AMD Ryzen 5 7400 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 213PE, which wins 10 of the 11 shared PassMark tests. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 claims a single win, and it is a narrow one. In extended instructions, the AMD part scores 19,924 against 19,565 for Intel, a margin of 1.8%. That is the only head-to-head test where the Ryzen 5 7400 comes out ahead.

The largest gaps between the two processors are found in the floating-point and integer math workloads. The Intel part delivers 68,587 in floating-point math, while the AMD chip scores 40,784. That translates to a 40.5% deficit for the Ryzen 5 7400, the biggest proportional difference in the entire comparison. In integer math, Intel scores 92,089 versus 64,733 for AMD, a 29.7% advantage. Both results indicate a substantial throughput advantage for the Intel part in pure arithmetic workloads.

Prime number finding shows another sizable gap. The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 114, while the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 scores 79, giving Intel a 30.7% lead. Physics simulation results follow a similar pattern: Intel posts 1,624 against 1,150 for AMD, a 29.2% difference. These two tests, along with floating-point and integer math, suggest that the Intel processor has a clear edge in compute-intensive tasks that scale with core count and raw execution resources.

In multi-threaded performance, the Intel part scores 26,434 versus 21,712 for AMD, a 17.9% lead. The single-thread results are also in Intel's favor, with scores of 4,060 versus 3,248, a 20% delta. Both the single-thread and singlethread entries in the database reflect the same score for each processor, confirming consistency in the measurements.

Data compression is another win for Intel, with a score of 298,804 against 261,749 for AMD, a 12.4% margin. Data encryption is closer, with Intel at 15,916 and AMD at 14,865, a 6.6% difference. Random string sorting is the tightest of the Intel wins: 32,027 versus 31,110, a 2.9% edge. The pattern across all these tests is consistent: Intel leads in every category except extended instructions, and the leads range from modest to very large.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 uses the Zen 4 architecture, codenamed Raphael, and belongs to the 7000 series. It is fabricated on a 5 nm process at TSMC, with 6,570 million transistors on a 71 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts favor Intel. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads. Cache configurations also differ. The AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Both the larger per-core L2 and the larger shared L3 give Intel a cache capacity advantage.

Clock speeds tell a more nuanced story. The AMD chip has a base clock of 3.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz. The Intel chip has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel part boosts nearly a gigahertz higher, which explains its strong single-thread score despite the lower base frequency. The AMD part has a higher base clock, which can help in sustained all-core workloads that do not reach boost conditions.

Memory support differs in range. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth rating of 83.2 GB/s. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth rating of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part offers more PCIe lanes: Gen 5 with 24 lanes (CPU only), while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics are present on both. AMD uses Radeon Graphics, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, meaning overclocking is available. The Intel part has a locked multiplier. The AMD processor was released on September 15, 2025, while the Intel processor followed on March 8, 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger performer in nearly every measured workload. The 17.9% lead in multi-threaded PassMark scoring, combined with a 20% lead in single-thread scoring, gives Intel a clear overall advantage. The 40.5% margin in floating-point math and 29.7% margin in integer math are decisive in compute-heavy applications. The 30.7% lead in prime number finding and 29.2% lead in physics simulation reinforce this pattern.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 does have one meaningful win in extended instructions, with a 1.8% margin, and its higher base clock of 3.30 GHz versus 2.70 GHz could matter in scenarios where sustained all-core operation occurs below boost thresholds. The AMD part also offers more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16) and a higher memory bandwidth rating (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). However, the benchmark data does not show these advantages translating into workload victories within the recorded tests.

For users prioritizing raw performance across general computing, multi-threaded tasks, and single-thread responsiveness, the data points to the Intel part. The Ryzen 5 7400 remains a viable option for those who value the AM5 platform, the unlocked multiplier, and the wider PCIe connectivity, but the measured performance gap is substantial. The database also places the AMD part at the 88th percentile among all CPUs and the Intel part at the 85th percentile, despite Intel having the higher average scores in the head-to-head tests, which reflects differences in the overall comparison set.

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 7400 has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel part scores 4,060 in the PassMark single-thread test, while the AMD part scores 3,248. That is a 20% lead for Intel.

Q: Which CPU supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 supports only DDR5.

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

A: The largest margin is in floating-point math, where Intel scores 68,587 versus 40,784 for AMD, a 40.5% difference.

Q: Does the AMD processor have any benchmark win?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins the extended instructions test with a score of 19,924 versus 19,565 for Intel, a 1.8% margin.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a locked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in data compression, data encryption, prime number finding, floating-point math, integer math, multi-threaded performance, physics simulation, random string sorting, and single-thread performance. That is 10 out of 11 head-to-head tests. The largest wins come in floating-point math (40.5% ahead) and integer math (29.7% ahead), followed by prime number finding (30.7% ahead) and physics (29.2% ahead). These results indicate that the Intel part is the stronger choice for arithmetic-heavy, multi-threaded, and single-thread-sensitive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 5 7400 wins only in extended instructions, with a 1.8% margin. That is a narrow victory, but it does show an area where the AMD architecture holds a slight edge. Beyond the benchmark wins, the AMD part has platform advantages that the data does not directly measure: a higher base clock (3.30 GHz versus 2.70 GHz), more PCIe lanes (24 versus 16), higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and an unlocked multiplier. These features do not appear in the PassMark results, but they are relevant to users who need the AM5 platform or plan to overclock.

The data shows a clear split: Intel wins the performance tests, while AMD wins on platform flexibility and connectivity. For workloads that stress the CPU's arithmetic units, memory compression, or single-thread speed, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the pick. For users who value the wider PCIe lane count, the higher rated memory bandwidth, or the ability to adjust the multiplier, the AMD Ryzen 5 7400 offers those capabilities, even if the benchmark scores trail. The recorded average benchmark score for the AMD part is 42,055, while the Intel part has an average of 35,428, but the head-to-head tests show Intel ahead in the shared workloads, which indicates that the AMD average is buoyed by a different set of tests in the database.