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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. This gives the AMD part a 2:1 advantage in both core count and thread count.

Q: How do the clock speeds compare?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a base clock of 4.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: What memory configurations do these processors support?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX supports DDR5 memory with an eight-channel memory bus and 409.6 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel memory bus and 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and the Intel Core 5 213PTE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production status. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has a release date of 2025-07-22, and the Intel Core 5 213PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08.

Q: How do the processors compare in terms of integrated graphics?

A: The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has no integrated graphics (N/A), while the Intel Core 5 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730.

Architecture Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX uses AMD's Zen 5 architecture under the Shimada Peak codename, built on a 4 nm process from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel's Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process from Intel's own foundry. The AMD part is manufactured with 16,630 million transistors and a die size of 2x 70.6 mm², while the Intel part has no transistor count or die size recorded in the database.

The cache layouts differ substantially. The AMD processor has 64 KB of L1 cache per core, 1 MB of L2 cache per core, and 64 MB of L3 cache. The Intel processor has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory architecture separates these two parts clearly. The AMD processor uses an eight-channel DDR5 memory bus with 409.6 GB/s of bandwidth, while the Intel processor uses a dual-channel bus supporting both DDR4 and DDR5 with 76.8 GB/s of bandwidth. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity is another major divider. The AMD processor provides Gen 5 with 128 lanes (CPU only), while the Intel processor provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier and a part number of 100-000000725, while the Intel part has a locked multiplier and a part number of SA4QM.

The AMD processor belongs to the 9000 series and is listed under Ryzen Threadripper (Zen 4 (Storm Peak)) generation, while the Intel processor is listed under Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The market segment for both is Desktop. The AMD part occupies the AMD Socket sTR5, and the Intel part occupies Intel Socket 1700.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data shows a clean sweep for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX across all 17 head-to-head benchmark tests. The Intel Core 5 213PTE does not win a single test in the database.

The AMD part wins by the largest margins in tests that stress instruction throughput and parallel workloads. The passmark extended instructions test shows a 373% advantage, and data compression shows a 252.7% advantage. These are workloads where the higher core count, larger cache, and wider memory bus come into play.

The AMD part wins by more moderate margins in single-threaded tests. The passmark single thread test shows a 21.8% advantage, which is the smallest gap between the two processors. This indicates that while the AMD part is still faster in single-threaded work, the per-core performance difference is much smaller than the multi-threaded gap.

The Intel part has integrated UHD Graphics 730, which the AMD part lacks entirely. This makes the Intel processor the only one of the two that can output video without a discrete graphics card. However, in CPU compute benchmarks, the Intel part trails in every recorded test.

The AMD processor sits at the 97th percentile among all CPUs in the database, while the Intel processor sits at the 83rd percentile. The average benchmark score for the AMD part is 101041, compared to 32924 for the Intel part.

Specification Differences

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and Intel Core 5 213PTE differ in nearly every core specification field. The AMD part has 16 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads. The base clock is 4.50 GHz for AMD and 2.10 GHz for Intel, while the boost clock is 5.40 GHz for AMD and 5.20 GHz for Intel.

The thermal design power is 350 W for the AMD processor and 45 W for the Intel processor. The sockets differ: AMD Socket sTR5 for the AMD part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Intel part. The process node is 4 nm for AMD (TSMC foundry) and 10 nm for Intel (Intel foundry).

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 64 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB L3 shared.

Memory support differs in type and width. The AMD part supports DDR5 only with an eight-channel bus and 409.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel part supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth.

PCIe lanes differ dramatically: 128 Gen 5 lanes for AMD versus 16 Gen 5 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are absent on the AMD part but present as UHD Graphics 730 on the Intel part. The multiplier is unlocked on AMD and locked on Intel. The launch MSRP for the AMD part is $1649, and the launch MSRP for the Intel part is $221.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern of dominance for the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the AMD part scores 5996 against 2192 for Intel, a 173.5% delta. In Cinebench R15 singlecore, the AMD part scores 846 against 309, a 173.8% delta. The same ratio holds in Cinebench R20, where multicore scores are 24987 versus 9135 (173.5% delta) and singlecore scores are 3527 versus 1289 (173.6% delta). Cinebench R23 follows the same pattern: multicore scores are 59494 versus 21751 (173.5% delta), and singlecore scores are 8399 versus 3070 (173.6% delta).

The PassMark tests reveal the largest gaps. The extended instructions test shows the AMD part at 76363 versus 16146 for Intel, a 373% delta. Data compression shows 920954 versus 261083, a 252.7% delta. Random string sorting shows 99813 versus 30106, a 231.5% delta. Data encryption shows 44389 versus 14413, a 208% delta.

Other PassMark tests show sizable but smaller margins. PassMark multithread shows 67035 versus 25590, a 162% delta. Integer math shows 236120 versus 93109, a 153.6% delta. Floating point math shows 156215 versus 71722, a 117.8% delta. Find prime numbers shows 337 versus 157, a 114.6% delta. Physics shows 4156 versus 2199, an 89% delta.

The smallest recorded advantage for the AMD part is in the PassMark single thread test, where it scores 4530 versus 3718 for Intel, a 21.8% delta. This is the only test where the gap falls below 89%.

The nearest rivals in the database put these results in context. The AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX has an average benchmark score of 101041, with its closest rival being the AMD EPYC 7513 at 102244 (a -1.2% delta) and the AMD EPYC 4585PX at 99324 (a 1.7% delta). The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, with its closest rival being the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942 (a -0.1% delta) and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (a 0.3% delta).

The Verdict

The data shows that the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy entirely different performance classes. The AMD part wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, with advantages ranging from 21.8% in single-threaded work to 373% in extended instructions.

Workloads that benefit from massive parallelism, high memory bandwidth, and large cache will strongly favor the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. The 16 cores, 32 threads, 64 MB L3 cache, eight-channel memory bus, and 409.6 GB/s memory bandwidth make it suited for compute-heavy tasks. The Intel Core 5 213PTE, with 8 cores, 16 threads, 24 MB L3 cache, dual-channel memory, and 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, operates in a much lower performance tier.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE offers integrated UHD Graphics 730 and a 45 W TDP, making it the more power-conscious option. The AMD part has a 350 W TDP and no integrated graphics. Systems built around the Intel part require only a dual-channel memory setup and 16 PCIe lanes, while the AMD part requires an eight-channel memory setup and provides 128 PCIe lanes.

Users who need maximum multi-threaded throughput, extensive PCIe connectivity for expansion, and the highest recorded benchmark scores in the database should select the AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9955WX. Users who need a processor with integrated graphics, lower power draw, and a smaller platform footprint should consider the Intel Core 5 213PTE, with the understanding that it trails in every recorded CPU benchmark.