AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy different corners of the performance spectrum, and the recorded benchmark data reflects that split clearly. The AMD part, a 12-core mobile processor built on Zen 5, wins 11 of the 15 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel desktop chip, an 8-core Bartlett Lake design, takes 4. The average benchmark scores tell a similar story: the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 posts 46030, against 32924 for the Core 5 213PTE. Yet the margin is not uniform, and the Intel chip shows genuine strengths in specific single-threaded and physics-oriented tasks.

Where Each One Wins

The Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 dominates the throughput-oriented tests. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3334 against 2192, a 52.1% advantage. Data compression heavily favors AMD as well, 404918 to 261083, a 55.1% gap. Extended instruction workloads show the largest delta of the entire comparison: 29269 versus 16146, an 81.3% lead. Integer math also swings strongly toward AMD, 121754 to 93109, a 30.8% win. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 48%, and multithread performance in PassMark is 28.6% higher, 32916 versus 25590. Data encryption favors AMD by 44.3%, 20802 to 14413. Even floating point math, which is not the largest margin, goes to AMD at 75153 versus 71722, a 4.8% edge. In Cinebench R23 multicore, AMD wins by a slim 0.3%, 21812 to 21751.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins the tests that reward high clock speed and lighter thread loads. Cinebench R23 singlecore is its strongest result: 3070 versus 1988, a 35.2% lead for Intel. Cinebench R15 singlecore also goes to Intel, 309 to 301, a 2.6% margin. PassMark physics favors Intel, 2199 to 1819, a 17.3% advantage. The find prime numbers test also goes to Intel, 157 versus 122, a 22.3% lead. PassMark single thread, however, goes to AMD by 4%, 3867 to 3718, which indicates that the Intel win is not universal across all single-threaded workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture under the Strix Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI 300 generation that mixes Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It offers 12 cores and 24 threads, built on a 4 nm TSMC process with a die size of 233 mm². The chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3 cache. It supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory over a dual-channel bus, with 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The integrated graphics are Radeon 890M, and the socket is AMD Socket FP8. The base clock is 2.00 GHz with a boost of 5.10 GHz, and the TDP is 28 watts. This is a mobile part, released on 2024-06-30, with a production status of Active.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop processor using the Bartlett Lake codename in the Core 5 generation. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, built on a 10 nm Intel process. Cache organization differs: the Intel chip uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support includes both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. It also supports ECC memory, which the AMD part does not. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700. Base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz, and the TDP is 45 watts. It was released on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $221. PCIe support also differs: Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes.

The process node difference is significant. The AMD chip uses 4 nm TSMC silicon, while Intel uses 10 nm. This helps explain why AMD delivers 12 cores within a 28 W TDP, whereas Intel needs 45 W for 8 cores. The cache layout also reflects different philosophies: AMD spreads L3 at 16 MB, while Intel uses a larger 24 MB shared pool. Memory bandwidth favors AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s, but Intel counters with ECC support and DDR4 compatibility.

The Verdict

The data points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 as the stronger all-around processor. It holds the higher average benchmark score, 46030 versus 32924, and the higher percentile ranking, 89 versus 83. It wins 11 of 15 head-to-head tests, and several of those wins are by large margins. The closest rival comparisons reinforce this: the AMD part sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 and Intel Core i9-13900HX, and within 0.2% of the AMD EPYC 7303. The Intel Core 5 213PTE, by contrast, sits within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-12700, 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, and 0.5% of both the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G.

For workloads that are heavily multithreaded, such as rendering, compression, encryption, and integer math, the AMD chip is clearly ahead. The 52.1% lead in Cinebench R15 multicore and the 81.3% lead in extended instructions are the kind of margins that matter for prolonged compute tasks. The Intel chip is competitive only in Cinebench R23 multicore, where it trails by 0.3%, and it wins single-core Cinebench tests by a wide margin. The 35.2% lead in Cinebench R23 singlecore is the largest Intel advantage in the entire comparison. The physics test also favors Intel, which suggests the design handles certain simulated workloads well.

The choice depends on the workload profile. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the default for multithreaded performance per the recorded benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is preferable for single-threaded Cinebench workloads and for systems that need ECC memory or DDR4 support. The Intel part also offers PCIe Gen 5, which the AMD part does not. The AMD part, however, offers a much lower TDP, 28 W versus 45 W, and higher memory bandwidth, 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor wins in single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R15 singlecore, 309 versus 301, and Cinebench R23 singlecore, 3070 versus 1988. The AMD part wins PassMark single thread, 3867 versus 3718.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The largest margin is in extended instructions, where the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 29269 versus 16146, a 81.3% difference.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PTE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 does not support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has 89.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What is the Intel Core 5 213PTE launch MSRP?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest AMD victory is in PassMark extended instructions, where the Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 scores 29269 against 16146 for the Intel part, an 81.3% delta. This is followed closely by data compression, 404918 to 261083, a 55.1% gap. Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 52.1% lead for AMD, 3334 to 2192. Random string sorting goes to AMD by 48%, 44552 to 30106. Data encryption shows a 44.3% edge for AMD, 20802 to 14413. Integer math gives AMD a 30.8% win, 121754 to 93109. PassMark multithread favors AMD by 28.6%, 32916 to 25590. Floating point math is closer, with AMD ahead 75153 to 71722, a 4.8% margin. PassMark single thread also goes to AMD, 3867 to 3718, a 4% lead. Cinebench R23 multicore is the tightest AMD win, 21812 to 21751, a 0.3% difference.

The Intel victories are concentrated in single-threaded and physics tests. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows a 35.2% lead for Intel, 3070 to 1988. Find prime numbers gives Intel a 22.3% win, 157 versus 122. PassMark physics favors Intel by 17.3%, 2199 to 1819. Cinebench R15 singlecore is the narrowest Intel win, 309 to 301, a 2.6% margin.

The overall benchmark data confirms that the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is the higher-scoring part in aggregate, with a 46030 average against 32924. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a lower average but posts competitive scores in specific tests. The percentile ranks place AMD at 89 and Intel at 83, which matches the average score gap. The nearest rival data for AMD shows a near tie with the Intel Core Ultra 5 235 at 46062, a 0.1% difference, and with the Intel Core i9-13900HX at 46098, also 0.1%. The Intel Core 5 213PTE nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942, 0.1% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079, 0.5% higher. These comparisons place both chips in distinct performance tiers, with AMD positioned against higher-end mobile and server parts, and Intel positioned against mid-range desktop parts from both vendors.