AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy different positions in the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data from the database shows a decisive performance gap between them. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core 5 213PE secures every single win, making the performance hierarchy unambiguous. The Intel part delivers higher scores in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads, with the AMD processor trailing by margins that range from a modest 7.3% to a substantial 52.6% depending on the specific test.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PE dominates the Cinebench suite with a consistent 29.5% advantage over the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT across all six recorded tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Intel processor scores 22468 against 15848 for the AMD part, while in single-core the gap remains identical at 29.5% (3172 versus 2237). The same pattern holds in Cinebench R20 multi-core (9436 versus 6656) and single-core (1332 versus 939), as well as Cinebench R15 multi-core (2264 versus 1597) and single-core (319 versus 225). The uniformity of this 29.5% delta across both single and multi-threaded render tests indicates a fundamental per-core performance advantage for the Intel design, not merely a core-count benefit.

The PassMark results show a more varied picture, with the Intel Core 5 213PE winning every test but by differing margins. The largest gap appears in PassMark find prime numbers, where Intel scores 114 against AMD's 54, a 52.6% difference. Floating point math also shows a wide chasm: 68587 versus 36694, a 46.5% advantage for Intel. Physics testing follows closely with a 48.3% gap (1624 versus 840). These three tests highlight workloads where the Intel architecture's execution resources provide outsized gains.

More moderate differences appear in other PassMark tests. Data compression shows Intel ahead by 18.4% (298804 versus 243904), while integer math sits at a 30.3% gap (92089 versus 64218). Extended instructions show a 13% difference (19565 versus 17027), and random string sorting lands at 23.2% (32027 versus 24583). The smallest margin in the entire comparison is in data encryption, where Intel leads by just 7.3% (15916 versus 14754). Multithread performance via PassMark shows a 28.1% gap (26434 versus 19000), while single-thread performance shows a 24.5% difference (4060 versus 3066).

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 213PE records an average score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT averages 26748, sitting in the 79th percentile. The nearest rivals in the database for the Intel part include the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1% behind), Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, 0.2% behind), and Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.3% behind). The AMD part's closest neighbors are the AMD EPYC 9554 (26743, 0% difference), Intel Core i7-12700H (26717, 0.1% behind), AMD Ryzen 5 7545U (26849, 0.4% ahead), and Intel Core i9-11900K (26639, 0.4% behind).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The transistor count stands at 10,700 million on a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads with a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The AMD processor features 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel part offers 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. This larger cache configuration likely contributes to the Intel part's advantage in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression and integer math.

Memory support also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus with 51.2 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher listed bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory support is absent on the AMD part but present on the Intel part. PCIe connectivity differs as well: AMD offers Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, a substantial interface advantage.

Integrated graphics differentiate the pair. The AMD processor includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. Both are desktop-market parts with active production status. The AMD launch MSRP is $125, while the Intel launch MSRP is $221. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor is locked. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Release dates place the AMD part in January 2024 and the Intel part in March 2026.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor in every measured category. The 29.5% lead across the entire Cinebench suite, whether single-core or multi-core, shows that the Intel architecture offers superior per-thread performance that scales equally into multi-threaded workloads. The 8-core, 16-thread configuration of the Intel part, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, produces consistent wins against the 6-core, 12-thread AMD part with its 4.40 GHz boost clock.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does hold advantages in platform-level characteristics. Its 7 nm process node, lower launch MSRP, unlocked multiplier, and AM4 socket compatibility are recorded in the database. However, in pure benchmark performance, the AMD part trails in all 17 head-to-head tests, with zero wins recorded. The closest margin is the 7.3% gap in data encryption, which represents the only area where the AMD processor approaches parity.

For workloads that rely on floating point math, prime number calculation, or physics simulation, the Intel Core 5 213PE delivers especially large margins of 46.5%, 52.6%, and 48.3% respectively. These are not marginal wins; they represent nearly double the performance in some cases. The Intel part also reaches the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the AMD part's 79th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in core count (6 versus 8), thread count (12 versus 16), base clock (3.60 GHz versus 2.70 GHz), and boost clock (4.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz). Process node differs (7 nm versus 10 nm), as does foundry (TSMC versus Intel). The AMD part lists 10,700 million transistors and a 180 mm² die size, while the Intel part has no recorded values for either. Cache configuration differs in L1 (64 KB versus 80 KB per core), L2 (512 KB versus 2 MB per core), and L3 (16 MB versus 24 MB shared). Memory support differs (DDR4 only versus DDR4 and DDR5), as does memory bandwidth (51.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). ECC support is absent on AMD and present on Intel. PCIe generation differs (Gen 3 versus Gen 5), and integrated graphics differ (Radeon Vega 7 versus UHD Graphics 730). The socket differs (AM4 versus Socket 1700), the multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel, and launch MSRP differs ($125 versus $221).

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 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT's 15848, a 29.5% advantage for Intel.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any benchmark wins over the Intel processor?

A: No. Across all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every test, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT recording zero wins.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports only DDR4.

Q: What is the smallest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The smallest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the Intel Core 5 213PE leads by 7.3% (15916 versus 14754).

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.40 GHz for the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every measured benchmark category. The largest advantages appear in PassMark find prime numbers (52.6% lead), physics (48.3% lead), and floating point math (46.5% lead). The Intel part also leads in integer math by 30.3%, multithread by 28.1%, and single-thread by 24.5%. Even in the closest category, data encryption, the Intel part still leads by 7.3%. The 85th percentile ranking versus the AMD part's 79th percentile further confirms the Intel part's higher overall standing in the database.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not win any benchmark category, but the data does show areas where the gap narrows. Data encryption at 7.3% is the closest contest, followed by extended instructions at 13% and data compression at 18.4%. These workloads represent the best-case scenarios for the AMD part within this comparison. The AMD processor also offers an unlocked multiplier and a lower launch MSRP of $125, which are recorded advantages on the platform side rather than the benchmark side.