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Core 5 221TE
10 cores · 16 threads · up to 5.0 GHz on 1700.
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Cores
10
Threads
16
Boost
5.0 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB
TDP
45W
Socket
1700
Performance breakdown
Gaming8
Productivity8
Single-core8
Multi-core42
Power efficiency7
Lab scores
Performance score8
Cores10
Threads16
Boost clock (GHz)5.0 GHz
Estimated gaming FPS
Paired with a high-end GPU. CPU impact is largest at 1080p.
1080p18 fps
1440p14 fps
4K10 fps
Full specifications
Processor & cores
- Architecture
- Bartlett Lake
- Process node
- 10 nm
- Socket
- 1700
- Release year
- 2025
- Total cores
- 10
- Threads
- 16
- Integrated graphics
- Intel UHD Graphics 730
Clocks & cache
- Base clock
- 1.8 GHz
- Boost clock
- 5.0 GHz
- L1 cache
- 800 KB
- L2 cache
- 12.5 MB
- L3 cache
- 24 MB
Memory & platform
- Memory support
- DDR4
- Base power (TDP)
- 45W
- PCIe
- PCIe 5.0
- Launch price
- $232
Technologies
- Extensions
- AES-NI, AVX, VT-x, VT-d, TXT
Community Feedback
What Owners Say
Owners love the low power draw and quiet operation for basic builds. The usual gripe is it feels sluggish in anything beyond light office work.
Pros
- Sips power for light workloads
- Runs cool in small cases
- Handles everyday multitasking fine
- Fits cheap LGA1700 motherboards
Cons
- Feels overpriced for the performance
- No overclocking support at all
- Needs a new motherboard for upgrade
Verdict
Our verdict on the Core 5 221TE
Intel's Core 5 221TE is a low-power 45W desktop chip that trades raw performance for extreme efficiency in a standard LGA1700 socket.
Get it if you want a cool, quiet office PC that sips power and handles daily tasks without fuss. Skip it if you need serious speed for gaming or heavy creative work.
Buy it if…
- You need a low-power office PC that stays quiet under all-day load.
- You want to upgrade an older socket 1700 system without swapping the motherboard.
- You run a home server or NAS that sips electricity but needs modern CPU features.
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