Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i9-14900 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a clear picture of two processors with very different performance profiles. The Intel Core i9-14900 dominates the head-to-head results, winning 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 5 213PTE manages a single victory, but a significant one.

The Core i9-14900's largest advantage appears in passmark data encryption, where it scores 33540 against 14413, a 57% lead. Data compression shows a similar gap, with the i9-14900 scoring 550271 versus 261083, a 52.6% difference. Random string sorting delivers a 50.7% advantage for the i9-14900, with scores of 61060 and 30106 respectively. Extended instructions follow at 47.3% ahead, scoring 30624 against 16146. Integer math shows the i9-14900 at 175010 versus 93109, a 46.8% lead. Passmark multithread results place the i9-14900 at 44578 against 25590, a 42.6% difference, matching the gap seen in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the i9-14900 scores 15910 versus 9135, also 42.6%.

The multicore Cinebench R15 result gives the i9-14900 a 54.3% lead, scoring 4793 against 2192. Floating point math places the i9-14900 at 120262 versus 71722, a 40.4% margin. Cinebench R23 multicore shows the i9-14900 ahead at 31070 versus 21751, a 30% difference. Passmark single thread gives the i9-14900 a 14% lead, with 4323 against 3718. Physics tests show a narrower 11.5% gap, 2486 versus 2199. Find prime numbers favors the i9-14900 by 16.5%, scoring 188 against 157. Cinebench R15 singlecore is close, with the i9-14900 at 315 versus 309, a 1.9% edge.

The Core 5 213PTE's sole win comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 3070 against 2212, a 38.8% advantage. This is a substantial single-thread victory and indicates the Core 5 architecture delivers notably higher per-core performance in this specific rendering workload. The Cinebench R20 singlecore result is more complex: the i9-14900 wins with 2245 against 1289, a 42.6% margin, which appears inconsistent with the R23 singlecore outcome. The recorded data shows these results as reported, and the discrepancy likely stems from workload-specific scaling differences between the two Cinebench versions.

The average benchmark scores reflect the overall positioning. The Core i9-14900 averages 58115, placing it in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 213PTE averages 32924, landing in the 83rd percentile. The i9-14900's nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon Platinum 8260M at 58323 (0.4% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D at 58386 (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Xeon w5-2545 at 58504 (0.7% ahead). The Core 5 213PTE sits near the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942 (0.1% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (0.5% ahead), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33089 (0.5% ahead).

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several foundational traits. Both use Intel as the foundry, both are built on a 10 nm process node, and both use the Intel Socket 1700. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus, both support ECC memory, and both provide PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core i9-14900 packs 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. That threefold core advantage drives most of the multicore benchmark gaps. The Core i9-14900 uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-R codename and belongs to the Core 14th Gen series. The Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation.

Cache hierarchies differ in the shared L3 portion. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The Core i9-14900 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB. The die size is recorded for the i9-14900 at 257 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 213PTE.

Clock speeds show a nuanced picture. The Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core i9-14900 has a lower base clock of 2.00 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.80 GHz. The power envelope differs, with the Core 5 213PTE rated at 45 W TDP and the Core i9-14900 at 65 W TDP.

Integrated graphics differ between the two. The Core 5 213PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730, while the Core i9-14900 includes UHD Graphics 770. Release dates place the Core i9-14900 at January 2024 and the Core 5 213PTE at March 2026. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PTE is $221. The launch MSRP for the Core i9-14900 is $549. Part numbers are SA4QM for the Core 5 213PTE and SRN3V for the Core i9-14900.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The results are split. The Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 singlecore with a 38.8% lead, scoring 3070 against 2212. The Core i9-14900 wins Cinebench R15 singlecore by 1.9% and Cinebench R20 singlecore by 42.6%, along with passmark single thread by 14%.

Q: How large is the multicore performance gap?

A: The Core i9-14900 leads substantially in all multicore tests. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 54.3% advantage, Cinebench R20 multicore shows 42.6%, and Cinebench R23 multicore shows 30%. The passmark multithread test also records a 42.6% gap.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Core i9-14900 has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both support ECC memory. Both also support DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus.

Q: How do the cache sizes compare?

A: Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The Core i9-14900 has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB.

Q: What percentile ranking does each processor hold?

A: The Core i9-14900 sits in the 92nd percentile of all CPUs with an average benchmark score of 58115. The Core 5 213PTE sits in the 83rd percentile with an average score of 32924.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show these differences between the two processors:

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core i9-14900 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.00 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.80 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-R |

| Architecture | Not recorded | Raptor Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core i9 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| Die size | Not recorded | 257 mm² |

| L3 cache | 24 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | March 2026 | January 2024 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $549 |

| Part number | SA4QM | SRN3V |

| Series | Not recorded | Core 14th Gen |

Shared specifications include the 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, Intel Socket 1700, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and locked multipliers. The Core 5 213PTE records a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while no memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core i9-14900.

Where Each One Wins

The Core i9-14900 wins across nearly every measured workload category. Its 24 cores and 32 threads deliver decisive advantages in rendering, with Cinebench R15 multicore at 54.3% ahead and Cinebench R20 multicore at 42.6% ahead. Data-heavy tasks follow the same pattern: data compression at 52.6% ahead, data encryption at 57% ahead, random string sorting at 50.7% ahead, and integer math at 46.8% ahead. The extended instructions workload shows a 47.3% gap, and floating point math sits at 40.4%. The passmark multithread score confirms the overall trend at 42.6%. The i9-14900 also wins single-thread tests in passmark by 14%, in Cinebench R15 by 1.9%, and in Cinebench R20 by 42.6%. Physics tests favor the i9-14900 by 11.5%, and find prime numbers by 16.5%.

The Core 5 213PTE has a clear winning scenario in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where its 38.8% lead over the i9-14900 indicates a strong per-core capability in that specific workload. This single result suggests the Bartlett Lake architecture can deliver competitive single-thread performance in at least some rendering tasks, despite the lower core count and lower boost clock. The Core 5 213PTE also offers a much lower TDP at 45 W against 65 W, which positions it as a more power-efficient part for workloads that do not require the full multicore throughput of the i9-14900. Its 24 MB of L3 cache versus 36 MB indicates a smaller shared cache footprint, but the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are identical.

The use-case split is straightforward. The Core i9-14900 is the choice for heavily threaded workloads, data processing, and tasks that can leverage 32 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache. The Core 5 213PTE is better suited to scenarios where Cinebench R23 singlecore performance matters most and where the 45 W TDP and lower launch MSRP are priorities. The average benchmark scores confirm the overall hierarchy: 58115 for the i9-14900 against 32924 for the Core 5 213PTE, placing the i9-14900 in the 92nd percentile and the Core 5 in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.