Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Core i9-14901TE Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 221TE and Intel Core i9-14901TE serve different purposes despite sharing the same socket, TDP, and core/thread count. The Core 5 221TE is the only one of the two with recorded benchmark data, placing in the 71st percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 17860. The Core i9-14901TE has no recorded benchmarks in the database, making direct performance comparison impossible. The data shows the Core 5 221TE sits within 0.7% of several established rivals, including the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT at 17891 (delta -0.2%), the Intel Core 5 120U at 17898 (delta -0.2%), and the Intel Core 7 350 at 17779 (delta +0.5%). For users needing verified performance data, the Core 5 221TE is the only option with measurable results. The Core i9-14901TE offers higher boost clocks, larger caches, and a newer integrated graphics unit, but without benchmark scores its real-world standing remains unquantified.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 221TE wins on verified performance data. It has recorded scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and PassMark suites, giving users concrete numbers to evaluate. Its single-thread PassMark score of 1734 and multi-thread score of 13301 establish a clear performance baseline. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11305 multi-core and 1596 single-core. The Core 5 221TE also has a higher core count at 10 cores versus 8, which theoretically favors multi-threaded workloads. Its launch MSRP is $232.

The Core i9-14901TE wins on specifications alone. It boosts to 5.50 GHz compared to 5.00 GHz, has a 2.30 GHz base clock versus 1.80 GHz, and carries 36 MB of shared L3 cache versus 24 MB. Its L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus 1.25 MB per core. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 770 versus UHD Graphics 730. It also has a larger die size at 257 mm² versus 215 mm². These specifications suggest higher peak performance potential, but the absence of benchmark data means this remains theoretical rather than demonstrated.

Architecture Differences

The Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Core i9-14901TE uses the Raptor Lake-R codename, belongs to the Core 14th Gen series, and is built on the Raptor Lake architecture. Both are manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel, but the die sizes differ: 215 mm² for the Core 5 221TE and 257 mm² for the Core i9-14901TE. Both use Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 221TE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core i9-14901TE has no recorded memory bandwidth figure. Both support ECC memory and feature PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 221TE was released on 2025-01-12, while the Core i9-14901TE was released on 2024-06-30. The Core 5 221TE has the part number SRVQS, and the Core i9-14901TE has Q49CSRNJJ.

The core configurations differ meaningfully. The Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5 221TE and 2 MB per core on the Core i9-14901TE. Shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 221TE and 36 MB on the Core i9-14901TE. These cache differences could impact workloads that benefit from larger on-die storage, though the Core 5 221TE compensates with two additional physical cores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE boosts to 5.50 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 221TE boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core i9-14901TE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, while the Intel Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Are both processors on the same socket?

A: Yes, both use Intel Socket 1700.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core i9-14901TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, compared to 24 MB on the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Q: Does the database contain benchmark scores for the Core i9-14901TE?

A: No, the database has no recorded benchmarks for the Intel Core i9-14901TE. All benchmark data in this analysis comes from the Intel Core 5 221TE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Core i9-14901TE. The Core i9-14901TE has an empty benchmark array, an average benchmark score of 0, and a percentile rank of 50. The Core 5 221TE, by contrast, has 17 recorded benchmark entries. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score is 11305, and its single-core score is 1596. In Cinebench R20, it scores 4748 multi-core and 670 single-core. Cinebench R15 results are 1139 multi-core and 160 single-core. PassMark results include a multi-thread score of 13301, a single-thread score of 1734, integer math at 42303, floating point math at 31661, extended instructions at 9655, data compression at 156682, data encryption at 8963, physics at 977, random string sorting at 16929, and prime number finding at 59.

Without any benchmark data for the Core i9-14901TE, the only quantitative comparison available is through specification differences. The Core i9-14901TE has a 10% higher boost clock (5.50 GHz versus 5.00 GHz), a 28% higher base clock (2.30 GHz versus 1.80 GHz), and 50% more L3 cache (36 MB versus 24 MB). It also has 60% more L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1.25 MB). The Core 5 221TE counters with 25% more physical cores (10 versus 8). These specification gaps suggest the Core i9-14901TE could outperform in lightly threaded and cache-sensitive workloads, while the Core 5 221TE might handle heavily threaded tasks better. However, this remains inference from specifications, not measured results.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 221TE provide context for its standing. The AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, which is 0.2% higher than the Core 5 221TE's 17860 average. The Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also 0.2% higher. The Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, which is 0.5% lower. The AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, which is 0.7% higher. These deltas are small, placing the Core 5 221TE in a competitive band with those processors. Its 71st percentile ranking confirms it sits above the median CPU in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 5 221TE has 10 cores, while the Core i9-14901TE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads. Base clock is 1.80 GHz on the Core 5 221TE and 2.30 GHz on the Core i9-14901TE. Boost clock is 5.00 GHz on the Core 5 221TE and 5.50 GHz on the Core i9-14901TE. Both have a TDP of 45. The Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core i9-14901TE uses Raptor Lake-R. The Core i9-14901TE belongs to the Core 14th Gen series with Raptor Lake architecture, while the Core 5 221TE has no series or architecture listed. Die size is 215 mm² for the Core 5 221TE and 257 mm² for the Core i9-14901TE. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 5 221TE and 2 MB per core on the Core i9-14901TE. L3 cache is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 221TE and 36 MB shared on the Core i9-14901TE. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5 221TE and not recorded on the Core i9-14901TE. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 221TE and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core i9-14901TE. Release date is 2025-01-12 for the Core 5 221TE and 2024-06-30 for the Core i9-14901TE. Launch MSRP is $232 for the Core 5 221TE, while the Core i9-14901TE has no launch MSRP recorded. Part numbers are SRVQS for the Core 5 221TE and Q49CSRNJJ for the Core i9-14901TE. The Core 5 221TE has a 71st percentile ranking versus 50th for the Core i9-14901TE, and an average benchmark score of 17860 versus 0. Both processors have locked multipliers, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support, and are produced at Intel on a 10 nm process.