AMD Ryzen 7 250 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data splits this comparison into two clear domains. Intel's Core 5 213PE wins 10 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while AMD's Ryzen 7 250 takes 5. The margin story, however, is more nuanced than the win count suggests.

The largest single-core gap appears in Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3172 against AMD's 1715, a 45.9% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core shows a similar pattern: Intel leads 319 to 269, a 15.7% edge. PassMark single-thread confirms the trend with Intel at 4060 versus 3678, a 9.4% lead. These results indicate a substantial per-thread performance advantage for the Intel part.

Multi-core results tell a different story depending on the benchmark generation. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel dominates with 22468 against AMD's 14676, a 34.7% lead. That is the largest multi-threaded gap in the dataset. Yet in the older Cinebench R15 multi-core test, AMD edges ahead at 2302 versus 2264, a narrow 1.7% win. PassMark multi-thread also favors Intel, 26434 to 25089, a 5.1% margin.

AMD's wins concentrate in specific workloads. Data encryption shows AMD at 17661 versus 15916, an 11% advantage. Extended instructions go AMD's way by 10.5%, 21613 to 19565. Random string sorting delivers AMD's biggest win at 12%, 35861 to 32027. Data compression is nearly even: AMD leads 300708 to 298804, just 0.6%.

Intel's remaining wins include floating-point math at 68587 versus 53285, a 22.3% margin, and physics at 1624 versus 1147, a 29.4% gap. Prime number finding favors Intel 114 to 73, a 36% difference. Integer math is close, 92089 to 91565, only 0.6% apart.

The average benchmark score places AMD at 38221 with an 86th percentile ranking across all CPUs. Intel's average is 35428 with an 85th percentile. AMD's nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core Ultra 5 245T at 38194 (0.1% behind) and the Intel Core i5-13600HX at 38261 (0.1% ahead). Intel's nearest rivals include the Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1% behind) and the Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2% behind). Both processors sit within a tight cluster of similarly scoring desktop and mobile parts.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. AMD's Ryzen 7 250 uses Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. Intel's Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The process gap is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm affects density and power characteristics directly.

Both chips offer 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread counts match. Clock speeds differ: AMD runs a 3.30 GHz base with a 5.10 GHz boost, while Intel runs a 2.70 GHz base with a 5.20 GHz boost. Intel's higher boost clock aligns with its single-core benchmark wins, while AMD's higher base clock helps sustain all-core workloads.

Cache hierarchies diverge sharply. AMD allocates 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. Intel allocates 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L2 and L3 caches give it more on-die data capacity, which likely contributes to its floating-point and physics results.

Memory support separates the platforms. AMD supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s of bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD part has higher peak memory bandwidth, but the Intel part offers platform flexibility. Intel also includes ECC memory support, while AMD does not.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Gen 5 doubles the per-lane transfer rate, which matters for storage and GPU bandwidth, though lane count is lower.

Integrated graphics distinguish the pair. AMD uses Radeon 780M, a high-end integrated solution. Intel uses UHD Graphics 730, a more modest integrated option. The AMD part targets mobile with an AMD Socket FP8, while Intel targets desktop with LGA 1700. Power envelopes reflect this: AMD's TDP is 28 watts, Intel's is 65 watts. The release dates also differ: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a workload-based selection rather than a single overall winner. Intel's Core 5 213PE wins the majority of tests and takes the largest margins in Cinebench R23 multi-core (34.7%) and single-core (45.9%). Those are decisive, reproducible gaps in a widely used rendering benchmark. Any workload that scales with Cinebench-style rendering or single-thread responsiveness should favor Intel.

AMD's Ryzen 7 250 wins in encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and data compression. The margins range from 0.6% to 12%. For security-related workloads or string manipulation tasks, AMD holds a measurable edge. Its 28-watt TDP also indicates a far lower power envelope than Intel's 65-watt rating, which matters for sustained mobile operation.

The average benchmark score favors AMD at 38221 versus 35428, but the percentile ranking is nearly identical: 86 versus 85. That suggests the average is skewed by AMD's strong showings in specific encrypted and instruction-heavy tests, while Intel's wins are concentrated in more mainstream compute tasks.

Users prioritizing raw compute throughput, physics simulation, or single-thread latency should select Intel based on the data. Users prioritizing encryption throughput, extended instruction execution, or lower power consumption should select AMD.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: Intel's Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while AMD's Ryzen 7 250 boosts to 5.10 GHz.

Q: How many cores and threads do both processors have?

A: Both have 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU wins Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: Intel wins with 22468 against AMD's 14676, a 34.7% margin.

Q: Does AMD win any benchmark by double digits?

A: Yes. AMD wins data encryption by 11%, extended instructions by 10.5%, and random string sorting by 12%.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: AMD supports DDR5 only. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Intel's Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. AMD's Ryzen 7 250 does not.

Where Each One Wins

Intel's Core 5 213PE is the clear choice for rendering workloads. Cinebench R23 multi-core shows a 34.7% lead, and single-core R23 shows a 45.9% lead. The physics test also favors Intel by 29.4%, and floating-point math by 22.3%. Prime number finding, a pure integer throughput test, goes to Intel by 36%. PassMark multi-thread and single-thread tests both favor Intel, by 5.1% and 9.4% respectively. Integer math is effectively tied, with Intel ahead by just 0.6%.

AMD's Ryzen 7 250 wins in encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. The encryption test shows an 11% advantage, extended instructions 10.5%, and random string sorting 12%. Data compression is a narrow AMD win at 0.6%. Cinebench R15 multi-core also goes to AMD by 1.7%, though that test is an older version and the margin is small.

The platform split matters beyond raw scores. AMD uses a 28-watt TDP and a mobile socket, with Radeon 780M integrated graphics and Gen 4 PCIe. Intel uses a 65-watt TDP and a desktop socket, with UHD Graphics 730 and Gen 5 PCIe. AMD offers higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Intel offers ECC support and DDR4 compatibility. The launch MSRP for Intel is $221. The data shows two valid but different targets: Intel for desktop compute density, AMD for mobile efficiency with competitive specialized workloads.