AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 15 direct comparisons between the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core 5 213PE. The AMD processor wins 14 of those tests, while the Intel part claims only a single victory. The margin of victory varies widely across workloads, from a narrow 2.8% edge in one single-threaded test to a dominant 271.1% lead in another.

The most significant AMD advantage appears in prime number finding, where the Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 423 against Intel's 114, a 271.1% difference. This workload heavily favors AMD's architecture and cache design. Physics simulation shows a similarly lopsided result: AMD scores 4083 versus Intel's 1624, a 151.4% gap. Extended instruction processing also heavily favors AMD, with the Ryzen part scoring 38808 compared to Intel's 19565, a 98.4% advantage.

In more conventional multi-threaded workloads, AMD maintains a substantial but less extreme lead. Cinebench R15 multicore shows AMD at 3647 against Intel's 2264, a 61.1% difference. PassMark multithread delivers 40009 for AMD versus 26434 for Intel, a 51.4% gap. Random string sorting follows a similar pattern: 48526 for AMD against 32027 for Intel, a 51.5% difference.

Data compression and encryption also favor AMD decisively. The Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 468017 in data compression, 56.6% ahead of Intel's 298804. Data encryption shows AMD at 22158 versus Intel's 15916, a 39.2% advantage. Integer math and floating point math tasks both go to AMD: 116709 versus 92089 (26.7% ahead) and 79456 versus 68587 (15.8% ahead), respectively.

Single-threaded performance tells a more nuanced story. In PassMark single-thread testing, AMD scores 4430 against Intel's 4060, a 9.1% lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows AMD at 328 versus Intel's 319, a modest 2.8% margin. However, Cinebench R23 singlecore is the one test where Intel wins outright: Intel scores 3172, which is 34.4% higher than AMD's 2080. This represents Intel's only victory in the entire head-to-head dataset.

Cinebench R23 multicore is remarkably close despite the overall trend. AMD scores 23230 against Intel's 22468, a difference of only 3.4%. This suggests that in sustained all-core rendering workloads, the two processors are much closer than in other multi-threaded tests, although AMD still holds the edge.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in their underlying design despite sharing the same core and thread counts. Both have 8 cores and 16 threads, but the similarity ends there.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Granite Ridge, and belongs to the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, with 8,315 million transistors on a 70.6 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The database does not record transistor count or die size for the Intel part.

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors provide 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache, however, is 1 MB per core on the AMD part versus 2 MB per core on the Intel part. The L3 cache presents the largest architectural gap: AMD offers 96 MB shared L3 cache, while Intel provides 24 MB shared. This fourfold difference in L3 capacity likely explains the AMD processor's dominance in cache-sensitive workloads such as prime number finding and data compression.

Clock speeds show an interesting contrast. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.70 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Intel part has a considerably lower base clock of 2.70 GHz but reaches the same 5.20 GHz boost. The higher base clock on the AMD processor suggests better sustained performance at lower utilization levels, while both parts peak at the same boost frequency.

Power specifications differ notably. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D carries a 120 W TDP, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a 65 W TDP. This makes the Intel part more power-efficient on paper, though the benchmark results indicate substantially lower performance in most workloads.

Memory support varies as well. AMD supports DDR5 exclusively with dual-channel configuration and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both processors support ECC memory.

Platform integration differs on several points. AMD uses Socket AM5, provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes, and includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics. Intel uses Socket 1700, provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, and includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

Release timing also differs. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D was released on 2024-11-06, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a release date of 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has an average benchmark score of 39768, while the Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428. AMD sits in the 87th percentile among all CPUs, and Intel sits in the 85th percentile.

Q: How close is the Intel Core 5 213PE to its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part's closest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T, with an average score of 35403 and a delta of 0.1%. The Intel Core i7-12700KF follows at 35365 (0.2% delta), the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.3% delta), and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.4% delta).

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 423 versus the Intel Core 5 213PE's 114, a 271.1% advantage for AMD.

Q: Is there any workload where the Intel processor beats the AMD processor?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 3172, which is 34.4% higher than the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D's 2080. This is the only test in the head-to-head dataset that Intel wins.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D scores 23230, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468. AMD leads by 3.4%, which is the narrowest multi-threaded margin in the head-to-head results.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D?

A: The nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840HS with an average score of 39603 (0.4% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 at 40048 (-0.7% delta), the AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 at 39485 (0.7% delta), and the AMD Ryzen 7 7700 at 40081 (-0.8% delta).

The Verdict

The recorded data presents a clear overall picture. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins 14 of 15 head-to-head benchmarks and holds a 12.2% advantage in average benchmark score (39768 versus 35428). Its victories span compression, encryption, physics, integer math, floating point math, multithreaded workloads, and single-threaded tests.

The Intel Core 5 213PE demonstrates one specific strength: Cinebench R23 singlecore performance, where it leads by 34.4%. This suggests that in certain lightly threaded rendering scenarios, the Intel part can outperform the AMD part. The Intel processor also carries a lower 65 W TDP compared to AMD's 120 W, which may be relevant for systems with power constraints.

The AMD processor's 96 MB L3 cache versus Intel's 24 MB appears to be a decisive factor in cache-intensive workloads. Prime number finding, physics, extended instructions, and data compression all show AMD advantages of 56.6% or greater. The 4 nm TSMC process and higher base clock of 4.70 GHz versus 2.70 GHz likely contribute to these results.

For users prioritizing maximum multi-threaded throughput, cache-heavy workloads, or encryption and compression tasks, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger choice based on the data. The Intel Core 5 213PE offers a specific advantage in one single-threaded rendering test and a lower power envelope, but it trails in nearly every other measured category.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D | Intel Core 5 213PE |

|---|---|---|

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Base clock | 4.70 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not specified |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 7 (Zen 5, Granite Ridge) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 8,315 million | Not specified |

| Die size | 70.6 mm² | Not specified |

| L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 96 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 24 lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Radeon Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Release date | 2024-11-06 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $479 | $221 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001084 | SA4QG |

Both processors share identical core counts (8), thread counts (16), L1 cache (80 KB per core), dual-channel memory bus, and ECC support. The AMD part includes more PCIe lanes, a larger L3 cache, higher memory bandwidth, a smaller process node, and an unlocked multiplier. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, offers more L2 cache per core, and has a lower TDP and launch MSRP.