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

The Verdict

The recorded data is unambiguous: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PE takes only two. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 47022, placing it in the 89th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel part averages 35428, sitting in the 85th percentile. The AMD processor is the clear choice for any workload that scales with core count, multithreading, or data-heavy computation.

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 delivers a 27% advantage across every Cinebench test, both single-core and multi-core, and leads by 39.3% in data compression, 33.1% in data encryption, and 50% in extended instructions. The Intel Core 5 213PE only wins in the PassMark single-thread test, where it scores 4060 against AMD's 3914, a 3.6% margin. That narrow victory does not offset the AMD part's dominance elsewhere.

The Intel part targets a different use case: desktop systems where single-thread responsiveness matters most and where the platform relies on DDR4 memory support. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, while the Intel part is a desktop chip with a 65W TDP. Neither is a direct replacement for the other, but in raw performance terms, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is the faster processor in nearly every measured category.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 233 mm². It belongs to the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation with the Strix Point codename. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. These process nodes explain part of the efficiency and performance gap: the AMD part runs at 28W TDP, while the Intel part draws 65W.

The core configurations differ substantially. The AMD chip has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel chip has 8 cores and 16 threads. Both use an 80 KB L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache differs: AMD provides 1 MB per core, Intel provides 2 MB per core. The L3 cache also differs: AMD has 16 MB total, Intel has 24 MB shared. The Intel part has more cache per core and more total L3, yet the AMD part still wins most tests, suggesting the Zen 5 architecture extracts more performance from its cache arrangement.

Memory support separates the two clearly. The AMD part supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. The PCIe interface also differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: AMD uses the Radeon 890M, Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The release dates show the AMD part launched on 2025-01-05, while the Intel part launched on 2026-03-08. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no listed launch MSRP. Both are active production parts with locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is slightly higher than the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375's 5.10 GHz.

Q: Does the AMD part support ECC memory?

A: Yes, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports ECC memory, and so does the Intel Core 5 213PE.

Q: Which processor has more cores?

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

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has a TDP of 28W, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65W.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 28529, which is 27% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PE's 22468.

Q: Does the Intel part support DDR4 memory?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X only.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.10 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 28W | 65W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Architecture | Zen 5 | Not listed |

| Codename | Strix Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 300 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process Node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die Size | 233 mm² | Not listed |

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

| L3 Cache | 16 MB | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR5, LPDDR5X | DDR4, DDR5 |

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

| PCIe | Gen 4, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Radeon 890M | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |

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

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $221 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench suite shows a consistent 27% advantage for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 across all six tests. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, AMD scores 2875 against Intel's 2264. In R15 single-core, AMD scores 405 against 319. R20 multi-core shows AMD at 11982 versus 9436, and R20 single-core shows 1691 versus 1332. R23 multi-core has AMD at 28529 versus 22468, and R23 single-core has 4027 versus 3172. This uniformity suggests the AMD architecture delivers a broad performance edge that is not workload-specific.

The PassMark suite reveals where the AMD part excels most. The largest margin comes in extended instructions, where AMD leads by 50% (29351 versus 19565). Data compression shows a 39.3% lead (416331 versus 298804). Random string sorting follows at 41.6% (45358 versus 32027). Data encryption is 33.1% ahead (21186 versus 15916). Integer math shows a 29.8% gain (119521 versus 92089). Multithread performance is 27.4% higher (33689 versus 26434). Physics is 13.5% ahead (1843 versus 1624). Floating point math is 8.8% ahead (74626 versus 68587). Prime number finding is 9.6% ahead (125 versus 114).

The only Intel victory appears in the PassMark single-thread test, where Intel scores 4060 against AMD's 3914, a 3.6% margin. That result appears twice in the data (listed as both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), confirming the Intel part's single-thread strength. However, this does not translate into Cinebench single-core wins, where AMD leads by the same 27% margin as the multi-core tests.

The AMD part's average benchmark score of 47022 places it in the same performance class as the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 (46971, 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-13700K (46881, 0.3% difference), the Intel Core i9-12900F (47176, -0.3% difference), and the Intel Core i7-13700KF (47330, -0.6% difference). The Intel part's average of 35428 places it near the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1%), the Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, 0.2%), the Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.3%), and the Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.4%).

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins in all multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads deliver 27% higher Cinebench multi-core scores, and its PassMark multithread score is 27.4% higher. It leads in data compression by 39.3%, data encryption by 33.1%, and extended instructions by 50%. It is also ahead in integer math (29.8%), random string sorting (41.6%), physics (13.5%), and floating point math (8.8%). For any workload that involves large datasets, parallel processing, or cryptographic operations, the AMD part is the stronger choice.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins only in the PassMark single-thread test, with a 3.6% margin (4060 versus 3914). It also has a slightly higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 5.10 GHz) and a higher base clock (2.70 GHz versus 2.00 GHz). The Intel part supports DDR4 memory and has a larger L3 cache (24 MB versus 16 MB) and a larger L2 cache per core (2 MB versus 1 MB). It also uses PCIe Gen 5, while the AMD part uses Gen 4. These features matter for systems that rely on legacy memory or need the latest PCIe connectivity.

The AMD part is a mobile processor with a 28W TDP, suited for laptops that need high throughput at low power. The Intel part is a desktop processor with a 65W TDP, suited for systems where single-thread responsiveness and platform flexibility (DDR4 support, PCIe Gen 5) take priority. The benchmark data shows the AMD part wins the vast majority of performance comparisons, but the Intel part retains a distinct single-thread advantage and a desktop-oriented feature set.