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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall win for the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375, which takes 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only two, and both of those are narrow specialty workloads rather than broad compute tasks.

Starting with the Cinebench suite, the AMD part is consistently ahead by a wide margin. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ryzen scores 2875 against 2192, a 31.2% advantage. The single-core R15 result is nearly identical in percentage terms: 405 versus 309, again a 31.1% lead. Moving to R20, the pattern holds. The multicore score of 11982 versus 9135 is a 31.2% gap, and the single-core score of 1691 versus 1289 is also 31.2%. R23 follows the same script: 28529 against 21751 for multicore, and 4027 against 3070 for single-core, both with a 31.2% delta.

The PassMark multithread test reinforces this. The AMD processor scores 33689, which is 31.6% higher than the Intel chip's 25590. In integer math, the lead is 28.4%: 119521 versus 93109. Floating point math is closer, with the AMD part scoring 74626 against 71722, a 4% edge. Single-thread PassMark results show a smaller but still clear AMD advantage: 3914 versus 3718, a 5.3% lead.

The largest deltas come in specialized workloads. In extended instructions, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 scores 29351, which is 81.8% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 16146. Data compression shows a 59.5% gap: 416331 versus 261083. Random string sorting favors AMD by 50.7%, with scores of 45358 and 30106. Data encryption is 47% higher on the AMD side: 21186 versus 14413.

The two Intel wins are worth noting for their character. In PassMark find prime numbers, the Intel chip scores 157 against 125, a 20.4% lead. In PassMark physics, Intel scores 2199 versus 1843, a 16.2% edge. These are the only two tests where the Core 5 213PTE outperforms the Ryzen, and both are narrow relative to the broad multicore and single-core advantages held by AMD.

Overall average benchmark scores place the AMD processor at 47022, while the Intel processor sits at 32924. The AMD chip ranks in the 89th percentile of all CPUs in the database, whereas the Intel chip ranks in the 83rd percentile. The nearest rivals for the AMD part include the AMD Ryzen 9 5900 with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i7-13700K with a 0.3% delta, the Intel Core i9-12900F with a -0.3% delta, and the Intel Core i7-13700KF with a -0.6% delta. For the Intel Core 5 213PTE, nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700 with a -0.1% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H with a 0.3% delta, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with a -0.5% delta, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G with a -0.5% delta.

The Verdict

The data points to a simple conclusion: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 is the stronger processor in nearly every measured category. It wins all three Cinebench generations in both single-core and multicore, and it dominates the PassMark integer, floating point, multithread, compression, encryption, and sorting workloads. The two Intel wins, prime numbers and physics, are specific enough that they do not offset the overall pattern.

The overall average benchmark scores make the gap clear: 47022 for AMD versus 32924 for Intel. That is a substantial difference in aggregate compute capability. The percentile rankings also separate the two, with AMD at 89 and Intel at 83.

Who should pick which depends on the workload. The AMD chip is the choice for general productivity, compilation, rendering, data compression, encryption, and any task that scales with cores and threads. Its 12 cores and 24 threads give it a structural advantage over the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel chip has a narrower appeal, with its wins in prime number calculation and physics suggesting some math-heavy or simulation-oriented tasks may favor it. Those cases are the exception, not the rule.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 uses the Zen 5 architecture on the Strix Point codename, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. The manufacturing process difference is significant: 4 nm versus 10 nm gives AMD a density and efficiency advantage that shows up in the benchmark results.

The core counts differ. AMD packs 12 cores and 24 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. That 50% core advantage for AMD is the primary driver of the multicore margins. Cache layouts also differ. The AMD part has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of L3. The Intel part also has 80 KB of L1 per core but doubles L2 to 2 MB per core and provides 24 MB of shared L3. Despite having more L3, Intel still trails in the aggregate results.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part is a mobile processor with a socket of AMD Socket FP8, while the Intel part is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700. The AMD chip is from the Ryzen AI PRO 300 generation, and the Intel chip is from the Core 5 generation.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across every major specification field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 has a base clock of 2.00 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Intel starts slightly higher in both clocks, yet the AMD part still wins the single-core benchmarks, which indicates the architectural efficiency gap is larger than the clock difference.

Thermal design power differs: the AMD part is rated at 28 watts, while the Intel part is rated at 45 watts. The AMD chip delivers higher performance at a lower thermal envelope. Memory support also differs. AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel, but the memory bandwidth is not equal: AMD measures 89.6 GB/s, Intel measures 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe capabilities differ. AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Intel part has a newer PCIe generation, but that does not translate into compute benchmark wins. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221; the AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD die size is 233 mm², while the Intel die size is not recorded. The AMD part number is 100-000001683, and the Intel part number is SA4QM.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmark tests?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 2.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD part scores 29351 versus 16146, a 81.8% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel chip win anything significant?

A: The Intel chip wins PassMark find prime numbers by 20.4% and PassMark physics by 16.2%. Both are specific math-oriented workloads.

Q: How do the core counts compare?

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

Q: Which processor has higher memory bandwidth?

A: The AMD part has 89.6 GB/s, while the Intel part has 76.8 GB/s. Both support dual-channel memory.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The Intel part is built on a 10 nm process at Intel.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 wins in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multicore. It wins PassMark multithread, integer math, floating point math, single-thread, data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, and random string sorting. That covers the majority of general computing workloads: rendering, encoding, compiling, office productivity, and content creation. The 12 cores and 24 threads, combined with the 4 nm process efficiency, make it the default choice for anyone running parallel workloads or mixed single-thread and multi-thread tasks.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only in PassMark find prime numbers and PassMark physics. These are narrow tests that measure specific algorithms rather than general throughput. A workload that resembles prime number sieving or physics simulation may see a benefit from the Intel chip, but the margin is modest compared to the AMD wins in other categories. The Intel part also has a higher base clock and boost clock, and it supports PCIe Gen 5, but these do not show up as benchmark wins in the recorded data.

For a system builder choosing between the two, the database points to the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 375 for nearly every scenario. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a desktop part with a lower aggregate score, and its two wins are too isolated to recommend it for general use. The AMD part also carries a lower TDP of 28 watts versus 45 watts, which matters for mobile and compact builds. The Intel part's PCIe Gen 5 support is its one forward-looking specification advantage, but the benchmark results do not reflect any benefit from it in compute performance.