AMD Ryzen 7 8700G vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and Intel Core 5 213PE split their 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons almost evenly, with the AMD part taking 8 wins and the Intel part taking 7. The separation is not merely quantitative, however; the two processors win in distinctly different workload categories, which makes the choice between them largely a matter of intended use.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G dominates in data-heavy and cryptographic workloads. Its largest margins come in PassMark extended instructions (48.6% ahead), random string sorting (43.7% ahead), and data encryption (43.5% ahead). These are tasks that stress instruction-level parallelism, memory access patterns, and cryptographic throughput. The AMD processor also wins integer math by 12%, data compression by 29.5%, and the overall PassMark multithread score by 19.9%. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it leads by 18.9%, suggesting that its architecture handles certain legacy multi-threaded rendering loads particularly well.

The Intel Core 5 213PE counters with decisive wins in modern single-thread and newer multi-thread rendering workloads. Its most substantial victory is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it leads by 42.7%, followed by a 23.8% advantage in Cinebench R23 multicore. It also wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 10.3%, PassMark single-thread by 3.3%, floating-point math by 7%, and prime number finding by 9.6%. The Intel chip's PassMark physics score trails by only 1.4%, making that contest effectively a tie.

The pattern is clear: AMD wins in memory-intensive, encryption-heavy, and legacy rendering tasks, while Intel wins in modern rendering, single-thread efficiency, and floating-point workloads. The Intel part's 85th percentile ranking across all CPUs versus the AMD part's 83rd percentile reflects this broader strength in the newer benchmark generation, though the margin is small.

Architecture Differences

The two processors implement fundamentally different design strategies. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G uses the Zen 4 architecture on TSMC's 4 nm process, with the Phoenix codename. It packs 25,000 million transistors into a 178 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on Intel's 10 nm process, with no transistor or die size figures recorded in the database.

Both parts have 8 cores and 16 threads, making thread-count parity a non-factor in the comparison. The base clocks differ substantially, with the AMD part running at 4.20 GHz versus the Intel part's 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks are nearly identical, at 5.10 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel, which explains why the Intel part wins most single-thread tests despite the lower base frequency.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. The AMD part uses 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Intel's larger L2 and L3 allocations contribute to its floating-point and single-thread advantages, while AMD's smaller but faster cache arrangement appears better suited to the encryption and compression workloads where it excels.

Memory support differs in flexibility. The AMD part supports only DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Intel also includes ECC memory support, which the AMD part lacks, making the Intel processor more suitable for error-sensitive computing environments.

PCIe connectivity favors Intel, which provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus AMD's Gen 4 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: the AMD part uses Radeon 780M graphics, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD socket is AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, whereas the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel part's release date is later in the database, and its launch MSRP is $221.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive AMD victory is in PassMark extended instructions, where the 8700G scores 29,067 against 19,565 for the Core 5 213PE, a 48.6% advantage. This test measures the execution of advanced instruction sets, and AMD's lead here is substantial enough to suggest architectural superiority in SIMD-style workloads. Similarly, PassMark random string sorting shows a 43.7% gap, with AMD at 46,025 versus Intel at 32,027, indicating better memory subsystem efficiency under randomized access patterns.

Data encryption shows AMD at 22,842 versus Intel at 15,916, a 43.5% margin. This result aligns with the extended instructions win, as encryption algorithms often rely on specialized instructions. Data compression favors AMD by 29.5%, with scores of 386,811 versus 298,804. The overall PassMark multithread score gives AMD a 19.9% lead, 31,690 versus 26,434, and integer math adds a 12% advantage, 103,107 versus 92,089. Cinebench R15 multicore is AMD's only rendering win, 2,693 versus 2,264, an 18.9% margin. PassMark physics is nearly even, with AMD ahead by just 1.4%, 1,647 versus 1,624.

The Intel part's largest win is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3,172 against AMD's 1,817, a 42.7% gap. This is a remarkable single-thread advantage that carries over to Cinebench R23 multicore, where Intel wins 22,468 versus 17,128, a 23.8% margin. Cinebench R15 single-core goes to Intel by 10.3%, 319 versus 286. PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead by 3.3%, 4,060 versus 3,928. Floating-point math favors Intel by 7%, 68,587 versus 63,815, and prime number finding goes to Intel by 9.6%, 114 versus 103.

The Cinebench R23 results are particularly telling. The Intel part wins both single and multi-core versions of this newer benchmark by large margins, while the AMD part wins the older R15 multicore test. This suggests that the Intel architecture is better optimized for the instruction mix in modern rendering workloads, while AMD retains an edge in the legacy test. The single-thread gap in R23, at 42.7%, is far larger than the 10.3% gap in R15, indicating a generational shift in how the two processors handle single-threaded rendering code.

The Verdict

The benchmark data supports a workload-based selection between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger choice for modern rendering tasks, single-threaded applications, and floating-point computation. Its 42.7% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core and 23.8% lead in R23 multicore make it the preferred processor for current-generation content creation software that leverages the latest instruction sets. The 3.3% PassMark single-thread advantage and 7% floating-point lead reinforce this positioning. The Intel part also supports ECC memory and offers DDR4 compatibility, which broadens its platform flexibility, though these are qualitative advantages not reflected in the benchmark scores.

The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the stronger choice for data processing, encryption, compression, and legacy rendering workloads. Its 48.6% lead in extended instructions, 43.5% lead in encryption, and 43.7% lead in random string sorting make it the better fit for database operations, secure communications, and data-heavy server tasks. The 29.5% compression advantage and 19.9% PassMark multithread lead indicate superior throughput in many general-purpose multi-threaded workloads. The 18.9% Cinebench R15 multicore win suggests that older rendering pipelines still favor the AMD architecture.

The Intel part's higher overall percentile ranking, 85th versus 83rd, and higher average benchmark score, 35,428 versus 33,089, indicate that on aggregate, the Intel processor is slightly stronger across the full benchmark suite. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T at a 0.1% delta and the Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%, placing it in solid company. The AMD part's nearest rivals include the Core i7-13650HX at a 0% delta and the Ryzen 7 7745HX also at 0%, showing that the 8700G sits at parity with those parts.

For users prioritizing modern rendering performance and single-thread responsiveness, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the data-supported pick. For users prioritizing encryption, compression, and legacy multi-threaded workloads, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is the data-supported pick. The 8-to-7 win split in favor of AMD masks the fact that Intel's wins are often larger in magnitude, particularly in the Cinebench R23 tests, while AMD's wins are concentrated in PassMark sub-tests.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35,428, compared to 33,089 for the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, a difference that places the Intel part in the 85th percentile versus the AMD part's 83rd percentile.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all recorded single-thread tests. It leads by 42.7% in Cinebench R23 single-core, 10.3% in Cinebench R15 single-core, and 3.3% in PassMark single-thread.

Q: Which processor is better for encryption and compression workloads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is decisively better. It leads by 43.5% in data encryption, 29.5% in data compression, and 48.6% in extended instructions.

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

A: Yes, both have 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and boost clock of 5.10 GHz, while the Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What are the memory support differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G supports only DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 83.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and includes ECC memory support.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G has 16 MB of shared L3. The Intel part also has 2 MB of L2 per core versus 1 MB per core for the AMD part.