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

# Intel Core 5 211TE vs Intel Core 5 213PTE: A Generational Leap in Benchmark Performance

The Intel Core 5 211TE and Intel Core 5 213PTE share the same Bartlett Lake codename, the same 10 nm process node, and the same 45 W TDP, yet the recorded benchmark data reveals a dramatic performance separation between the two. The 213PTE wins every single head-to-head benchmark in the database, often by margins exceeding 40%, and its average benchmark score of 32924 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the 211TE sits at 15370 and the 69th percentile. This is not a marginal upgrade; the data indicates the 213PTE operates in a different performance class despite the shared architectural lineage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database records 17 head-to-head comparisons, and the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all 17. The smallest margin appears in PassMark physics, where the 213PTE scores 2199 against the 211TE's 1278, a delta of -41.9%. Even that "smallest" gap is substantial. Cinebench R15 multicore shows the 213PTE at 2192 versus 1229, a 43.9% advantage, and the same 43.9% delta repeats across Cinebench R20 multicore (9135 vs 5124) and Cinebench R23 multicore (21751 vs 12201). The consistency of that 43.9% figure across all three multicore Cinebench versions suggests a uniform scaling factor, not a workload-specific quirk.

Single-core Cinebench results tell the same story. The 213PTE delivers 309 in Cinebench R15 single-core, 1289 in R20, and 3070 in R23, each roughly 44% higher than the 211TE's 173, 723, and 1722. PassMark single-thread shows a larger gap: 3718 versus 1408, a 62.1% delta. That single-thread PassMark margin is nearly identical to the floating-point math delta of 63.5% (71722 vs 26150) and integer math delta of 63.5% (93109 vs 33991). These are the largest disparities in the dataset, indicating the 213PTE's advantage grows in pure arithmetic throughput.

In data workloads, the 213PTE scores 261083 in PassMark data compression versus 133434, a 48.9% lead, and 14413 in data encryption versus 7231, a 49.8% lead. Extended instructions show 16146 versus 8615, a 46.6% gap. Prime number finding, often sensitive to memory latency and core efficiency, shows 157 versus 72, the largest percentage delta in the set at 54.1%. Random string sorting favors the 213PTE at 30106 versus 14838, a 50.7% gap, and multithread PassMark shows 25590 versus 11685, a 54.3% gap.

The nearest rival data contextualizes these scores. The 211TE's average score of 15370 sits within 2.3% of the Intel Core i3-1315U (15022) and within 2% of the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682), while the 213PTE's 32924 nearly matches the Intel Core i7-12700 (32942, delta -0.1%), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079, delta -0.5%), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, delta -0.5%). The 213PTE effectively competes with desktop Ryzen 7 parts, while the 211TE aligns with low-power mobile-class chips.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Bartlett Lake codename, Intel's 10 nm process node, and the Intel Socket 1700 platform. The 211TE uses 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 213PTE uses 8 cores and 16 threads. The core count difference is notable: the 211TE has two more physical cores, yet it loses every benchmark. The explanation emerges from clock speeds and cache configuration. The 211TE has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The 213PTE runs at 2.10 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. Higher clocks on the 213PTE, combined with different cache per-core allocations, overcome the 211TE's two-core advantage.

Cache layouts differ substantially. Both list 80 KB of L1 per core, but the L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the 211TE versus 2 MB per core on the 213PTE. Total L3 is 20 MB shared on the 211TE and 24 MB shared on the 213PTE. With fewer cores but larger per-core L2 and a larger L3 pool, the 213PTE provides each thread more fast memory. The die size data is incomplete for the 213PTE (no figure recorded), while the 211TE measures 215 mm². No transistor counts are recorded for either part.

Both chips support DDR4 and DDR5 memory, run dual-channel, and share a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both support ECC memory, use Gen 5 PCIe with 16 CPU lanes, and integrate UHD Graphics 730. The production status is Active for both, and both are desktop market segments. The release dates differ: the 211TE launched on 2025-01-12, while the 213PTE launched on 2026-03-08, over a year later. The part numbers are SRQDL for the 211TE and SA4QM for the 213PTE. Neither has an unlocked multiplier.

The 10 nm process, identical foundry (Intel), and same socket mean the motherboard ecosystem is shared. The performance gap therefore comes from the 213PTE's higher operating frequencies, larger caches, and presumably a more refined implementation of the same Bartlett Lake design. The 211TE's extra two cores do not compensate for its lower clock ceiling and smaller cache footprint.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 211TE has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Why does the 213PTE win benchmarks if it has fewer cores?

A: The 213PTE has a higher base clock (2.10 GHz vs 1.70 GHz), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 4.80 GHz), larger L2 cache per core (2 MB vs 1.25 MB), and more L3 cache (24 MB vs 20 MB). The database shows these factors produce a 41.9% to 63.5% advantage across all recorded tests.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory?

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

Q: What are the average benchmark scores and percentiles?

A: The 211TE has an average benchmark score of 15370 and sits in the 69th percentile of all CPUs. The 213PTE has an average score of 32924 and sits in the 83rd percentile.

Q: Which recent rivals are closest to each processor?

A: The 211TE's nearest rivals include the AMD EPYC 7543 (15477, -0.7%), AMD EPYC 7702P (15130, 1.6%), AMD Ryzen 3 7440U (15682, -2%), and Intel Core i3-1315U (15022, 2.3%). The 213PTE's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-12700 (32942, -0.1%), AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812, 0.3%), AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079, -0.5%), and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089, -0.5%).

Q: Are the integrated graphics the same?

A: Yes, both processors include UHD Graphics 730.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. Core count: 10 for the 211TE versus 8 for the 213PTE. Thread count is identical at 16. Base clock differs: 1.70 GHz versus 2.10 GHz. Boost clock differs: 4.80 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. L2 cache is 1.25 MB per core on the 211TE versus 2 MB per core on the 213PTE. L3 cache is 20 MB shared versus 24 MB shared. Die size is 215 mm² for the 211TE, with no recorded value for the 213PTE. Release dates differ: 2025-01-12 versus 2026-03-08. Part numbers differ: SRQDL versus SA4QM. The launch MSRP is identical at $221 for both.

Specifications that match include: manufacturer (Intel), TDP (45 W), socket (Intel Socket 1700), codename (Bartlett Lake), generation (Core 5, Bartlett Lake), process node (10 nm), foundry (Intel), L1 cache (80 KB per core), memory support (DDR4, DDR5), memory bus (Dual-channel), memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s), ECC memory support (true), PCIe (Gen 5, 16 Lanes CPU only), integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 730), market segment (Desktop), production status (Active), and multiplier lock (false for both).

The Verdict

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 213PTE outperforms the Intel Core 5 211TE in every recorded test, with deltas ranging from 41.9% to 63.5%. The 213PTE's average score of 32924 is more than double the 211TE's 15370, and its 83rd percentile placement versus the 211TE's 69th percentile reflects a major step up in the CPU landscape. The 213PTE aligns with desktop Ryzen 7 parts and the Intel Core i7-12700, while the 211TE aligns with the AMD Ryzen 3 7440U and Intel Core i3-1315U.

The 211TE's only structural advantage is its 10 cores versus 8, but the data shows that advantage never translates into a benchmark win. The 213PTE's higher clocks and larger caches dominate across Cinebench and PassMark workloads. For any user selecting between these two, the 213PTE delivers superior performance in every measured category, and the identical launch MSRP of $221 removes any cost-based justification for choosing the 211TE. The 211TE may serve scenarios where two additional physical cores matter, but the recorded benchmarks do not show such a scenario.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in all 17 head-to-head comparisons in the database. Its largest margins appear in floating-point math (63.5% lead), integer math (63.5% lead), and PassMark single-thread (62.1% lead). Its smallest margin is in PassMark physics (41.9% lead), still a substantial advantage. The 213PTE also leads in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multicore, with consistent 43.9% to 44% margins. It leads in data compression (48.9%), data encryption (49.8%), extended instructions (46.6%), prime number finding (54.1%), random string sorting (50.7%), and multithread performance (54.3%).

The Intel Core 5 211TE records no wins in any head-to-head benchmark. Its 10-core configuration does not produce a single category where it surpasses the 213PTE. The 211TE's nearest rival comparisons show it performs within a few percent of the AMD EPYC 7543, AMD EPYC 7702P, AMD Ryzen 3 7440U, and Intel Core i3-1315U, while the 213PTE matches desktop Ryzen 7 and Core i7-class performance. The data supports a clear use-case split: the 213PTE is the appropriate choice for workloads demanding high single-thread speed, heavy arithmetic, and strong multi-thread throughput, while the 211TE offers a lower-performing alternative with more physical cores but no recorded benchmark advantage.