AMD Ryzen 7 160 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 and Intel Core 5 213PTE are both 8-core, 16-thread processors, but their benchmark profiles diverge sharply. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 9 of 11 head-to-head comparisons, including decisive victories in multithreaded and floating-point workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins only two tests, both by small margins, but it operates at a lower thermal design power and uses a more advanced process node. The data indicates the Intel part is the stronger all-around performer, while the AMD part is the efficiency-oriented choice.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear performance leader in this comparison. It wins the majority of recorded benchmarks, including the multithread test where it scores 25,590 versus 12,237 for the AMD Ryzen 7 160, a difference of 52.2 percent. Its average benchmark score of 32,924 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 averages 37,117 and sits in the 85th percentile. The Intel part’s higher single-thread score of 3,718 also gives it an edge in lightly threaded tasks.

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 is the better choice for scenarios where power draw and thermal output are primary constraints. Its thermal design power is 28 watts, compared to 45 watts for the Intel part, a 17-watt gap that makes the AMD chip more suitable for compact or passively cooled systems. The AMD part also uses a 6 nm process node from TSMC, while the Intel part uses Intel’s 10 nm process, which explains part of the efficiency difference.

For users who prioritize raw compute throughput, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the superior option. The data shows it outperforms the AMD part in integer math, floating-point math, prime number finding, physics simulations, random string sorting, and data compression. The AMD part only wins in data encryption and extended instructions, and those victories are narrow: 7.7 percent and 0.1 percent, respectively.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 is built on the Zen 3+ architecture, codenamed Rembrandt-R, using a 6 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, using a 10 nm process at Intel. Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, but the cache layouts differ. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 512 KB 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. That larger L3 cache on the Intel part likely contributes to its better performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The higher boost clock on the Intel part aligns with its higher single-thread score. Memory support differs: the AMD part supports DDR5 only, while the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus with identical peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

The integrated graphics units differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 uses the Radeon 680M, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has PCIe Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; no launch MSRP is recorded for the AMD part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest gap appears in the floating-point math test. The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 71,722, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 scores 6,673, a difference of 90.7 percent in favor of the Intel part. This is the most extreme divergence in the dataset and indicates that the Intel processor handles floating-point arithmetic far more effectively.

The multithread test shows a similar pattern. The Intel part scores 25,590 against 12,237 for the AMD part, a 52.2 percent advantage. This aligns with the physics test, where the Intel part scores 2,199 versus 793, a 63.9 percent lead. The prime number test also favors the Intel part with a score of 157 versus 43, a delta of 72.6 percent.

In integer math, the Intel part scores 93,109 against 81,370 for the AMD part, a 12.6 percent advantage. The random string sorting test gives the Intel part 30,106 versus 25,981, a 13.7 percent lead. Data compression shows the Intel part at 261,083 versus 242,634, a 7.1 percent win. Single-thread performance favors the Intel part with 3,718 versus 3,435, a 7.6 percent edge.

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins the data encryption test with 15,520 against 14,413, a 7.7 percent advantage. It also wins the extended instructions test with 16,170 versus 16,146, a slim 0.1 percent margin. These two wins are the only instances where the AMD part surpasses the Intel part.

The average benchmark scores differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 7 160 averages 37,117, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE averages 32,924. This discrepancy is explained by the benchmark mix: the AMD part’s average includes fewer of the heavy compute tests where the Intel part excels. The AMD part’s nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700 with an average score of 37,135 and a delta of 0 percent. The Intel part’s nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with an average score of 33,079 and a delta of -0.5 percent.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 boosts to 4.75 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 160 and the Intel Core 5 213PTE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the thermal design power difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a thermal design power of 28 watts, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has a thermal design power of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor has more shared L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 160 has 16 MB.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 160 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread benchmark?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins the single-thread test with a score of 3,718, compared to 3,435 for the AMD Ryzen 7 160.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every compute-heavy category. Its floating-point math score is 10.7 times higher than the AMD part, making it the clear choice for scientific computing, financial modeling, and any workload dominated by floating-point operations. The multithread test shows a 52.2 percent advantage, indicating better performance in video rendering, compilation, and other parallel tasks. The physics test confirms this with a 63.9 percent lead, which matters for simulation workloads. The prime number test shows a 72.6 percent advantage, relevant for cryptography and number theory tasks. Integer math is 12.6 percent higher, and random string sorting is 13.7 percent higher, covering database operations and text processing. Data compression is 7.1 percent faster, and single-thread performance is 7.6 percent higher, benefiting legacy or lightly threaded applications.

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 wins in data encryption with a 7.7 percent margin, making it the better option for encrypted storage, secure communications, and other cryptographic workloads. Its extended instructions score is essentially tied with the Intel part, with a 0.1 percent edge, so that test does not provide a meaningful differentiator. The AMD part also draws less power, with a 28 watt thermal design power against 45 watts, which translates to lower heat output and potentially longer battery life in mobile configurations. The AMD part uses a smaller process node at 6 nm versus 10 nm, which contributes to its efficiency profile.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 160 has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.75 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP7, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on the Zen 3+ architecture with the Rembrandt-R codename, while the Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename. The process node is 6 nm for the AMD part and 10 nm for the Intel part. The foundry is TSMC for AMD and Intel for the Intel part.

The cache hierarchy differs: the AMD part has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB 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. Memory support is DDR5-only for the AMD part, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both have dual-channel memory buses with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. ECC memory support is present on both. PCIe generations differ: the AMD part has Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while the Intel part has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics are Radeon 680M for the AMD part and UHD Graphics 730 for the Intel part. The AMD part is a mobile processor, while the Intel part is a desktop processor. The AMD part has a die size of 210 mm², while no die size is recorded for the Intel part. The release dates differ, with the AMD part released in 2025 and the Intel part in 2026. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors have locked multipliers.