Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core 5 315 are two distinctly different processors from Intel, separated by architecture, market segment, and performance class. The benchmark data in the database shows a comprehensive victory for the 213PE across all 17 recorded head-to-head tests, with the 315 failing to secure a single win. The 213PE, a desktop part based on Bartlett Lake, delivers substantially higher multi-threaded throughput, while the 315, a mobile chip on Wildcat Lake, offers a much lower thermal design power and a newer process node. The data indicates that the 213PE is the clear performance choice, while the 315 is positioned for efficiency-focused mobile deployments.

The Verdict

The recorded data presents an unambiguous performance hierarchy. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison, with zero wins for the Intel Core 5 315. The average benchmark score for the 213PE is 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the 315 scores an average of 18188, landing in the 72nd percentile. This places the 213PE in the company of desktop processors like the Intel Core i7-13700T and i7-12700K, which have average scores of 35403 and 35287 respectively. The 315, by contrast, aligns with mobile and older desktop parts such as the Intel Core i7-1365U and Intel Core i7-9700, which score 18177 and 18180.

For users focused on raw compute performance, the 213PE is the only choice based on this data. Its lead is not marginal; it delivers a 73.1% advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core, a 104.5% advantage in data compression, and a 190.6% advantage in integer math. The 315 is not competitive in any recorded workload, including single-threaded tests where it trails by 1%, a margin far smaller than its multi-threaded deficit but still a loss. The 315 does hold advantages in platform characteristics, such as a 3 nm process node, a 15 W TDP, and support for LPDDR5X memory, but these do not translate into benchmark wins. The verdict from the data is that the 213PE is for performance-oriented desktop builds, while the 315 is a low-power mobile processor whose strengths lie outside the recorded benchmark suite.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has an average benchmark score of 35428, while the Intel Core 5 315 has an average score of 18188. The 213PE also holds an 85th percentile ranking among all CPUs compared to the 72nd percentile for the 315.

Q: How large is the performance gap in multi-core workloads?

A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 213PE scores 22468 against 12981 for the 315, a delta of 73.1%. The same 73.1% delta appears in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, showing a consistent multi-threaded advantage.

Q: Does the 315 win in any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows the 213PE winning all 17 tests. The closest result is in PassMark single-thread performance, where the 213PE scores 4060 and the 315 scores 4021, a 1% delta.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads, meaning it does not support simultaneous multithreading.

Q: How do their thermal and platform profiles differ?

A: The 213PE has a TDP of 65 W and uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the 315 has a TDP of 15 W and uses the Intel BGA 1516 socket. The 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus, while the 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with a single-channel bus.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to 4.40 GHz for the Intel Core 5 315. Its base clock is also higher at 2.70 GHz versus 1.50 GHz.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from entirely different Intel design families. The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and manufactured on a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core 5 315 uses the Wildcat Lake architecture on a 3 nm process node. This process difference explains part of the 315's efficiency profile, as it is a much smaller and lower-power design, but it does not compensate for the 213PE's performance lead.

The 213PE features 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The 213PE's cache hierarchy includes 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 315 has 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the 213PE supports its multi-threaded workloads, while the 315's smaller cache aligns with a more modest mobile role.

Memory architecture differs significantly. The 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 over a dual-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus with 59.7 GB/s of bandwidth. The 213PE also supports ECC memory, while the 315 does not. PCIe connectivity is another split: the 213PE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 315 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ, with the 213PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the 315 using Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

Specification Differences

The recorded specification fields show clear divergences. The 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads for the 315. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz and 1.50 GHz respectively, and boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.40 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: 65 W for the 213PE against 15 W for the 315. The 213PE uses the Intel Socket 1700, while the 315 uses the Intel BGA 1516, reflecting desktop versus mobile designs.

Cache configurations differ in capacity and organization. The 213PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The 315 has 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. Memory support sees the 213PE on DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, while the 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X with single-channel operation and 59.7 GB/s. ECC support is present on the 213PE but absent on the 315. PCIe generations and lane counts also differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes for the 213PE, Gen 4 with 6 lanes for the 315. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the 213PE and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores on the 315. The 213PE is a desktop part, while the 315 is mobile. Both have active production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head results show a dominant performance profile for the 213PE. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the 213PE scores 22468 against 12981 for the 315, a 73.1% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows 9436 versus 5452, another 73.1% delta, and Cinebench R15 multi-core shows 2264 versus 1308, also 73.1%. The consistency of this percentage across all three Cinebench versions indicates a scaling pattern tied directly to the core and thread advantage.

Single-core Cinebench results follow the same trend. Cinebench R23 single-core has the 213PE at 3172 and the 315 at 1832, a 73.1% delta. R20 single-core shows 1332 versus 769, a 73.2% delta, and R15 single-core shows 319 versus 184, a 73.4% delta. These large single-core gaps are notable because the 315's boost clock is lower, but the margin is driven by the 213PE's much higher base and boost frequencies.

PassMark tests reveal the widest margins. Integer math shows the largest delta at 190.6%, with the 213PE scoring 92089 and the 315 scoring 31690. Data compression is another massive win: 298804 versus 146143, a 104.5% delta. Random string sorting shows 32027 versus 17551, an 82.5% delta. Floating point math is 68587 versus 42441, a 61.6% delta. Extended instructions are 19565 versus 13143, a 48.9% delta. Data encryption is 15916 versus 11119, a 43.1% delta. Physics is 1624 versus 1163, a 39.6% delta. PassMark multi-thread is 26434 versus 15272, a 73.1% delta, matching the Cinebench pattern.

The closest results are in PassMark single-thread and find prime numbers. Single-thread scores are 4060 for the 213PE and 4021 for the 315, a 1% delta. Find prime numbers shows 114 versus 112, a 1.8% delta. These near-parity results suggest that in light, single-threaded integer tasks, the architectural efficiency of the 315's 3 nm node nearly closes the gap, though it still does not win.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins every recorded benchmark, so the use-case split is based on the magnitude of its wins and the platform characteristics. In multi-threaded rendering, video encoding, and heavy computation, the 213PE is the clear leader. Its 73.1% advantage across all Cinebench multi-core tests and its 190.6% lead in integer math make it the appropriate choice for desktop workloads that scale with cores and threads. The 213PE also dominates memory-sensitive tasks like data compression, where its 104.5% lead over the 315 reflects the dual-channel memory bus and larger L3 cache. Its 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes and support for DDR4 and DDR5 make it a flexible desktop platform processor.

The Intel Core 5 315 has no benchmark wins, but its profile suggests a different role. Its 15 W TDP is far lower than the 213PE's 65 W, which is critical for battery-powered or thermally constrained mobile systems. The 3 nm process node and support for LPDDR5X memory indicate a focus on power efficiency rather than peak performance. Its 6-lane PCIe Gen 4 interface and BGA 1516 socket reinforce its mobile positioning. In single-threaded PassMark tests, the 315 comes within 1% of the 213PE, meaning that for simple, short-burst tasks, the gap is minimal. For users who prioritize low power consumption and a compact mobile form factor, the 315 is the only viable option; for all measured performance metrics, the 213PE stands alone.