Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core i7-14701TE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores. Both chips present 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE reaches a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the 5.00 GHz of the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core i7-14701TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE has 33 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has an average benchmark score of 17860, while the Intel Core i7-14701TE has an average benchmark score of 26013.

Q: Which processor sits in a higher percentile among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core i7-14701TE sits in the 78th percentile, whereas the Intel Core 5 221TE sits in the 71st percentile.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded head-to-head data is unambiguous. The Intel Core i7-14701TE wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, with no wins recorded for the Intel Core 5 221TE. The margin varies by workload. The largest gap appears in passmark_find_prime_numbers, where the Core i7-14701TE outperforms the Core 5 221TE by 58.7%. The smallest gap is in passmark_data_encryption, with a 23.4% advantage for the Core i7-14701TE.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Core i7-14701TE holds a 34.2% lead in passmark_single_thread and a 33.6% lead in cinebench_r23_singlecore. For heavily parallel workloads, the Core i7-14701TE leads by 33.6% in cinebench_r23_multicore and by 33.6% in passmark_multithread. The Core 5 221TE does not take a single benchmark category, meaning workloads that favor higher core counts, such as physics simulation, also go to the Core i7-14701TE despite its lower core count. In passmark_physics, the Core i7-14701TE scores 1860 versus 977, a margin of 47.5%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel designs. The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename with a Core 5 generation label. The Intel Core i7-14701TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename with a Core 14th Gen series and Raptor Lake architecture. Both are fabricated on a 10 nm process node at Intel, but the die sizes differ: the Core 5 221TE has a 215 mm² die, while the Core i7-14701TE has a larger 257 mm² die.

Cache organization also separates the two. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the Core 5 221TE versus 2 MB on the Core i7-14701TE. The shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 221TE and 33 MB on the Core i7-14701TE. The Core 5 221TE achieves its 10-core, 16-thread configuration through its Bartlett Lake design, while the Core i7-14701TE reaches 16 threads from 8 cores using its Raptor Lake architecture.

Both chips support the same memory types (DDR4 and DDR5) with dual-channel memory buses, and both use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes. Both also support ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 221TE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i7-14701TE uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core 5 221TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the Core i7-14701TE was released on 2024-06-30.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts differ: the Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, the Core i7-14701TE has 8 cores, with both providing 16 threads. Base clocks differ, with the Core 5 221TE at 1.80 GHz and the Core i7-14701TE at 2.10 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with the Core 5 221TE at 5.00 GHz and the Core i7-14701TE at 5.20 GHz. Both are rated at 45 W TDP and use Intel Socket 1700.

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 5 221TE at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i7-14701TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure in the database. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB for the Core 5 221TE and 2 MB for the Core i7-14701TE. L3 cache is 24 MB shared for the Core 5 221TE and 33 MB shared for the Core i7-14701TE. Die size is 215 mm² for the Core 5 221TE and 257 mm² for the Core i7-14701TE.

The integrated graphics differ, with UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221TE and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i7-14701TE. The Core 5 221TE has a launch MSRP of $232. The Core i7-14701TE does not have a listed launch MSRP. Both are unlocked for multipliers? No, both have multiplier unlocked set to false. The part numbers differ: SRVQS for the Core 5 221TE and Q49GSRNJL for the Core i7-14701TE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent pattern of the Core i7-14701TE leading across every test. In cinebench_r15_multicore, the Core i7-14701TE scores 1716 against 1139 for the Core 5 221TE, a 33.6% difference. In cinebench_r15_singlecore, the scores are 242 versus 160, a 33.9% gap. The cinebench_r20_multicore test shows 7154 versus 4748, a 33.6% difference, while cinebench_r20_singlecore shows 1010 versus 670, a 33.7% gap.

The cinebench_r23 tests continue the trend. In multicore, the Core i7-14701TE scores 17035 versus 11305, a 33.6% lead. In singlecore, the scores are 2405 versus 1596, another 33.6% difference. The passmark suite shows similar margins. Data compression favors the Core i7-14701TE at 220520 versus 156682, a 28.9% lead. Data encryption shows 11699 versus 8963, a 23.4% gap. Extended instructions result in 14354 versus 9655, a 32.7% difference.

The largest single gap is in find_prime_numbers, where the Core i7-14701TE scores 143 against 59, a 58.7% advantage. Floating point math shows 50219 versus 31661, a 37% lead. Integer math shows 65792 versus 42303, a 35.7% gap. Multithread performance shows 20042 versus 13301, a 33.6% lead. Physics results show 1860 versus 977, a 47.5% gap. Random string sorting shows 22760 versus 16929, a 25.6% lead. Single-thread results show 2637 versus 1734, a 34.2% gap.

The average benchmark score reflects the overall gap: the Core i7-14701TE averages 26013, while the Core 5 221TE averages 17860. The nearest rival data puts the Core 5 221TE close to the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT, with a delta of -0.2%, and the Intel Core 5 120U at -0.2%, while the Intel Core 7 350 is 0.5% behind and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 is -0.7% behind. The Core i7-14701TE sits near the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340, with a delta of 0.1%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 8640HS at -0.4%, with the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE at 0.5% and the AMD Ryzen 5 8540U at -0.7%.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to the Intel Core i7-14701TE as the stronger processor in every measured category. It leads in all Cinebench and Passmark tests, with margins ranging from 23.4% in data encryption to 58.7% in prime number finding. Its higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, larger L2 cache per core of 2 MB, and larger L3 cache of 33 MB contribute to this consistent advantage. The Core i7-14701TE also holds a higher percentile rank at 78, compared to the 71st percentile of the Core 5 221TE.

The Intel Core 5 221TE does offer more physical cores at 10 versus 8, and it has a smaller die size of 215 mm² against 257 mm². It also lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, which is not recorded for the Core i7-14701TE. However, none of these advantages translate into a benchmark win. The Core 5 221TE remains competitive in its own tier, with an average score of 17860 placing it near the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and the Intel Core 5 120U. But relative to the Core i7-14701TE, the data shows no workload where the Core 5 221TE pulls ahead.

For workloads that stress single-thread performance, such as daily application responsiveness, the Core i7-14701TE is the clear choice based on a 34.2% lead in passmark_single_thread and a 33.6% lead in cinebench_r23_singlecore. For multi-threaded tasks like rendering or physics simulation, the Core i7-14701TE also dominates, with a 33.6% lead in cinebench_r23_multicore and a 47.5% lead in passmark_physics. The Core 5 221TE is best suited for systems where its 10-core configuration is desired, but the benchmark record does not support choosing it over the Core i7-14701TE on performance grounds.