AMD Ryzen 7 3700X vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 213PE. It wins 11 of 13 head-to-head comparisons, including all Cinebench tests and the majority of Passmark workloads. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X takes only two wins: data encryption and random string sorting. The Intel part also holds a higher average benchmark score of 35428 versus 34260 for the AMD, and it sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs compared to 84th for the Ryzen. For users prioritizing raw compute throughput, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the data-backed choice.

The Ryzen 7 3700X remains competitive in specific niche workloads. Its win in data encryption (18900 vs 15916, a 15.8% margin) and its near-tie in random string sorting (32131 vs 32027) show that it is not obsolete. However, the Intel part’s massive lead in floating point math (75.8% ahead) and single-core performance (52.9% ahead) makes it the stronger all-around processor. The AMD part’s nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 and AMD EPYC 4244P, while the Intel part competes with the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700KF, placing both in similar performance tiers despite the Intel part’s head-to-head dominance.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel’s foundry. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X uses the Zen 2 architecture with the Matisse codename, fabricated on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The AMD part integrates 3,800 million transistors on a 74 mm² die, while the Intel part does not have recorded transistor or die size data.

Both CPUs feature 8 cores and 16 threads, but their cache layouts differ substantially. The Intel part provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part offers 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB of L3. The larger L3 on the AMD side (32 MB vs 24 MB) does not translate into benchmark wins, as the head-to-head data shows.

Clock speeds also diverge. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the AMD part starts at 3.60 GHz base and boosts to 4.40 GHz. The higher boost ceiling on the Intel part aligns with its single-core victories. Both parts share a 65 W TDP, but the Intel part is locked (multiplier not unlocked) while the AMD part has an unlocked multiplier.

Memory support differs significantly. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part supports only DDR4, also dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part also supports ECC memory while the AMD part does not. PCIe connectivity favors the AMD part with Gen 4 and 24 lanes, whereas the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The Intel part includes integrated UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every Cinebench test: R15 multicore (2264 vs 2092, 8.2% ahead), R15 singlecore (319 vs 204, 56.4% ahead). It also dominates Passmark workloads including integer math (92089 vs 66399, 38.7% ahead), floating point math (68587 vs 39005, 75.8% ahead), prime number finding (114 vs 99, 15.2% ahead), physics (1624 vs 1181, 37.5% ahead), multithread (26434 vs 22458, 17.7% ahead), and single-thread (4060 vs 2656, 52.9% ahead). The Intel part also edges out the AMD part in data compression (298804 vs 296379, 0.8% ahead) and extended instructions (19565 vs 19241, 1.7% ahead).

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins data encryption by a substantial margin (18900 vs 15916, 15.8% ahead) and random string sorting by a narrow margin (32131 vs 32027, 0.3% ahead). These wins point to specific instruction paths where the Zen 2 architecture retains an advantage. For general productivity, scientific computing, and single-threaded responsiveness, the Intel part is the clear winner based on the recorded scores. For encryption-heavy workloads or tasks involving string sorting, the AMD part holds its ground.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE. It scores 4060 in Passmark single-thread versus 2656 for the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X, a 52.9% advantage. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the Intel part scores 319 versus 204, a 56.4% lead.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 7 3700X win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins two of the 13 head-to-head tests. It leads in Passmark data encryption with a score of 18900 versus 15916 (15.8% ahead) and in random string sorting with 32131 versus 32027 (0.3% ahead).

Q: How do their memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the Ryzen 7 3700X supports only DDR4 with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Both are dual-channel configurations.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has an unlocked multiplier and is unlocked for overclocking. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a locked multiplier and is not unlocked.

Q: What are their average benchmark scores and percentiles?

A: The Intel part has an average benchmark score of 35428 and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD part has an average score of 34260 and sits at the 84th percentile.

Q: Which part has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X has 32 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB shared L3. The AMD part also has 512 KB L2 per core and 64 KB L1 per core, compared to 2 MB L2 per core and 80 KB L1 per core on the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core 5 213PE comes in Passmark floating point math, where it scores 68587 against 39005 for a 75.8% delta. This is followed by single-thread performance at 4060 versus 2656, a 52.9% delta. Integer math also shows a large gap at 92089 versus 66399, a 38.8% delta. Physics follows at 1624 versus 1181, a 37.5% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 319 versus 204, a 56.4% delta. Multithread performance is 26434 versus 22458, a 17.7% delta. Prime number finding is 114 versus 99, a 15.2% delta. Cinebench R15 multicore is 2264 versus 2092, an 8.2% delta. Extended instructions are close at 19565 versus 19241, a 1.7% delta. Data compression is nearly even at 298804 versus 296379, a 0.8% delta.

The AMD Ryzen 7 3700X wins are smaller in magnitude. Data encryption at 18900 versus 15916 is a 15.8% delta in favor of AMD. Random string sorting at 32131 versus 32027 is only 0.3% ahead. The Cinebench R20 tests are absent from the head-to-head list for the AMD part, though it has Geekbench scores of 8899 multicore and 1593 singlecore recorded separately, while the Intel part has Cinebench R20 scores of 9436 multicore and 1332 singlecore in its own records.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on multiple specification fields. Process node: Intel uses 10 nm, AMD uses 7 nm. Foundry: Intel at Intel, AMD at TSMC. Clock speeds: Intel base 2.70 GHz and boost 5.20 GHz, AMD base 3.60 GHz and boost 4.40 GHz. Cache: Intel L1 80 KB per core, L2 2 MB per core, L3 24 MB shared; AMD L1 64 KB per core, L2 512 KB per core, L3 32 MB. Memory support: Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5, AMD supports DDR4 only. Memory bandwidth: Intel 76.8 GB/s, AMD 51.2 GB/s. ECC memory support: Intel true, AMD false. PCIe lanes and generation: Intel Gen 5 with 16 lanes, AMD Gen 4 with 24 lanes. Integrated graphics: Intel has UHD Graphics 730, AMD has none. Transistors count: AMD lists 3,000 million, Intel has no recorded figure. Die size: AMD lists 74 mm², Intel has no recorded figure. Multiplier lock: Intel locked false, AMD unlocked true.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221 at launch, while the AMD part lists a $329 launch MSRP at launch. Release dates differ with Intel releasing it on 2026-03-08T17:00:00.000Z compared to AMD on 2019-07-07-06-07-06T17:00:00.000Z, and the AMD part lists a release date of 2019-07-06T17:00:00.000Z. The Intel part has passed its release and is active in production, as is the AMD part.