Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core 5 320 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE records an average benchmark score of 35428, while the Intel Core 5 320 records 18023. The 213PE sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, whereas the 320 sits at the 72nd percentile.

Q: Which processor wins more head-to-head benchmark comparisons?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins all 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks against the Intel Core 5 320. The 320 does not win a single comparison.

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

A: The largest gap appears in Cinebench R23 multicore, where the 213PE scores 22468 versus 6197 for the 320, a delta of 262.6%.

Q: How close are the two in single-threaded performance?

A: In PassMark single-thread, the 213PE scores 4060 and the 320 scores 4045, a delta of only 0.4%. The 213PE also leads in Cinebench R15 single-core (319 vs 276, a 15.6% delta).

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 320 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE is built on a 10 nm process, while the Intel Core 5 320 is built on a 3 nm process.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge sharply in architecture and target platform. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop part using the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process by Intel. It uses Socket 1700. The Intel Core 5 320 is a mobile part using the Wildcat Lake codename, built on a 3 nm process, and uses BGA 1516. The 213PE belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the 320 belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation.

Core topology differs substantially. The 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, enabling simultaneous multithreading. The 320 provides 6 cores and 6 threads, with no multithreading support. Cache layouts also differ. The 213PE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The 320 uses 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3. The 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The 320 has a base clock of 1.50 GHz and a boost clock of 4.60 GHz.

Memory architecture separates the two clearly. The 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, with 76.8 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The 320 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X over a single-channel bus, with 59.7 GB/s of memory bandwidth. The 213PE also supports ECC memory; the 320 does not. PCIe connectivity differs as well: the 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the 320 provides Gen 4 with 6 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ. The 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the 320 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe). Both parts are active in production, and neither has an unlocked multiplier. The 213PE carries part number SA4QG, and the 320 carries SAE3H.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PE dominates the recorded benchmarks. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 213PE scores 2264 against 1054 for the 320, a 114.8% delta. The single-core R15 result is closer, 319 vs 276, a 15.6% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 9436 vs 5462, a 72.8% delta, and the R20 single-core test shows the same 72.8% delta with 1332 vs 771. The largest margin in the Cinebench suite appears in R23 multicore: 22468 vs 6197, a 262.6% delta. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 3172 vs 1926, a 64.7% delta.

PassMark tests show a similar pattern. Data compression scores 298804 for the 213PE and 148779 for the 320, a 100.8% delta. Data encryption records 15916 vs 10984, a 44.9% delta. Extended instructions show 19565 vs 13262, a 47.5% delta. Find prime numbers is the narrowest gap: 114 vs 110, a 3.6% delta. Floating point math scores 68587 vs 42440, a 61.6% delta. Integer math shows one of the largest gaps of the set: 92089 vs 32323, a 184.9% delta. Multithread scores 26434 vs 15450, a 71.1% delta. Physics records 1624 vs 1221, a 33% delta. Random string sorting scores 32027 vs 18038, a 77.6% delta.

Single-threaded PassMark results are nearly identical. The 213PE scores 4060 and the 320 scores 4045, a 0.4% delta. The database records both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread for each chip with the same values, confirming the closeness of this metric. Across all 17 head-to-head tests, the 213PE wins every one, with deltas ranging from 0.4% to 262.6%.

The average benchmark score reflects this overall dominance. The 213PE records 35428, placing it near rivals such as the Intel Core i7-13700T (35403, 0.1% delta), Intel Core i7-12700KF (35365, 0.2% delta), Intel Core i5-13600T (35305, 0.3% delta), and Intel Core i7-12700K (35287, 0.4% delta). The 320 records 18023, placing it near the AMD Ryzen 5 1600 (17994, 0.2% delta), Intel Core 5 120U (17898, 0.7% delta), Intel Core i5-1334U (18154, -0.7% delta), and AMD Ryzen 5 3600XT (17891, 0.7% delta).

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core 5 320 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $340 |

The TDP difference is notable: 65 W for the 213PE versus 15 W for the 320. This aligns with the desktop versus mobile split. The 213PE also has a higher boost clock by 0.60 GHz and a higher base clock by 1.20 GHz. The 320 uses a smaller process node and a newer graphics architecture, but the 213PE offers more memory channels, higher bandwidth, ECC support, and more PCIe lanes.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every recorded benchmark category. Multicore workloads show the clearest advantage. Cinebench R23 multicore delivers a 262.6% delta, integer math delivers 184.9%, and data compression delivers 100.8%. These results indicate strong scaling from 16 threads, 24 MB of shared L3, and boost clocks up to 5.20 GHz. The 213PE also leads in data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, multithread, physics, and random string sorting. For any CPU-bound workload that can use multiple threads, the recorded data favors the 213PE by a wide margin.

The Intel Core 5 320 has a narrower set of strengths. Its single-thread PassMark score of 4045 sits within 0.4% of the 213PE, showing that the 3 nm process and Wildcat Lake architecture keep per-thread performance competitive. The 320 also posts the closest relative result in find prime numbers, with a 3.6% delta. Its mobile segment positioning, 15 W TDP, and support for LPDDR5X make it suitable for low-power platforms. The 320 uses a single-channel memory bus and 6 MB of L3, which limits multicore throughput, but the single-thread data shows it can match the desktop chip in lightly threaded PassMark tests.

The use-case split follows the benchmark data. The 213PE suits desktop builds where power draw up to 65 W is acceptable and where multicore throughput, memory bandwidth, ECC support, and Gen 5 PCIe matter. The 320 suits mobile designs where the 15 W TDP, integrated Xe3 graphics, and LPDDR5X support fit a compact platform. The 320 cannot match the 213PE in any recorded benchmark, but its single-thread performance indicates that the architecture narrows the gap when thread counts stay low.