Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core 7 240H Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data presents a clear overall winner: the Intel Core 5 213PE takes 15 of 17 head-to-head comparisons, with the Intel Core 7 240H winning only 2. The Core 5 213PE delivers a 42.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core and an 84.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core, making it the stronger processor for nearly every measured workload.

The Core 7 240H is the choice only for specific scenarios. It wins Cinebench R15 multi-core by 4.1% and PassMark physics by 5.7%. These two wins suggest a slight advantage in older multi-threaded rendering and physics simulation, but the margin is narrow. The Core 5 213PE counters with double-digit leads in most other tests, including a 10.2% win in Cinebench R20 multi-core and a 10.3% win in PassMark multi-thread.

The average benchmark score reinforces this split: the Core 5 213PE records 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 7 240H averages 31483, sitting in the 82nd percentile. The Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700K, which trails by 0.4%, and the Core i7-13700T, which trails by 0.1%. The Core 7 240H sits near the Intel Core Ultra 3 205 and AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX, with deltas of 0%. In short, the Core 5 213PE competes with higher-tier desktop parts, while the Core 7 240H aligns with mid-range mobile and older high-end chips.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share the same 10 nm process node and both come from Intel, but they target different platforms. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It uses Intel Socket 1700, a desktop socket, and its market segment is Desktop. The Core 7 240H uses the Raptor Lake codename, specifically Raptor Lake-H, and belongs to the Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It uses Intel BGA 1744, a mobile socket, and its market segment is Mobile.

Core counts differ. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. Despite having two fewer cores, the Core 5 213PE shows stronger multi-core performance in most tests. Cache configurations are identical in structure: both have 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The memory support is also the same, with both supporting DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode. The Core 5 213PE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 240H does not list a bandwidth figure.

PCIe lanes differ. The Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core 7 240H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 240H uses Iris Xe Graphics 64EU. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 213PE but absent on the Core 7 240H. The Core 5 213PE launched on 2026-03-08, while the Core 7 240H launched on 2024-12-17. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core 7 240H lists a launch MSRP of $502. Both processors have locked multipliers.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE. It wins Cinebench R23 single-core by 84.5% (3172 vs 1719) and Cinebench R20 single-core by 10.3% (1332 vs 1208). PassMark single-thread also favors it, 4060 vs 3782, a 7.4% lead.

Q: Does the Core 7 240H win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins two. It leads Cinebench R15 multi-core by 4.1% (2360 vs 2264) and PassMark physics by 5.7% (1723 vs 1624).

Q: How do the average scores compare?

A: The Core 5 213PE averages 35428, which places it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 240H averages 31483, placing it in the 82nd percentile.

Q: Are the cache sizes different?

A: No. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The Core 7 240H does not.

Q: What are the core and thread counts?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads, despite its lower average benchmark score.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 240H has 10 cores and 16 threads. Base clocks differ: 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 213PE versus 2.50 GHz for the Core 7 240H. Both share a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. TDP differs significantly, with the Core 5 213PE rated at 65 watts and the Core 7 240H at 45 watts.

Sockets differ completely. The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core 7 240H uses Intel BGA 1744. The Core 5 213PE is a desktop part, while the Core 7 240H is mobile. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, and the Core 7 240H uses Raptor Lake-H. The generation fields also differ: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) versus Core 7 (Raptor Lake Refresh).

Memory bandwidth is listed for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 240H has no listed value. ECC memory support is available only on the Core 5 213PE. PCIe connectivity differs: the Core 5 213PE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the Core 7 240H offers Gen 5 with 8 lanes. Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE versus Iris Xe Graphics 64EU on the Core 7 240H. Release dates differ, with the Core 5 213PE launching on 2026-03-08 and the Core 7 240H on 2024-12-17. Launch MSRP values are $221 for the Core 5 213PE and $502 for the Core 7 240H. Part numbers also differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRQ6TQ5ML for the Core 7 240H.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest single-core margin belongs to the Core 5 213PE in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3172 versus 1719, a 84.5% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core also shows a strong lead of 28.1%, with scores of 319 versus 249. Cinebench R20 single-core adds a 10.3% win, 1332 versus 1208. PassMark single-thread shows a 7.4% lead, 4060 versus 3782.

Multi-core results are more mixed but still favor the Core 5 213PE. Cinebench R23 multi-core gives the Core 5 213PE a 42.5% win, 22468 versus 15764. Cinebench R20 multi-core shows a 10.2% lead, 9436 versus 8562. PassMark multi-thread shows a 10.3% lead, 26434 versus 23975. The exceptions are Cinebench R15 multi-core, where the Core 7 240H wins by 4.1%, and PassMark physics, where the Core 7 240H wins by 5.7%.

PassMark workload tests overwhelmingly favor the Core 5 213PE. Data compression shows a 9.9% lead, 298804 versus 271774. Data encryption shows a 5% lead, 15916 versus 15155. Extended instructions show a 15.8% lead, 19565 versus 16897. Find prime numbers shows an 11.8% lead, 114 versus 102. Floating point math shows a 16.4% lead, 68587 versus 58905. Integer math shows a 14.5% lead, 92089 versus 80396. Random string sorting shows an 11% lead, 32027 versus 28866.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE is the dominant choice across almost every workload category in the database. Its wins span Cinebench R20 and R23 in both single-core and multi-core, PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multi-thread, random string sorting, and single-thread. The 84.5% lead in Cinebench R23 single-core is the largest margin in the entire comparison, and the 42.5% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core confirms that the extra two cores of the Core 7 240H do not translate into better rendering performance in that test.

The Intel Core 7 240H wins only two benchmarks: Cinebench R15 multi-core and PassMark physics. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 2360 against 2264, a 4.1% edge. In PassMark physics, it scores 1723 against 1624, a 5.7% edge. These wins indicate a narrow advantage in legacy multi-threaded rendering and physics simulation workloads. However, the Core 7 240H also carries a lower TDP of 45 watts, which may be relevant for mobile system integration, but the benchmark data does not show a performance benefit from that lower power envelope.

The average scores and percentile rankings confirm the Core 5 213PE as the higher-performing part overall. Its 85th percentile placement versus the Core 7 240H's 82nd percentile, combined with a 35428 versus 31483 average score, supports the conclusion that the Core 5 213PE is the stronger processor for virtually all measured tasks.