AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a clear overall winner in the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT, which takes 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 4 tests, but those wins are concentrated in specific workload types that reveal a distinct performance profile.

The Cinebench suite is a clean sweep for the AMD processor. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the 5800XT scores 23794 against 22468 for the Intel part, a 5.9% advantage. The single-core result in R23 shows 3359 versus 3172, also a 5.9% margin. Cinebench R20 repeats the pattern: 9993 versus 9436 in multicore and 1410 versus 1332 in single-core, both at 5.9%. Cinebench R15 delivers 2398 versus 2264 in multicore and 338 versus 319 in single-core, a 5.9% and 6% edge respectively.

The PassMark suite splits more dramatically. The AMD chip wins data compression by a wide margin, 352002 versus 298804, a 17.8% lead. Data encryption shows the largest gap in the entire comparison: 21461 versus 15916, a 34.8% advantage for AMD. Extended instructions favor AMD by 24%, with scores of 24270 versus 19565. Random string sorting goes AMD's way at 35911 versus 32027, a 12.1% margin. Prime number finding is close, 119 versus 114, only 4.4% apart. Integer math is also narrow, 93942 versus 92089, a 2% edge for AMD. The PassMark multithread score lands at 28053 versus 26434, a 6.1% win for AMD.

The Intel Core 5 213PE takes its wins in floating point math, physics, and single-thread tests. Floating point math is the standout: 68587 versus 53808, a 21.5% margin in favor of Intel. Physics shows 1624 versus 1355, a 16.6% lead. Single-thread performance, recorded twice as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread with identical scores, gives Intel 4060 versus 3535, a 12.9% advantage. These results indicate that while AMD dominates most throughput-oriented workloads, Intel holds a substantial edge in floating point arithmetic and lightly threaded tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a higher average benchmark score at 35428, compared to 29879 for the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT. Intel also has a higher percentile ranking at 85 versus 81.

Q: How do the two chips compare in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 23794 in Cinebench R23 multicore, which is 5.9% ahead of the Intel Core 5 213PE's 22468.

Q: Which processor wins the single-thread PassMark test?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins both PassMark single-thread records with a score of 4060, which is 12.9% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 3535.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark data encryption, where the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT scores 21461 versus 15916 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 34.8% margin.

Q: Which processor performs better in floating point math?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE leads in PassMark floating point math with 68587, which is 21.5% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT's 53808.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT has a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boost clock of 4.80 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use different internal designs. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT belongs to the 5000 series and uses the Zen 3 architecture with the Vermeer codename. It is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, with 4,150 million transistors on a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel. The database does not list transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache layouts differ notably. The AMD chip provides 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 512 KB of L2 cache per core, with 32 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel chip provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, with 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L2 cache on the Intel part is a structural difference, while AMD's L3 pool is larger overall.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD processor supports DDR4 memory only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use a dual-channel memory bus. The memory bandwidth figures reflect this: the Intel part lists 76.8 GB/s, the AMD part lists 51.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part also includes integrated graphics in the form of UHD Graphics 730, while the AMD part has no integrated graphics.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, making it suitable for overclocking. The Intel processor has a locked multiplier. The AMD chip uses the AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part's market segment is Desktop, and the Intel part is also Desktop. Both are listed as Active in production status.

Specification Differences

The core counts are identical at 8 cores and 16 threads, but clock speeds differ. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT runs at a base clock of 3.80 GHz and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PE runs at a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz, giving it a higher peak clock despite a lower base clock.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD part is rated at 105 W, the Intel part at 65 W. This makes the Intel processor the lower-power option on paper.

The AMD processor lists a launch MSRP of $249. The Intel processor lists a launch MSRP of $221.

Socket compatibility is different, with AMD using Socket AM4 and Intel using Socket 1700. The AMD part is unlocked, the Intel part is locked. The Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics; the AMD part has N/A for integrated graphics.

PCIe generation and lane counts differ: Gen 4 with 20 lanes on AMD versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes on Intel. Memory support shows AMD limited to DDR4, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel.

Process node differs: 7 nm for AMD at TSMC versus 10 nm for Intel at its own foundry. The AMD part has a listed transistor count of 4,150 million and a die size of 74 mm²; the Intel part has no transistor or die size data in the database.

Cache specifications diverge across all levels: L1 is 64 KB per core on AMD versus 80 KB per core on Intel. L2 is 512 KB per core on AMD versus 2 MB per core on Intel. L3 is 32 MB shared on AMD versus 24 MB shared on Intel.

Release dates differ by a wide margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT was released on 2024-07-30, and the Intel Core 5 213PE was released on 2026-03-08.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT wins in most multi-threaded and general-purpose workloads. Cinebench results across R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multicore, all go to AMD with margins around 5.9% to 6%. PassMark multithread also favors AMD at 6.1%. Data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, prime number finding, and integer math all go to AMD. The encryption result is particularly strong, with a 34.8% margin, and data compression is also decisive at 17.8%. Builders working with compressed archives, encrypted data, or general integer-heavy code should favor the AMD chip based on these recorded results.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in floating point math, physics, and single-thread performance. The floating point math score of 68587 is 21.5% ahead of AMD's 53808, making it the strongest Intel win. Physics shows a 16.6% advantage at 1624 versus 1355. Single-thread performance, measured at 4060 versus 3535, gives Intel a 12.9% lead. Applications that rely heavily on floating point arithmetic, such as certain simulation or scientific workloads, align with the Intel part's strengths. The higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz likely contributes to the single-thread advantage, though the database does not provide direct clock-to-score analysis.

The average benchmark score and percentile ranking favor Intel. The Intel Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 35428, while the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT sits at the 81st percentile with an average score of 29879. The nearest rivals for the Intel part include the Intel Core i7-13700T with a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 0.4%. The AMD part's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 7840H at 0% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS and AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS both at -0.3%, and the AMD Ryzen 5 9600X at 0.6%. Neither part's rivals include the other, so direct head-to-head placement in the broader database is not recorded.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split decision based on workload type. For users who prioritize multi-threaded throughput, data compression, encryption, and integer math, the AMD Ryzen 7 5800XT is the stronger choice. It wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests and holds decisive margins in encryption and compression. Its Cinebench consistency across all three versions tested shows a stable 5.9% to 6% advantage over the Intel part in both single-core and multicore rendering tasks.

For users who need floating point performance, physics calculations, or maximum single-thread speed, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the better fit. Its 21.5% lead in floating point math and 12.9% lead in single-thread PassMark are substantial. The higher average benchmark score of 35428 and 85th percentile ranking also indicate that the Intel part performs better across the full database of recorded benchmarks.

The Intel part also offers a lower TDP of 65 W versus 105 W for AMD, integrated UHD Graphics 730, DDR5 memory support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The AMD part counters with an unlocked multiplier, a smaller 7 nm process, more L3 cache at 32 MB, and a higher number of PCIe lanes at 20. The AMD chip is listed at a launch MSRP of $249, the Intel chip at $221.

Both processors carry the same core and thread counts, so the decision rests on the workload. Multi-threaded general computing and cryptographic or compression tasks point to AMD. Floating point arithmetic, physics simulation, and lightly threaded applications point to Intel. The database does not show a single processor winning across all categories, so the choice depends on which benchmark profile matches the intended use.