Intel Core 5 120HL vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

Intel Core 5 120HL and Intel Core 5 213PTE are both 45 W desktop processors on the Intel Socket 1700 platform, but they target different performance profiles. The 120HL uses a 12-core, 16-thread configuration with a base clock of 2.60 GHz and a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, while the 213PTE uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a lower base clock of 2.10 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.20 GHz. Benchmark data for the 213PTE is available across multiple tests, while the 120HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors, meaning no direct comparison tests were run with both CPUs under identical conditions. However, the 213PTE has a comprehensive set of recorded benchmark scores, and its aggregate performance can be analyzed against its nearest rivals.

The 213PTE achieves an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. This places it in a tight competitive cluster. The closest rival is the Intel Core i7-12700 with an average score of 32942, which is only 0.1% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, which is 0.3% lower. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, which is 0.5% higher, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33089, also 0.5% higher. These deltas are all within half a percentage point, indicating that the 213PTE sits squarely in the middle of a tight performance band.

Looking at the recorded benchmarks for the 213PTE, the multi-core results are substantial. In Cinebench R23, it scores 21751 points in the multi-core test and 3070 points in the single-core test. In Cinebench R20, the scores are 9135 multi-core and 1289 single-core. In Cinebench R15, the scores are 2192 multi-core and 309 single-core. The single-core scaling is strong, with the R23 single-core score representing roughly 14% of the multi-core score, which is typical for a processor with 16 threads.

The PassMark suite provides additional granularity. The 213PTE delivers 25590 in the multithread test and 3718 in the single-thread test. Data compression scores 261083, which is the highest single subtest result, indicating strong integer throughput in compression workloads. Floating-point math scores 71722, integer math scores 93109, and extended instructions score 16146. The find prime numbers test scores 157, which is a low result relative to the other subtests, suggesting that the processor's prime-number search performance is not a primary strength. Random string sorting scores 30106, data encryption scores 14413, and physics scores 2199.

Since the 120HL has no benchmark scores, no wins can be assigned to either processor in the head-to-head comparison. The winsA and winsB fields both show zero. This means the data cannot directly establish which processor is faster in any specific workload. The only quantitative comparison available is the 213PTE's performance relative to its nearest rivals, which shows it is essentially neck-and-neck with the Core i7-12700 and the two Ryzen 7 parts.

FAQ

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PTE have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: Yes, the 213PTE has a full set of benchmark scores across Cinebench R15, R20, R23, and multiple PassMark subtests. Its average benchmark score is 32924, and it falls in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for the Intel Core 5 120HL?

A: The database lists an average benchmark score of 0 for the 120HL, and no individual benchmark entries are recorded. It also has a percentile ranking of 50, which is the median value used when no performance data exists.

Q: How does the 213PTE compare to the Intel Core i7-12700?

A: The 213PTE has an average score of 32924, while the Core i7-12700 has an average score of 32942. The 213PTE is 0.1% behind the i7-12700, which is a negligible difference.

Q: How does the 213PTE compare to the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D?

A: The 213PTE scores 32924, while the Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079. The 213PTE is 0.5% behind the 7800X3D, which is a small but measurable gap.

Q: What is the production status of both processors?

A: Both the Intel Core 5 120HL and the Intel Core 5 213PTE have an active production status, meaning they are currently available in the market.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, which is higher than the 4.70 GHz boost clock of the Intel Core 5 120HL.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 213PTE in terms of available performance evidence. The 213PTE has a complete benchmark profile, an 83rd percentile ranking, and an average score of 32924, placing it in direct competition with the Intel Core i7-12700 and several AMD Ryzen 7 parts. The 120HL has no benchmark data, so no performance claims can be made from the database.

For workloads that benefit from higher single-thread clock speeds, the 213PTE's 5.20 GHz boost clock is a clear advantage over the 120HL's 4.70 GHz boost clock. For multi-threaded workloads, the 120HL has more physical cores (12 versus 8) and more total threads (16 threads each, but 12 cores versus 8 cores), which could theoretically provide an advantage in heavily parallel tasks, but no data confirms this.

The 213PTE also offers more L3 cache at 24 MB shared, compared to 18 MB shared on the 120HL. It supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the 120HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. The 213PTE supports ECC memory, which the 120HL does not. The 213PTE also has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the 120HL has no such figure.

The 120HL ships with Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the 213PTE ships with UHD Graphics 730. The 120HL has a higher base clock at 2.60 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. Both processors have the same 45 W TDP and use the same socket.

In the absence of direct benchmarks, the 213PTE is the only processor in this pair with verifiable performance. The data indicates it is a solid mid-range performer, statistically tied with the Core i7-12700 and within half a percent of three other well-known CPUs. The 120HL cannot be evaluated from the database, so the 213PTE is the only choice supported by evidence.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specification fields. The 120HL has 12 cores and 16 threads, while the 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 120HL has a base clock of 2.60 GHz, the 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz. The 120HL has a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, the 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

The 120HL has 18 MB of shared L3 cache, while the 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The 120HL does not support ECC memory, while the 213PTE does support ECC memory. The 120HL has a memory bandwidth field that is null, while the 213PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

The 120HL uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the 213PTE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ: the 120HL has Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, while the 213PTE has UHD Graphics 730. The release dates also differ, with the 120HL released in 2024 and the 213PTE released in 2026.

The part numbers differ: the 120HL has part number SRPFR, while the 213PTE has part number SA4QM. Both processors have a multiplier that is not unlocked. The launch MSRP for the 120HL is $279, and the launch MSRP for the 213PTE is $221.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families. The Intel Core 5 120HL is based on the Raptor Lake architecture with the codename Raptor Lake-PS, and its generation is listed as "Core 5 (Raptor Lake-PS)". The Intel Core 5 213PTE has no architecture field listed, but its codename is Bartlett Lake, and its generation is listed as "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)".

Both processors are manufactured on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The foundry is Intel for both. Neither processor has a recorded transistor count or die size in the database.

The core configuration differs significantly. The 120HL uses 12 cores with 16 threads, which indicates a hybrid arrangement with some cores not contributing additional threads. The 213PTE uses 8 cores with 16 threads, which indicates that all 8 cores support hyper-threading, providing 2 threads per core. This is a fundamental difference in how the two processors allocate their execution resources.

The cache hierarchy is identical in L1 and L2 organization, with 80 KB per core and 2 MB per core respectively. The L3 cache differs, with the 120HL having 18 MB shared and the 213PTE having 24 MB shared. The larger L3 cache on the 213PTE could benefit workloads that repeatedly access a working set larger than 18 MB.

The memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel. The 213PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the 120HL does not have a recorded memory bandwidth figure.

The PCIe capabilities differ substantially. The 120HL supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, while the 213PTE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes. This gives the 213PTE both a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count, which matters for discrete GPU and high-speed NVMe storage connectivity.

The integrated graphics differ: the 120HL uses Iris Xe Graphics 80EU, which is a newer and generally more capable integrated GPU architecture, while the 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, which is an older, more basic integrated solution. The 120HL also does not support ECC memory, while the 213PTE does, which is a relevant distinction for workstation or server-style reliability use cases.