AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 213PE defeats the AMD Ryzen 3 210 in every single recorded test, 17 wins to 0. The Intel processor holds a commanding lead across all Cinebench and Passmark workloads, with the smallest margin being a modest 8.3% advantage in single-threaded Passmark testing and the largest being a 65.5% gap in floating-point math. This is not a close contest; the Intel part is categorically faster in both single-core and multi-core performance.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most dominant wins for the Intel Core 5 213PE come in compute-heavy workloads. In Passmark floating point math, the Intel part scores 68587 against 23649 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a delta of -65.5%. Passmark integer math tells a similar story: Intel scores 92089 versus 37933, a 58.8% deficit for the AMD chip. The prime number search test, which is highly sensitive to raw integer throughput, shows Intel at 114 versus 49, a 57% gap.

In Cinebench multi-core rendering, the margin is consistent. The Intel Core 5 213PE posts 2264 in Cinebench R15 multi-core versus 1128 for the AMD, a 50.2% difference. The same exact 50.2% delta appears in Cinebench R20 multi-core (9436 versus 4703) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (22468 versus 11198). This uniformity suggests the performance advantage scales linearly with the workload, not just in a single specific test.

Single-core Cinebench results also favor Intel heavily. The Intel part scores 319 in Cinebench R15 single-core versus 159, a 50.2% gap. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the numbers are 1332 versus 664, and in R23 single-core, 3172 versus 1581. The AMD processor is roughly half as fast in these tests, which is a significant architectural gap rather than a minor clock-speed difference.

The narrowest margin in the entire comparison is Passmark single-thread, where Intel scores 4060 and AMD scores 3724, a delta of only 8.3%. This indicates that while the Intel chip is still faster in lightly threaded work, the AMD part is far more competitive in that specific scenario than in any other measured category. Data compression shows Intel at 298804 versus 152017, a 49.1% lead. Encryption follows at 15916 versus 8607, a 45.9% gap. Extended instructions show 19565 versus 11464, a 41.4% difference. Random string sorting is the second-closest test after single-thread: Intel at 32027 versus 19454, a 39.3% margin. Passmark multithread shows Intel at 26434 versus 13585, a 48.6% lead, and Passmark physics shows 1624 versus 821, a 49.4% gap.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every benchmark category in the database. There is no workload among the recorded tests where the AMD Ryzen 3 210 takes the lead. For multi-threaded applications such as rendering, video encoding, and simulation, the Intel part is roughly twice as fast. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 versus 11198 is a direct indicator of this capability.

For single-threaded tasks, the Intel processor still wins, but the margin is far smaller. The 8.3% Passmark single-thread gap means the AMD chip is a credible performer in everyday responsive tasks like web browsing or office applications, even though it still trails. The Intel part also dominates in data-heavy workloads: compression, encryption, and random string sorting all show Intel leads between 39.3% and 49.1%.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has no recorded wins. Its best relative performance appears in Passmark single-thread, where it trails by only 8.3%, and in random string sorting, where it trails by 39.3%. These two tests represent the only areas where the AMD chip gets within 40% of the Intel competitor.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design schools. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process and belongs to the Hawk Point codename family. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD chip is a mobile part with 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads. This 8-core versus 4-core difference explains much of the multi-threaded performance gap.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Intel part, 24 MB versus 8 MB, provides a meaningful advantage in workloads that repeatedly access the same data.

Memory support also differs. The AMD part supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Despite the slightly lower peak bandwidth figure, the Intel chip still outperforms the AMD chip in every memory-sensitive benchmark in the database. The AMD part does not support ECC memory, while the Intel part does.

The platform sockets and PCIe generations are different as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses AMD Socket FP7 and offers PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon 740M, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has a transistor count of 20,900 million on a 137 mm² die, while the Intel database entry does not list transistor count or die size.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 17321.

Q: How much faster is the Intel chip in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468 versus 11198 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 50.2% difference.

Q: Is the AMD chip competitive in any single test?

A: The closest result is Passmark single-thread, where AMD scores 3724 against Intel's 4060, an 8.3% gap. It still loses that test, but by the smallest margin recorded.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Do the two processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The AMD part supports DDR5 only. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not.

Q: What is the market segment for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is a mobile processor. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.00 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.70 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel. The thermal design power is 28 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket FP7 for the Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 213PE. The process nodes are 4 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel. L1 cache is 64 KB per core for AMD versus 80 KB per core for Intel. L2 cache is 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 8 MB shared for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

Memory support, bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe generation and lanes, integrated graphics, market segment, and release date all differ. The AMD chip was released on 2025-01-05, while the Intel chip was released on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD database entry contains no launch MSRP field. The percentile ranking also differs: the AMD part sits at the 71st percentile against all CPUs, while the Intel part sits at the 85th percentile.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear choice for anyone selecting between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 benchmark comparisons, holds a 50.2% lead in every Cinebench multi-core and single-core test, and ranks in the 85th percentile versus the AMD chip's 71st percentile. The Intel part is the stronger processor for compute-heavy tasks, multi-threaded rendering, and even lightly threaded workloads, despite the AMD chip's narrower 8.3% single-thread deficit.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does have its place. It is a mobile processor with a 28 watt TDP, which indicates a design focused on power efficiency rather than raw throughput. Its 4 nm Zen 4 architecture and 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die represent a modern, dense design. For users prioritizing the mobile form factor and lower power envelope, the AMD part fits that role. But the benchmark results do not show a single scenario where it outperforms the Intel Core 5 213PE.

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the choice for desktop users who need maximum performance from the recorded data. Its 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB of L3 cache, and 5.20 GHz boost clock deliver results that place it alongside Intel Core i7-13700T, Core i7-12700KF, Core i5-13600T, and Core i7-12700K in the database's nearest rivals, all within 0.4% of its average score. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's nearest rivals are AMD Ryzen 5 4500, Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, Intel Core 7 150U, and Core i5-12450H, a significantly lower performance tier. The verdict from the database is simple: the Intel part wins every measurable category.