AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G and Intel Core 5 213PTE are two desktop processors with contrasting designs, one built on a 4 nm process with a hybrid Zen 5 core layout, the other on a 10 nm process with a monolithic 8-core layout. The benchmark data reveals a split decision: Intel wins the majority of the tested workloads, but AMD takes the single-thread crown and several specialized tasks. The Intel part scores higher in the multithreaded PassMark test, 25590 against 23487, a 8.2% advantage, while AMD counters with a 9.2% lead in single-thread performance, 4060 versus 3718.

The Verdict

The data points to distinct usage profiles for each processor. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger choice for heavily parallel workloads like integer math, floating-point math, and physics simulations. It wins 6 of the 11 head-to-head tests, including the most significant margin in find prime numbers at 42.7% ahead, and a 36.3% lead in floating-point math. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with 24 MB of shared L3 cache, give it a structural advantage in tasks that scale with core count and cache capacity.

The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is the better option for single-threaded responsiveness and specific instruction-heavy tasks. Its 4.80 GHz boost clock, which is lower than Intel's 5.20 GHz, still delivers a higher PassMark single-thread score of 4060 versus 3718. The AMD part also dominates in extended instructions, scoring 27.9% higher, and in data compression, at 12.1% higher. For users whose workloads rely on these specific operations, the AMD chip is clearly preferable.

The overall average benchmark scores reinforce the split: the Intel part averages 32924, while the AMD part averages 46187. However, this average is heavily skewed by the fact that the AMD processor has no Cinebench entries in the database, while the Intel part includes R15, R20, and R23 results. The PassMark-specific comparisons are the more reliable basis for a direct head-to-head. The Intel chip sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the AMD chip sits at the 89th percentile, indicating that the AMD part ranks higher in the overall database distribution despite losing the majority of the direct PassMark comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different fabrication and design approaches. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip is based on the Gorgon Point codename and the Ryzen AI 400 generation, which uses a mix of Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The Intel chip uses the Bartlett Lake codename and the Core 5 generation, which is a monolithic design.

Core configurations differ significantly. The AMD part has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip provides 33.3% more cores and threads, which explains its advantage in parallel workloads. The AMD chip compensates with a higher single-thread score, despite having a lower boost clock of 4.80 GHz compared to Intel's 5.20 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also diverge. Both use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The AMD part uses 1 MB of L2 per core, while the Intel part uses 2 MB per core, doubling the L2 capacity. The L3 cache is a major differentiator: the AMD chip has 8 MB, while the Intel chip has 24 MB shared, tripling the L3 capacity. This larger L3 cache likely contributes to the Intel chip's better performance in cache-sensitive tasks like integer math and prime number finding.

Memory support also differs. The AMD chip supports DDR5 only, with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower peak bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD chip has a 16.7% bandwidth advantage in theory, yet the Intel chip still wins the memory-heavy PassMark tests, suggesting cache capacity matters more than raw bandwidth in these workloads.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD chip uses Gen 4 with 12 CPU lanes, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel part offers both a newer PCIe generation and more lanes, which can matter for expansion cards and NVMe storage. The AMD chip has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel chip is locked, allowing overclocking only on the AMD side.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive Intel win is in the find prime numbers test, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 157 against the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's 90, a 42.7% margin. This workload heavily rewards the Intel chip's 8 cores and 24 MB L3 cache. The floating-point math test follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 71722 versus AMD's 45711, a 36.3% advantage. The physics test also goes to Intel, 2199 versus 1329, a 39.6% lead, again reflecting the core count disparity.

The integer math test shows Intel ahead by 23.5%, scoring 93109 against AMD's 71251. The multithread test is closer, with Intel winning 25590 versus 23487, an 8.2% margin. The data encryption test is the narrowest Intel win, 14413 versus 13585, a 5.7% edge. These results indicate that the Intel chip's extra two cores and larger cache provide consistent advantages across CPU-intensive, parallelizable tasks.

The AMD wins are concentrated in specific areas. The extended instructions test is the largest AMD victory, scoring 20648 against Intel's 16146, a 27.9% margin. This test likely leverages the Zen 5 architecture's newer instruction set extensions. The data compression test also favors AMD, 292735 versus 261083, a 12.1% lead, suggesting better efficiency in data-dense workloads.

The single-thread test shows AMD ahead at 4060 versus 3718, a 9.2% margin. The random string sorting test is the narrowest AMD win, 31106 versus 30106, a 3.3% margin. These results show that while the Intel chip wins more tests overall, the AMD chip has clear strengths in instruction-level parallelism and single-core efficiency.

The overall win count is 6 for Intel and 5 for AMD. The average deltas are lopsided, with Intel's wins often exceeding 20% while AMD's wins are mostly below 12%, with the single exception of extended instructions. This indicates that the Intel chip's losses are generally smaller in magnitude than its wins, making it the more balanced performer across the tested suite.

Specification Differences

The core counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clocks are close, with AMD at 2.00 GHz and Intel at 2.10 GHz. The boost clocks differ more substantially, with AMD at 4.80 GHz and Intel at 5.20 GHz, a 0.40 GHz advantage for Intel.

The TDP ratings differ significantly: AMD is rated at 65 watts, while Intel is rated at 45 watts. The Intel chip draws less power at the rated TDP while delivering higher boost clocks and more cores. The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket AM5, while Intel uses Socket 1700.

The process nodes differ as noted: 4 nm for AMD versus 10 nm for Intel. The die sizes also differ: AMD lists a 195 mm² die, while Intel does not provide a die size in the database. The memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 only, while Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The memory bandwidth differs: AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus Intel at 76.8 GB/s.

The PCIe support differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 12 lanes, while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses Radeon 840M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The multiplier is unlocked on the AMD chip, but locked on the Intel chip. The part numbers are 100-000001918 for AMD and SA4QM for Intel.

The release dates are close, with AMD on 2026-02-28 and Intel on 2026-03-08, a difference of about 8 days. Both are listed as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment. Both support ECC memory, a shared feature. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: 1 MB per core for AMD versus 2 MB per core for Intel. The L3 cache differs: 8 MB for AMD versus 24 MB shared for Intel.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 4060 in the PassMark single-thread test, which is 9.2% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PTE's score of 3718.

Q: How large is the Intel chip's lead in floating-point math?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 71722 in floating-point math, which is 36.3% higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G's score of 45711.

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 6 cores and 12 threads.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G has 8 MB of L3 cache.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for each chip?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE is rated at 45 watts.

Q: How does the AMD chip perform in extended instructions?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 5 440G scores 20648 in extended instructions, which is 27.9% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PTE's score of 16146.