AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two processors. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 10 of the 15 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PE takes 5. However, the margins of victory tell a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

The AMD's most dominant performance comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 32,803 against Intel's 19,565, a 67.7% advantage. This is the largest single delta in the comparison. Data compression shows a similar pattern: AMD scores 461,195 versus 298,804, a 54.3% lead. Random string sorting follows at 52.4% ahead, with scores of 48,824 and 32,027 respectively. These three tests indicate workloads that scale heavily with thread count and memory bandwidth, areas where the AMD's 12 cores and 24 threads provide a substantial structural advantage over Intel's 8 cores and 16 threads.

Encryption and integer math also favor AMD heavily. Data encryption shows a 44.1% gap (22,929 versus 15,916), while integer math delivers a 38.5% lead (127,573 versus 92,089). The multithread benchmark confirms the overall trend with AMD at 36,402 versus 26,434, a 37.7% difference. Even in physics simulation, AMD holds a 17.9% edge (1,915 versus 1,624), and floating point math shows a 16.7% advantage (80,023 versus 68,587). Prime number finding is closer at 19.3% (136 versus 114), but still firmly in AMD's column.

The oldest Cinebench test, R15 multicore, shows AMD ahead by 42.8% (3,234 versus 2,264). This aligns with the other multicore-heavy workloads. However, the newer Cinebench R23 multicore test flips the result: Intel scores 22,468 against AMD's 19,095, a 15% lead for Intel. This is a notable divergence, suggesting that R23's specific workload scaling favors Intel's architecture despite the core count disadvantage.

Single-core performance belongs to Intel across all recorded tests. In Cinebench R23 single-core, Intel leads by 35.2% (3,172 versus 2,054). The R15 single-core test shows a smaller 1.9% edge (319 versus 313), and PassMark single-thread shows Intel ahead by just 0.2% (4,060 versus 4,050). The R23 single-core gap is substantial, indicating a significant per-core IPC advantage for the Intel design, even though the boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins in scenarios that exploit its higher core count and thread count. The recorded data shows consistent leads in data compression, encryption, integer math, extended instructions, and random string sorting. These are parallel workloads that scale with available execution resources. The multithread and physics benchmarks reinforce this pattern. For database operations, compression tasks, or any parallel processing pipeline, the AMD part delivers between 16.7% and 67.7% more throughput depending on the specific workload.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins decisively in single-core performance, particularly in Cinebench R23 where it holds a 35.2% lead. This suggests a meaningful advantage for lightly threaded applications where a single core's efficiency dominates. The R23 multicore result also goes to Intel by 15%, which is curious given the core count disadvantage. This indicates that Intel's architecture, despite fewer cores, can outperform in certain sustained multicore rendering scenarios, likely due to higher per-core performance and the larger shared L3 cache.

The PassMark single-thread result is essentially a tie at 0.2% delta, so the Intel advantage there is negligible. But the Cinebench R23 single-core result is not negligible at all. Any workload that relies on a single thread's raw speed, such as legacy software or certain simulation steps, will favor the Intel part by a wide margin.

The Verdict

The data supports a straightforward choice based on workload type. For parallel throughput, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the stronger processor. Its 42.8% lead in R15 multicore, 54.3% lead in data compression, and 67.7% lead in extended instructions make it the clear pick for multithreaded data processing. The 10 wins in 15 head-to-head tests, combined with a 92nd percentile ranking versus all CPUs, confirm its position as a high-end mobile part.

For single-core responsiveness and specific rendering workloads, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the better match. The 35.2% lead in R23 single-core is the most striking individual result in the entire comparison. The R23 multicore win by 15% also suggests that certain rendering pipelines will run faster on this Intel part despite its lower core count. The Intel part sits at the 85th percentile versus all CPUs, which is still strong but below the AMD's 92nd percentile.

The average benchmark score difference is significant: AMD at 56,306 versus Intel at 35,428. This 58.9% difference in average score aligns with the AMD's overall win count. The nearest rival data for each part also places them in different segments. AMD's closest competitors are the Ryzen AI Max 390 (0.1% delta) and Intel Core i9-14900HX (0.5%), while Intel's are the Core i7-13700T (0.1%) and Core i7-12700K (0.4%). The AMD competes with top-tier HX parts, while the Intel sits alongside mid-range desktop i7 parts.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU wins more benchmark comparisons?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 10 of the 15 recorded head-to-head tests, while the Intel Core 5 213PE wins 5.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the comparison?

A: The PassMark extended instructions test shows the biggest difference, with AMD scoring 32,803 versus Intel's 19,565, a 67.7% lead for AMD.

Q: Does the Intel CPU win any multicore tests?

A: Yes, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins Cinebench R23 multicore with a score of 22,468 versus AMD's 19,095, a 15% advantage.

Q: How do the single-core scores compare?

A: Intel wins all single-core tests. The largest margin is in Cinebench R23 single-core (3,172 versus 2,054, a 35.2% lead), while PassMark single-thread is nearly tied at 4,060 versus 4,050.

Q: What is the average benchmark score difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has an average benchmark score of 56,306, while the Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35,428.

Q: Which CPU has a higher overall percentile ranking?

A: The AMD part ranks at the 92nd percentile versus all CPUs, while the Intel part ranks at the 85th percentile.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use fundamentally different designs. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is built on the Zen 5 architecture with the Gorgon Point codename, part of the Ryzen AI PRO 400 generation that combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC with a 233 mm² die size. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename from the Core 5 generation and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process. The AMD part has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Cache layouts differ significantly. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core and 1 MB of L2 per core on the AMD, but Intel provides 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache is also different: AMD has 16 MB total, while Intel has 24 MB shared. This larger L3 on the Intel part may contribute to its R23 multicore advantage, as more shared cache can improve workload distribution.

Memory support differs as well. 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 dual-channel memory and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is a major split: AMD provides Gen 4 with 16 lanes, while Intel provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This gives the Intel part double the PCIe bandwidth for discrete GPUs or storage.

Integrated graphics are another distinction. AMD uses the Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The market segments also differ: AMD is a mobile part on Socket FP8, while Intel is a desktop part on Socket 1700.

Specification Differences

The table below lists only the fields where the two CPUs differ in the recorded data.

| Field | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 | Intel Core 5 213PE |

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

| Cores | 12 | 8 |

| Threads | 24 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.00 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| TDP | 28 W | 65 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket FP8 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Codename | Gorgon Point | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Ryzen AI PRO 400 (Zen 5 / Zen 5c) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| Process node | 4 nm | 10 nm |

| Foundry | TSMC | Intel |

| Die size | 233 mm² | Not recorded |

| 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 | 2026-01-04 | 2026-03-08 |

| Launch MSRP | Not recorded | $221 |

| Part number | 100-000001937 | SA4QG |

The base clock difference is notable: Intel runs at 2.70 GHz versus AMD's 2.00 GHz, though both boost to 5.20 GHz. The TDP gap is large, with Intel at 65 W versus AMD at 28 W, reflecting the different market segments and cooling expectations. The AMD part is designed for mobile power efficiency, while the Intel part targets desktop power delivery.