AMD Ryzen 9 9900X vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy very different positions in the desktop processor landscape, as reflected by their average benchmark scores of 57498 and 35428 respectively. The Ryzen 9 9900X sits at the 92nd percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PE ranks at the 85th percentile, a gap that becomes far more pronounced in multi-threaded workloads. The data shows a decisive overall victory for the AMD part, which wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, yet a single notable single-threaded result gives the Intel processor a distinct claim in one specific area.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X dominates nearly every workload category recorded in the database. Its most extreme advantages appear in integer-heavy and cryptographic tasks. The PassMark integer math test shows a 96.6% lead, while data encryption completes with a 110% advantage and extended instructions deliver a 182.4% margin. These results indicate the Ryzen 9 9900X is the stronger choice for compute-intensive desktop applications, particularly those that scale with core count and advanced instruction sets. Its multi-threaded PassMark score of 54643 versus 26434, a 106.7% difference, reinforces that positioning.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins exactly one test in the head-to-head set: Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3172 against the Ryzen 9 9900X's 2253, a 29% advantage. This is a meaningful result for lightly threaded applications, but it does not carry over to the other single-threaded tests. In PassMark single-thread, the AMD processor actually leads by 15.1% with a score of 4672 versus 4060. The Intel part also trails in Cinebench R15 single-core by 10.7%, scoring 319 versus 353. So the Intel win is isolated to the R23 rendering test and does not represent a general single-thread supremacy across the benchmark suite.

For all other recorded workloads, the Ryzen 9 9900X delivers substantially higher throughput. Data compression shows a 128.8% lead, random string sorting a 124.9% lead, and physics calculations a 108.2% lead. Floating-point math is 75.1% ahead. The pattern is consistent: the AMD processor excels where parallelism and raw compute density matter, while the Intel processor only manages a narrow single-test victory in one rendering benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different silicon. The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 16,630 million transistors across a dual-chiplet design with a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². It uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Granite Ridge codename and fits the AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel, employs the Bartlett Lake codename, and fits Intel Socket 1700. This process gap helps explain the significant difference in power draw, with the Ryzen 9 9900X rated at 120 W TDP versus 65 W for the Intel part.

Core configurations also diverge sharply. The Ryzen 9 9900X provides 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Core 5 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. Cache hierarchies differ in capacity but not in per-core L1 allocation. Both parts use 80 KB of L1 per core. The AMD processor has 1 MB of L2 per core and 64 MB of L3 cache, whereas the Intel processor has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger total L3 on the AMD side, 64 MB versus 24 MB, contributes to its strong performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support also separates the two. The Ryzen 9 9900X supports DDR5 only, with dual-channel memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but its rated memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s. Both processors support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors the AMD part with Gen 5 and 24 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel part offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics differ as well: the Ryzen 9 9900X includes Radeon Graphics, and the Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730.

The Ryzen 9 9900X has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 213PE is locked. Production status is active for both. Release dates are far apart, with the AMD part launching on 2024-08-14 and the Intel part on 2026-03-08. The launch MSRP of the Ryzen 9 9900X is $499, and the launch MSRP of the Core 5 213PE is $221.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest recorded margin belongs to PassMark find prime numbers, where the Ryzen 9 9900X scores 436 against 114, a 282.5% advantage. This test is highly sensitive to integer throughput and instruction efficiency, and the AMD processor's Zen 5 architecture with 12 cores overwhelms the 8-core Intel part. Extended instructions follow closely, with the AMD part scoring 55243 versus 19565, a 182.4% delta. Data compression shows a 128.8% lead, 683579 versus 298804, and random string sorting shows a 124.9% lead, 72013 versus 32027.

Cinebench R15 multicore gives the Ryzen 9 9900X a 121.2% win, 5008 versus 2264. The R23 multicore result is closer in percentage terms but still decisive, 32172 versus 22468 for a 43.2% lead. Data encryption shows a 110% advantage, 33421 versus 15916. PassMark multithread and physics both exceed 100% margins, at 106.7% and 108.2% respectively. Integer math is 96.6% ahead, floating-point math is 75.1% ahead, and single-thread PassMark is 15.1% ahead.

The single Intel victory, Cinebench R23 single-core, is the largest win for the Core 5 213PE in either direction relative to its own score. The 3172 result versus 2253 represents a 29% delta in favor of Intel. However, the database also records Cinebench R15 single-core with the AMD part ahead by 10.7%, 353 versus 319, and PassMark single-thread with the AMD part ahead by 15.1%. The Intel single-core win is therefore confined to one specific benchmark version and does not generalize across the suite.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has an average benchmark score of 57498, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has an average of 35428.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE beat the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X in any test?

A: Yes, the Intel part wins Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3172 against 2253, a 29% advantage for Intel.

Q: Which processor offers more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X provides 12 cores and 24 threads, compared to 8 cores and 16 threads for the Intel Core 5 213PE.

Q: How do the two processors compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X supports DDR5 with a rated bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a rated bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the TDP ratings of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X is rated at 120 W, and the Intel Core 5 213PE is rated at 65 W.

Q: Which processor has the larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9900X has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two processors differ.

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Series | 9000 series | null |

| Manufacturer | AMD | Intel |

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 4.40 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 120 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM5 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | null |

| Codename | Granite Ridge | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen 9 (Zen 5 (Granite Ridge)) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | null |

| Die Size | 2x 70.6 mm² | null |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB | 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 | 2024-08-14 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | $499 | $221 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | true | false |

| Part Number | 100-000000662 | SA4QG |