AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What is the core and thread configuration of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D boosts up to 5.70 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a lower boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How does the thermal design power differ between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has a TDP of 170 watts, whereas the Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core Cinebench R23 performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins that test with a score of 3070, compared to the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D's score of 2259, a delta of -26.4% in favor of Intel.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has an average benchmark score of 75779, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE averages 32924.

Q: How many benchmark wins does each processor hold in the head-to-head tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmark tests. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 1 test.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Granite Ridge codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. These manufacturing differences align with the transistor counts: the AMD processor has 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no recorded transistor or die size data.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both processors share an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: the AMD part has 1 MB per core, while the Intel part has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache is a major differentiator. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 128 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This large L3 allocation on the AMD side is a structural advantage for workloads that repeatedly access large data sets.

Memory support also differs. The AMD processor supports DDR5 only, while the Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the AMD part has a recorded memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

The PCIe configurations are not identical. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D provides Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel Core 5 213PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the AMD part uses Radeon Graphics, and the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel processor does not. The Intel part uses Socket 1700, while the AMD part uses AMD Socket AM5. The AMD processor belongs to the 9000 series, and the Intel processor has no series designation in the database.

The Verdict

The benchmark data points to a clear performance hierarchy. The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D holds the 95th percentile among all CPUs, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd percentile. The average benchmark score of the AMD processor is 75779, which is more than double the Intel processor's 32924. The delta between the two is not close: the AMD part leads by a wide margin in 14 of 15 tests.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the appropriate choice for workloads that demand maximum multi-threaded throughput, large L3 cache capacity, and high sustained compute. Its 16 cores, 128 MB L3 cache, and higher memory bandwidth make it the stronger option for rendering, compilation, simulation, and other parallel tasks. The data shows it leads by over 90% in Cinebench R23 multi-core and by more than 100% in several PassMark tests.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, with a score of 3070 versus 2259. That result indicates a single-thread advantage in that specific test, but the AMD processor still wins the other single-thread tests, including PassMark single-thread with a score of 4737 versus 3718 and Cinebench R15 single-core with 350 versus 309. The Intel part also has a much lower TDP of 45 watts, which makes it the choice for systems where power draw is the primary constraint.

For users who need one processor to cover both high-core-count workloads and large cache-sensitive applications, the AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D is the data-backed selection. For users who prioritize the lowest power envelope and do not require the extreme multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core 5 213PTE fits that narrower profile.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 4.30 GHz for the AMD part and 2.10 GHz for the Intel part. Boost clocks are 5.70 GHz and 5.20 GHz, respectively.

TDP is 170 watts for the AMD part and 45 watts for the Intel part. The AMD processor uses AMD Socket AM5, while the Intel processor uses Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, and the Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Process node details aside, the L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core for AMD, 2 MB per core for Intel. L3 cache is 128 MB for AMD and 24 MB for Intel. Memory support is DDR5-only for AMD, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Memory bandwidth is 89.6 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel.

PCIe lane counts differ: 24 lanes for AMD versus 16 lanes for Intel, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are Radeon Graphics for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, the Intel multiplier is not. The AMD part has 16,630 million transistors and a 2x 70.6 mm² die size; the Intel part has no recorded values for those fields. The AMD part was released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel part on 2026-03-08.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D dominates the multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the AMD part scores 6536 against 2192 for Intel, a 198.2% delta. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD part scores 42018 against 21751, a 93.2% delta. The PassMark multi-thread test shows a 174.5% delta, with scores of 70255 and 25590.

The single-core results are mixed. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with 3070 versus 2259, a -26.4% delta in Intel's favor. However, the AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core with 350 versus 309, a 13.3% delta. The AMD part also wins PassMark single-thread with 4737 versus 3718, a 27.4% delta.

The largest margins appear in the PassMark extended instructions test. The AMD part scores 73011, while the Intel part scores 16146, a 352.2% delta. Data compression also shows a massive gap: 908421 versus 261083, a 247.9% delta. Data encryption follows with 44536 versus 14413, a 209% delta.

Other PassMark tests continue the pattern. Floating point math: 159724 versus 71722, a 122.7% delta. Integer math: 243209 versus 93109, a 161.2% delta. Find prime numbers: 613 versus 157, a 290.4% delta. Physics: 5670 versus 2199, a 157.8% delta. Random string sorting: 95423 versus 30106, a 217% delta.

The database records 14 wins for the AMD processor and 1 win for the Intel processor across all head-to-head tests.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D wins in every multi-threaded workload recorded. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 42018 is nearly double the Intel score of 21751. The PassMark multi-thread score of 70255 is 174.5% higher than the Intel score of 25590. For data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, physics, and random string sorting, the AMD part leads by deltas ranging from 122.7% to 352.2%. This makes the AMD processor the clear choice for compute-heavy parallel tasks, large dataset processing, and any workload that can use 32 threads.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only in Cinebench R23 single-core, where its score of 3070 exceeds the AMD score of 2259. That single result does not carry over to the other single-thread tests, as the AMD part wins Cinebench R15 single-core and PassMark single-thread. The Intel processor's advantage is therefore limited to that one benchmark. Its low TDP of 45 watts compared to 170 watts for the AMD part indicates a much lower power draw, which gives it a place in power-constrained systems. The Intel part also supports DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for builds reusing older memory modules, while the AMD part requires DDR5.

The AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D also holds the higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, and its 128 MB L3 cache is over five times larger than the Intel part's 24 MB. The AMD processor has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, while the Intel processor does not. The AMD part uses 24 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16 on the Intel part. The data consistently points to the AMD processor for performance-critical applications, with the Intel processor reserved for scenarios where power efficiency and lower thermal output are the deciding factors.