AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The Verdict

The database comparison between the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X and the Intel Core 5 213PE is defined by the absence of recorded benchmark scores for the AMD part. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 17 recorded benchmark scores, an average benchmark score of 35428, and sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded benchmark scores, a percentile of 50, and an average benchmark score of 0. From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 213PE is the only processor with measurable performance, making it the clear choice for any workload where a benchmark score is required.

The AMD part offers a higher core count of 12 versus 8, a higher base clock of 4.40 GHz versus 2.70 GHz, and a higher boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. It also has a larger L3 cache of 64 MB versus 24 MB. However, without benchmark scores, those specifications cannot be translated into measured performance. The Intel part, by contrast, has a recorded single-thread score of 4060 in PassMark and a multi-thread score of 26434 in PassMark, which places it within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-12700K in average score. The data favors the Intel Core 5 213PE for any user who needs verified performance numbers.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is the choice for users who prioritize the specification sheet: 12 cores, 24 threads, a 5.60 GHz boost clock, 64 MB of L3 cache, and PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the choice for users who need a processor with a proven performance record, a lower 65 W TDP, and support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory. The Intel part also has a launch MSRP of $221, which the database records. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE delivers all of its measured performance at a 65 W TDP, while the AMD part requires 120 W.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher recorded benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an average benchmark score of 0 with no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the core and thread difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz, higher than the Intel Core 5 213PE's boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X and the Intel Core 5 213PE have ECC memory support recorded as true.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturers and use different manufacturing processes. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is built by TSMC on a 4 nm process node and uses the Granite Ridge codename, part of the Ryzen Embedded generation based on Zen 5. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built by Intel on a 10 nm process node and uses the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 generation. The AMD part uses a chiplet design with a die size recorded as 2x 70.6 mm² and 16,630 million transistors. The Intel part has no recorded transistor count or die size.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE also uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core but has 2 MB of L2 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. This means the AMD part has more L3 cache, while the Intel part has more L2 cache per core.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a Radeon Graphics integrated GPU. The Intel Core 5 213PE has UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, recorded as true, while the Intel part has an unlocked multiplier recorded as false.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 memory only, with a dual-channel memory bus and a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, also with a dual-channel memory bus, but with a lower memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The AMD part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 24 lanes from the CPU. The Intel part provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X uses the AMD Socket AM5. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has a part number of 100-000000662E, and the Intel part has a part number of SA4QG. The AMD part was released on October 6, 2025, and the Intel part was released on March 8, 2026.

Specification Differences

The recorded specifications show a clear division between the two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The AMD part has a base clock of 4.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. The Intel part has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has a TDP of 120 W. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 W. The AMD part uses the AMD Socket AM5, and the Intel part uses the Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part is built on a 4 nm process by TSMC, and the Intel part is built on a 10 nm process by Intel.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has 64 MB of L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the AMD part has 1 MB of L2 cache per core and the Intel part has 2 MB of L2 cache per core.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X supports DDR5 memory only, with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both have dual-channel memory buses and both support ECC memory.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes. The Intel Core 5 213PE has PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The AMD part has a Radeon Graphics integrated GPU, and the Intel part has UHD Graphics 730. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, and the Intel part does not. The market segment for both is recorded as Desktop, and both have a production status of Active. The Intel Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded launch MSRP.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database has no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has an empty benchmarks array, a wins count of 0, and no nearest rivals. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 17 recorded benchmark scores and a wins count of 0.

The Intel Core 5 213PE's recorded scores provide the only measurable performance data. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2264 in multi-core and 319 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9436 in multi-core and 1332 in single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22468 in multi-core and 3172 in single-core.

In PassMark tests, the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 298804 in data compression, 15916 in data encryption, 19565 in extended instructions, 114 in find prime numbers, 68587 in floating point math, 92089 in integer math, 26434 in multithread, 1624 in physics, 32027 in random string sorting, and 4060 in single thread.

The Intel Core 5 213PE's average benchmark score of 35428 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a delta of 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF with an average score of 35365 and a delta of 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-13600T with an average score of 35305 and a delta of 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K with an average score of 35287 and a delta of 0.4%. The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core 5 213PE sits marginally ahead of all four of these rivals by less than half a percent.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no benchmark scores to compare against the Intel part. Its percentile of 50 and average benchmark score of 0 reflect the absence of recorded data. The head-to-head comparison is therefore one-sided: the Intel Core 5 213PE has a full suite of measurements, and the AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has none.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every category where measured data exists. It has recorded scores in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, plus PassMark tests covering compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread. Its average benchmark score of 35428 and 85th percentile ranking confirm that it performs at a level within 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-12700K. It also has a lower TDP of 65 W, which means the recorded performance is delivered at nearly half the power requirement of the AMD part's 120 W TDP. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, giving it flexibility in platform memory choice.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X wins on the specification sheet. It has 12 cores and 24 threads versus 8 cores and 16 threads. It has a base clock of 4.40 GHz versus 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.60 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. It has 64 MB of L3 cache versus 24 MB. It has a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. It has PCIe Gen 5 with 24 CPU lanes versus 16. It uses a 4 nm process from TSMC, while the Intel part uses a 10 nm process from Intel. It has an unlocked multiplier, while the Intel part is locked.

The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X also has a larger transistor count of 16,630 million and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², both of which are unrecorded for the Intel part. The AMD part supports only DDR5 memory, while the Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5.

For workloads that depend on measured multithread performance, the Intel Core 5 213PE has a recorded Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 and a PassMark multithread score of 26434. For workloads that depend on single-thread performance, it has a PassMark single-thread score of 4060 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X has no recorded scores in any of these tests.

The data shows that the Intel Core 5 213PE is the processor with proven performance, a lower TDP, and a recorded launch MSRP of $221. The AMD Ryzen Embedded 9900X is the processor with superior raw specifications, a larger cache, higher clocks, more PCIe lanes, and a more advanced 4 nm process, but it lacks any recorded benchmark results. The choice depends on whether the user values verified performance data or the higher specification limits recorded in the database.