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

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits this comparison decisively. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 15 of 17 head-to-head tests, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT takes only 2. The Intel part delivers a higher average benchmark score of 32924 versus 26748 for the AMD, a gap of roughly 23%. The Intel chip also sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database, compared to the 79th percentile for the AMD.

The Core 5 213PTE is the choice for users who prioritize raw throughput, multithreaded workloads, and single-core responsiveness. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 versus 15848 represents a 27.1% advantage. The single-core margin is equally consistent, with the Intel part leading by 27.1% in Cinebench R23 single-core (3070 versus 2237).

The Ryzen 5 5500GT, however, claims two specific wins: data encryption and extended instruction throughput. It also presents a lower launch MSRP of $125 versus $221 for the Intel part, and it runs on the AMD Socket AM4 platform with an unlocked multiplier. The data suggests the AMD is the more economical platform choice for users who value those two specific workloads or who want overclocking flexibility, while the Intel part is the performance leader across nearly every measured category.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and process nodes. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT uses the Zen 3 architecture on a 7 nm TSMC process, with a Cezanne codename. It packs 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. Its thermal design power is 65 watts. The chip uses AMD Socket AM4 and supports DDR4 memory over a dual-channel bus, with a memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 7. The L3 cache totals 16 MB, with 64 KB of L1 and 512 KB of L2 per core. The transistor count is listed at 10,700 million on a die size of 180 mm².

The Intel Core 5 213PTE belongs to the Bartlett Lake generation, built on a 10 nm Intel process. It provides 8 cores and 16 threads, with a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a much higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Its thermal design power is 45 watts. The socket is Intel Socket 1700, and memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with a higher memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730. Cache allocation is different as well: 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also supports ECC memory, which the AMD does not, and it offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, versus Gen 3 with 16 lanes on the AMD.

The Intel processor has a locked multiplier, while the AMD multiplier is unlocked. The AMD chip is listed with a release date in January 2024, while the Intel part carries a release date in March 2026. Production status for both is Active.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2192 against 1597, a 27.1% lead. The single-core R15 result shows 309 versus 225, a 27.2% margin. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 9135 versus 6656, again 27.1% ahead. The R20 single-core test shows 1289 versus 939, a 27.2% edge. Cinebench R23 multicore reaches 21751 versus 15848, and the single-core result is 3070 versus 2237, both at 27.1% differences. These consistent margins indicate the Intel part has a broad architectural advantage in both lightly threaded and fully threaded rendering workloads.

The PassMark suite shows a similar pattern with some notable exceptions. PassMark multithread favors the Intel chip at 25590 versus 19000, a 25.8% difference. PassMark single thread is 3718 versus 3066, a 17.5% margin. Floating point math heavily favors the Intel part: 71722 versus 36694, a 48.8% gap. Integer math shows 93109 versus 64218, a 31% lead. Physics simulation is a major win for Intel at 2199 versus 840, a 61.8% difference. Prime number finding also favors Intel heavily: 157 versus 54, a 65.6% gap. Random string sorting goes to Intel at 30106 versus 24583, an 18.3% margin. Data compression shows a narrower Intel win at 261083 versus 243904, only 6.6%.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT claims two victories. Data encryption scores 14754 versus 14413, a 2.4% lead. Extended instructions score 17027 versus 16146, a 5.5% advantage. These are the only two tests where the AMD part finishes ahead, and both margins are modest compared to the Intel leads in other categories.

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 5500GT has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 21751, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT scores 15848. That is a 27.1% difference in favor of the Intel part.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes. It wins PassMark data encryption with a 2.4% margin (14754 versus 14413) and PassMark extended instructions with a 5.5% margin (17027 versus 16146).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT supports DDR4 memory only. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT does not.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in PCIe generation?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT provides PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 213PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear winner for compute-heavy tasks. The Cinebench results across R15, R20, and R23, both multicore and single-core, all show the same 27.1% to 27.2% advantage. Users running rendering, video encoding, or other fully threaded workloads will see the largest benefit from the Intel part. The floating point math result, with a 48.8% lead, indicates strong performance in scientific and simulation workloads. The physics score of 2199 versus 840, a 61.8% gap, reinforces that advantage for any application with physics calculations. Prime number finding, at a 65.6% lead, shows a substantial edge in integer-heavy algorithmic tasks. The multithread score of 25590 versus 19000, a 25.8% margin, confirms the overall throughput advantage. The Intel part also holds a 17.5% lead in single-thread performance, which benefits everyday responsiveness and lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT wins in two specific areas. Data encryption performance is 2.4% higher, which matters for workloads that rely heavily on encryption and decryption. Extended instruction throughput is 5.5% higher, which benefits applications that make use of specialized instruction sets. The AMD part also offers a lower launch MSRP of $125, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and compatibility with AMD Socket AM4 platforms. The data compression result, while won by Intel, is the closest major margin at 6.6%, so users who work with compressed data will find the two processors relatively similar in that specific task.

The overall database ranking supports the Intel part: the Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs, while the Ryzen 5 5500GT sits at the 79th percentile. The Intel chip also posts a higher average benchmark score of 32924, which places it in the same range as the Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G in the nearest rivals list. The AMD chip, with an average score of 26748, sits alongside the Intel Core i7-12700H and AMD Ryzen 5 7545U. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy: the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger processor in nearly every measurable workload, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5500GT holds narrow advantages in encryption and extended instructions, plus platform-level benefits in price and overclocking.