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

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and Intel Core 5 213PTE are two very different processors aimed at different ends of the PC spectrum. The AMD part is a mobile chip built for thin-and-light laptops, while the Intel chip is a desktop part designed for mainstream towers. The benchmark data shows a clear split: the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 dominates in most multi-threaded and data-intensive workloads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes a significant lead in Cinebench R23 and a few specific tasks. This analysis breaks down the recorded scores, architectural differences, and what they mean for each processor's intended role.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the database is the Cinebench R23 multicore score, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE posts 21751 against the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470's 19095, a 12.2% advantage. This is a major reversal given the AMD chip's higher core count. The Intel part also wins Cinebench R23 single-core decisively, scoring 3070 versus 2054, a 33.1% gap. The same pattern appears in Cinebench R15 single-core, though the margin is much smaller: 313 for AMD versus 309 for Intel, a 1.3% edge for AMD.

Outside of Cinebench, the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 11 of the 15 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The largest win is in Passmark extended instructions, where AMD scores 32803 against Intel's 16146, a 103.2% advantage. Data compression also heavily favors AMD: 461195 versus 261083, a 76.6% delta. Data encryption shows a 59.1% lead for AMD (22929 versus 14413), and random string sorting goes to AMD by 62.2% (48824 versus 30106). In Passmark multithread, AMD leads by 42.3% (36402 versus 25590), and integer math shows a 37% advantage (127573 versus 93109). Floating point math is closer, with AMD ahead 80023 to 71722, an 11.6% margin. Passmark single-thread also favors AMD, 4050 versus 3718, an 8.9% edge.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE counters in three additional Passmark tests beyond Cinebench R23. It wins find prime numbers, scoring 157 versus 136, a 13.4% delta. It also wins physics, 2199 versus 1915, a 12.9% margin. The overall average benchmark scores reflect this split: the AMD chip sits at 56306, while the Intel chip sits at 32924. The AMD part also holds a higher percentile rank, 92 versus 83 for Intel, meaning it outperforms a larger share of all CPUs in the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design philosophies. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses 12 cores and 24 threads based on the Zen 5 architecture, built on a 4 nm TSMC process. It belongs to the Gorgon Point generation within the Ryzen AI PRO 400 series, which combines Zen 5 and Zen 5c cores. The die size is 233 mm². Cache is organized as 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, built on a 10 nm process from Intel. Its codename is Bartlett Lake, and it is part of the Core 5 generation. The cache structure differs notably: 80 KB of L1 per core, but 2 MB of L2 per core, and a larger 24 MB of shared L3. This larger L3 and per-core L2 likely contribute to its Cinebench R23 performance, particularly in single-core tests.

Memory support also diverges. The AMD chip supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel chip supports DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a lower recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. The AMD chip uses PCIe Gen 4 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel chip uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics differ as well: AMD pairs the CPU with a Radeon 890M, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730.

The sockets are incompatible: AMD uses Socket FP8 for mobile, while Intel uses Socket 1700 for desktop. The AMD chip has a 28 W TDP, while the Intel chip has a 45 W TDP. The AMD part's release date is earlier, in January 2026, while the Intel part arrives in March 2026. Both are currently listed as active production parts.

The Verdict

The data points to two distinct buyers. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 is the stronger all-round performer in the majority of recorded workloads. Its wins in data compression, encryption, integer math, and multithreaded Passmark tests indicate a processor that handles heavy parallel workloads with ease. The 42.3% lead in Passmark multithread and the 37% lead in integer math are substantial. The 103.2% advantage in extended instructions suggests strong SIMD and vector processing capabilities.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE, however, wins the most commonly cited Cinebench R23 tests. The 12.2% multicore lead and the 33.1% single-core lead are significant for users who rely on Cinebench as a proxy for rendering or general application performance. Its larger L3 cache and higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz, matching the AMD chip's boost, likely explain these wins. The Intel part also wins physics and prime number finding, which may indicate an edge in certain computational patterns.

From the data, the AMD chip is the choice for workloads that stress many threads and data throughput. The Intel chip is the choice for single-threaded tasks and specific rendering scenarios where Cinebench R23 scores matter. The AMD chip's higher average benchmark score (56306 versus 32924) and higher percentile rank (92 versus 83) suggest it is the more capable processor overall, despite losing in Cinebench R23.

FAQ

Q: Which CPU has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which CPU is faster in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE is faster, scoring 21751 versus 19095 for the AMD chip, a 12.2% advantage.

Q: Which CPU has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has an average benchmark score of 56306, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE averages 32924.

Q: Do both CPUs support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 and the Intel Core 5 213PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which CPU has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 has 16 MB.

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

A: The launch MSRP is $221.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 wins 11 of the 15 recorded benchmarks. Its strengths are in data-heavy and multi-threaded workloads. Data compression shows a 76.6% lead, making it suitable for archiving, file management, and database operations. Data encryption is 59.1% faster, which benefits security software and encrypted storage. Extended instructions are over twice as fast, which helps in scientific computing and media encoding. Integer math and floating point math both favor AMD, with leads of 37% and 11.6% respectively. Random string sorting is 62.2% faster, indicating strong performance in text processing and sorting algorithms. Passmark multithread shows a 42.3% lead, confirming its advantage in heavily threaded applications. Single-thread performance in Passmark is also ahead by 8.9%.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 4 benchmarks. The Cinebench R23 multicore win of 12.2% and single-core win of 33.1% are the most prominent. These scores suggest an edge in rendering tasks that use Cinebench's specific workload pattern. The physics test win of 12.9% and prime number finding win of 13.4% indicate strength in scientific simulations and mathematical computations. The Intel chip's larger 24 MB L3 cache and higher per-core L2 cache likely drive these wins.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in almost every hardware field. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 470 uses 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are close: 2.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are identical at 5.20 GHz. The TDP differs significantly: 28 W for AMD versus 45 W for Intel.

The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP8 and the Zen 5 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process. The Intel chip uses Intel Socket 1700 and the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. The AMD die size is 233 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded. Cache differs: AMD has 1 MB of L2 per core and 16 MB of L3, while Intel has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Memory support differs: AMD supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X, while Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5. Both are dual-channel. Memory bandwidth is higher on AMD at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for Intel. Both support ECC. PCIe generation differs: AMD uses Gen 4 with 16 lanes, Intel uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics are Radeon 890M for AMD and UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. The AMD part is mobile, the Intel part is desktop. The AMD release date is earlier, and the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221.