Intel Core 3 100UL vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 3 100UL and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy different positions in the desktop processor stack, and the recorded data confirms a clear division of labor. The Core 5 213PTE wins every benchmark category where both processors have recorded data. However, the Core 3 100UL has no benchmark entries in the database, so the comparison relies entirely on the Core 5 213PTE's measured performance and the architectural specifications of both parts.

The Core 5 213PTE is the clear performance leader across all measured workloads. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21751 and single-core score of 3070 place it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The Core 3 100UL, with a 50th percentile ranking and no benchmark scores, sits at the median of the database population but lacks direct measured data. The Core 5 213PTE's average benchmark score of 32924 places it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-12700 (32942), 0.3% ahead of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), and 0.5% behind both the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089). This puts the Core 5 213PTE in the upper tier of desktop processors, competing directly with established eight-core parts from both Intel and AMD.

For single-threaded responsiveness, the Core 5 213PTE delivers a PassMark single-thread score of 3718, backed by a Cinebench R23 single-core result of 3070. The Core 3 100UL's lower boost clock of 4.50 GHz compared to the Core 5 213PTE's 5.20 GHz suggests the Core 5 will have the advantage in lightly threaded tasks, though no direct measurements exist for the Core 3. The Core 3 100UL does have a lower base clock of 1.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz for the Core 5, which indicates the Core 5 maintains higher sustained frequency at idle-to-moderate loads.

Multi-threaded workloads show the largest gap. The Core 5 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 3 100UL uses 6 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5's Cinebench R15 multi-core score of 2192, R20 multi-core score of 9135, and PassMark multi-thread score of 25590 all reflect the core and thread advantage. The Core 3 100UL's smaller core count and lack of Hyper-Threading on two of its cores means it cannot match this throughput.

The Core 3 100UL's 15 W TDP positions it as a low-power desktop part, while the Core 5 213PTE's 45 W TDP targets mainstream performance. The Core 3 draws one-third of the Core 5's power budget, which indicates the Core 3 is designed for thermally constrained systems. The Core 5's higher power envelope enables its higher clocks and larger cache.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families despite sharing the Intel Socket 1700. The Core 3 100UL uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename, while the Core 5 213PTE uses Bartlett Lake architecture. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel, but the design philosophies differ.

The Core 3 100UL is a Raptor Lake-PS part, which is a hybrid architecture design. It has 6 cores and 8 threads, meaning two of its cores do not support Hyper-Threading. This is a common configuration in Intel's hybrid designs where performance cores and efficient cores coexist, though the database does not specify the core type breakdown. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning all of its cores support Hyper-Threading. This gives the Core 5 a full 1:2 core-to-thread ratio.

The process node is identical at 10 nm for both parts. The foundry is also Intel for both. The L1 cache is the same on both processors at 80 KB per core. The L2 cache differs: the Core 3 100UL has 1.25 MB per core, while the Core 5 213PTE has 2 MB per core. The L3 cache shows a substantial difference as well: the Core 3 has 10 MB shared, while the Core 5 has 24 MB shared. This 14 MB L3 advantage for the Core 5 provides significantly more capacity for frequently accessed data.

The Core 3 100UL supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, as does the Core 5 213PTE. The database lists a memory bandwidth figure of 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the Core 3 100UL. ECC memory support also differs: the Core 3 100UL does not support ECC, while the Core 5 213PTE has ECC memory support enabled.

The PCI Express capabilities show a notable generational difference. The Core 3 100UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 213PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This doubles both the lane count and the PCIe generation for the Core 5, which affects bandwidth to discrete GPUs and NVMe storage.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 3 100UL uses UHD Graphics 64EU, while the Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The database does not provide benchmark scores for either integrated GPU, so the comparison is limited to the model designations.

The release dates are separated by nearly two years. The Core 3 100UL launched on April 7, 2024, while the Core 5 213PTE launched on March 8, 2026. Both are listed as active production parts. The Core 5 213PTE has a known part number (SA4QM) and a launch MSRP of $221. The Core 3 100UL has no recorded launch MSRP and an unknown part number.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains benchmark results only for the Core 5 213PTE. The Core 3 100UL has no benchmark entries, so direct head-to-head comparisons are not possible from measured data. The analysis below covers the Core 5 213PTE's absolute scores and its position relative to nearest rivals.

In Cinebench R15, the Core 5 213PTE scores 2192 in multi-core and 309 in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9135 multi-core and 1289 single-core. In Cinebench R23, the scores are 21751 multi-core and 3070 single-core. These results show the Core 5 scaling effectively as the workload becomes more demanding across Cinebench versions.

The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. The Core 5 213PTE scores 261083 in data compression, 14413 in data encryption, 16146 in extended instructions, 157 in find prime numbers, 71722 in floating point math, 93109 in integer math, 25590 in multithread, 2199 in physics, 30106 in random string sorting, and 3718 in single thread. The single-thread score appears twice in the database under two test names (passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread), both showing 3718.

The nearest rival comparisons place the Core 5 213PTE in a tight competitive cluster. Against the Intel Core i7-12700, the Core 5 scores 0.1% lower on average. Against the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H, it scores 0.3% higher. Against the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, it scores 0.5% lower in both cases. These delta percentages indicate the Core 5 213PTE performs within a narrow band around these established processors, with the largest measured gap being only half a percent.

The Core 3 100UL's 50th percentile ranking places it at the median of all CPUs in the database. The Core 5 213PTE's 83rd percentile places it well above the median. Without benchmark scores for the Core 3, the database cannot quantify the exact performance gap between the two parts, but the specification differences in cores, threads, cache, and clocks point to a substantial advantage for the Core 5 across all workload types.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads; the Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 1.20 GHz for the Core 3 and 2.10 GHz for the Core 5. Boost clocks are 4.50 GHz for the Core 3 and 5.20 GHz for the Core 5. TDP is 15 W for the Core 3 and 45 W for the Core 5.

The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 and 2 MB per core on the Core 5. The L3 cache is 10 MB shared on the Core 3 and 24 MB shared on the Core 5. The Core 3 has no recorded memory bandwidth figure; the Core 5 has 76.8 GB/s. The Core 3 does not support ECC memory; the Core 5 does. The Core 3 provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes; the Core 5 provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes.

The integrated graphics differ as UHD Graphics 64EU on the Core 3 versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5. The Core 3 uses Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename; the Core 5 uses Bartlett Lake with no architecture field listed. The Core 3 has no recorded launch MSRP; the Core 5 has a launch MSRP of $221. The Core 3's part number is unknown; the Core 5's part number is SA4QM. The Core 3 released on April 7, 2024; the Core 5 released on March 8, 2026. Both use Intel Socket 1700, both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, both are built on Intel's 10 nm process, both are desktop market segments, both are active production parts, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 3 100UL has 6 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of each processor?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the power consumption difference?

A: The Intel Core 3 100UL has a TDP of 15 W. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 W.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 3 100UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: How does the Core 5 213PTE compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D in average benchmark score?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, which is 0.5% lower than the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D's average score of 33079.