Intel Core 3 100HL vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a decisive sweep for the Intel Core 5 213PE across all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons. The Intel Core 3 100HL does not record a single win in any measured category. The most significant gaps appear in compute-heavy workloads, while the narrowest margin occurs in single-threaded PassMark testing.

In Cinebench tests, the Core 5 213PE consistently delivers a 33.5% advantage over the Core 3 100HL. The R15 multicore result shows 2264 versus 1506, while the R15 single-core test records 319 against 212. The R20 multicore comparison follows the same pattern with 9436 versus 6278, and the R20 single-core score lands at 1332 compared with 886. The R23 results continue this trend: the Core 5 213PE reaches 22468 in multicore and 3172 in single-core, while the Core 3 100HL manages 14948 and 2110 respectively.

PassMark integer math shows the Core 5 213PE at 92089, which is 38.9% ahead of the Core 3 100HL's 56308. Floating point math produces a similar gap: 68587 versus 42108, a 38.6% difference. The extended instructions test records 19565 for the Core 5 213PE against 12463 for the Core 3 100HL, a 36.3% margin.

The largest proportional lead for the Core 5 213PE appears in the PassMark find prime numbers test. The Core 5 213PE scores 114, while the Core 3 100HL records only 48, representing a 57.9% advantage. The physics test shows the Core 5 213PE at 1624 versus 928, a 42.9% gap. Data compression results favor the Core 5 213PE by 32.3%, with scores of 298804 and 202225. Random string sorting shows a 27.5% advantage for the Core 5 213PE, at 32027 versus 23223.

Data encryption produces a 24.8% lead for the Core 5 213PE, with scores of 15916 and 11964. The PassMark multithread test records 26434 for the Core 5 213PE against 17586 for the Core 3 100HL, a 33.5% difference. The smallest margin appears in PassMark single-thread testing, where the Core 5 213PE scores 4060 and the Core 3 100HL scores 3735, an 8% advantage.

These results place the Core 5 213PE in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 3 100HL sits in the 76th percentile. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PE is 35428, compared with 23545 for the Core 3 100HL. The nearest rivals for the Core 5 213PE include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35403 with a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 with a 0.2% delta. For the Core 3 100HL, the closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U at 23709 with a -0.7% delta, followed closely by the Intel Core i5-11500 at 23718 with the same -0.7% delta.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share several foundational characteristics but differ in key structural areas. Both use Intel as the foundry and both are built on a 10 nm process node. Both feature 8 cores, though the Core 3 100HL supports 12 threads while the Core 5 213PE supports 16 threads, indicating a difference in simultaneous multithreading capability.

The Core 3 100HL uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, while the Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename without a listed architecture name. The generation field records the Core 3 100HL as "Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS)" and the Core 5 213PE as "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)".

Cache configurations differ substantially. Both processors have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The shared L3 cache, however, is twice as large on the Core 5 213PE at 24 MB, compared with 12 MB on the Core 3 100HL.

Memory support is identical in type, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 213PE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 3 100HL does not have a recorded bandwidth figure. ECC memory support also differs: the Core 5 213PE supports ECC, while the Core 3 100HL does not.

PCI Express connectivity shows a notable divergence. The Core 3 100HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). This represents a generational upgrade in both interface speed and lane count for the Core 5 213PE.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 3 100HL uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. Both processors target the desktop market segment and both are listed as Active in production status.

Clock speeds favor the Core 5 213PE. The base clock is 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 213PE versus 2.10 GHz for the Core 3 100HL. Boost clocks show a similar pattern: 5.20 GHz for the Core 5 213PE and 4.60 GHz for the Core 3 100HL. Thermal design power is higher for the Core 5 213PE at 65 watts, compared with 45 watts for the Core 3 100HL. Both processors use the Intel Socket 1700 and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The benchmark data indicates a clear performance hierarchy between these two processors. The Core 5 213PE wins every recorded comparison, with advantages ranging from 8% in single-threaded PassMark to nearly 58% in prime number calculation. The consistency of these results across rendering, encryption, compression, and math workloads suggests the Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor in essentially every measurable dimension.

The Core 5 213PE achieves an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700KF, both with average scores near 35400 and deltas under 0.2%. This places the Core 5 213PE in the performance class of previous-generation Core i7 desktop processors.

The Core 3 100HL, with an average score of 23545, sits in the 76th percentile. Its nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and the Intel Core i5-11500, both with average scores near 23700 and deltas of -0.7%. This positions the Core 3 100HL closer to mid-range mobile and older desktop parts.

For users requiring maximum multi-threaded throughput, the Core 5 213PE is the clear choice based on the data. The 22468 R23 multicore score versus 14948 represents a substantial difference in rendering and compilation workloads. Single-thread performance also favors the Core 5 213PE, with a 3172 R23 single-core score compared with 2110, making it the better option for lightly threaded applications.

The Core 3 100HL retains relevance in scenarios where lower power consumption is prioritized, given its 45 watt TDP compared with 65 watts for the Core 5 213PE. It also offers the Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, which may provide different integrated graphics capabilities than the UHD Graphics 730 in the Core 5 213PE. However, in pure processing terms, the data shows no category where the Core 3 100HL outperforms the Core 5 213PE.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 100HL | Intel Core 5 213PE |

|----------------|-------------------|-------------------|

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.70 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not listed |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-PS | Bartlett Lake |

| Generation | Core 3 (Raptor Lake-PS) | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) |

| L3 Cache | 12 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bandwidth | Not listed | 76.8 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Not supported | Supported |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Launch MSRP | Not listed | $221 |

| Part Number | unknown | SA4QG |

| Release Date | 2024-04-07 | 2026-03-08 |

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core 3 100HL has a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Q: How much larger is the L3 cache on the Core 5 213PE?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, exactly double the 12 MB found on the Core 3 100HL.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the Core 3 100HL does not.

Q: What is the difference in thread count between the two?

A: The Core 3 100HL supports 12 threads from its 8 cores, while the Core 5 213PE supports 16 threads from its 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has a higher PCIe specification?

A: The Core 5 213PE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 3 100HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, compared with 23545 for the Core 3 100HL. The Core 5 213PE also ranks in the 85th percentile versus the 76th percentile for the Core 3 100HL.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in all 17 recorded benchmark comparisons. Its largest advantages appear in prime number calculation, where it leads by 57.9%, and in physics simulation, where it leads by 42.9%. These results indicate particular strength in integer-heavy and simulation workloads. The Core 5 213PE also shows strong performance in floating point math, with a 38.6% lead, and integer math, with a 38.9% lead.

The smallest advantage for the Core 5 213PE is in PassMark single-thread testing, where it leads by only 8%. This suggests that for purely single-threaded tasks, the performance gap narrows considerably. The data compression test shows a 32.3% lead, while data encryption shows a 24.8% lead, indicating solid but less pronounced advantages in memory and I/O-related workloads.

The Intel Core 3 100HL does not record a single benchmark win. Its position in the database places it near the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U and Intel Core i5-11500, with average scores within 1% of those parts. The Core 5 213PE, by contrast, sits near the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700KF, with deltas under 0.4%.

For workloads that depend heavily on multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, or compilation, the Core 5 213PE is the stronger option based on its 33.5% lead across all Cinebench versions. For tasks that are strictly single-threaded, the Core 5 213PE still leads, but the margin is smaller. The Core 3 100HL may be suitable for configurations prioritizing a 45 watt TDP, but the performance data shows no workload category where it surpasses the Core 5 213PE.