AMD Ryzen 5 40 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 wins zero of the fifteen head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all fifteen. The largest margin appears in PassMark’s find prime numbers test, where the Intel part scores 157 versus 20 for the AMD, a delta of -87.3 percent. That represents the widest performance gap in the entire comparison.

Cinebench results follow the same pattern. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 21751, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 scores 4841, a delta of -77.7 percent. The single-core R23 run shows a narrower but still substantial gap: 3070 versus 1150, a -62.5 percent delta. The older Cinebench R15 test confirms the trend, with the Intel part posting 2192 multi-core and 309 single-core, compared to the AMD’s 790 and 165.5, respectively.

PassMark’s floating point math workload shows one of the larger deltas. The Intel Core 5 213PTE reaches 71722, while the AMD Ryzen 5 40 manages 15194, a -78.8 percent difference. Integer math follows closely: 93109 versus 31598, a -66.1 percent delta. Extended instructions, which often reflects SIMD and vectorized code, shows a -60.1 percent gap with scores of 16146 and 6437.

The data compression benchmark records the Intel part at 261083, versus 141533 for the AMD, a -45.8 percent delta. Data encryption shows a -53.9 percent gap, with scores of 14413 and 6646. Random string sorting lands at 30106 for Intel and 15124 for AMD, a -49.8 percent difference. The PassMark physics test shows a -80.4 percent delta: 2199 versus 432.

The smallest advantage for the Intel part appears in the single-threaded PassMark tests, where it scores 3718 against 2477, a -33.4 percent delta. That is still a clear lead, but it is the closest the AMD processor comes to parity in any recorded workload. The multi-thread PassMark score shows 25590 for Intel and 9341 for AMD, a -63.5 percent gap.

Where Each One Wins

The data does not show any benchmark category where the AMD Ryzen 5 40 takes the lead. Every recorded workload favors the Intel Core 5 213PTE. That includes single-threaded tests, multi-threaded tests, integer math, floating point math, encryption, compression, and extended instruction sets.

For the Intel part, the strongest relative advantages appear in prime number finding, physics simulation, and floating point math. These workloads often respond to higher core counts and higher sustained clocks. The Intel processor’s 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, align with those demands. The AMD processor’s 4 cores and 8 threads, with a 4.30 GHz boost clock, cannot match that throughput.

The AMD part’s closest relative performance comes in single-threaded PassMark tests, where the -33.4 percent delta is the smallest of the set. That suggests the Zen 2 architecture handles lightly threaded tasks with reasonable efficiency, but the Intel part still wins outright. For any use case in the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 213PTE delivers the higher score.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 is built on the Zen 2 architecture, with the Mendocino codename. It uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process node from Intel’s own foundry.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The AMD part provides 4 cores and 8 threads. The Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. That doubles the thread count, which directly impacts multi-threaded benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE 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’s L3 cache is six times larger, which can improve performance in workloads with repeated data access patterns.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD processor supports LPDDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 88.0 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also with a dual-channel bus, but records 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has a higher memory bandwidth figure, though the benchmark results do not show that translating into a workload win.

PCIe connectivity differs. The AMD part uses Gen 3 with 4 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. That is a significant expansion in both generation and lane count.

Integrated graphics are present on both. The AMD part uses Radeon 610M. The Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The data does not include graphics benchmarks, so no comparison is possible from the recorded scores.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a base clock of 2.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part starts lower but boosts much higher.

Thermal design power differs by a factor of three. The AMD part is rated at 15 W. The Intel part is rated at 45 W. That reflects the different market segments: the AMD processor is marked as Mobile, while the Intel processor is marked as Desktop.

Sockets are incompatible. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FT6. The Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Physical installation targets are entirely different platforms.

ECC memory support is another differentiator. The AMD part does not support ECC memory. The Intel part does support ECC memory.

Release dates differ. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has a release date of September 30, 2025. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a release date of March 8, 2026. The Intel part launched later.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

The process node and foundry differ as noted. The AMD part uses a 6 nm TSMC process. The Intel part uses a 10 nm Intel process.

The Intel part has a recorded part number of SA4QM. The AMD part’s part number is listed as unknown.

The AMD part has a die size of 100 mm². The Intel part has no recorded die size.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the largest benchmark delta between the two?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap. The Intel part scores 157, the AMD part scores 20, a -87.3 percent delta.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 40 does not.

Q: What are the boost clocks of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 boosts to 4.30 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth figure?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 40 records 88.0 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 213PTE records 76.8 GB/s.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear choice for workloads represented in the database. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins every recorded comparison, often by a wide margin. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, larger cache, and higher boost clock deliver consistently higher scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

The AMD Ryzen 5 40 occupies a different position. It is a 15 W mobile processor, built on a smaller process node, with lower power requirements. Its memory bandwidth figure is higher, and it supports LPDDR5 memory. For mobile platforms where power efficiency matters, the AMD part is the relevant option. For desktop performance in the recorded workloads, the Intel part is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE also carries a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no listed price. The Intel part’s percentile ranking among all CPUs is 83, versus 70 for the AMD part. The average benchmark score for the Intel part is 32924, while the AMD part averages 15882. Those aggregate figures confirm the head-to-head results.

Users targeting single-threaded or multi-threaded performance should choose the Intel Core 5 213PTE. Users constrained to a mobile socket or low power envelope should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 40, with the understanding that its recorded performance is lower across the board.