Intel Core 3 201TE vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

FAQ

Q: What are the core and thread counts for the Intel Core 3 201TE and Intel Core 5 213PE?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: How do the boost clocks compare between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE boosts up to 4.60 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 213PE reaches 5.20 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory.

Q: What is the L3 cache capacity on each chip?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 12 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: Both processors are listed as Active in production.

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 213PE compare to its nearest rival, the Intel Core i7-13700T?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 35428 in the average benchmark, which is 0.1% ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700T's 35403.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and use a 10 nm process node from Intel. They share the same Intel Socket 1700 and are desktop parts. The fundamental difference lies in the core configuration: the Intel Core 3 201TE uses 4 cores with 8 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE doubles that to 8 cores and 16 threads. This directly impacts multithreaded workloads, as the Core 5 can process twice as many threads simultaneously.

Cache hierarchy differs substantially. Both chips have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, but the L2 cache per core is 1.25 MB on the Core 3 versus 2 MB on the Core 5. The shared L3 cache is 12 MB on the Core 3 and 24 MB on the Core 5. The larger cache allocations on the Core 5 give it more headroom for data-intensive tasks.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 3 runs at a 2.90 GHz base clock with a 4.60 GHz boost, whereas the Core 5 has a lower 2.70 GHz base but a higher 5.20 GHz boost. The higher boost clock on the Core 5 suggests stronger single-thread performance when thermal and power conditions allow.

Power envelopes differ, with the Core 3 rated at 45 W TDP and the Core 5 at 65 W TDP. The higher TDP on the Core 5 reflects its additional cores and higher boost capability. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and both include UHD Graphics 730 as integrated graphics. PCIe support is identical: Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The die size is recorded only for the Core 3 at 163 mm²; no die size is listed for the Core 5. Both chips have locked multipliers, so overclocking is not an option on either part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark results between the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 5 213PE. However, the Intel Core 5 213PE has a full benchmark profile that can be compared against the Core 3's lack of recorded scores.

The Core 5 213PE delivers strong results across Cinebench tests. In Cinebench R15, it scores 2264 in multicore and 319 in singlecore. Cinebench R20 shows 9436 multicore and 1332 singlecore. Cinebench R23 records 22468 multicore and 3172 singlecore. These figures indicate a processor that handles both heavily threaded rendering workloads and single-threaded tasks with solid performance.

PassMark results for the Core 5 213PE cover a range of computational tasks. Data compression scores 298804, data encryption scores 15916, and extended instructions reach 19565. Prime number finding scores 114, floating point math scores 68587, and integer math scores 92089. The multithread score is 26434, physics scores 1624, and random string sorting scores 32027. Single-thread performance is recorded at 4060 in both the "single_thread" and "singlethread" test entries.

The Core 5 213PE holds an average benchmark score of 35428, placing it at the 85th percentile among all CPUs in the database. Its nearest rivals are close: the Intel Core i7-13700T trails by 0.1% with a score of 35403, the Intel Core i7-12700KF trails by 0.2% with 35365, the Intel Core i5-13600T trails by 0.3% with 35305, and the Intel Core i7-12700K trails by 0.4% with 35287. The Core 5 essentially matches these established desktop parts, with margins under half a percent.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores recorded in the database, and its average benchmark score is listed as 0. Its percentile ranking is 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs. Without recorded scores, the data cannot quantify its performance relative to the Core 5.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields. Core count differs: 4 cores on the Core 3 versus 8 cores on the Core 5. Thread count differs: 8 threads versus 16. Base clock differs: 2.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz. Boost clock differs: 4.60 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. TDP differs: 45 W versus 65 W. L2 cache per core differs: 1.25 MB versus 2 MB. L3 cache differs: 12 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Die size is 163 mm² on the Core 3, with no recorded value for the Core 5. Release dates differ, with the Core 3 released earlier than the Core 5. The launch MSRP is $134 for the Core 3 and $221 for the Core 5.

Identical specifications include the process node at 10 nm, the Bartlett Lake codename, Intel Socket 1700, 80 KB L1 cache per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, Gen 5 PCIe with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 730, desktop market segment, Active production status, and locked multipliers.

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor by every measurable metric in the database. It has twice the cores, twice the threads, double the L3 cache, and a higher boost clock. Its benchmark scores show a capable desktop part that sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, with an average score of 35428. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.4% in performance, are established Core i7 and Core i5 desktop chips, which confirms that the Core 5 213PE operates in a high-performance segment.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark scores, so the database cannot validate its performance. Its 50th percentile ranking indicates a median position, but with no scores, this is not supported by direct measurements. The Core 3 does offer a lower 45 W TDP and a smaller die size, which may be relevant for systems where power draw and physical footprint matter more than raw performance. Its lower launch MSRP also places it in a different market position.

The data shows that the Core 5 213PE is the choice for anyone prioritizing computational throughput. The Core 3 201TE is the choice for constrained builds where the lower TDP and smaller die are the deciding factors. The Core 5 has no recorded disadvantages in the database other than higher power consumption and higher launch MSRP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in all recorded benchmark categories. Cinebench R15 multicore at 2264 and singlecore at 319 show strength in rendering and general responsiveness. Cinebench R20 at 9436 multicore and 1332 singlecore reinforce this. Cinebench R23 at 22468 multicore and 3172 singlecore indicates sustained performance in modern rendering workloads.

PassMark results give the Core 5 213PE wins in data compression at 298804, data encryption at 15916, extended instructions at 19565, floating point math at 68587, integer math at 92089, multithread at 26434, physics at 1624, random string sorting at 32027, and single-thread at 4060. These cover scientific computing, encryption, sorting, and general multitasking.

The Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark scores to claim any measured wins. Its advantages are structural rather than performance-based. The 45 W TDP is lower than the Core 5's 65 W, which makes it suitable for systems with tighter thermal budgets. The 163 mm² die size is recorded, while the Core 5 has no die size listed, so the Core 3 has a documented physical footprint advantage. The 12 MB L3 cache is smaller, but for workloads that do not need large shared caches, this is not a decisive factor.

The Core 3's lower base clock of 2.90 GHz versus 2.70 GHz on the Core 5 means the Core 3 starts at a higher frequency before boosting. However, the Core 5's 5.20 GHz boost clock exceeds the Core 3's 4.60 GHz, so the Core 5 wins in maximum frequency.

For single-threaded tasks, the Core 5's higher boost clock should provide an edge, though no direct comparison data exists. For multithreaded tasks, the Core 5's 8 cores and 16 threads give it a clear structural advantage over the Core 3's 4 cores and 8 threads. The Core 5 also doubles the L3 cache, which benefits workloads with large working sets.

The Core 3 201TE is the appropriate pick for systems where power consumption is the primary constraint and where the workload does not demand high core counts. The Core 5 213PE is the appropriate pick for any workload that can use additional cores, threads, or cache, based on the recorded benchmark results.