AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a decisive separation between these two desktop processors. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, with the narrowest margin being an 11.6% lead in single-threaded PassMark tests. The Intel Core 5 213PE does not claim a single victory across any Cinebench or PassMark workload in the database.

The Threadripper PRO 9955WX sits at the 97th percentile among all CPUs tracked, with an average benchmark score of 101,041. Its nearest rivals are server-class EPYC parts: the EPYC 7513 trails by 1.2%, the EPYC 8324P leads by 2.2%, and the EPYC 4585PX is 1.7% behind. This places the AMD part firmly in workstation and heavy multi-threaded territory.

The Intel Core 5 213PE occupies the 85th percentile with an average score of 35,428. Its closest competitors are mainstream desktop parts: the Core i7-13700T is 0.1% ahead, the Core i7-12700KF is 0.2% behind, and the Core i5-13600T is 0.3% behind. The data shows the Core 5 213PE performs like a capable mid-range desktop chip, not a workstation-class part.

The verdict from the recorded measurements is straightforward: the AMD processor delivers roughly 2.85 times the aggregate benchmark performance of the Intel processor. The Intel part serves scenarios where its 65 W TDP, integrated graphics, and dual-channel memory are the deciding factors. The AMD part serves scenarios where raw throughput across 16 cores and 32 threads is paramount.

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX wins every benchmark category, but the magnitude of the win varies by workload type. The largest advantage appears in PassMark extended instructions, where the AMD chip scores 76,363 against the Intel chip's 19,565, a 290.3% delta. This indicates a massive gap in SIMD and specialized instruction throughput.

Data compression favors the AMD processor heavily. Its score of 920,954 versus 298,804 represents a 208.2% advantage. Random string sorting shows a similar pattern at 211.7% (99,813 versus 32,027). These workloads scale with core count and memory bandwidth, both of which favor the Threadripper platform.

Prime number finding shows a 195.6% delta (337 versus 114), while data encryption shows 178.9% (44,389 versus 15,916). Integer math and floating-point math deltas are 156.4% and 127.8%, respectively. Multithreaded PassMark shows 153.6% (67,035 versus 26,434), and physics simulation shows 155.9% (4,156 versus 1,624).

Cinebench results are consistent across all versions. The R15, R20, and R23 multicore and single-core tests all show deltas between 164.8% and 165.2%. This consistency across three Cinebench generations indicates the performance gap is structural rather than workload-specific.

The only benchmark where the Intel processor comes close is PassMark single-thread, where it scores 4,060 against the AMD's 4,530, an 11.6% deficit. This is the smallest recorded gap, and it shows that the Intel chip's single-core performance is competitive in relative terms even though it still loses.

The Intel Core 5 213PE does not win any category, but its strengths are evident in the narrow single-thread margin and in its overall positioning among Core i7 and i5 parts from recent generations. It matches the Core i7-13700T's average score within 0.1%, which indicates the 213PE belongs in that performance class.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses the Zen 5 architecture under the codename Shimada Peak, built on a 4 nm process at TSMC. The package contains 16,630 million transistors across a die size of 2x 70.6 mm². It has 16 cores and 32 threads, with base and boost clocks of 4.50 GHz and 5.40 GHz respectively. The TDP is 350 W, and the socket is AMD Socket sTR5. The multiplier is unlocked, allowing user-controlled overclocking.

The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm Intel process. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with base and boost clocks of 2.70 GHz and 5.20 GHz. The TDP is 65 W, and the socket is Intel Socket 1700. The multiplier is locked, preventing user overclocking. Intel does not list a transistor count or die size in the database.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The AMD processor provides 64 KB of L1 per core, 1 MB of L2 per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The AMD part has a larger total cache footprint, particularly at the L3 level where it offers 64 MB versus 24 MB.

Memory support diverges sharply. The AMD processor uses DDR5 over an eight-channel memory bus with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth. The Intel processor supports both DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. The AMD platform provides more than five times the memory bandwidth, which directly benefits the memory-intensive workloads where it shows its largest wins.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD processor offers Gen 5 with 128 lanes from the CPU, while the Intel processor offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Both support ECC memory. The AMD part has no integrated graphics, while the Intel part includes UHD Graphics 730.

The release dates differ by roughly eight months. The AMD processor launched on 2025-07-22, and the Intel processor launched on 2026-03-08. Both are listed as active production parts.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How much memory bandwidth does each processor support?

A: The AMD processor supports 409.6 GB/s over eight DDR5 channels. The Intel processor supports 76.8 GB/s over two channels of DDR4 or DDR5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and the Intel Core 5 213PE have ECC memory support listed in the database.

Q: Which processor includes integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the closest rival for each processor in the database?

A: The AMD processor's nearest rival is the AMD EPYC 7513, which is 1.2% behind in average score. The Intel processor's nearest rival is the Intel Core i7-13700T, which is 0.1% ahead.

Q: How large is the L3 cache on each processor?

A: The AMD processor has 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single delta in the database appears in PassMark extended instructions. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX scores 76,363, and the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 19,565, giving the AMD part a 290.3% advantage. This is the clearest signal of the architectural gap between the Zen 5 part and the Bartlett Lake part in specialized instruction processing.

Data compression shows the second-largest gap at 208.2%. The AMD score of 920,954 dwarfs the Intel score of 298,804. Random string sorting follows at 211.7%, with scores of 99,813 and 32,027. Both are memory-bandwidth-sensitive workloads, and the eight-channel memory subsystem of the AMD platform provides a structural advantage.

Prime number finding shows a 195.6% delta (337 versus 114). Data encryption shows 178.9% (44,389 versus 15,916). These workloads benefit from both core count and memory throughput. The AMD processor's 16 cores and 409.6 GB/s bandwidth create a wide margin over the Intel processor's 8 cores and 76.8 GB/s.

Integer math scores are 236,120 for AMD and 92,089 for Intel, a 156.4% delta. Floating-point math scores are 156,215 and 68,587, a 127.8% delta. Multithreaded PassMark shows 67,035 versus 26,434, a 153.6% delta. Physics simulation shows 4,156 versus 1,624, a 155.9% delta.

Cinebench results are uniform across all six recorded tests. The R15 multicore test shows 5,996 versus 2,264, a 164.8% delta. The R15 single-core test shows 846 versus 319, a 165.2% delta. The R20 multicore test shows 24,987 versus 9,436, a 164.8% delta. The R20 single-core test shows 3,527 versus 1,332, a 164.8% delta. The R23 multicore test shows 59,494 versus 22,468, a 164.8% delta. The R23 single-core test shows 8,399 versus 3,172, a 164.8% delta.

The narrowest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the AMD processor scores 4,530 and the Intel processor scores 4,060, an 11.6% delta. This indicates that the Intel core design is relatively competitive on a per-thread basis. The 5.20 GHz boost clock on the Intel part partially compensates for the architectural differences in single-threaded work.

The overall pattern in the head-to-head data is one of consistent, broad superiority for the AMD processor across every measured workload. The Intel processor does not exceed the AMD processor in any category, and the smallest deficit it records is 11.6% in single-threaded PassMark. The largest deficit is 290.3% in extended instructions. The average benchmark score gap, 101,041 versus 35,428, confirms that the two processors operate in different performance classes entirely.