Intel Core 5 221TE vs Intel Processor U303L Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark records for the Intel Core 5 221TE and the Intel Processor U303L. However, the Intel Core 5 221TE has a full set of benchmark results, while the Intel Processor U303L has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct comparison of measured performance impossible from the recorded data alone.

The Intel Core 5 221TE delivers an average benchmark score of 17860 across all recorded tests. Its percentile ranking places it above 71% of all CPUs in the database. The nearest rivals show how tightly grouped its performance is: the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT scores 17891, which is 0.2% higher; the Intel Core 5 120U scores 17898, also 0.2% higher; the Intel Core 7 350 scores 17779, 0.5% lower; and the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 scores 17994, 0.7% higher. These delta values indicate that the Core 5 221TE sits within a narrow performance band, essentially matching these four processors within a fraction of a percentage point.

For the Intel Processor U303L, the average benchmark score is recorded as 0, and its percentile ranking is 50. With no benchmark entries in the database, there are no scores to analyze, no nearest rivals to compare against, and no wins to attribute in either direction. The head-to-head benchmark field is empty.

Looking at the Core 5 221TE's individual benchmark results, the strongest single-threaded showing is a Cinebench R15 single-core score of 160, a Cinebench R20 single-core score of 670, and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 1596. PassMark single-thread results list 1734. Multi-threaded results are substantially higher: Cinebench R15 multi-core reaches 1139, Cinebench R20 multi-core reaches 4748, and Cinebench R23 multi-core reaches 11305. PassMark multithread scores 13301. These figures indicate a processor that scales well when all cores are engaged, with multi-core scores roughly seven to ten times higher than their single-core counterparts depending on the test.

The PassMark workload suite shows varied strengths. Integer math scores 42303, floating-point math scores 31661, and extended instructions scores 9655. Data compression scores 156682, which is the highest single result in the suite. Data encryption scores 8963, random string sorting scores 16929, and find prime numbers scores 59. Physics scores 977. These results show a processor that handles compression and sorting tasks particularly well relative to its other workloads.

Since the U303L has no benchmark data, the only quantitative comparison available is architectural, which is covered in the next section.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 10 nm process node, and the same foundry. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus. Both are actively in production. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Intel Core 5 221TE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. It has 10 cores and 16 threads. Its base clock is 1.80 GHz and its boost clock is 5.00 GHz. The thermal design power is 45 watts. The die size is 215 mm². It supports ECC memory. Its PCIe interface is Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. Its part number is SRVQS, and its release date is January 12, 2025.

The Intel Processor U303L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and belongs to the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. It has 5 cores and 6 threads. Its base clock is 1.20 GHz and its boost clock is 2.60 GHz. The thermal design power is 15 watts. It does not support ECC memory. Its PCIe interface is Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 96EU. Its part number is SRPKEQ5CV, and its release date is April 7, 2024.

The cache hierarchy is identical per core: both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1.25 MB of L2 per core. The shared L3 cache differs. The Core 5 221TE has 24 MB shared L3, while the U303L has 12 MB shared L3. That is twice the L3 capacity in the Core 5 221TE.

The market segment differs. The Core 5 221TE is classified as Desktop, while the U303L is classified as Mobile. The memory bandwidth figure is recorded only for the Core 5 221TE at 76.8 GB/s; the U303L has no recorded memory bandwidth value.

Where Each One Wins

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 221TE wins in every measurable category because it is the only one of the two with benchmark results. It holds a 100% share of the wins in the database by default, as the win counter shows 0 wins for the U303L.

The Core 5 221TE's advantage is structural as well as measured. It has double the core count (10 versus 5), more than double the threads (16 versus 6), a higher base clock (1.80 GHz versus 1.20 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.00 GHz versus 2.60 GHz), three times the thermal design power budget (45 watts versus 15 watts), and twice the shared L3 cache (24 MB versus 12 MB).

The U303L does have areas where it matches or exceeds the Core 5 221TE in specification. It has a lower thermal design power of 15 watts, which indicates a much lower power envelope. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 96EU, which by naming convention suggests a different graphics configuration than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 5 221TE, though no graphics benchmark data exists for either. The U303L also has a higher launch MSRP of $285 compared to $232 for the Core 5 221TE, a detail covered only as a specification difference.

In terms of use cases, the data supports a desktop-focused workload split for the Core 5 221TE. Its high multi-core scores in Cinebench R23 (11305) and PassMark multithread (13301) indicate strong throughput for parallel workloads. The data compression score of 156682 is particularly notable, suggesting strong performance in compression and archiving tasks. Single-threaded scores are also competitive, with PassMark single-thread at 1734.

The U303L, with no benchmark scores, has no measured wins in the database. Its lower power envelope and mobile market segment suggest a different intended use, but the recorded data does not quantify any performance advantage.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear separation between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 221TE is a desktop processor with 10 cores, 16 threads, a 5.00 GHz boost clock, and a 71st percentile ranking among all CPUs. The Intel Processor U303L is a mobile processor with 5 cores, 6 threads, a 2.60 GHz boost clock, and no recorded benchmark scores. Its percentile ranking of 50 places it at the median, but that ranking is not supported by any measured benchmark data in the database.

For users selecting based on measured performance, the Core 5 221TE is the only option with recorded results. Its average benchmark score of 17860 places it within 0.7% of the AMD Ryzen 5 1600, within 0.2% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT and Intel Core 5 120U, and 0.5% ahead of the Intel Core 7 350. This is a tightly competitive position for the Core 5 221TE.

For users selecting based on power efficiency and mobility, the U303L has the specification advantage in thermal design power at 15 watts, roughly one-third of the Core 5 221TE's 45 watts. It also has a lower base clock and boost clock, which correlates with lower power consumption, though the database does not include direct power measurements. The U303L's mobile classification and Socket 1700 compatibility indicate a specific niche.

The Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory; the U303L does not. The Core 5 221TE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes; the U303L uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3; the U303L has 12 MB. These are meaningful differences for workloads that depend on memory integrity, I/O bandwidth, or large cache residency.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not a differentiator.

The verdict from the data: the Core 5 221TE is the higher-performance desktop part with measured results across every benchmark category. The U303L is a lower-power mobile part without measured results in the database, making any performance claim unsupported by the recorded data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U303L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Intel Processor U303L has a boost clock of 2.60 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Processor U303L has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 221TE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U303L does not.

Q: What is the thermal design power of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 221TE has a thermal design power of 45 watts. The Intel Processor U303L has a thermal design power of 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores in the database?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 221TE has recorded benchmark scores. The Intel Processor U303L has no benchmark entries, and its average benchmark score is recorded as 0.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 221TE | Intel Processor U303L |

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

| Cores | 10 | 5 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 1.80 GHz | 1.20 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 2.60 GHz |

| Thermal design power | 45 watts | 15 watts |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-PS |

| Architecture | Not listed | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) |

| Die size | 215 mm² | Not listed |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 96EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | January 12, 2025 | April 7, 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $232 | $285 |

| Part number | SRVQS | SRPKEQ5CV |

| Average benchmark score | 17860 | 0 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 71 | 50 |