AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher multi-core performance?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D dominates multi-core workloads. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 38,161.5 versus 22,468 for the Intel Core 5 213PE, a 69.8% advantage. The gap widens further in Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the AMD leads 6,042.5 to 2,264, a 166.9% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE win any benchmark?

A: Yes, it wins one recorded test: Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3,172 against the AMD's 2,159.5, a 31.9% margin. This is the only head-to-head benchmark out of 15 where Intel takes the lead.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD also carries a larger L3 cache at 128 MB versus 24 MB shared on the Intel.

Q: What are the process nodes and foundries for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD supports DDR5 only with dual-channel memory and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

Q: What is the market segment and socket for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FL1, released January 2025. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700, released March 2026.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D belongs to the 9000 series and uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Fire Range codename. It is manufactured on a 4 nm process at TSMC with 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². The chip integrates a Radeon 610M GPU and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 28 lanes from the CPU.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It integrates UHD Graphics 730 and supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part is a desktop chip on Socket 1700, whereas the AMD is a mobile chip on Socket FL1, so the two target different physical platforms despite both being active production parts.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both have 80 KB L1 per core. The AMD has 1 MB L2 per core and 128 MB L3, while the Intel has 2 MB L2 per core and 24 MB shared L3. The AMD's larger L3 pool is the more distinctive feature, especially for workloads that repeatedly access large data sets. The Intel compensates with a larger per-core L2, but the total cache capacity heavily favors AMD.

The AMD has a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, with a 55 W TDP. The Intel has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, with a 65 W TDP. The Intel launches with a higher base clock but a slightly lower boost ceiling. The AMD multiplier is unlocked; the Intel multiplier is locked.

Memory support also differs. The AMD is DDR5-only with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both are dual-channel and both support ECC. The AMD's higher memory bandwidth pairs with its 128 MB L3, which should help in bandwidth-sensitive tasks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins 14 of 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The margins are often enormous. In PassMark find prime numbers, AMD leads 525 to 114, a 360.5% advantage. PassMark extended instructions shows AMD at 62,813 versus 19,565, a 221% lead. Cinebench R15 multi-core gives AMD 6,042.5 against 2,264, a 166.9% edge. PassMark data compression shows 785,811 versus 298,804, a 163% lead. PassMark random string sorting has AMD at 83,497 versus 32,027, a 160.7% difference. PassMark data encryption comes in at 39,446 versus 15,916, a 147.8% lead. PassMark integer math shows 222,503 versus 92,089, a 141.6% margin. PassMark multithread scores 62,674 versus 26,434, a 137.1% lead. PassMark floating point math lands at 144,122 versus 68,587, a 110.1% advantage. PassMark physics shows 4,687 versus 1,624, a 188.6% lead.

The single-thread tests are closer. PassMark single thread gives AMD 4,511 versus 4,060, an 11.1% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core shows AMD at 332 versus 319, a 4.1% margin. The sole Intel victory is Cinebench R23 single-core, where Intel scores 3,172 against AMD's 2,159.5, a 31.9% advantage. That result is notable because the two Cinebench single-core tests disagree in direction: R15 slightly favors AMD, while R23 clearly favors Intel.

The overall average benchmark score tells a similar story. The AMD averages 97,453 across its benchmark set, placing it at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel averages 35,428, at the 85th percentile. The AMD's nearest rivals in the database are the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5965WX (98,504, 1.1% higher), the AMD Ryzen 9 PRO 9945 (96,083, 1.4% lower), the AMD EPYC 4565P (95,764, 1.8% lower), and the AMD EPYC 9175F (95,615, 1.9% lower). The Intel's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T (35,403, 0.1% higher), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35,365, 0.2% higher), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35,305, 0.3% higher), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35,287, 0.4% higher).

The Verdict

The data separates these two processors cleanly by workload class. The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D is the stronger chip in almost every recorded test, with particularly large leads in multi-threaded and math-heavy workloads. Its 16 cores and 32 threads, combined with 128 MB L3 and 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, produce results that sit at the 96th percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile and competes in a different performance tier, matching the level of older Core i7 models like the i7-12700K and i7-12700KF.

The Intel's single Cinebench R23 single-core win shows it can hold its own in lightly threaded workloads that favor high per-core clock behavior, but that result does not carry over to PassMark single-thread testing, where AMD leads by 11.1%. The Intel also offers a lower average benchmark score by a wide margin: 35,428 versus 97,453.

The two chips target different platforms entirely. The AMD is a mobile processor on AMD Socket FL1 with a 55 W TDP, while the Intel is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP. A buyer choosing between them is really choosing between a high-end mobile platform and a mainstream desktop platform. The AMD is the clear performance pick across nearly all recorded metrics. The Intel is the choice only for a desktop build where the specific Cinebench R23 single-core workload matters most.

Specification Differences

| Field | AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 16 | 8 |

| Threads | 32 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.50 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.40 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 55 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FL1 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Fire Range | Bartlett Lake |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Transistors | 16,630 million | Not specified |

| Die size | 2x 70.6 mm² | Not specified |

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

| L3 cache | 128 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR5 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 28 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Market segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not specified | $221 |

| Multiplier unlocked | Yes | No |

| Part number | 100-000001030 | SA4QG |

The AMD uses half the process node size, has double the cores and threads, more than five times the L3 cache, and higher memory bandwidth. The Intel has a higher base clock, a larger per-core L2, dual memory type support, and a lower launch MSRP of $221.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX3D wins in multi-threaded rendering, as shown by Cinebench R15 multi-core (166.9% lead) and Cinebench R23 multi-core (69.8% lead). It wins in data compression by 163%, in encryption by 147.8%, in extended instruction workloads by 221%, in prime number calculation by 360.5%, in floating point math by 110.1%, in integer math by 141.6%, in multithread performance by 137.1%, in physics by 188.6%, and in random string sorting by 160.7%. It also wins PassMark single-thread by 11.1% and Cinebench R15 single-core by 4.1%. The AMD's average benchmark score of 97,453 places it at the 96th percentile, far above the Intel's 85th percentile.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins exactly one recorded benchmark: Cinebench R23 single-core, with a 31.9% margin. That result indicates an advantage in a specific lightly threaded rendering workload, and it is the only metric in the database where the Intel part outperforms the AMD. For all other recorded tests, the AMD delivers higher scores, often by more than double.