AMD Ryzen 7 260 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark database separates these two 8-core, 16-thread processors into distinct usage profiles. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 wins 9 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 6. The AMD part leads in the aggregate average benchmark score, posting 43717 against Intel's 32924. That 32.7% gap in the recorded average places the Ryzen at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip sits at the 83rd percentile.

The data indicates the AMD Ryzen 7 260 is the stronger choice for compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, integer math, multithreaded operations, random string sorting, and single-thread scores as measured by PassMark. The Intel Core 5 213PTE takes the leading position in Cinebench R15 single-core, Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core, prime number finding, floating point math, and physics simulations. Users prioritizing raw Cinebench rendering or physics-heavy tasks should favor Intel. Users handling data compression, encryption, or mixed integer workloads should select AMD. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221, stated once here for reference.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 records an average benchmark score of 43717, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE records 32924, a difference of roughly 32.7% in AMD's favor.

Q: Does the Intel chip win any multi-core tests?

A: Yes. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 multi-core with 21751 against AMD's 17211.5, a 20.9% advantage. It also wins PassMark physics with 2199 against AMD's 1218, a 44.6% advantage.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the AMD Ryzen 7 260 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The base clocks differ more significantly: AMD runs at 3.80 GHz, Intel at 2.10 GHz.

Q: What is the process node difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses TSMC's 4 nm process with 25,000 million transistors on a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel's 10 nm process; transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory, while the AMD Ryzen 7 260 does not.

Q: What socket does each processor use?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 260 uses AMD Socket FP8, a mobile socket. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is built on the Zen 4 architecture under the Hawk Point codename, part of the Ryzen 7 generation. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename under the Core 5 generation, fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The foundry difference is notable: AMD outsources to TSMC, Intel fabricates in-house.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD part provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel holds a 50% advantage in L3 capacity and doubles the L2 per core. AMD's smaller 178 mm² die with 25,000 million transistors reflects the denser 4 nm node. Intel's transistor count and die size are not recorded.

Memory support diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also enables ECC memory, a feature absent on AMD. PCIe connectivity differs: AMD provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only), Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ, with AMD using Radeon 780M and Intel using UHD Graphics 730.

Market segments separate the two clearly. The AMD Ryzen 7 260 is classified as a mobile processor on AMD Socket FP8. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers. Release dates show AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08.

Specification Differences

The two processors share core and thread counts: both have 8 cores and 16 threads. Both have a 45 TDP and dual-channel memory buses. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. Beyond those similarities, specifications diverge.

Clock speeds: AMD base clock is 3.80 GHz, boost is 5.10 GHz. Intel base clock is 2.10 GHz, boost is 5.20 GHz. The AMD base clock is 81% higher, while Intel's boost is marginally higher by 0.10 GHz.

Cache sizes: AMD L1 is 64 KB per core, L2 is 1 MB per core, L3 is 16 MB shared. Intel L1 is 80 KB per core, L2 is 2 MB per core, L3 is 24 MB shared.

Memory bandwidth: AMD records 89.6 GB/s, Intel records 76.8 GB/s, a 16.7% advantage for AMD.

PCIe: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

ECC: AMD does not support it, Intel supports it.

Integrated graphics: AMD uses Radeon 780M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm from TSMC, Intel uses 10 nm from Intel.

Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.

Socket: AMD uses FP8, Intel uses 1700.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results reveal a split between AMD and Intel strengths. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD wins with 2747.5 against Intel's 2192, a 25.3% advantage. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, Intel reverses the result, scoring 21751 against AMD's 17211.5, a 20.9% lead. The single-core Cinebench tests go to Intel: R15 single-core shows Intel at 309 against AMD's 276.5 (10.5% lead), and R23 single-core shows Intel at 3070 against AMD's 1770.5, a commanding 42.3% advantage.

PassMark tests paint a different picture. AMD wins data compression with 351517 versus 261083, a 34.6% lead. AMD wins data encryption with 20267 versus 14413, a 40.6% lead. AMD wins extended instructions with 26544 versus 16146, a 64.4% lead. AMD wins integer math with 96737 versus 93109, a modest 3.9% lead. AMD wins multithread with 28078 versus 25590, a 9.7% lead. AMD wins random string sorting with 42383 versus 30106, a 40.8% lead. AMD wins single-thread PassMark with 3736 versus 3718, a slim 0.5% lead.

Intel's PassMark wins include find prime numbers (157 versus 77, a 51% lead), floating point math (71722 versus 59462, a 17.1% lead), and physics (2199 versus 1218, a 44.6% lead). The physics result is Intel's largest win in the entire head-to-head set, while AMD's largest win is extended instructions at 64.4%.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 260 dominates data-oriented workloads. Compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, integer math, random string sorting, and multithreaded general tasks all fall to AMD. The 34.6% compression lead and 40.6% encryption lead suggest strong performance for archiving, database operations, and security-related processing. The 64.4% extended instructions advantage indicates robust SIMD or specialized instruction handling. Its single-thread PassMark win, though narrow at 0.5%, confirms AMD holds a slight edge in that specific benchmark.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins where single-thread efficiency or physics simulation matters. The Cinebench R23 single-core result, a 42.3% margin, is the largest single-test gap in either direction. The physics win at 44.6% suggests strong performance for simulation or gaming physics calculations. The floating point math win at 17.1% indicates an advantage in scientific or numerical workloads. Prime number finding, a 51% lead, points to strength in integer-heavy serial tasks.

The overall win count favors AMD at 9 versus 6, and the average benchmark score favors AMD by 32.7%. However, the database shows the Intel part holding a higher percentile rank among its closest rivals: its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 at a -0.1% delta, while AMD's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 7745 at a 0% delta. The two processors serve different markets: AMD targets mobile with a denser 4 nm process and higher memory bandwidth, Intel targets desktop with ECC support, PCIe Gen 5, and larger caches. The choice depends on whether the workload leans toward AMD's compression and encryption strengths or Intel's Cinebench and physics wins.