AMD Ryzen 3 3100U vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a complete sweep: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 11 head-to-head comparisons. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not record a single victory in any measured workload. The largest margin belongs to floating point math, where Intel delivers 68587 against 5854, a delta of -91.5%. The smallest gap is in single-thread performance, where Intel scores 4060 versus 1592, a delta of -60.8%.

For workloads dominated by encryption and compression, the Intel part leads by similarly decisive margins. Data encryption shows 15916 against 1972, a -87.6% delta, while data compression records 298804 versus 38455, a -87.1% delta. The multithread test shows 26434 against 3348, a -87.3% delta. These results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice for every category of computation represented in the database, from integer math to physics simulation to random string sorting.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, with its two cores and two threads, is positioned at the entry level of the mobile segment. Its average benchmark score of 6247 places it at the 62nd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PE, by contrast, reaches the 85th percentile with an average benchmark score of 35428. The percentile gap of 23 points reflects a substantial performance tier separation, not a close contest.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and foundries. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U is built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, using the Picasso codename and the Zen+ microarchitecture. It integrates 4,940 million transistors on a 210 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel, with the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 5 generation. Its transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part provides 2 cores and 2 threads, with a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz. The Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Cache configurations also diverge. The Ryzen 3 3100U has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 213PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, exactly double the AMD figure. ECC memory is absent on the AMD part but present on the Intel part. PCIe capabilities diverge: the Ryzen 3 3100U offers Gen 3, while the Core 5 213PE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the CPU.

Integrated graphics differ in name but not in measured performance data. The AMD part uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either part. The AMD processor targets the mobile market with a 15 W TDP and an AMD Socket FP5. The Intel processor targets the desktop market with a 65 W TDP and an Intel Socket 1700. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Release dates are close in the database. The Intel Core 5 213PE was released on 2026-03-08, and the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U on 2026-05-31. Both parts are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the AMD part, which matters for systems requiring error correction.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 213PE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U in every recorded benchmark, with deltas ranging from -60.8% in single-thread work to -91.5% in floating point math. The Intel part also holds a higher percentile ranking, 85th versus 62nd, and an average benchmark score of 35428 against 6247.

For systems that need multi-threaded throughput, the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads versus 2 cores and 2 threads. The multithread benchmark shows 26434 against 3348. For single-thread responsiveness, the Intel part boosts to 5.20 GHz and scores 4060 in the single-thread test, while the AMD part boosts to 3.20 GHz and scores 1592.

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U remains a mobile-oriented, low-power processor with a 15 W TDP. Its 62nd percentile ranking places it among mid-range CPUs, but its two-core design limits its ceiling. The Intel Core 5 213PE, with a 65 W TDP and desktop socket, is not a direct replacement in the same form factor. The choice depends on platform and power constraints. The recorded data does not support any scenario where the AMD part wins a performance comparison.

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 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: In the passmark single-thread test, the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1592. The delta is -60.8%.

Q: Does the AMD processor support ECC memory?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not support ECC memory. The Intel Core 5 213PE does support ECC memory.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 only. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U boosts to 3.20 GHz.

Q: How does the multithread benchmark compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 26434 in the passmark multithread test. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 3348. The delta is -87.3%.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core 5 213PE comes in floating point math. The Intel part scores 68587, the AMD part 5854, and the delta is -91.5%. This is the widest margin in the entire comparison. Integer math follows closely, with 92089 against 8873 and a delta of -90.4%. Extended instructions show 19565 versus 2116, a delta of -89.2%.

Data encryption and compression both show similar gaps. Encryption scores 15916 against 1972, a delta of -87.6%. Compression scores 298804 against 38455, a delta of -87.1%. The multithread test shows 26434 versus 3348, a delta of -87.3%. Physics simulation records 1624 against 232, a delta of -85.7%. Random string sorting shows 32027 versus 4666, a delta of -85.4%. Finding prime numbers shows 114 against 18, a delta of -84.2%.

The narrowest gap is in single-thread performance. The passmark single-thread test shows 4060 against 1592, a delta of -60.8%. The duplicate singlethread entry records the same values and the same delta of -60.8%. Even in the category where the AMD part is closest, the Intel part still leads by a wide margin.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the gap. The Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428, placing it at the 85th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403, a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365, a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305, a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287, a delta of 0.4%. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U averages 6247, placing it at the 62nd percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X at 6231, a delta of 0.3%, the AMD EPYC 7272 at 6186, a delta of 1%, the Intel Core i9-10920X at 6347, a delta of -1.6%, and the Intel Core i9-7940X at 6147, a delta of 1.6%.

The data shows a processor designed for different segments. The AMD part's 15 W TDP and mobile socket contrast with the Intel part's 65 W TDP and desktop socket. The process nodes differ, with AMD on 12 nm and Intel on 10 nm. The memory bandwidth doubles from 38.4 GB/s to 76.8 GB/s. The PCIe generation advances from Gen 3 to Gen 5. Every recorded benchmark, all 11 head-to-head tests, lands in favor of the Intel Core 5 213PE.