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

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear hierarchy between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes a single victory. The AMD part delivers the stronger overall package for multithreaded workloads, encryption, compression, and physics simulation. The Intel part counters with one notable single-core result that may interest specific applications, but the breadth of AMD wins is decisive.

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D posts an average benchmark score of 39768 against the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 32924, a gap of roughly 20.8%. In the database's percentile ranking, the AMD chip sits at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel chip ranks at the 83rd percentile. These percentile positions reflect the average score difference: the AMD part is a higher-tier performer overall, though both sit in the upper range of the database.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE's single win comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3070 against AMD's 2080, a 32.2% advantage. That result matters for lightly threaded software that depends on a single core's peak output. However, the AMD part leads in Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.1%, and in PassMark single-thread by 19.2%, so the Intel single-core win is isolated to one specific benchmark version rather than a universal trait.

For buyers prioritizing raw multithreaded throughput, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the choice. Its Cinebench R23 multicore score of 23230 beats the Intel's 21751 by 6.8%. The gap widens dramatically in PassMark multithread, where AMD leads 40009 to 25590, a 56.3% margin. The AMD part also dominates specialized workloads: passmark extended instructions shows a 140.4% lead, and passmark find prime numbers shows a 169.4% lead. These are not marginal differences; they represent a fundamentally different performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different manufacturing nodes and design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD part is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, part of the 9000 series. The Intel part uses the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 5 generation.

Both processors have 8 cores and 16 threads, so thread count parity does not explain the performance gap. The base clocks differ significantly: the AMD chip runs at 4.70 GHz, while the Intel chip sits at 2.10 GHz. Both reach the same 5.20 GHz boost clock. The AMD part has a 120 W TDP, while the Intel part draws 45 W, which correlates with the AMD chip's higher sustained base frequency.

Cache configurations diverge sharply. The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 96 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles the L2 to 2 MB per core, while its shared L3 is only 24 MB. The AMD part's 96 MB L3 is four times larger than the Intel's 24 MB. This large L3 pool likely explains the AMD part's dominance in data compression and extended instruction workloads, where large working sets benefit from on-die cache hits.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth rating of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth rating of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The AMD chip includes Radeon Graphics as integrated graphics, while the Intel chip includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The AMD part's launch MSRP is $479, and the Intel part's launch MSRP is $221. The AMD chip was released on 2024-11-06, and the Intel chip on 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD wins are in specialized PassMark workloads. The passmark extended instructions test shows AMD scoring 38808 against Intel's 16146, a 140.4% advantage. The passmark find prime numbers test shows AMD at 423 versus Intel's 157, a 169.4% lead. These two tests measure the processors' ability to handle complex instruction sets and algorithmic workloads, and the AMD architecture's larger cache and higher base clock produce outsized gains.

In passmark data compression, AMD scores 468017 against Intel's 261083, a 79.3% lead. This test benefits from the AMD's 96 MB L3 cache, which can hold more compressed data in flight. The passmark physics test shows AMD at 4083 versus Intel's 2199, an 85.7% lead, indicating stronger floating-point and physics simulation throughput.

The passmark multithread test gives AMD 40009 against Intel's 25590, a 56.3% lead. The passmark data encryption test shows AMD at 22158 versus Intel's 14413, a 53.7% lead. The passmark random string sorting test shows AMD at 48526 versus Intel's 30106, a 61.2% lead. These results reinforce the pattern: the AMD part dominates every multithreaded PassMark workload.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, AMD leads 3647 to 2192, a 66.4% margin. This is the largest multicore gap in the entire benchmark set. In Cinebench R23 multicore, the gap narrows to 6.8%, with AMD at 23230 and Intel at 21751. The R15 and R23 versions scale differently, but the AMD part wins both. In Cinebench R15 single-core, AMD leads 328 to 309, a 6.1% margin.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE's sole victory comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3070 against AMD's 2080, a 32.2% advantage. This is a substantial single-core win in one specific benchmark. However, the PassMark single-thread test tells a different story: AMD leads 4430 to 3718, a 19.2% margin. The Cinebench R23 single-core result may reflect the Intel chip's boost behavior or workload-specific optimizations, but it does not generalize across all single-threaded tests.

The passmark integer math test shows AMD at 116709 versus Intel's 93109, a 25.3% lead. The passmark floating-point math test shows AMD at 79456 versus Intel's 71722, a 10.8% lead. Even in math-heavy workloads where the Intel chip is competitive, the AMD part maintains a clear advantage.

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 213PTE scores 32924. The AMD part ranks at the 87th percentile of all CPUs, and the Intel part ranks at the 83rd percentile.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 3070 against AMD's 2080, a 32.2% lead. However, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins Cinebench R15 single-core by 6.1% (328 to 309) and PassMark single-thread by 19.2% (4430 to 3718).

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The passmark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap, with AMD scoring 423 against Intel's 157, a 169.4% advantage. The passmark extended instructions test is close behind at 140.4% in AMD's favor.

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

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D and the Intel Core 5 213PTE have 8 cores and 16 threads. The performance differences come from other architectural factors, including cache size, clock speeds, and manufacturing process.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D has 96 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part's L3 is four times larger.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D supports DDR5 memory only, with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D wins in nearly every category measured. Multithreaded rendering in Cinebench R15 and R23 favors AMD, with a 66.4% lead in R15 and a 6.8% lead in R23. PassMark multithread, physics, integer math, floating-point math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, random string sorting, and prime number finding all favor AMD by margins ranging from 10.8% to 169.4%. The AMD part also wins both PassMark single-thread tests and Cinebench R15 single-core.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins exactly one recorded test: Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 32.2% margin over AMD. This result indicates that the Intel chip can deliver a higher peak single-core score in that specific benchmark, which may matter for software that relies on Cinebench R23's particular instruction mix. However, the AMD part wins the other single-core tests, so the Intel advantage does not extend to PassMark single-thread or Cinebench R15 single-core.

For workloads that resemble Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel part has a demonstrable edge. For everything else in the measured data, the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D is the stronger processor. The AMD chip's higher base clock, larger L3 cache, and more advanced 4 nm process node contribute to its broad lead across multithreaded and memory-intensive tasks. The Intel chip's lower 45 W TDP and support for DDR4 memory may offer platform flexibility, but the benchmark results show a clear performance winner in the AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D.