AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark split between the AMD Ryzen 3 210 and the Intel Core 5 213PTE is overwhelmingly one-sided, but the two recorded wins for the AMD part are telling. The Ryzen 3 210 takes the PassMark single-thread test by a razor-thin margin, scoring 3724 against 3718, a delta of just 0.2%. That is the only category where the AMD chip leads, and it does so by a hair. The other win is the duplicate PassMark singlethread result, which records the same scores and the same 0.2% delta. So in practical terms, the AMD processor's sole advantage is a marginal single-thread edge that would be imperceptible in real-world use.

Every other benchmark in the head-to-head set goes to the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The Intel part wins 15 of the 17 recorded comparisons, and the margins are not close. In the Cinebench suite, the Intel processor doubles the AMD chip's scores across all six tests. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result shows 21751 for Intel versus 11198 for AMD, a 48.5% gap. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: 3070 versus 1581, again a 48.5% deficit for the AMD part. These are not small differences; they represent a fundamental performance tier gap.

The PassMark workload results tell a similar story, though the size of the gap varies by test type. The smallest Intel win outside of Cinebench is in extended instructions, where the Intel chip scores 16146 against 11464, a 29% advantage. The largest Intel win is in find prime numbers, where the Intel part scores 157 versus 49, a 68.8% gap. Floating point math shows a 67% gap, integer math a 59.3% gap, and physics a 62.7% gap. Data compression, encryption, multithread, and random string sorting all favor Intel by margins between 35.4% and 46.9%.

The use-case split is therefore clear. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is a chip that can claim a theoretical single-thread victory, but the margin is so small that it does not translate into a meaningful advantage for any specific workload. The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates every multi-threaded, math-heavy, and content-creation scenario. If the workload involves rendering, simulation, encryption, compression, or any task that scales with cores and threads, the Intel part is the clear choice. The data shows no scenario where the AMD chip wins by a margin large enough to matter.

The Verdict

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core 5 213PTE at 32924, which puts it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321, landing in the 71st percentile. That is a 90% difference in average score, and it aligns with the head-to-head results. The Intel part sits alongside rivals like the Intel Core i7-12700, AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, with delta values ranging from -0.5% to 0.3%. The AMD part, by contrast, sits with the AMD Ryzen 5 4500, AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 8300G, Intel Core 7 150U, and Intel Core i5-12450H, with deltas of -0.4% to 0.5%. The two processors are not competing in the same performance class.

For a buyer choosing strictly from the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the pick for any workload that benefits from multiple cores and threads. It has 8 cores and 16 threads against the AMD chip's 4 cores and 8 threads. It also boosts to 5.20 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, and it carries 24 MB of shared L3 cache versus 8 MB. The benchmark results confirm that these specifications translate into large real-world performance advantages. The Intel part is also a desktop processor with a 45 W TDP, while the AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28 W TDP. That distinction matters for system design, but the performance gap is the dominant factor.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is not without merit. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz, and supports DDR5 memory with 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Its single-thread score is effectively tied with the Intel part, and it draws less power. For a compact mobile system where power efficiency is the priority and the workload is light, the AMD chip has a rationale. But the database shows no benchmark where it wins by a meaningful amount. The verdict is straightforward: the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger processor in nearly every measurable way, and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 only makes sense if the platform constraints of a low-power mobile socket are the deciding factor.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are the most striking because they are uniform. Across R15, R20, and R23, the Intel Core 5 213PTE beats the AMD Ryzen 3 210 by exactly 48.5% in every single-core and multi-core test. The R15 multi-core score is 2192 versus 1128, the R20 multi-core score is 9135 versus 4703, and the R23 multi-core score is 21751 versus 11198. The single-core results follow the same pattern: 309 versus 159 in R15, 1289 versus 664 in R20, and 3070 versus 1581 in R23. A consistent 48.5% gap across all six Cinebench tests indicates that the Intel part's advantage is not workload-specific but structural, tied to its higher core count, thread count, and boost clock.

The PassMark suite shows more variation. The smallest Intel margin outside of Cinebench is in extended instructions, at 29%. The Intel score of 16146 beats the AMD score of 11464. Random string sorting shows a 35.4% gap, with Intel at 30106 and AMD at 19454. Data encryption is a 40.3% gap, with Intel at 14413 and AMD at 8607. Data compression is a 41.8% gap, with Intel at 261083 and AMD at 152017. The multithread test shows a 46.9% gap, with Intel at 25590 and AMD at 13585.

The largest gaps appear in compute-heavy tasks. Floating point math favors Intel by 67%, with scores of 71722 versus 23649. Integer math favors Intel by 59.3%, with scores of 93109 versus 37933. Physics favors Intel by 62.7%, with scores of 2199 versus 821. Find prime numbers is the most lopsided result, with Intel at 157 and AMD at 49, a 68.8% gap. These tests stress raw arithmetic throughput, and the Intel part's 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock gives it a massive advantage.

The only AMD win is the PassMark single-thread test, where the Ryzen 3 210 scores 3724 and the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3718. The 0.2% delta is within the noise of any benchmark run. The Intel part's single-thread performance is essentially identical to the AMD part's, which is notable given that the Intel chip has a higher boost clock. The AMD part achieves parity in single-thread work through its Zen 4 architecture and 4.70 GHz boost, but it cannot extend that efficiency to multi-threaded tasks where its 4 cores and 8 threads are outmatched.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE averages 32924, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17321. The Intel part sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, the AMD part in the 71st percentile.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 3 210 win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 3724 against 3718 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a delta of 0.2%. This result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, but the scores are identical.

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

A: The largest gap is in the PassMark find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 157 and the AMD Ryzen 3 210 scores 49, a 68.8% difference.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part also boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD part boosts to 4.70 GHz.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different foundries and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 is built on TSMC's 4 nm process and uses the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename. It integrates 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on Intel's 10 nm process under the Bartlett Lake codename, and the database does not list a transistor count or die size for it. The process node difference is significant: AMD's 4 nm node is denser and more power-efficient, which helps explain the AMD chip's lower 28 W TDP despite a higher base clock of 3.00 GHz.

Cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part's L3 cache is three times larger, which contributes to its strong performance in data compression and random string sorting, both of which benefit from larger working sets in cache.

The memory controllers also differ. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports only DDR5, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its maximum listed bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part has a bandwidth advantage on paper, but the benchmark results show that this does not translate into a performance win. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, while the AMD part does not, making the Intel chip more suitable for error-sensitive workstation tasks.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 213PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part has both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which matters for high-bandwidth peripherals such as GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics are present on both chips, but they are different classes. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses the Radeon 740M, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not include graphics benchmarks, so no performance comparison can be made from the recorded data. The AMD part is a mobile processor on the AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on the Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part has a 45 W TDP and a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has a 28 W TDP and no launch MSRP listed. The production status for both is active. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 was released in January 2025, and the Intel Core 5 213PTE in March 2026. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.