be based on those non-performance factors alone.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher Cinebench R23 multicore score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700F scores 35122 in Cinebench R23 multicore, while the Intel Core 5 221TE scores 11305, a delta of 67.8% in favor of the Core i7-14700F.

Q: How do the single-threaded scores compare?

A: In PassMark single-thread tests, the Core i7-14700F scores 4257 and the Core 5 221TE scores 1734, a 59.3% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core i7-14700F scores 4958 versus 1596, a 67.8% delta.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the Core i7-14700F scores 155808 and the Core 5 221TE scores 42303, a delta of 72.8%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core i7-14700F support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics, listed as N/A in the database.

Q: How do the two processors compare in data compression performance?

A: The Core i7-14700F scores 505885 in PassMark data compression, while the Core 5 221TE scores 156682, a delta of 69% in favor of the Core i7-14700F.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700 platform and the same 10 nm process node from Intel, but their internal designs differ significantly. The Intel Core 5 221TE is built on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Intel Core i7-14700F uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename. The Core 5 221TE belongs to the Core 5 generation of Bartlett Lake processors, and the Core i7-14700F belongs to the Core 14th Gen series under the Raptor Lake Refresh generation.

Core and thread counts show the primary architectural divergence. The Core 5 221TE provides 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i7-14700F provides 20 cores and 28 threads. This difference directly explains the consistent 67.8% to 72.8% deltas in multicore and parallel workloads. Clock speeds also favor the Core i7-14700F: it has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, compared to 1.80 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost for the Core 5 221TE.

Cache hierarchies differ in both L2 and L3 capacity. The Core 5 221TE has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-14700F has 2 MB of L2 per core and 33 MB of shared L3 cache. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 per core. Die size also differs, with the Core 5 221TE measuring 215 mm² and the Core i7-14700F measuring 257 mm².

Power and thermal characteristics separate the two as well. The Core 5 221TE carries a 45 W TDP, while the Core i7-14700F carries a 65 W TDP. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Core 5 221TE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14700F has no memory bandwidth figure recorded in the database.

Integrated graphics represent a clear feature split. The Core 5 221TE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14700F has no integrated graphics at all. The Core 5 221TE launched on January 12, 2025 with a part number of SRVQS, while the Core i7-14700F launched on January 7, 2024 with a part number of SRN3Z. Both processors remain in active production status.