AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data splits this comparison cleanly by workload type. The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 wins only one of the eleven head-to-head tests, but that win is substantial and points to a specific strength. The Intel Core 5 213PE takes the other ten tests, covering a broad range of typical CPU tasks.

The AMD processor's sole victory comes in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 24,333 against Intel's 19,565, a 24.4% advantage. This test typically measures SIMD and specialized instruction throughput, so the Zen 5 architecture's wider vector and encryption-related execution paths appear to give it a clear edge in that narrow domain.

Intel's Core 5 213PE dominates everywhere else. Its biggest margins come in prime number finding (34.2% ahead), physics simulation (31% ahead), and floating-point math (22.6% ahead). These are compute-heavy, multi-threaded workloads that reward the Intel chip's higher core count and thread count. The Intel part also wins integer math by 13.4%, multithread by 8.3%, and data encryption by 8.9%.

For single-thread performance, the gap is narrow: Intel leads by just 1.6% (4,060 vs. 3,995). That near-tie in single-core performance means everyday responsiveness is likely similar, but the Intel chip's extra cores and higher boost clock give it a meaningful advantage in parallel workloads.

The data compression test is nearly a wash, with Intel winning by only 1.7% (298,804 vs. 293,595). Random string sorting also favors Intel by a slim 2.7% margin.

In short, the AMD part is a specialized tool for extended-instruction workloads, while the Intel part is the general-purpose workhorse. For users running heavily parallel scientific, physics, or encryption-heavy tasks, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear choice based on the recorded scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has an average benchmark score of 48,171, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has an average of 35,428. However, the AMD chip's average is buoyed by its strong extended-instructions result; in direct head-to-head tests, Intel wins 10 of 11.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives Intel a 33% advantage in core count and a 33% advantage in thread count.

Q: How do their boost clocks compare?

A: The AMD chip boosts to 4.90 GHz, while the Intel chip boosts higher to 5.20 GHz. The Intel part also has a lower base clock of 2.70 GHz versus AMD's 3.60 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports more memory types?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 supports only LPDDR5X memory. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it broader compatibility with existing desktop platforms.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The AMD processor has a memory bandwidth of 128.0 GB/s, while the Intel processor has 76.8 GB/s. AMD's memory subsystem delivers 66.7% more bandwidth on paper, though the benchmark results show Intel winning most memory-sensitive tasks.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 sits in the 90th percentile, while the Intel Core 5 213PE sits in the 85th percentile. This reflects the AMD chip's higher average score across all its recorded benchmarks.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Intel Core 5 213PE is in the PassMark find prime numbers test. Intel scores 114 versus AMD's 75, a 34.2% delta. This is a classic integer-heavy, single-threaded workload where the Intel chip's higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz likely contributes to the result.

Physics simulation shows the second-biggest Intel advantage. Intel scores 1,624 against AMD's 1,120, a 31% gap. This test often scales with thread count and raw FPU throughput, and the Intel part's 8 cores and 16 threads provide more parallel execution units than AMD's 6 cores and 12 threads.

Floating-point math follows a similar pattern: Intel scores 68,587 versus AMD's 53,084, a 22.6% advantage. This is a substantial margin that reinforces the Intel part's strength in scientific and engineering computations.

Integer math is also clearly Intel's domain: 92,089 versus 79,789, a 13.4% delta. While not as dramatic as the floating-point gap, this still shows a consistent advantage in general arithmetic workloads.

The multithread test shows Intel ahead by 8.3% (26,434 vs. 24,244), and data encryption shows Intel ahead by 8.9% (15,916 vs. 14,502). These are more moderate margins but still consistent with the overall pattern.

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380's only win comes in extended instructions: 24,333 versus 19,565, a 24.4% advantage. This is the second-largest single delta in either direction, indicating that AMD's Zen 5 core has a significant specialization in this area.

Three tests are closely contested. Single-thread performance shows Intel ahead by just 1.6% (4,060 vs. 3,995). Data compression shows Intel ahead by 1.7% (298,804 vs. 293,595). Random string sorting shows Intel ahead by 2.7% (32,027 vs. 31,153). These near-ties suggest that for light, everyday tasks, the two processors are functionally equivalent.

The overall head-to-head record is 10 wins for Intel and 1 win for AMD. The average benchmark score, however, favors AMD (48,171 vs. 35,428), driven largely by the extended-instructions result and possibly the different benchmark sets recorded for each chip.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on several key specification points.

Core count: AMD has 6 cores, Intel has 8 cores.

Thread count: AMD has 12 threads, Intel has 16 threads.

Base clock: AMD runs at 3.60 GHz, Intel at 2.70 GHz.

Boost clock: AMD boosts to 4.90 GHz, Intel to 5.20 GHz.

TDP: AMD is rated at 55 watts, Intel at 65 watts.

Socket: AMD uses AMD Socket FP11, Intel uses Intel Socket 1700.

Process node: AMD uses 4 nm (TSMC), Intel uses 10 nm (Intel).

L2 cache: AMD has 1 MB per core, Intel has 2 MB per core.

L3 cache: AMD has 16 MB shared, Intel has 24 MB shared.

Memory support: AMD supports LPDDR5X only, Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5.

Memory bandwidth: AMD has 128.0 GB/s, Intel has 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe: AMD offers Gen 4 with 16 lanes (CPU only), Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics: AMD has Radeon 8040S, Intel has UHD Graphics 730.

Market segment: AMD is mobile, Intel is desktop.

Release date: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08.

The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP.

Both processors share dual-channel memory buses, ECC memory support, and locked multipliers.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen AI Max PRO 380 uses the Zen 5 architecture, codenamed Strix Halo, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. It belongs to the Ryzen AI Max PRO generation. The CPU has 6 cores and 12 threads, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel. It belongs to the Core 5 generation. This is a desktop part with 8 cores and 16 threads, running at a 2.70 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. Its cache structure includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

The process node difference is significant: AMD's 4 nm TSMC process versus Intel's 10 nm process. This accounts for AMD's lower TDP of 55 watts versus Intel's 65 watts, despite the Intel chip having more cores and a higher boost clock.

The L2 cache allocation differs by a factor of two: Intel gives each core 2 MB, AMD gives each core 1 MB. The L3 cache also favors Intel: 24 MB shared versus 16 MB shared.

The integrated graphics solutions are distinct. AMD pairs the CPU with Radeon 8040S, while Intel uses UHD Graphics 730. The AMD solution is designed for mobile platforms, while the Intel part targets desktop systems.

Memory architecture is another differentiator. AMD supports only LPDDR5X with a dual-channel bus and 128.0 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The AMD memory bandwidth is 66.7% higher, which could benefit integrated graphics and memory-intensive tasks, though the benchmark data does not show a consistent AMD advantage in those areas.

PCIe connectivity also differs: AMD provides Gen 4 lanes, Intel provides Gen 5 lanes, both with 16 CPU-only lanes. Intel's newer PCIe standard offers higher theoretical bandwidth for connected devices.

The release timing is notable: AMD launched on 2025-01-05, Intel on 2026-03-08. This means the Intel part arrived over a year later in the database's records.

The benchmark results indicate that despite Intel's older 10 nm process, the higher core count, larger caches, and higher boost clock translate into a broad performance advantage across most measured workloads. AMD's newer and denser process enables a more power-efficient design with a specialized strength in extended instructions, but the Intel part remains the stronger general-purpose performer.