Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core 5 220H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data is unambiguous: the Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons against the Intel Core 5 220H. No test in the database favors the mobile part, and the margins range from narrow to overwhelming.

The largest single gap appears in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the 213PE scores 22468 against the 220H's 11198, a 100.6% advantage. That means the desktop chip more than doubles the mobile chip's multi-threaded rendering output in this workload. The single-core gap in the same test is also substantial: 3172 versus 1853, a 71.2% delta. These two results alone establish the 213PE as the clear performance leader in both lightly threaded and heavily threaded scenarios.

Cinebench R15 and R20 results follow the same pattern. In R15 multi-core, the 213PE posts 2264 against 1835, a 23.4% lead. Single-core R15 shows 319 versus 262, a 21.8% margin. In R20, multi-core lands at 9436 versus 7812 (20.8% ahead), and single-core at 1332 versus 1102 (20.9% ahead). The consistency of these deltas across Cinebench versions indicates the 213PE's advantage is structural, not workload-specific.

PassMark results reinforce the story. The 213PE leads in integer math by 25.2% (92089 versus 73555), floating-point math by 32.7% (68587 versus 51671), and extended instructions by 33.6% (19565 versus 14642). Data compression shows a 20.5% edge (298804 versus 247921), while data encryption is closer at 4.6% (15916 versus 15216). Prime number finding favors the 213PE by 39% (114 versus 82), and random string sorting by 12.6% (32027 versus 28438).

The multi-thread PassMark score gives the 213PE a 20.8% advantage (26434 versus 21884), and the single-thread score shows a 19.2% gap (4060 versus 3405). Physics simulation is the tightest PassMark result after encryption, with the 213PE ahead by 9.9% (1624 versus 1478). Across the entire benchmark suite, the average benchmark score for the 213PE is 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 220H averages 28574, in the 80th percentile.

Relative to their nearest rivals, both processors sit close to comparable parts. The 213PE's average score of 35428 is 0.1% above the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403), 0.2% above the Core i7-12700KF (35365), 0.3% above the Core i5-13600T (35305), and 0.4% above the Core i7-12700K (35287). The 220H's 28574 average matches the AMD EPYC 7203P (28583, 0% delta), sits 0.1% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS (28549), 0.2% above the Intel Xeon E-2436 (28530), and 0.3% below the Intel Core i5-12600 (28646). These tight margins show both chips are well-positioned within their respective performance classes, but the 213PE's class is clearly higher.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same Intel 10 nm process node and both come from Intel's foundry, but their underlying designs differ in several key respects. The 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The 220H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-H codename, part of the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation.

Core counts diverge notably. The 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 220H has 12 cores and 16 threads. Despite having 50% more physical cores, the 220H cannot match the 213PE's multi-threaded performance, which indicates the 213PE's per-core efficiency and clock speeds more than compensate for the core count difference.

Clock speeds tell part of the story. Both chips share a 2.70 GHz base clock, but the 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz while the 220H reaches only 4.90 GHz. That 0.30 GHz boost advantage, combined with the architectural differences, explains the wide single-core gaps in the benchmark results.

Cache configurations also differ. Both processors feature 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache is larger on the 213PE: 24 MB versus 18 MB on the 220H. The extra 6 MB of shared cache benefits the 213PE's multi-threaded workloads and helps explain its substantial Cinebench R23 multi-core advantage.

Memory support is similar in scope: both accept DDR4 and DDR5 in a dual-channel configuration. The 213PE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s; the 220H's memory bandwidth is not recorded in the database. ECC memory support differs, with the 213PE supporting ECC while the 220H does not.

PCIe connectivity also separates the two. The 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 220H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). This gives the desktop part twice the CPU-attached lane count for expansion. Integrated graphics differ as well: the 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the 220H carries Iris Xe Graphics 80EU.

The physical packages are entirely different. The 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and targets the desktop market segment. The 220H uses Intel BGA 1744 and is designed for mobile systems. The 213PE carries a 65 W TDP, while the 220H is rated at 45 W. The production status for both is active.

Where Each One Wins

Based on the recorded benchmark data, the Intel Core 5 213PE wins every measured category. There is no workload in the database where the 220H comes out ahead. The 213PE's advantages are largest in rendering and compute-heavy tasks, which makes it the stronger choice for CPU-intensive desktop workloads.

The Cinebench R23 multi-core result, where the 213PE is 100.6% ahead, points to a decisive edge in multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, and similar parallel workloads. The single-core R23 margin of 71.2% reinforces that even lightly threaded tasks, such as legacy applications or single-threaded game logic, run meaningfully faster on the 213PE.

The PassMark extended instructions result (33.6% ahead) and floating-point math (32.7% ahead) indicate the 213PE handles SIMD-heavy and numerically intensive code better. Integer math (25.2% ahead) and data compression (20.5% ahead) show advantages in general-purpose processing and file compression workloads. The smaller margins in data encryption (4.6%) and physics (9.9%) suggest the 220H is comparatively less disadvantaged in those specific tasks, though it still loses.

The 220H's 12 cores and 45 W TDP make it a mobile-oriented part, and its recorded performance is respectable within its class. Its average score of 28574 places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Intel Xeon E-2436. But against the 213PE, the 220H trails in every benchmark, with no category where a user would prefer it based on performance data alone.

For a desktop user prioritizing raw throughput, the 213PE is the clear winner. For a mobile user needing a 45 W processor with 12 cores, the 220H exists in a different market segment, but the performance comparison shows no scenario where the 220H's benchmark scores exceed the 213PE's.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several specification fields, and those differences align with their respective market positions.

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core 5 220H |

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 16 |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.90 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1744 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Raptor Lake-H |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 18 MB (shared) |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | Not recorded |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Iris Xe Graphics 80EU |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-12-17 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $342 |

Shared specifications include the 2.70 GHz base clock, 10 nm process node, Intel foundry, 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, dual-channel memory bus, and locked multiplier. Both are active production parts.

The launch MSRP figures are notable: the 213PE launched at $221, while the 220H launched at $342. The 213PE is both faster in every benchmark and carries a lower launch MSRP.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core 5 220H has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores. Both have 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, which is 0.30 GHz higher than the Intel Core 5 220H's 4.90 GHz boost.

Q: How large is the L3 cache difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 5 220H has 18 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, but the Intel Core 5 220H does not.

Q: Which processor won more head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE won all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 220H.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest gap is in Cinebench R23 multi-core, where the Intel Core 5 213PE scores 22468 versus the Intel Core 5 220H's 11198, a 100.6% advantage.

The Verdict

The data leaves no ambiguity. The Intel Core 5 213PE outperforms the Intel Core 5 220H in every recorded benchmark, with wins across all 17 head-to-head tests. Its average benchmark score of 35428 sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the 220H's 28574 lands in the 80th percentile. The 213PE's 100.6% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 71.2% lead in single-core are the standout margins, but even the smallest gap, 4.6% in data encryption, favors the desktop part.

The 213PE achieves this with fewer cores (8 versus 12), a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz), more L3 cache (24 MB versus 18 MB), and double the PCIe lanes (16 versus 8). It also supports ECC memory, which the 220H lacks, and carries a lower launch MSRP of $221 compared to the 220H's $342.

The 220H is a mobile processor with a 45 W TDP and BGA 1744 socket, designed for laptops where power efficiency and compact packaging matter. Its 12 cores and 16 threads provide solid multi-threaded capability for a mobile part, and its average score places it near the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850HS and Intel Xeon E-2436. But in a direct performance comparison, it loses every test.

The verdict from the recorded data: the Intel Core 5 213PE is the superior processor for any workload measured in the database. Users building a desktop system on Intel Socket 1700 should choose the 213PE. The 220H remains relevant only for mobile platforms requiring its specific BGA 1744 socket and 45 W thermal envelope, where no direct comparison to the 213PE applies.