AMD Ryzen 9 9950X vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has an average benchmark score of 74,640, while the Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35,428. The AMD part sits at the 94th percentile of all CPUs, versus the 85th percentile for the Intel part.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, which is exactly half of the AMD part's counts.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X has a base clock of 4.30 GHz and a boost clock of 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X and the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has a higher single-core score in Cinebench R23?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins that specific test. It scores 3,172 versus the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X's 2,202, giving Intel a 30.6% advantage in that benchmark.

Q: What memory types does each support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

The Verdict

The recorded data shows a clear split between heavy multi-threaded workloads and single-thread responsiveness. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins 14 of the 15 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, often by massive margins. Its average score of 74,640 places it near the top of the database, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 475 (0.2% ahead) and the AMD EPYC 4545P (1% behind). This is a processor built for sustained, parallel, compute-heavy tasks.

The Intel Core 5 213PE, with an average score of 35,428, sits much lower in the database, yet it outperforms the AMD part in Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 3,172 versus 2,202. Its nearest rivals are all Intel Core i7 and i5 desktop parts (i7-13700T, i7-12700KF, i5-13600T, i7-12700K), all within 0.4% of its score. That indicates the Intel part is a solid mainstream desktop chip, but it is not in the same performance class as the Ryzen 9 9950X.

For workloads that use many cores, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is the clear choice. For a small percentage of single-threaded tasks where the Intel part is faster, the Core 5 213PE has a narrow edge. The data does not support any other conclusion: the AMD part dominates the aggregate benchmark results.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest wins for the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X are staggering. In PassMark extended instructions, it scores 71,564 versus 19,565, a 265.8% advantage. PassMark data compression shows a 200% delta (896,544 vs 298,804). PassMark find prime numbers gives AMD a 202.6% lead (345 vs 114). PassMark random string sorting is 194.7% in AMD's favor (94,368 vs 32,027). These are workloads that scale with core count, cache, and memory bandwidth.

Multi-threaded rendering benchmarks also favor AMD heavily. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 6,335 versus 2,264, a 179.8% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore gives 40,924 versus 22,468, an 82.1% lead. PassMark multithread shows 66,030 versus 26,434, a 149.8% delta. PassMark physics is 101.9% ahead (3,279 vs 1,624). PassMark floating point math is 131.9% ahead (159,063 vs 68,587). PassMark integer math is 162.9% ahead (242,097 vs 92,089). PassMark data encryption is 178.8% ahead (44,366 vs 15,916).

The AMD part also wins single-threaded tests in most cases. PassMark single-thread shows 4,737 versus 4,060, a 16.7% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows 344 versus 319, a 7.8% lead.

The Intel Core 5 213PE has exactly one win across the head-to-head set: Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3,172 versus 2,202, a 30.6% advantage. That single result is the only benchmark where Intel comes out ahead, and it is notable because it shows that in a specific synthetic single-thread workload, the Intel part has a real edge. But the rest of the data is overwhelmingly in AMD's favor.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ significantly: 16 cores and 32 threads for AMD versus 8 cores and 16 threads for Intel. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz for AMD versus 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Thermal design power is 170 W for AMD versus 65 W for Intel.

The sockets differ: AMD Socket AM5 versus Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a process node of 4 nm from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. The AMD chip has 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

Cache layouts differ. AMD uses 80 KB L1 per core and 1 MB L2 per core, with 64 MB of L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The AMD part has a larger L3 pool, while Intel has a larger per-core L2.

Memory support differs: AMD supports only DDR5, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. PCIe lanes differ: 24 CPU lanes at Gen 5 for AMD versus 16 CPU lanes at Gen 5 for Intel.

Integrated graphics differ: AMD uses Radeon Graphics, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is not. The AMD part number is 100-000001277, the Intel part number is SA4QG.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X uses the Zen 5 architecture with the Granite Ridge codename, from the 9000 series. It is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The AMD part has a dual-die design with a total die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no die size data recorded.

The AMD processor has 16 cores and 32 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading on all cores. The Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads, also with multithreading. The AMD L3 cache is 64 MB, which is more than double the Intel's 24 MB shared L3. The Intel L2 cache is 2 MB per core versus AMD's 1 MB per core, which is the one cache metric where Intel has a per-core advantage.

The AMD part reaches a boost clock of 5.70 GHz, which is 0.50 GHz higher than the Intel's 5.20 GHz. The AMD TDP of 170 W is substantially higher than Intel's 65 W, reflecting the larger core count and higher clock ceiling. The Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while AMD is DDR5-only, which gives Intel more flexibility with older memory platforms.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X wins in every multi-threaded workload category in the recorded data. Cinebench R15 and R23 multicore, PassMark multithread, physics, floating point math, integer math, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and random string sorting: all go to AMD by margins ranging from 82.1% to 265.8%. This processor is for heavy parallel compute, rendering, scientific workloads, and any application that can use 16 cores or more.

The AMD part also wins most single-threaded tests. PassMark single-thread shows a 16.7% lead, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows a 7.8% lead. Only Cinebench R23 single-core goes to Intel, with a 30.6% margin. That makes the Intel Core 5 213PE the choice for a narrow set of single-threaded workloads where that specific benchmark pattern matters.

The Intel Core 5 213PE has a much lower TDP at 65 W versus 170 W, and it supports DDR4 memory in addition to DDR5. It is also a lower-tier part in the database, sitting at the 85th percentile versus the AMD's 94th. The AMD part is in a different performance class, and the data reflects that consistently across all but one benchmark. For users whose primary applications match the Cinebench R23 single-core pattern, the Intel part has an edge. For everything else in the recorded benchmarks, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X is the stronger performer.