AMD Ryzen 5 230 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a one-sided comparison. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the AMD Ryzen 5 230. No single test favors the AMD part. The closest margin appears in the PassMark single-thread tests, where the Intel part scores 4060 versus 3558, a delta of -12.4% for the AMD chip. That is the smallest gap in the entire dataset.

The multi-core Cinebench results show a consistent pattern. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 2264 against 1799 for the AMD Ryzen 5 230, a 20.5% difference. The R20 multi-core test shows 9436 versus 7499, also a 20.5% gap. The R23 multi-core test shows 22468 versus 17857, again 20.5%. These consistent deltas indicate a stable performance advantage across different rendering workloads. The single-core Cinebench results mirror this: R15 single-core shows 319 versus 253 (-20.7%), R20 shows 1332 versus 1058 (-20.6%), and R23 shows 3172 versus 2521 (-20.5%).

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel part stretches its lead further. Floating point math shows the largest gap: 68587 versus 38993, a 43.1% difference. Find prime numbers shows 114 versus 66, a 42.1% delta. Physics tests show 1624 versus 958, a 41% gap. These three workloads suggest the Intel Core 5 213PE has a substantial advantage in raw computational throughput, particularly in floating-point-heavy tasks.

Other PassMark tests show a more moderate but still decisive lead. Integer math scores 92089 versus 67257, a 27% gap. Data compression scores 298804 versus 218588, a 26.8% delta. Multithread scores 26434 versus 19411, a 26.6% difference. Extended instructions score 19565 versus 15618, a 20.2% gap. Data encryption shows 15916 versus 13280, a 16.6% delta. Random string sorting scores 32027 versus 26019, an 18.8% difference.

The average benchmark score confirms the overall positioning. The Intel Core 5 213PE sits at 35428, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 sits at 25782. That places the Intel part in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, versus the 78th percentile for the AMD chip. The Intel part's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (0.4% higher). The AMD part's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5655GE (0.4% lower), the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U (0.6% higher), and the AMD Ryzen AI 5 340 (0.8% lower).

The Verdict

The data points to a clear choice for most workloads. The Intel Core 5 213PE delivers higher scores in every recorded benchmark. The largest advantages appear in floating-point math, prime number finding, and physics simulations, where the Intel part leads by roughly 41% to 43%. The smallest advantage appears in single-thread PassMark, where the Intel part leads by 12.4%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses a 4 nm process node with Zen 4 architecture, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process node with Bartlett Lake architecture. The Intel part also carries a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Intel part is a desktop part with an 8-core, 16-thread configuration; the AMD part is a mobile part with 6 cores and 12 threads.

Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput for rendering, math-heavy workloads, or data compression should look at the Intel Core 5 213PE. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 versus 17857 represents a 20.5% advantage that will show up in long-running workloads. The PassMark multithread score of 26434 versus 19411 represents a 26.6% advantage.

Users who prioritize power efficiency or mobile form factors should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 230. It runs at a 28 W TDP versus 65 W for the Intel part. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part also supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has the higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 scores 17857. The Intel part leads by 20.5%.

Q: What is the difference in single-thread PassMark performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060, while the AMD Ryzen 5 230 scores 3558. The Intel part leads by 12.4%.

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has a 28 W TDP. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a 65 W TDP.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each CPU?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

Specification Differences

The two CPUs differ across nearly every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD part runs at a 28 W TDP, while the Intel part runs at 65 W.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the AMD Socket FP8 and the Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part supports DDR5 memory only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The AMD part has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part does not support ECC memory; the Intel part does.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Intel Core 5 213PE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part integrates Radeon 760M graphics, while the Intel part integrates UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile market segment part; the Intel part is a desktop part. The AMD part has a production status of Active and a release date of 2025-01-05. The Intel part also has Active production status and a release date of 2026-03-08. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 uses the Zen 4 architecture with the Hawk Point codename. It is built on a 4 nm process node at TSMC, using 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process node at Intel. The database does not record a transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The AMD Ryzen 5 230 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 16 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE 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 has a larger cache at every level.

The AMD part uses the Ryzen 5 generation with Zen 4 (Hawk Point). The Intel part uses the Core 5 generation with Bartlett Lake. Neither CPU has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part has part number 100-000001726, and the Intel part has part number SA4QG.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is defined by the size of the advantage rather than which part wins. In workloads that stress floating-point math, such as scientific computing or physics simulations, the Intel part leads by 43.1% in PassMark floating point math and 41% in PassMark physics. Prime number finding shows a 42.1% advantage, indicating strong integer-heavy computational throughput.

In rendering workloads, the Intel part leads by 20.5% across all three Cinebench multi-core tests. The R23 multi-core score of 22468 versus 17857 indicates a solid advantage for long render jobs. Single-core rendering also favors the Intel part by roughly 20.5% across all Cinebench single-core tests.

Data compression and encryption workloads show a smaller but still clear Intel advantage. Data compression scores 298804 versus 218588, a 26.8% gap. Data encryption scores 15916 versus 13280, a 16.6% gap. Random string sorting shows an 18.8% gap.

The AMD Ryzen 5 230 retains advantages in platform characteristics rather than benchmark scores. It uses a smaller 4 nm process node compared to the 10 nm Intel node. It consumes less power at 28 W versus 65 W. It offers higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. It uses PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes versus PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. It supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

The AMD part sits in the 78th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part sits in the 85th percentile. The AMD part's average benchmark score of 25782 places it near the Intel Core i7-11700K, which scores 25812 with a -0.1% delta. The Intel part's average of 35428 places it near the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 with a 0.1% delta. The performance class difference between the two CPUs is significant, with the Intel part scoring roughly 37% higher on average.