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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no shared benchmark scores for the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The Core 3 201TE has no recorded benchmark entries, while the Core 5 213PTE has a full suite of Cinebench and Passmark results. Consequently, direct head-to-head comparisons are impossible from the recorded data. The Core 5 213PTE carries an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs in the database. The Core 3 201TE holds a 50th percentile position with an average benchmark score of zero, indicating that no measurement has been logged for it.

The Core 5 213PTE's individual results provide a baseline for what the higher-tier part delivers. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21751 points in multi-core and 3070 points in single-core. Cinebench R20 shows 9135 multi-core and 1289 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2192 multi-core and 309 single-core. Passmark results include a multithread score of 25590 and a single-thread score of 3718. Integer math reaches 93109, floating-point math reaches 71722, and extended instructions reach 16146. Data compression scores 261083, data encryption scores 14413, random string sorting scores 30106, physics scores 2199, and prime number finding scores 157.

The Core 5 213PTE's nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Core i7-12700 averages 32942, which is 0.1% ahead of the Core 5 213PTE. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H averages 32812, which is 0.3% behind. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D averages 33079, which is 0.5% ahead. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G averages 33089, which is also 0.5% ahead. These delta values show the Core 5 213PTE within a 0.8 percentage point band of four established processors, effectively a statistical tie with each of them.

Without any benchmark entries for the Core 3 201TE, the database cannot quantify how much faster the Core 5 213PTE is in any specific workload. The only numerical comparison available is the percentile difference: 83 versus 50. That gap reflects the absence of data for the lower part rather than a measured performance deficit.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from Intel's Bartlett Lake family and are built on Intel's 10 nm process. Both use the Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, and share a 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth figure. Both include ECC memory support and integrate UHD Graphics 730. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. That is a doubling of both core and thread counts. Base clocks run in opposite directions: the Core 3 201TE starts at 2.90 GHz and boosts to 4.60 GHz, while the Core 5 213PTE starts lower at 2.10 GHz but boosts higher to 5.20 GHz. The lower base clock on the larger part likely reflects power management across more active cores, while the higher boost clock gives it a single-thread ceiling above the Core 3 201TE.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both share an 80 KB L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the Core 3 201TE and 2 MB per core on the Core 5 213PTE, so the larger part has a bigger per-core footprint. The L3 cache jumps from 12 MB shared on the Core 3 201TE to 24 MB shared on the Core 5 213PTE, a full doubling. These cache increases align with the extra cores, giving the Core 5 213PTE more aggregate cache capacity for multi-threaded workloads.

The die size is recorded only for the Core 3 201TE at 163 mm². No die size is listed for the Core 5 213PTE. Both parts have the same TDP of 45 watts, which is notable given the Core 5 213PTE's extra cores, higher boost clock, and larger caches. The production status for both is Active. The release dates differ: the Core 3 201TE launched on January 12, 2025, and the Core 5 213PTE launched on March 8, 2026. The launch MSRP for the Core 3 201TE is $134, and for the Core 5 213PTE it is $221.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion: the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger processor by every measurable metric in the database, and the Intel Core 3 201TE has no benchmark record to contest that. The Core 5 213PTE doubles the core and thread counts, doubles the L3 cache, raises the boost clock by 0.60 GHz, and lands at the 83rd percentile with an average score of 32924. The Core 3 201TE sits at the 50th percentile with no logged scores.

For workloads that scale with core count, the Core 5 213PTE's 8-core, 16-thread configuration gives it a structural advantage over the Core 3 201TE's 4-core, 8-thread layout. The 24 MB shared L3 cache versus 12 MB also favors the larger part in cache-sensitive tasks. The higher 5.20 GHz boost clock on the Core 5 213PTE should improve single-thread responsiveness over the Core 3 201TE's 4.60 GHz ceiling, although no direct comparison exists in the database.

The Core 3 201TE does have one advantage in the recorded data: its launch MSRP of $134 is lower than the Core 5 213PTE's $221. It also carries a smaller die footprint at 163 mm², which may imply lower manufacturing cost, but no efficiency or thermal measurements are present. Buyers constrained to a smaller core count, or those who need ECC memory support without the full core complement, could consider the Core 3 201TE. Buyers who prioritize throughput, cache capacity, and boost frequency should select the Core 5 213PTE based on the database records. The data shows no scenario where the Core 3 201TE outperforms the Core 5 213PTE, because no performance data exists for the former.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 3 201TE | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

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

| Cores | 4 | 8 |

| Threads | 8 | 16 |

| Base clock | 2.90 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.60 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| L2 cache | 1.25 MB (per core) | 2 MB (per core) |

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

| Die size | 163 mm² | Not listed |

| Release date | January 12, 2025 | March 8, 2026 |

| Launch MSRP | $134 | $221 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 50 | 83 |

| Average benchmark score | 0 | 32924 |

Shared specifications include the Intel Socket 1700, 10 nm process, 45 watt TDP, 80 KB L1 cache per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, UHD Graphics 730, and locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: How many cores does the Intel Core 3 201TE have?

A: The Intel Core 3 201TE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock of the Intel Core 5 213PTE?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

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

Q: What are the closest rivals to the Intel Core 5 213PTE in the database?

A: The nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700 (0.1% ahead), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (0.3% behind), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (0.5% ahead), and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (0.5% ahead), based on average benchmark scores.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

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

Q: What integrated graphics do these processors use?

A: Both the Intel Core 3 201TE and the Intel Core 5 213PTE use UHD Graphics 730.