AMD Ryzen 3 30 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The Verdict

The database places the AMD Ryzen 3 30 and the Intel Core 5 213PE in entirely different performance strata. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single head-to-head benchmark recorded, holding an average benchmark score of 35428 against the AMD part's 20137. The Intel chip also sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 lands at the 74th percentile. The data is unambiguous: the Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor for anyone who prioritizes raw compute throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor built on a 6 nm process with a 15 W TDP. Its entire design philosophy centers on efficiency and portability. The Intel Core 5 213PE is an 8-core, 16-thread desktop part on a 10 nm process with a 65 W TDP. It consumes substantially more power and targets workloads that can use its extra cores and threads. The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $221.

Which one to pick depends on the use case. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the obvious choice for desktop users who need maximum multi-threaded performance, as it leads by 65.9% in the PassMark multithread test. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 suits a thin-and-light mobile system where the 15 W TDP and integrated Radeon 610M graphics matter more than peak compute. The data shows no scenario in the recorded benchmarks where the AMD part wins, so the decision rests on platform requirements and power envelope, not on performance superiority.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060 in PassMark single-thread, which is 39.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 3 30's 2465.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has ECC memory support. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 does not support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the AMD Ryzen 3 30 has an average of 20137.

Q: Which processor uses a newer manufacturing process?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses a 6 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process from Intel.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is built on the Zen 2 architecture with the Mendocino codename. It uses a 6 nm process node fabricated by TSMC. The die size is 100 mm². Each of its 4 cores gets 64 KB of L1 cache and 512 KB of L2 cache, with a shared 4 MB L3 cache. This is a compact, low-power design aimed at mobile systems, using the AMD Socket FT6.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. It fits the Intel Socket 1700 platform. Each of its 8 cores gets 80 KB of L1 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache, with a shared 24 MB L3 cache. Intel's design allocates substantially more cache per core and more than six times the shared L3 capacity.

PCIe support differs significantly. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 provides PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 213PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That difference alone changes the expansion and storage options available on each platform. The AMD part also lacks ECC memory support, while the Intel part includes it.

Both processors have integrated graphics but different implementations. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses the Radeon 610M, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither is a discrete-class GPU, but the AMD part's integration into a 15 W mobile package suggests a focus on basic display output and light acceleration rather than heavy graphics workloads.

The market segments confirm the architectural intent. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 is classified as a mobile processor, and the Intel Core 5 213PE is classified as a desktop processor. Both parts are currently active in production. The AMD part has a release date in 2025, while the Intel part's release date is in 2026.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the most fundamental split: 4 cores and 8 threads for the AMD Ryzen 3 30, versus 8 cores and 16 threads for the Intel Core 5 213PE. Clock speeds also favor Intel. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 4.10 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Power draw is starkly different. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has a TDP of 15 W, typical for a mobile chip. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 W, a desktop-class power envelope. This is the clearest trade-off in the comparison: the Intel chip uses over four times the power budget but delivers far higher performance.

Memory support diverges. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 supports LPDDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 88.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel configuration and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Despite the AMD part's lower performance class, its LPDDR5 bandwidth rating is actually higher than the Intel part's rated bandwidth.

Cache allocation differs across all levels. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Intel part's L2 cache per core is four times larger, and its L3 cache is six times larger.

Socket compatibility is mutually exclusive. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses AMD Socket FT6, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700. Neither processor can be installed in the other's platform. The Intel part has a known part number, SA4QG, while the AMD part's part number is listed as unknown. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 11 recorded head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The smallest margin is in single-threaded performance, where Intel leads by 39.3% with a score of 4060 against 2465. That single-thread advantage compounds into much larger multi-threaded margins.

In PassMark multithread, the Intel part scores 26434 against 9027, a 65.9% lead. The integer math test shows a 67.6% advantage, with Intel at 92089 and AMD at 29846. Floating-point math is even more lopsided: Intel scores 68587 versus 14448, a 78.9% gap. Extended instructions show Intel at 19565 against 6075, a 68.9% lead.

The largest single delta in the entire benchmark set is the find prime numbers test. Intel scores 114, AMD scores 20, and the delta is 82.5% in Intel's favor. Physics simulation also heavily favors Intel: 1624 versus 436, a 73.2% gap.

Data-oriented workloads show similar patterns. Data compression gives Intel 298804 versus 135834, a 54.5% lead. Data encryption gives Intel 15916 versus 6461, a 59.4% lead. Random string sorting shows Intel at 32027 versus 14431, a 54.9% advantage.

The Intel part's closest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1% ahead), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3% ahead). The AMD Ryzen 3 30's nearest rivals include the Intel Core Ultra 7 165U (0.6% behind), the AMD EPYC 7713P (0.6% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-9700K (0.7% behind). These rival clusters show that the AMD part competes with older desktop i7 parts and mid-range mobile chips, while the Intel part sits alongside recent desktop i7 and i5 processors.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every measured category. It is faster in single-threaded work by 39.3%, faster in multi-threaded work by 65.9%, and faster in every specialized compute test. The largest wins come in prime number finding (82.5%), floating-point math (78.9%), and physics (73.2%). For any user running CPU-intensive desktop workloads, whether that is rendering, simulation, compression, or encryption, the Intel part is the stronger choice.

The AMD Ryzen 3 30 has no benchmark wins to claim, but its profile still defines where it belongs. The 15 W TDP, LPDDR5 memory support, and mobile socket classification point to thin-and-light laptops where battery life and thermals take priority. Its memory bandwidth rating of 88.0 GB/s is higher than the Intel part's 76.8 GB/s, which suggests the AMD platform is tuned for efficient memory access within a constrained power budget. Its 6 nm process node from TSMC is smaller than Intel's 10 nm node, which contributes to the lower power draw.

The platform differences reinforce the split. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 uses PCIe Gen 3 with 4 lanes, adequate for a mobile system with modest expansion needs. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, suited for a desktop with discrete GPUs and high-speed NVMe storage. The Intel part's ECC memory support also makes it relevant for small servers or workstations where data integrity matters.

The verdict is straightforward. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the performance winner across all recorded benchmarks and targets desktop users who need compute throughput. The AMD Ryzen 3 30 targets a mobile, low-power segment where the 15 W TDP and integrated Radeon 610M graphics are the defining features. The database shows no performance scenario where the AMD part catches up, but its efficiency-oriented design serves a different purpose entirely.