AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive overall result: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins 10 of the 11 recorded comparisons, with the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F taking only a single victory. The Intel processor leads by substantial margins in most categories, often by more than 25 percent, while the AMD chip's lone win is narrow.

The largest gap between the two processors appears in floating-point math. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 68587 in the PassMark floating-point test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F records 34548. That gives the Intel part a 49.6 percent advantage, the most lopsided result in the entire comparison. The data suggests the Intel processor's execution resources are far better suited to the sustained floating-point workloads this benchmark exercises.

A similar pattern holds in integer math, where the Intel chip produces 92089 against the AMD chip's 59339, a 35.6 percent lead. The physics test also favors Intel by a wide margin: 1624 versus 1043, a 35.8 percent difference. These three results, floating point, integer, and physics, all point in the same direction: the Intel Core 5 213PE delivers substantially higher raw compute throughput in CPU-intensive workloads.

Multithreaded performance tells the same story. The Intel processor scores 26434 in the PassMark multithread test, compared to 19236 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, a 27.2 percent advantage. This result aligns with the core and thread counts recorded for each part: the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads. The extra two cores and four threads appear to translate directly into a meaningful multithreaded performance gap.

Single-thread performance also goes to Intel, and by a large amount. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 2872. That is a 29.3 percent lead for Intel. The boost clock data supports this outcome: the Intel chip boosts to 5.20 GHz, whereas the AMD chip boosts to 4.00 GHz. The higher boost clock, combined with the newer architecture, gives Intel a clear edge in lightly threaded and latency-sensitive workloads.

Data compression results favor Intel as well. The Intel chip scores 298804 in the PassMark data compression test, versus 232836 for AMD, a 22.1 percent lead. Random string sorting follows the same trend, with Intel at 32027 and AMD at 23422, a 26.9 percent difference. Both workloads respond to memory bandwidth and cache efficiency, and the Intel part's recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s exceeds the AMD chip's 51.2 GB/s.

Data encryption shows Intel ahead by 13 percent, with scores of 15916 versus 13839. Extended instruction performance also favors Intel, with 19565 against 16266, a 16.9 percent gap. These results indicate that the Intel processor handles both cryptographic workloads and modern instruction set extensions more efficiently than the AMD part.

The single AMD victory comes in the find prime numbers test. The Ryzen 5 5600F scores 120, while the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 114. That is a 5.3 percent margin for AMD. This particular workload is highly sensitive to integer division and branch prediction behavior, and the data shows the Zen 3 architecture handles this specific task slightly better than Bartlett Lake.

When placed against the broader market, both processors occupy the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F carries an average benchmark score of 36945, while the Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428. Interestingly, the AMD chip has a higher average score despite losing ten of eleven head-to-head tests. This occurs because the benchmark averages include different test sets for each processor, and the AMD chip does not have Cinebench scores recorded in the database, while the Intel chip has six Cinebench results that pull its average downward.

The nearest rival data confirms that both processors sit in a competitive performance band. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's closest match is the Intel Core Ultra 5 225 with an average score of 36938 and a delta of 0 percent, followed by the AMD Ryzen 5 5500X3D at 37018 with a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core 5 213PE's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35403 with a delta of 0.1 percent, followed by the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 with a delta of 0.2 percent. Both processors are therefore tightly grouped with their direct competitors, but the head-to-head results show a clear performance hierarchy between the two.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the majority of the recorded benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 10 of the 11 head-to-head benchmark tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins only one, the PassMark find prime numbers test.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 4060 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 2872. This gives Intel a 29.3 percent lead in single-thread performance.

Q: What is the multithreaded performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 26434 in the PassMark multithread test, versus 19236 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F. The Intel processor leads by 27.2 percent.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmark category?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins the PassMark find prime numbers test with a score of 120, compared to 114 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 5.3 percent margin.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the overall database percentile ranking?

A: Both processors sit at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has a higher average benchmark score of 36945, while the Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428.

Q: Which benchmark shows the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The PassMark floating-point math test shows the largest gap. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 68587, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 34548, a difference of 49.6 percent in favor of Intel.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward conclusion: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor in nearly every measured workload. It wins the multithread test by 27.2 percent, the single-thread test by 29.3 percent, and the floating-point test by 49.6 percent. For users who prioritize raw compute performance across a broad range of tasks, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the recorded benchmarks.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F does hold one advantage: it wins the find prime numbers test by 5.3 percent. That specific workload, which stresses integer division and branch prediction, is the only area where the AMD architecture demonstrates superiority. Additionally, the AMD chip has a higher average benchmark score of 36945 compared to 35428 for Intel, but this difference stems from the Intel part's inclusion of Cinebench results in its average, not from superior AMD performance in the shared tests.

The Intel Core 5 213PE also brings a notable feature set that the AMD chip lacks: integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics at all. For systems that do not require a discrete GPU, this makes the Intel processor substantially more versatile. The Intel chip also supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the AMD chip supports only DDR4.

The Intel processor's launch MSRP is $221. The AMD processor has no recorded launch MSRP in the database. The Intel chip's higher boost clock, 5.20 GHz versus 4.00 GHz, and its larger core count, 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 12 threads, explain most of its benchmark dominance.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification category. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close, with AMD at 3.00 GHz and Intel at 2.70 GHz, but the boost clocks diverge sharply: AMD reaches 4.00 GHz, while Intel reaches 5.20 GHz. Both parts carry a 65 TDP.

The AMD processor uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, meaning it supports overclocking, while the Intel chip's multiplier is locked. The AMD part numbers are 100-000001903, and the Intel part number is SA4QG.

Memory support differs as well. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus, but the recorded memory bandwidth tells a different story: AMD achieves 51.2 GB/s, while Intel achieves 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel processor includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD processor has no integrated graphics.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the codename Vermeer. It belongs to the 5000 series and the Ryzen 5 generation. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the codename Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The AMD chip is manufactured on a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel chip uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

The AMD processor contains 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel processor has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database. Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB of L2 cache per core, and 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip 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 larger per-core L2 cache (2 MB versus 512 KB) likely contributes to its strong performance in the data compression and random string sorting benchmarks.

Both processors are classified as desktop parts and are currently in active production. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F carries a release date of 2025-09-15, while the Intel Core 5 213PE carries a release date of 2026-03-08.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in almost every measurable category. It dominates floating-point math with a 49.6 percent lead, integer math with a 35.6 percent lead, and physics with a 35.8 percent lead. It wins the multithread test by 27.2 percent and the single-thread test by 29.3 percent. It also wins data compression by 22.1 percent, encryption by 13 percent, extended instructions by 16.9 percent, and random string sorting by 26.9 percent. For any workload that relies on general-purpose compute, high boost clocks, or memory bandwidth, the Intel part is the superior choice.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F's only recorded win is in the find prime numbers test, where it leads by 5.3 percent. This makes it a better fit for workloads that involve heavy integer division or prime-number generation, though the margin is small. The AMD chip also has the advantage of an unlocked multiplier, which allows overclocking, and it uses the more power-efficient 7 nm TSMC process. For users who value overclocking flexibility or who target the specific workload where AMD wins, the Ryzen 5 5600F has a place. For everything else, the benchmark data points directly to the Intel Core 5 213PE.