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

The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy opposite ends of the performance spectrum, as confirmed by the recorded data. The database shows the Intel part winning every single head-to-head benchmark, with an average benchmark score of 32924 compared to 6247 for the AMD processor. This places the Intel Core 5 213PTE in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the Ryzen 3 3100U sits in the 62nd percentile. The comparison is not a close contest; it is a demonstration of how generational, architectural, and market-segment differences shape processor capability.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every measured category, making its strengths easy to characterize. Its most dominant advantage appears in floating-point math, where it scores 71722 against the AMD chip's 5854, a delta of -91.8%. This indicates a massive lead in workloads that rely on heavy mathematical computation, such as scientific simulations or complex rendering tasks. Similarly, in integer math, the Intel processor scores 93109 versus 8873, a -90.5% difference, showing its superiority in general-purpose arithmetic and logic operations that form the backbone of most software.

The Intel part also excels in multi-threaded scenarios. Its passmark_multithread score of 25590 dwarfs the Ryzen 3 3100U's 3348, a -86.9% delta. This result aligns with the core count disparity, as the Intel chip offers 8 cores and 16 threads against the AMD's 2 cores and 2 threads. For tasks like video encoding, 3D rendering, or compiling large codebases, the data confirms the Intel processor delivers substantially higher throughput. The physics benchmark reinforces this, with Intel scoring 2199 versus 232 for AMD, a -89.4% gap, indicating far better performance in physics simulations that often scale with core count.

Single-thread performance also favors the Intel Core 5 213PTE, though by a smaller margin. The Intel chip scores 3718 in passmark_single_thread, while the Ryzen 3 3100U manages 1592, a -57.2% delta. This narrower gap still represents a significant advantage for day-to-day responsiveness and lightly threaded applications. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has no benchmark wins to claim; its role in this comparison is as a baseline for measuring the Intel processor's superiority. The data shows no scenario where the AMD chip comes out ahead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies and market targets. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U uses the Picasso codename, built on a 12 nm process at GlobalFoundries, with a transistor count of 4,940 million and a die size of 210 mm². It is a mobile processor, part of the 3000 series, and belongs to the Ryzen 3 generation based on the Zen+ architecture. The Intel Core 5 213PTE, by contrast, uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It is a desktop processor from the Core 5 generation, and its architecture represents a more recent design.

The cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 96 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor offers 80 KB of L1 cache per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Intel chip gives it a significant advantage in workloads that repeatedly access the same data, reducing the need to fetch from slower system memory.

Memory support also sets them apart. The AMD chip supports DDR4 memory only, with a dual-channel bus and a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but its memory bandwidth is rated at 76.8 GB/s, exactly double. This doubling of memory bandwidth contributes directly to the Intel processor's advantage in data-heavy tasks. The Intel chip also supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD processor uses PCIe Gen 3, while the Intel processor uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. This gives the Intel platform access to newer, faster expansion cards and storage devices. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD chip uses Radeon Vega 8, while the Intel chip uses UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part. The production status is listed as Active for both, meaning both are currently available.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a consistent pattern of Intel dominance across all eleven recorded tests. The largest single gap appears in floating-point math, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 71722 against the Ryzen 3 3100U's 5854, a -91.8% delta. This is the closest any test comes to a tenfold difference. Integer math shows a similar story: Intel scores 93109, AMD scores 8873, a -90.5% delta. These two results indicate that the Intel processor is roughly an order of magnitude faster in raw arithmetic throughput.

Data compression and encryption also show massive gaps. In passmark_data_compression, Intel scores 261083 versus AMD's 38455, a -85.3% delta. In passmark_data_encryption, Intel scores 14413 against 1972, a -86.3% delta. These results suggest the Intel processor is far better suited for tasks that involve compressing files, archiving data, or encrypting communications. The extended instructions test follows the same trend: Intel scores 16146, AMD scores 2116, a -86.9% delta. This benchmark measures performance with SIMD and other extended instruction sets, which are commonly used in multimedia processing and scientific computing.

The prime number finding test, which stresses integer arithmetic and memory latency, shows Intel scoring 157 against AMD's 18, a -88.5% delta. The random string sorting test shows Intel at 30106 and AMD at 4666, a -84.5% delta, indicating faster sorting algorithms and memory access patterns. The multithread benchmark, which is often a proxy for overall multi-core capability, shows Intel at 25590 and AMD at 3348, a -86.9% delta. The physics benchmark shows Intel at 2199 and AMD at 232, a -89.4% delta. Even the single-thread tests, where the gap is smallest, show Intel at 3718 versus AMD at 1592, a -57.2% delta. Across all tests, the Intel Core 5 213PTE maintains at least a 57% lead and often exceeds 85%.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts represent the most fundamental specification gap. The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U provides 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Clock speeds also favor Intel: the AMD chip has a base clock of 1.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.20 GHz, while the Intel chip has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power differs significantly, with the AMD chip rated at 15 watts and the Intel chip at 45 watts, reflecting their different market segments of mobile versus desktop.

The sockets are incompatible. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The process node differs, with AMD on 12 nm and Intel on 10 nm. Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth: AMD supports DDR4 only at 38.4 GB/s, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Intel chip but absent on the AMD chip. The PCIe generation differs, with AMD on Gen 3 and Intel on Gen 5, and the Intel chip specifies 16 lanes from the CPU. Cache sizes differ in every level: AMD has 96 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 4 MB shared L3, while Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon Vega 8 and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The release dates differ by months, with the Intel part listed as released in early 2026 and the AMD part later that same year. The Intel processor has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, which is significantly higher than the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U's average of 6247.

Q: How does the single-thread performance compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3718 in passmark_single_thread, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U scores 1592, a -57.2% delta in favor of Intel.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U does not.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 3100U has 2 cores and 2 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: In which benchmark does the Intel processor show its smallest advantage?

A: The smallest advantage is in the passmark_single_thread test, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE leads by -57.2% over the AMD Ryzen 3 3100U, the narrowest gap of any recorded benchmark.