AMD Ryzen 5 3501U vs Intel Core 5 213PE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U and Intel Core 5 213PE occupy different ends of the processor spectrum, both in the database’s recorded performance metrics and in their intended operating environments. The Ryzen 5 3501U is a 15-watt mobile part from AMD’s 3000 series, built for efficiency in thin-and-light laptops, while the Core 5 213PE is a 65-watt desktop processor from Intel’s Bartlett Lake family. The recorded benchmark data shows a decisive performance gap, with the Intel part winning all 11 head-to-head comparisons. The database places the Ryzen at the 69th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 sits at the 85th percentile, and their average benchmark scores, 14,320 for AMD and 35,428 for Intel, quantify the gulf between the two.

Where Each One Wins

The head-to-head benchmark table is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every single recorded test. There are no workload categories where the Ryzen 5 3501U takes a victory, so the use-case split is defined entirely by the scale of the Intel advantage rather than by any alternating wins. The closest margin for the AMD part is in single-threaded performance, where Intel leads by 47.4 percent. That is still a substantial gap, but it is the smallest deficit the AMD chip records. In multi-threaded work, the gap widens dramatically. The Intel part leads by 73.3 percent in the PassMark multithread test, and by 81.5 percent in floating point math.

The data suggests that the Ryzen 5 3501U is suited only to light, power-constrained workloads where its 15-watt design point is the primary consideration. Its single-thread score of 2,136 and multithread score of 7,071 place it in a class of modest mobile processors. The Core 5 213PE, by contrast, delivers desktop-class performance across the board. Its single-thread score of 4,060 and multithread score of 26,434 put it in a completely different performance tier. For any compute-heavy task, whether integer math, data compression, or physics simulation, the Intel part is the clear choice based on the recorded measurements.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing processes. The Ryzen 5 3501U uses AMD’s Picasso architecture, which the database identifies as Zen+ on a 12 nm process from GlobalFoundries. It packs 4,940 million transistors into a 210 mm² die. The Core 5 213PE uses Intel’s Bartlett Lake architecture on a 10 nm process from Intel’s own fabs; the database does not list a transistor count or die size for it. The process node difference, 12 nm versus 10 nm, is reflected in the power envelopes: the AMD part is rated at 15 watts TDP, the Intel part at 65 watts.

Core and thread counts differ sharply. The Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads, meaning no simultaneous multithreading. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, doubling both counts. Clock speeds also favor Intel. The AMD part has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The Intel part starts at 2.70 GHz base and boosts to 5.20 GHz. Cache hierarchies reflect the generational and segment differences. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, a much larger 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Memory support diverges as well. The Ryzen 5 3501U supports only DDR4 in a dual-channel configuration, with a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel, with a listed memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, exactly double the AMD figure. ECC memory is supported on the Intel part but not on the AMD part. PCIe connectivity also differs: the AMD chip uses Gen 3, while the Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes available from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present on both, with the AMD part using Radeon Vega 8 and the Intel part using UHD Graphics 730.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest Intel victory comes in extended instructions, where the Core 5 213PE scores 19,565 against the Ryzen 5 3501U’s 3,274, a delta of 83.3 percent in Intel’s favor. This test often reflects advanced vector and SIMD workloads, so the magnitude of the gap suggests a fundamental throughput difference rather than a marginal one. Floating point math shows a similar picture: Intel scores 68,587 versus AMD’s 12,707, an 81.5 percent advantage. Prime number finding, a classic integer workload, gives Intel a 114 to 21 win, an 81.6 percent margin.

Integer math, which often scales with core count and clock speed, shows Intel at 92,089 versus AMD’s 26,321, a 71.4 percent lead. Data compression follows closely, with Intel at 298,804 and AMD at 87,380, a 70.8 percent margin. Data encryption shows Intel at 15,916 versus AMD’s 5,580, a 64.9 percent lead. Random string sorting, a memory-latency-sensitive test, gives Intel 32,027 against AMD’s 10,414, a 67.5 percent margin.

The multithread test, which aggregates overall parallel performance, shows Intel at 26,434 and AMD at 7,071, a 73.3 percent lead. The physics test, which often rewards high core counts, gives Intel 1,624 against AMD’s 483, a 70.3 percent margin. The single-thread results, reported twice in the database as passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both show Intel at 4,060 versus AMD’s 2,136. The 47.4 percent delta is the smallest of the set, but it still represents a decisive per-core performance advantage for the Intel architecture. Across all 11 recorded comparisons, the AMD part never closes the gap to within even half of Intel’s score.

The Verdict

The recorded data makes the choice straightforward for anyone comparing these two processors on performance alone. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every benchmark in the head-to-head set, with advantages ranging from 47.4 percent in single-threaded tasks to 83.3 percent in extended instructions. Its average benchmark score of 35,428 is more than double the Ryzen 5 3501U’s 14,320. The Intel part also lands at the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the AMD part’s 69th percentile. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-13700T, which scores 35,403 and trails by just 0.1 percent, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35,287, trailing by 0.4 percent. That places the Core 5 213PE in the company of high-end desktop chips, not low-power mobile parts.

The Ryzen 5 3501U, by contrast, sits among much more modest processors. Its nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen Embedded V2546, scores 14,336 and leads by 0.1 percent; the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C trails by 0.3 percent at 14,277. The AMD part’s niche is defined by its 15-watt TDP, its mobile socket (AMD Socket FP5), and its integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics. It is a processor designed for battery-powered portability, not for peak throughput. The Intel part, with its 65-watt TDP, Intel Socket 1700, and desktop market segment, is built for sustained performance in a full-size chassis. The data does not suggest any workload where the Ryzen 5 3501U is the better choice, only contexts where its power draw and mobile form factor matter more than performance. The Core 5 213PE is the superior processor in every measured dimension.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE records a single-thread score of 4,060, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U records 2,136, giving Intel a 47.4 percent lead.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE scores 26,434 in the PassMark multithread test, while the AMD Ryzen 5 3501U scores 7,071, a 73.3 percent advantage for Intel.

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

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U does not.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference between the two?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has a memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 76.8 GB/s, exactly double.

Q: What is the largest performance gap in the head-to-head results?

A: The largest gap is in the extended instructions test, where the Intel Core 5 213PE leads by 83.3 percent, scoring 19,565 versus 3,274.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in every major specification category recorded in the database. The AMD Ryzen 5 3501U has 4 cores and 4 threads; the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel, with boost clocks of 3.70 GHz and 5.20 GHz respectively. TDP ratings are 15 watts for AMD and 65 watts for Intel. The AMD part uses AMD Socket FP5, while the Intel part uses Intel Socket 1700. Process nodes are 12 nm for AMD and 10 nm for Intel, with foundries listed as GlobalFoundries for AMD and Intel for Intel. The AMD chip has 96 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3; the Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. Memory support is DDR4 for AMD and DDR4 plus DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth is 38.4 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC memory is absent on AMD and present on Intel. PCIe is Gen 3 for AMD and Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics are Radeon Vega 8 on AMD and UHD Graphics 730 on Intel. Market segments are Mobile for AMD and Desktop for Intel. The AMD part has a launch MSRP that is not listed in the database; the Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221.