AMD Ryzen 5 8500G vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear overall winner in raw performance: the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes 14 of the 17 common benchmark tests. Its most decisive victories come in floating-point math, where it scores 71,722 against the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's 39,074, a 45.5% advantage. The Intel part also dominates integer math with 93,109 versus 63,123, a 32.2% lead, and physics tests show a 40.1% gap (2,199 vs. 1,318). Prime number finding favors Intel by 44.6% (157 vs. 87).

Across the Cinebench suite, the Intel chip wins every test by a consistent margin. In Cinebench R23 multicore, it scores 21,751 against 18,368, a 15.6% lead. Single-core R23 shows a 15.5% advantage (3,070 vs. 2,593). The same pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 (9,135 vs. 7,714 multicore, 1,289 vs. 1,089 single-core) and R15 (2,192 vs. 1,851 multicore, 309 vs. 261 single-core). PassMark multithread follows at 25,590 vs. 21,610, again a 15.6% gap.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G's wins are narrower but notable. It leads in PassMark single-thread performance with 3,891 against 3,718, a 4.7% margin. Extended instructions also favor AMD by 18.3% (19,098 vs. 16,146), indicating stronger SIMD or specialized instruction throughput. Random string sorting is nearly tied, with Intel ahead by only 2.3% (30,106 vs. 29,407), and data encryption shows a minimal 1.3% Intel edge (14,413 vs. 14,220). Data compression is also close, with Intel leading by 4.2% (261,083 vs. 250,197).

The benchmark data indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger multi-threaded processor across most measured workloads, while the AMD chip retains a single-thread lead and a significant advantage in extended instruction execution.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design generations. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G uses the Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, built on the Phoenix2 codename. It belongs to the 8000 series and is classified as a mobile segment part. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm Intel process, and is a desktop segment part.

Core and thread counts differ meaningfully. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. This 33% core count advantage explains part of Intel's multicore dominance. Cache hierarchies also differ: AMD provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB shared L3. Intel provides 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3, giving it more total cache at every level.

Clock speeds show a trade-off. The AMD part has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, but Intel's boost clock reaches 5.20 GHz versus AMD's 5.00 GHz. The AMD chip carries a 65 W TDP, while the Intel chip is rated at 45 W, a lower thermal envelope despite more cores and higher boost.

Memory support differs substantially. AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD's memory bandwidth is higher at 83.2 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also diverges: AMD offers Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes.

Integrated graphics differ as well. AMD uses the Radeon 740M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. Sockets are incompatible: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $179, while the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. Both are currently active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The AMD part's release date is January 2024, while Intel's is March 2026.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the superior processor for multi-threaded productivity workloads. It wins every Cinebench test, all three major PassMark math tests, and the overall multithread score. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration, larger caches, and higher boost clock deliver consistent 15.6% multicore advantages across rendering benchmarks. The 32.2% integer math lead and 45.5% floating-point lead make it the clear choice for compute-heavy tasks like simulation, encoding, or compilation.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins in two specific areas: single-thread PassMark performance (4.7% ahead) and extended instructions (18.3% ahead). For workloads that rely heavily on those instructions, the AMD part holds an edge. Its higher base clock and larger memory bandwidth may also help in scenarios where sustained low-thread performance matters, though the benchmark data does not directly confirm this outside the single-thread test.

From the percentile data, the Intel part sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD part sits at the 74th. The Intel chip's average benchmark score of 32,924 places it alongside the Intel Core i7-12700 (32,942, 0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33,079, 0.5% delta). The AMD chip's average of 20,425 places it near the AMD Ryzen 5 5600 (20,468, 0.2% delta) and AMD EPYC 7713 (20,363, 0.3% delta). These nearest-rival comparisons confirm that the Intel part competes in a higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 5 8500G | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base clock | 3.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Phoenix2 | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

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

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 14 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon 740M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release date | January 2024 | March 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | $179 | $221 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Does the AMD chip beat the Intel chip in any benchmark?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G wins PassMark single-thread (3,891 vs. 3,718, a 4.7% lead) and PassMark extended instructions (19,098 vs. 16,146, an 18.3% lead).

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 5.00 GHz on the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD chip supports only DDR5, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which chip has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G has a memory bandwidth of 83.2 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: How do their Cinebench R23 scores compare?

A: The Intel chip scores 21,751 in multicore and 3,070 in single-core. The AMD chip scores 18,368 in multicore and 2,593 in single-core. Intel leads by 15.6% in multicore and 15.5% in single-core.

Where Each One Wins

For multi-threaded rendering, physics simulation, and heavy math workloads, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger option. Its wins in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 across both single and multicore tests, plus its large leads in floating-point math (45.5%), integer math (32.2%), and prime finding (44.6%), make it suitable for CPU-bound productivity. PassMark multithread at 25,590 versus 21,610 confirms its aggregate throughput advantage. The 8-core/16-thread design and 24 MB L3 cache support this pattern.

For single-thread responsiveness and extended instruction execution, the AMD Ryzen 5 8500G takes the lead. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3,891 tops Intel's 3,718, and its extended instructions score of 19,098 beats Intel's 16,146 by 18.3%. The AMD chip also has a higher base clock (3.50 GHz vs. 2.10 GHz) and higher memory bandwidth (83.2 GB/s vs. 76.8 GB/s), which may benefit lightly threaded tasks that depend on memory throughput. Its lower launch MSRP of $179 also positions it differently, though pricing is not part of performance analysis.

Data compression and encryption are near ties. The Intel chip leads compression by 4.2% and encryption by 1.3%, while AMD leads in random string sorting by a narrow margin if adjusted for the 2.3% Intel lead in that test, the difference is small enough to be negligible for most users. The AMD chip's extended instruction lead suggests it handles SIMD-heavy code more efficiently, but the Intel chip's raw core count and clock speed dominate most other workloads.

The recorded data does not show a scenario where the AMD chip wins a multi-threaded rendering test. Every Cinebench multicore result favors Intel by the same 15.6% margin, and PassMark multithread mirrors that. The AMD chip's wins are confined to single-thread PassMark and extended instructions, making it a niche choice for specialized workloads rather than a general-purpose performance leader. The Intel chip's higher percentile ranking (83rd vs. 74th) and higher average benchmark score (32,924 vs. 20,425) reinforce its overall standing in the database.