Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i7-14700T Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a clear pattern: the Intel Core i7-14700T wins 15 of the 17 recorded benchmarks, while the Intel Core 5 213PE takes only 2. The most decisive victories for the i7-14700T come in encryption and prime number workloads. In PassMark data encryption, the i7-14700T scores 21277 against 15916 for the Core 5 213PE, a 25.2% advantage. The gap in PassMark find prime numbers is similarly large, with the i7-14700T at 145 versus 114, a 21.4% lead.

The i7-14700T also dominates integer math, scoring 113854 versus 92089, a 19.1% margin. Data compression shows a 15.6% lead for the i7-14700T (354216 versus 298804), and random string sorting favors the i7-14700T by 16.9% (38546 versus 32027). Physics workloads follow the same trend, with the i7-14700T at 1946 against 1624, a 16.5% advantage.

Cinebench results are uniformly in favor of the i7-14700T, and the margins are remarkably consistent. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i7-14700T scores 2618 versus 2264, a 13.5% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a 13.6% gap (369 versus 319). Cinebench R20 multicore repeats the 13.5% margin (10911 versus 9436), as does R20 single-core (1540 versus 1332, also 13.5%). Cinebench R23 multicore continues the pattern: 25980 versus 22468, another 13.5% gap. The R23 single-core result is 3667 versus 3172, also 13.5%. PassMark multithread shows the same 13.5% margin, with the i7-14700T at 30571 and the Core 5 213PE at 26434.

Floating point math is slightly less lopsided but still favors the i7-14700T, which scores 79042 against 68587, a 13.2% lead. The narrowest multi-core win for the i7-14700T is in extended instructions, where it scores 20052 versus 19565, just a 2.4% edge.

The Intel Core 5 213PE's two wins are both in the same PassMark single-thread test (recorded under two names, passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, with identical scores of 4060). The i7-14700T scores 3905 in that test, giving the Core 5 213PE a 4% advantage. This is the only benchmark category where the Core 5 213PE leads, and it is a relatively narrow margin compared to the i7-14700T's multi-core advantages.

When placed against their nearest rivals, both processors sit in similar performance tiers but at different percentiles. The Core 5 213PE holds the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35428. Its closest competitor, the Intel Core i7-13700T, scores 35403, a negligible 0.1% difference. The Intel Core i7-12700KF trails by 0.2% (35365), and the Intel Core i5-13600T is 0.3% behind (35305). The Intel Core i7-12700K rounds out the group at 35287, a 0.4% gap.

The i7-14700T sits at the 88th percentile, with an average benchmark score of 41914. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, scores 41963, which is 0.1% higher than the i7-14700T. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 42055, 0.3% above. The Intel Core i7-12850HX scores 41779, 0.3% below, and the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 41650, 0.6% below. The percentile difference between the two processors (85 versus 88) reflects the i7-14700T's higher average score, which is 6486 points above the Core 5 213PE in absolute terms.

The Verdict

The benchmark data identifies the Intel Core i7-14700T as the stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. Its wins span Cinebench rendering tests, PassMark math operations, encryption, compression, sorting, and physics simulations. The margins are substantial in several categories, particularly encryption (25.2%), prime number finding (21.4%), and integer math (19.1%). For users whose workloads depend on multi-threaded throughput, the i7-14700T is the clear choice based on the recorded scores.

The Intel Core 5 213PE's only advantage is in single-thread performance as measured by PassMark, where it leads by 4%. This is a real but modest edge. In the Cinebench single-core tests, the i7-14700T actually leads by 13.5% to 13.6%, so the PassMark result does not translate across all single-thread benchmarks. The data suggests the Core 5 213PE's single-thread PassMark score is an outlier relative to the broader benchmark set.

The i7-14700T also benefits from a higher overall percentile ranking (88th versus 85th) and a significantly higher average benchmark score (41914 versus 35428). The gap in average score is roughly 18.3% in favor of the i7-14700T, consistent with the typical 13.5% margins seen in Cinebench and the larger margins in several PassMark tests.

The Core 5 213PE does offer a lower launch MSRP of $221, while the i7-14700T has a launch MSRP of $384. However, the performance data shows the i7-14700T delivers consistently higher scores across the board, so the price difference is not accompanied by any performance advantage for the cheaper chip outside of the single PassMark single-thread test.

Users who prioritize the specific PassMark single-thread metric might prefer the Core 5 213PE, but the weight of evidence across 16 other benchmarks favors the i7-14700T. The i7-14700T is the better choice for rendering, encryption, compression, and general multi-threaded compute. The Core 5 213PE is only preferable in the narrow case where the PassMark single-thread score is the primary criterion.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core i7-14700T has an average benchmark score of 41914, while the Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428.

Q: How much faster is the i7-14700T in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The i7-14700T scores 25980 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 13.5% higher than the Core 5 213PE's score of 22468.

Q: In which benchmark does the Core 5 213PE outperform the i7-14700T?

A: The Core 5 213PE wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4060, which is 4% higher than the i7-14700T's 3905.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the i7-14700T scores 21277 versus 15916 for the Core 5 213PE, a 25.2% difference.

Q: How do the two processors compare in percentile ranking?

A: The i7-14700T ranks in the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PE ranks in the 85th percentile.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor?

A: For the Core 5 213PE, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T with a 0.1% score difference. For the i7-14700T, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 8945HS, which scores 0.1% higher.

Specification Differences

The two processors share several specifications: both use the Intel Socket 1700, both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, both have dual-channel memory buses, both support ECC memory, both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and both have 10 nm process nodes fabricated by Intel. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core and thread counts differ significantly. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-14700T has 20 cores and 28 threads. Base clocks differ as well: the Core 5 213PE runs at 2.70 GHz, while the i7-14700T runs at 1.30 GHz. Both processors boost to 5.20 GHz.

Thermal design power is another point of difference. The Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the i7-14700T has a TDP of 35 watts. The i7-14700T also has a larger die size at 257 mm², while the Core 5 213PE has no recorded die size.

Cache configurations differ in the L3 cache. The Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-14700T has 33 MB. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the i7-14700T uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory bandwidth is recorded for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s, while the i7-14700T has no recorded memory bandwidth figure.

Release dates differ by over two years. The i7-14700T was released on 2024-01-07, while the Core 5 213PE was released on 2026-03-08. The part numbers also differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRN41 for the i7-14700T.

Architecture Differences

The i7-14700T uses the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically the Raptor Lake-R codename, and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is part of the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. Both are built on a 10 nm process by Intel, but the underlying architectures differ in design and core organization.

The most significant architectural difference is the core count. The i7-14700T packs 20 cores and 28 threads, which explains its substantial multi-core benchmark advantages. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This core deficit directly accounts for the 13.5% gaps in Cinebench multicore tests and the larger gaps in encryption and integer math.

The L3 cache difference (24 MB for the Core 5 213PE versus 33 MB for the i7-14700T) reflects the i7-14700T's larger core count and more complex architecture. The per-core L1 and L2 caches are identical at 80 KB and 2 MB respectively, so the architectural difference manifests primarily in the shared L3 pool.

The i7-14700T's integrated graphics, UHD Graphics 770, represents a newer generation than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the Core 5 213PE. Both support the same memory types (DDR4 and DDR5) and use the same PCIe Gen 5 interface with 16 CPU lanes.

The i7-14700T's lower base clock (1.30 GHz versus 2.70 GHz) combined with identical boost clocks (5.20 GHz) suggests different power management strategies. The i7-14700T runs at a 35 watt TDP, while the Core 5 213PE runs at 65 watts. This means the i7-14700T achieves higher benchmark scores while being rated for lower power consumption, a notable efficiency characteristic.

The Core 5 213PE's Bartlett Lake codename and later release date indicate a newer product generation, but the benchmark data shows the older Raptor Lake architecture in the i7-14700T delivers superior performance in nearly all tests. The architectural maturity of Raptor Lake, with its higher core count, appears to outweigh any generational advantages in the Bartlett Lake design.