AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a starkly one-sided comparison. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins 14 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes only a single victory. The margins, however, are not uniform, and the one Intel win is significant enough to warrant attention.

The most dominant AMD advantage appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen 9 9955HX scores 57,946 against the Intel part's 16,146, a delta of 258.9%. This points to a massive difference in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput. Data compression follows closely, with AMD at 731,998 versus Intel's 261,083, a 180.4% lead. Encryption shows a 159% delta (37,330 vs 14,413), and random string sorting is 158.7% ahead (77,890 vs 30,106). These are not marginal gaps; they represent entirely different performance tiers in compute-heavy workloads.

The Cinebench multi-core results reinforce this hierarchy. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the AMD chip scores 37,159 against Intel's 21,751, a 70.8% advantage. The older Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows an even larger gap: 5,905 vs 2,192, a 169.4% delta. Integer math (212,598 vs 93,109, +128.3%) and multithread (56,171 vs 25,590, +119.5%) also show AMD more than doubling Intel's output. Floating-point math (136,682 vs 71,722, +90.6%) and prime number finding (287 vs 157, +82.8%) continue the trend, though with slightly smaller margins.

Single-threaded performance tells a different story. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins decisively: 3,070 versus AMD's 2,174, a -29.2% delta in AMD's favor, meaning Intel is 29.2% ahead. This is the sole Intel victory. However, in PassMark single-thread, AMD reverses the result, scoring 4,393 versus Intel's 3,718, an 18.2% lead. The two single-thread tests disagree, which suggests the workloads differ in how they stress the cores. Cinebench R15 single-core also favors AMD, but narrowly: 336 vs 309, a mere 8.7% delta.

Physics performance is the closest contested area. AMD wins with 2,720 against Intel's 2,199, a 23.7% delta. This is the smallest AMD victory outside of the R15 single-core result. The overall picture is clear: the Ryzen 9 9955HX dominates in every multi-threaded and most single-threaded metrics, while the Intel part shows a notable edge in one specific Cinebench single-core workload.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX wins across the board in productivity and compute-heavy applications. The data shows its strengths in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, integer math, floating-point math, and multithreaded rendering. For users running video encoding, 3D rendering, scientific simulations, or database operations, the benchmark results indicate AMD holds a substantial lead. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 37,159 versus 21,751 places AMD roughly 70% ahead, which translates to faster completion times for any workload that scales across cores.

The PassMark multithread result (56,171 vs 25,590, +119.5%) confirms that AMD's 16-core, 32-thread configuration delivers more than double the parallel throughput of Intel's 8-core, 16-thread part. The compression and encryption deltas (180.4% and 159%) further cement AMD's position for file archiving, disk encryption, and network data processing.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in the Cinebench R23 single-core test, where its 3,070 score outpaces AMD's 2,174 by 29.2%. This indicates Intel's architecture, despite fewer cores, can deliver higher peak performance in lightly-threaded applications that rely heavily on a single core's boost clock. The Intel chip's boost clock of 5.20 GHz, combined with its architecture, appears to give it an edge in this specific rendering benchmark. However, the PassMark single-thread result contradicts this, showing AMD ahead by 18.2%. The discrepancy suggests the two benchmarks measure different aspects of single-core performance, and the real-world edge depends on the specific application.

For users who primarily run single-threaded legacy applications or workloads that cannot utilize multiple cores, the Intel part may offer better responsiveness in certain scenarios. But the data overwhelmingly favors AMD for any modern, multi-threaded workload.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Fire Range, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It integrates 16 cores and 32 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture, built on a 10 nm process at Intel, with 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Cache configuration differs significantly. Both parts share the same L1 cache per core: 80 KB. However, AMD allocates 1 MB of L2 per core, while Intel doubles that to 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a major divergence: AMD provides 64 MB shared, while Intel offers 24 MB shared. This 40 MB difference in L3 capacity directly impacts workloads that benefit from large, fast on-die data storage.

The process node difference is substantial: AMD's 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process. This explains part of the performance and efficiency gap, though the database does not record power-efficiency metrics. AMD's transistor count is listed at 16,630 million, while Intel's is not recorded. AMD's die size is listed as 2x 70.6 mm², while Intel's is not recorded.

Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a lower 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both parts support ECC memory. PCIe lanes differ: AMD provides Gen 5 with 28 lanes (CPU only), while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 610M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part does not. AMD's socket is AMD Socket FL1, targeting mobile; Intel's socket is Intel Socket 1700, targeting desktop. The release dates differ, with AMD listed as 2025-01-05 and Intel as 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What is the single biggest performance delta in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest delta is in PassMark extended instructions, where AMD scores 57,946 versus Intel's 16,146, a 258.9% advantage for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel processor win any benchmark?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 3,070 versus AMD's 2,174, a 29.2% advantage for Intel.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX has 64 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX and the Intel Core 5 213PTE support ECC memory.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not recorded |

| Codename | Fire Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

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

| L3 Cache | 64 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 610M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

| Release Date | 2025-01-05 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Multiplier Unlocked | Yes | No |

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX for users who prioritize raw multi-threaded performance. The AMD part leads in 14 of 15 head-to-head tests, with particularly large margins in extended instructions, data compression, encryption, and Cinebench multi-core workloads. Its 16-core, 32-thread configuration, combined with 64 MB of L3 cache and a 4 nm process, delivers more than double the throughput of the Intel part in several PassMark tests. The average benchmark score of 91,199 for AMD versus 32,924 for Intel places AMD in the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while Intel sits in the 83rd percentile.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE has one clear advantage: Cinebench R23 single-core performance. Its 3,070 score outpaces AMD's 2,174 by 29.2%, which may matter for applications that are strictly single-threaded. The Intel part also offers a lower TDP of 45 W versus 55 W, and supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which could provide platform flexibility. However, the single benchmark win does not offset the broad performance deficit in the rest of the tests.

For users building a desktop system with a focus on multi-threaded productivity, the AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX is the stronger choice based on recorded data. The Intel Core 5 213PTE suits scenarios where single-threaded Cinebench performance is the primary requirement, or where the lower TDP and memory flexibility are deciding factors. The database shows AMD as the performance leader, with Intel holding a narrow niche in one specific workload.