AMD Ryzen 5 150 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a clear and unambiguous picture: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single head-to-head comparison recorded in the database, taking all 11 benchmark tests against the AMD Ryzen 5 150. The Intel part's advantage is sweeping, with no workload category where the AMD processor manages to pull ahead. This is not a case of one chip winning in productivity while the other excels in gaming; the Intel Core 5 213PE dominates across the board, from mathematical workloads to data compression and single-threaded tasks.

The largest gaps appear in computationally intense, parallel workloads. In the passmark physics test, the Intel processor scores 1624 against AMD's 806, a delta of 101.5%. Floating point math shows a similarly dramatic gap at 95.3%, with scores of 68587 versus 35118. The prime number finding benchmark reveals the most extreme disparity: Intel scores 114 while AMD manages only 47, a 142.6% difference. These results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE is substantially better suited for scientific computing, physics simulations, and other floating-point-heavy applications.

For more everyday tasks, the Intel advantage narrows but remains decisive. Single-thread performance shows a 28.7% lead, with scores of 4060 against 3155. Data encryption shows an 18.6% gap, the smallest margin in the entire comparison, with scores of 15916 versus 13425. This suggests that while the Intel chip is clearly faster in all scenarios, the AMD processor is relatively less disadvantaged in encryption workloads than in other areas.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does have one clear positional advantage: it is a mobile processor with a 35 watt TDP, whereas the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65 watt TDP. For users prioritizing low power consumption in a portable form factor, the AMD part holds appeal despite its benchmark deficit. However, from a pure performance standpoint, the database shows no workload where the AMD Ryzen 5 150 comes out on top.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent fundamentally different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 uses TSMC's 6 nm process. The Intel part is a desktop chip in the Bartlett Lake family, part of the Core 5 generation, while the AMD processor is a mobile part based on Zen 3+ architecture under the Rembrandt-R codename.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Intel chip provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD chip offers 6 cores and 12 threads. This two-core, four-thread advantage helps explain the Intel processor's dominance in multithreaded tests. The Intel part also has a significantly higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz versus the AMD's 4.55 GHz, though the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz compared to Intel's 2.70 GHz.

Cache hierarchies diverge as well. The Intel processor allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD chip uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. The Intel part's larger cache allocation at every level contributes to its performance advantage, particularly in workloads that benefit from data locality.

Memory support differs in important ways. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD part supports only DDR5. Both run dual-channel memory buses with identical theoretical bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. However, the Intel processor supports ECC memory, while the AMD chip does not. The Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics also differ: the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD processor features Radeon 660M. The AMD part has a smaller die size at 210 mm², a consequence of the denser 6 nm manufacturing process. The Intel processor has a larger physical footprint due to its 10 nm node and additional cores. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, and both are currently in active production.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the performance difference in single-threaded workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060 in the passmark single_thread test, 28.7% higher than the AMD Ryzen 5 150's score of 3155.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 150 does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: What are the power consumption figures for these processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 has a TDP of 35 watts.

Q: How do they compare in terms of manufacturing process?

A: The Intel chip is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's foundry, while the AMD chip uses a 6 nm process at TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 150 boosts to 4.55 GHz. However, the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.30 GHz versus Intel's 2.70 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every specification category recorded in the database. The most fundamental difference is market segment: Intel targets desktop systems, while AMD targets mobile platforms. This explains the socket difference, with Intel using Socket 1700 and AMD using Socket FP7.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | AMD Ryzen 5 150 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 12 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.30 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.55 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | AMD Socket FP7 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Rembrandt-R |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 6 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 210 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 20 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Radeon 660M |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not recorded |

The Intel processor also has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs at 85, compared to AMD's 84. The Intel part's average benchmark score is 35428, while the AMD chip averages 34881. The Intel launch MSRP is recorded at $221, while no launch MSRP is available for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 11 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, and the Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 11. The most dramatic victory comes in the passmark_find_prime_numbers test, where Intel scores 114 against AMD's 47, a 142.6% advantage. This workload appears to be particularly favorable to Intel's architecture, likely due to the higher boost clock and larger cache hierarchy.

Physics simulation shows the second-largest gap at 101.5%. The Intel processor scores 1624 versus AMD's 806. This test typically stresses floating-point throughput and memory bandwidth, both areas where the Intel chip's additional cores and larger L3 cache provide clear benefits. Floating point math follows closely with a 95.3% delta, as Intel scores 68587 against AMD's 35118.

Multithreaded performance shows a 51.1% advantage for Intel, with scores of 26434 versus 17492. This aligns with the core and thread count differences, as the Intel processor can process more simultaneous threads. Integer math shows a 48.2% gap, with Intel scoring 92089 and AMD scoring 62151. Data compression shows a 41.4% delta, with Intel at 298804 and AMD at 211289.

Random string sorting, a test sensitive to memory latency and cache performance, shows a 43.1% advantage for Intel, with scores of 32027 versus 22382. Extended instruction workloads show a 33.3% delta, with Intel at 19565 and AMD at 14675. Data encryption shows the smallest margin at 18.6%, with Intel scoring 15916 and AMD scoring 13425. Single-thread performance shows a 28.7% advantage for Intel, with scores of 4060 versus 3155.

The AMD Ryzen 5 150's nearest rivals in the database are all Intel parts, including the Intel Xeon 6349P with a 0% delta, and the Intel Core 7 253PTE at -0.2%. The Intel Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T at 0.1% delta and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%. These rankings indicate that both processors sit in a competitive midrange performance band, with the Intel part holding a slight edge in average benchmark scores.

The data shows that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the superior performer across every measured workload. The AMD Ryzen 5 150's main advantages are its lower power consumption at 35 watts and its mobile form factor, making it suitable for laptops and compact systems where thermal and power constraints take priority over raw performance. For users who need maximum throughput in desktop workloads, the Intel processor is the clear choice based on the recorded benchmarks.