Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark data presents a decisive split between these two Intel Core 5 processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single recorded benchmark, 17 out of 17 head-to-head comparisons. There are no workloads in the database where the Intel Core 5 211TE takes the lead. This is not a close contest; the 213PE outperforms the 211TE across every measured category, from single-threaded tasks to heavily parallel workloads.

The largest gaps appear in integer math and single-threaded tests. The 213PE scores 92089 in PassMark integer math versus 33991 for the 211TE, a delta of -63.1% from the 211TE's perspective. Single-thread performance shows a similar pattern: the 213PE records 4060 in PassMark single-thread, while the 211TE manages 1408, a -65.3% delta. These numbers indicate that the 213PE is not merely faster in raw multi-core throughput; it also carries a substantial advantage in latency-sensitive and lightly threaded work.

The smallest relative gap occurs in PassMark physics, where the 213PE scores 1624 against the 211TE's 1278, a -21.3% delta. Even here, the 213PE holds a clear edge, but the margin is narrower than in other tests. This suggests that the physics workload, which often stresses memory latency and cache behavior, benefits less from the 213PE's higher clock speeds and larger cache.

The average benchmark score reinforces the overall picture. The 211TE sits at 15370, placing it in the 69th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 213PE reaches 35428, which lands in the 85th percentile. The 213PE's nearest rivals, the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700KF, sit within 0.1% and 0.2% of its average score respectively. The 211TE, by contrast, trades blows with the AMD EPYC 7543 and AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, both within roughly 2% of its average.

For use-case segmentation, the 213PE is the clear choice for any workload represented in the database. The 211TE does not win a single category, so no use case can be assigned to it based on benchmark victories. The data shows a one-sided performance hierarchy.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the same Bartlett Lake codename and are built on Intel's 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. They use the same Intel Socket 1700 and support the same memory types: DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory buses and identical memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both also support ECC memory and integrate UHD Graphics 730. PCIe connectivity is identical as well, with Gen 5 and 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core counts differ. The 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 211TE carries more physical cores, but the 213PE achieves higher performance despite fewer cores. This points to substantial clock speed and cache differences.

The 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 213PE runs at a 2.70 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The 213PE's higher clocks, especially the 0.50 GHz boost advantage, directly explain much of the single-threaded performance gap. In the database, the 213PE's PassMark single-thread score of 4060 is nearly three times the 211TE's 1408.

Cache configurations also favor the 213PE. The 211TE has 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core and 20 MB of shared L3 cache. The 213PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The 213PE's larger L2 and L3 caches provide more on-die storage for frequently accessed data, which helps in workloads with irregular memory access patterns.

Thermal design power differs as well. The 211TE is rated at 45 watts, while the 213PE draws 65 watts. The 213PE consumes more power to deliver its higher clock speeds and larger cache. The 211TE's lower TDP makes it a more power-conscious option, though the benchmark data shows it sacrifices significant performance for that efficiency.

The die size is recorded only for the 211TE at 215 mm². The 213PE's die size is not listed in the database. The 213PE also has a later release date, coming in 2026-03-08 compared to the 211TE's 2025-01-12. Both carry the same launch MSRP of $221 and are locked multipliers. The part numbers differ: SRQDL for the 211TE and SA4QG for the 213PE.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports only one conclusion for performance: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the superior processor in every benchmark category. Its average benchmark score of 35428 is more than double the 211TE's 15370. The 213PE sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the 211TE sits in the 69th percentile.

The 213PE's wins are not marginal. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22468 versus 12201, a -45.7% delta. In PassMark multi-thread, it scores 26434 versus 11685, a -55.8% delta. The 213PE also delivers strong single-threaded performance, with a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172 against the 211TE's 1722.

The only categories where the 211TE can be considered competitive are power consumption and core count. It has 10 cores versus 8, and a 45-watt TDP versus 65 watts. But the benchmark data shows that the 213PE's 8 cores, with higher clocks and more cache, outperform the 211TE's 10 cores in every test. The 213PE also matches the 211TE's thread count at 16 threads, so the extra physical cores in the 211TE do not translate into a threading advantage in the database.

For any workload represented in the measurements, the 213PE is the processor to select. The 211TE offers a lower power envelope and more physical cores, but no performance win to justify those attributes in a benchmark-driven comparison.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the Intel Core 5 211TE has an average score of 15370. The 213PE's score is more than double the 211TE's.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-threaded performance?

A: The 213PE leads decisively. It scores 4060 in PassMark single-thread versus 1408 for the 211TE, a -65.3% delta. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the 213PE scores 3172 against 1722, a -45.7% delta.

Q: Do the processors have the same memory support?

A: Yes. Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. Both also support ECC memory.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads. The 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite fewer cores, the 213PE wins every benchmark in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the 211TE boosts to 4.80 GHz. The 213PE also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Q: How does the cache configuration differ?

A: The 213PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The 211TE has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results are unambiguous. The 213PE wins all 17 recorded comparisons. The largest margin is in PassMark single-thread, where the 213PE scores 4060 against 1408, a -65.3% delta. The same gap appears in PassMark single-thread and PassMark single_thread, which record identical scores.

Integer math shows the second-largest gap. The 213PE scores 92089 versus 33991, a -63.1% delta. Floating-point math follows closely, with 68587 against 26150, a -61.9% delta. These math workloads indicate that the 213PE's higher clock speeds and larger cache provide a substantial arithmetic throughput advantage.

Data compression and encryption also favor the 213PE strongly. Compression scores are 298804 versus 133434, a -55.3% delta. Encryption scores are 15916 versus 7231, a -54.6% delta. Extended instructions show a -56% delta, with 19565 for the 213PE and 8615 for the 211TE.

The Cinebench suite shows consistent -45.7% deltas across all four tests: R15 multi-core, R15 single-core, R20 multi-core, R20 single-core, R23 multi-core, and R23 single-core. The 213PE's R23 multi-core score of 22468 is nearly double the 211TE's 12201. Its R23 single-core score of 3172 is similarly far ahead of 1722.

PassMark multi-thread shows a -55.8% delta, with 26434 for the 213PE and 11685 for the 211TE. Random string sorting shows a -53.7% delta, with 32027 for the 213PE and 14838 for the 211TE. Prime number finding shows the narrowest margin among the PassMark tests at -36.8%, with 114 versus 72.

Physics is the closest overall comparison. The 213PE scores 1624, and the 211TE scores 1278, a -21.3% delta. This is the only test where the 211TE comes within 25% of the 213PE. The average benchmark gap between the two processors is roughly 56%, based on their average scores of 35428 and 15370.

The pattern across all tests is consistent: the 213PE delivers roughly 45% to 65% higher scores, with the smallest gap in physics and the largest in single-threaded and integer workloads. The data leaves no ambiguity about which processor holds the performance lead.