AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE records an average benchmark score of 32924, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT records 20733. This places the Intel part in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 74th percentile for the AMD part.

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

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3070 against 2438 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, a 20.6% advantage for Intel. PassMark single-thread results show a smaller gap: 3718 versus 3348, which is a 10% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins 2 of the 17 head-to-head tests. It leads in PassMark data encryption (15873 versus 14413, a 10.1% advantage) and PassMark extended instructions (18041 versus 16146, an 11.7% advantage).

Q: What is the multi-threaded performance difference in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 21751 in Cinebench R23 multi-core, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 17272. This represents a 20.6% deficit for the AMD processor.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT does not include ECC memory support.

Q: How do the two CPUs compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has 51.2 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, whereas the AMD part supports only DDR4.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on the Zen 3 architecture with the Cezanne codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 10,700 million transistors into a 180 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel, and the database does not list its transistor count or die size.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The AMD part provides 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part provides 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the Intel processor a 33% advantage in core count and thread count, which is directly reflected in multi-threaded benchmark deltas.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel processor therefore has both a larger per-core L2 and a larger total L3 pool.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The AMD part includes Radeon Vega 7 graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, whereas the Intel processor does not. The AMD part uses PCIe Gen 3 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Clock behavior also separates the two. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT has a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a much lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.60 GHz higher than the AMD part's maximum boost. The Intel processor also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts, compared to 65 watts for the AMD processor.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM4 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is from the 5000 series and belongs to the Ryzen 5 generation (Zen 3, Cezanne). The Intel processor belongs to the Core 5 generation (Bartlett Lake). Both are listed as Active production status and target the Desktop market segment.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates the head-to-head results, winning 15 of the 17 recorded tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT wins only 2. The margin of victory varies significantly by workload type.

In Cinebench tests, the Intel processor holds a consistent 20.6% lead across both single-core and multi-core variants. Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2192 versus 1740, and R15 single-core shows 309 versus 245. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9135 versus 7254, single-core 1289 versus 1023. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows 21751 versus 17272, single-core 3070 versus 2438. The uniformity of the 20.6% delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a steady per-clock advantage combined with the extra cores.

PassMark multi-thread confirms the same 20.6% gap: 25590 versus 20325. PassMark physics shows a far larger discrepancy, with the Intel part scoring 2199 against 875, a 60.2% advantage. PassMark find prime numbers also heavily favors Intel: 157 versus 57, a 63.7% lead. These two tests reward the Intel processor's higher boost frequency and larger core count.

PassMark floating point math shows a 44.5% Intel lead (71722 versus 39817). PassMark integer math shows a 25.3% lead (93109 versus 69566). PassMark random string sorting shows a 13% lead (30106 versus 26188). PassMark single-thread and single-thread (two entries for the same test) both show a 10% lead: 3718 versus 3348.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT secures its wins in specific workloads. PassMark data encryption shows 15873 versus 14413, a 10.1% advantage. PassMark extended instructions shows 18041 versus 16146, an 11.7% advantage. These two wins suggest the AMD architecture holds an edge in encryption-related operations and extended instruction set execution, even though it trails in most raw compute tests.

PassMark data compression is the closest contest: 258882 for AMD versus 261083 for Intel, a mere 0.8% difference. This near-tie indicates that compression workloads do not favor either architecture strongly.

The overall pattern is clear: the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins every Cinebench test by the same 20.6% margin, wins all general math and physics tests by margins ranging from 10% to 63.7%, and loses only the two specialized PassMark tests where AMD's encryption and extended instruction handling are superior.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.60 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process node | 7 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | 80 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 512 KB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC memory | No | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Vega 7 | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Release date | 2024-01-07 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $140 | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001488 | SA4QM |

The table shows every field where the two processors differ. Notably, the Intel part is newer by over two years, supports a newer memory standard, carries a higher memory bandwidth, supports ECC, uses a newer PCIe generation, and has a higher launch MSRP. The AMD part is older, uses a smaller process node, has an unlocked multiplier, and has a lower launch MSRP.

The Verdict

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner: the Intel Core 5 213PTE outperforms the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT in 15 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds a 58.8% higher average benchmark score (32924 versus 20733). The Intel part also sits in a higher percentile (83rd versus 74th) and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 (delta -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (delta 0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (delta -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (delta -0.5%). The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i5-12490F (delta -0.3%), Intel Xeon 6325P (delta -0.4%), Intel Core Ultra 5 125U (delta -0.4%), and AMD EPYC 7J13 (delta -0.5%).

Users seeking maximum multi-threaded throughput, higher single-core speed, larger cache, faster memory bandwidth, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and higher boost clocks should select the Intel Core 5 213PTE. Its 20.6% advantage across every Cinebench test, plus a 60.2% lead in physics and a 63.7% lead in prime number finding, makes it the stronger choice for rendering, simulation, and general compute workloads.

Users who prioritize encryption performance or extended instruction execution should consider the AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT, which leads by 10.1% in data encryption and 11.7% in extended instructions. The AMD part also offers an unlocked multiplier, a smaller process node, and a lower launch MSRP, though those advantages do not translate into benchmark wins elsewhere. For workloads dominated by the PassMark data compression test, the two are effectively tied, with only a 0.8% difference.

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the higher-performance processor in nearly every measurable category. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600GT remains competitive only in narrow specialized workloads and offers platform features that may appeal to specific users, but the benchmark evidence consistently favors the Intel part.