AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy different corners of the processor market, and the benchmark data reflects a clear performance hierarchy. The Intel part wins every single recorded benchmark in the database, but the AMD chip counters with a dramatically lower power envelope and a more modern manufacturing process. This is not a close contest in raw speed; it is a study in how two manufacturers approach efficiency versus outright compute capability.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the victor in every benchmark category recorded in the database. Across all 17 head-to-head tests, it holds a perfect win record. Its largest margins come in floating-point math, where it scores 68,587 against the AMD part's 39,065, a 43% advantage. Integer math shows a similar story, with the Intel chip at 92,089 versus 62,666, a 32% gap. These are the workloads where the Intel processor's additional cores and higher boost clock produce decisive results.

The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE does not win any of the recorded tests, but its competitive position is defined by efficiency rather than benchmark victories. It operates at a 35 W TDP against the Intel part's 65 W TDP, and it uses a 4 nm TSMC process compared to Intel's 10 nm node. For applications that prioritize power consumption and thermal output over peak performance, the AMD chip is the relevant choice, even though the data shows no performance category where it leads.

The Intel processor's single-thread advantage is smaller than its multi-thread edge. In PassMark single-thread testing, the Intel part scores 4,060 against 3,914, a 3.6% lead. This suggests that in lightly threaded daily workloads, the two processors are far closer than the multi-core results imply. The Cinebench single-core tests tell a different story, however, with the Intel part leading by 20.2% in both R15 and R20, and by the same percentage in R23 single-core.

Architecture Differences

The architectural split between these two processors is substantial. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses Zen 4 architecture on the Phoenix2 codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with 20,900 million transistors on a 137 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process, with no transistor or die size data recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs significantly. The AMD chip has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel processor has 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge: AMD provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel offers 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The larger Intel cache allocation across every level helps explain its throughput advantage in cache-sensitive workloads like data compression.

Memory support separates the two as well. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but AMD's bandwidth is rated at 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. Despite the AMD bandwidth advantage, the Intel processor still outperforms in every recorded test, indicating that raw memory bandwidth is not the limiting factor in these workloads.

Platform features also differ. The AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD processor is unlocked, allowing multiplier adjustment, whereas the Intel part is locked. PCIe support favors Intel, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes (CPU only) against AMD's Gen 4 and 14 lanes (CPU only). Both support ECC memory. The integrated graphics differ, with AMD using Radeon 740M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a mobile segment processor, while the Intel chip is a desktop segment processor.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE boosts to 5.00 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the Intel processor's L3 cache?

A: The Intel part has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, which is 50% larger than the AMD processor's 16 MB of shared L3.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE and the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the power consumption difference between the two?

A: The AMD processor has a 35 W TDP, while the Intel processor has a 65 W TDP, making the AMD part the lower-power option by 30 W.

Q: Which processor supports PCIe Gen 5?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 213PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD processor is limited to PCIe Gen 4 with 14 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How do the processors compare in the PassMark multithread test?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 26,434 in PassMark multithread, which is 20% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE's score of 21,135.

Specification Differences

The database records distinct specifications for each processor across nearly every field. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE uses 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 3.40 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 5.00 GHz and 5.20 GHz respectively. The TDP difference is notable: 35 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel.

The process node separates them clearly, with AMD on 4 nm TSMC and Intel on 10 nm Intel. AMD's die is 137 mm² with 20,900 million transistors, while Intel has no recorded die size or transistor count. Cache sizes differ at every level: AMD has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 16 MB L3 shared, while Intel has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB L3 shared.

Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR5 while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 83.2 GB/s versus Intel's 76.8 GB/s. The socket differs, with AMD on AM5 and Intel on LGA 1700. The AMD processor is multiplier unlocked, the Intel processor is not. PCIe support goes to Intel with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 and 14 lanes. Integrated graphics differ between Radeon 740M and UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as mobile, the Intel part as desktop. The Intel processor has a recorded launch MSRP of $221, while the AMD processor has no launch MSRP recorded.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows consistent Intel dominance across every version and workload. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Intel processor scores 2,264 against AMD's 1,808, a 20.1% lead. The R15 single-core test shows the same 20.1% margin, with scores of 319 and 255. Cinebench R20 multicore delivers 9,436 versus 7,534, a 20.2% gap, and R20 single-core shows 1,332 against 1,063, again 20.2%. Cinebench R23 follows the pattern: multicore at 22,468 versus 17,940 and single-core at 3,172 versus 2,532, both 20.2% apart.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Intel processor stretches its lead furthest. Floating-point math is the largest differential at 43%, with Intel scoring 68,587 against AMD's 39,065. Integer math shows a 32% gap at 92,089 versus 62,666. Prime number finding delivers a 30.7% advantage, with Intel at 114 and AMD at 79. Physics tests show a 29.2% gap, 1,624 versus 1,150. Data compression favors Intel by 17.5%, at 298,804 versus 246,397. Data encryption shows a 10.8% edge, 15,916 versus 14,197. Extended instructions land at 8.2% apart, 19,565 versus 17,962. Random string sorting is the closest PassMark test at 7.9%, with Intel scoring 32,027 against 29,501. Single-thread performance is the narrowest overall margin at 3.6%, with scores of 4,060 and 3,914.

The average benchmark scores confirm the overall positioning. The Intel Core 5 213PE posts an average benchmark score of 35,428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE averages 27,712, in the 79th percentile. The Intel processor's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T at a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 0.3%. The AMD processor's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 7600X at a 0.3% delta, the Intel Core i5-12600KF at 0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X at 0.5%.

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark, with margins ranging from 3.6% in single-thread workloads to 43% in floating-point math. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500GE counters with a 35 W TDP, a 4 nm process, and an unlocked multiplier, making it the efficiency-focused alternative in this pairing.