Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core 7 251TE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two Bartlett Lake processors. The Intel Core 7 251TE dominates the majority of tests, winning 14 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 213PE claims only 3 wins, but those wins are concentrated in specific workload types.

Looking at the Cinebench results, the Core 7 251TE leads across every iteration. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 2572 against 2264 for the Core 5 213PE, a 12% advantage. The single-core R15 test shows a similar gap: 362 versus 319, an 11.9% lead. This pattern continues in Cinebench R20 multicore (10717 versus 9436, 12% ahead) and R20 single-core (1512 versus 1332, 11.9% ahead). The R23 multicore result confirms the trend with 25518 against 22468, again 12% higher. The R23 single-core score of 3602 versus 3172 represents an 11.9% lead for the Core 7 251TE.

The PassMark suite reveals where the Core 7 251TE's advantage becomes more pronounced. Data encryption shows the largest gap: 22176 versus 15916, a 28.2% difference. Integer math follows closely with 125739 against 92089, a 26.8% lead. Floating point math delivers 85607 versus 68587, 19.9% ahead. Random string sorting favors the Core 7 251TE by 19.2% (39643 versus 32027). Prime number finding shows an 18.6% edge (140 versus 114). Physics testing gives 1938 versus 1624, a 16.2% advantage. Data compression results in 334399 versus 298804, a 10.6% lead. The multithread score of 30022 versus 26434 represents a 12% difference.

The Core 5 213PE wins the PassMark extended instructions test decisively: 19565 versus 16974, a 15.3% advantage. It also takes the PassMark single-thread test with 4060 versus 3568, a 13.8% lead. The duplicate PassMark singlethread entry confirms the same 13.8% margin.

The average benchmark score places the Core 7 251TE at 41650, while the Core 5 213PE sits at 35428. The percentile rankings show the Core 7 251TE at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 85th percentile for the Core 5 213PE. These figures indicate that the Core 7 251TE sits in a higher performance tier overall, though the Core 5 213PE holds its own in single-threaded and extended instruction workloads.

Architecture Differences

Both processors share the Bartlett Lake codename and the 10 nm process node from Intel. They also use the same Intel Socket 1700 and support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. PCIe connectivity matches at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU only.

The core configurations diverge substantially. The Core 5 213PE packs 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 251TE scales to 24 cores and 32 threads. This 16-core and 16-thread difference explains much of the multicore performance gap observed in the benchmarks.

Cache hierarchies differ in structure. The L1 cache is identical at 80 KB per core for both processors. The L2 cache, however, is larger per core on the Core 5 213PE at 2 MB per core, whereas the Core 7 251TE provides 1.25 MB per core. The L3 cache reverses this relationship: the Core 7 251TE offers 36 MB shared, while the Core 5 213PE has 24 MB shared. The larger L3 on the Core 7 251TE likely contributes to its superior performance in data-heavy workloads like compression and sorting.

Clock speeds present an interesting trade-off. The Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Core 7 251TE starts lower at 1.40 GHz base but reaches a higher 5.40 GHz boost. The lower base clock on the Core 7 251TE aligns with its 45 W TDP, while the Core 5 213PE draws 65 W. Despite the higher TDP, the Core 5 213PE cannot match the Core 7 251TE's boost clock, which helps explain the single-core Cinebench wins for the Core 7 251TE.

Memory bandwidth also differs. The Core 7 251TE delivers 89.6 GB/s, while the Core 5 213PE manages 76.8 GB/s. This 12.8 GB/s difference supports the Core 7 251TE's stronger showing in memory-sensitive benchmarks.

The die size is only recorded for the Core 7 251TE at 215 mm². Both processors integrate graphics, with the Core 5 213PE using UHD Graphics 730 and the Core 7 251TE stepping up to UHD Graphics 770. Both support ECC memory and lack an unlocked multiplier.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 251TE claims victory in rendering workloads. Every Cinebench test, both multicore and single-core, favors this processor. The 12% multicore advantage across all three Cinebench versions indicates consistent scaling with its additional cores. The 11.9% single-core lead in Cinebench suggests the higher 5.40 GHz boost clock delivers tangible benefits in rendering tasks.

Encryption and security workloads strongly favor the Core 7 251TE. The 28.2% lead in data encryption represents the largest margin in the entire benchmark set. Integer math follows with a 26.8% edge, indicating that arithmetic-heavy applications benefit substantially from the Core 7 251TE's wider core count.

Floating point workloads also favor the Core 7 251TE, with a 19.9% lead in floating point math. Random string sorting shows a 19.2% advantage, while physics simulations run 16.2% faster. Prime number calculations complete 18.6% ahead. Data compression, a common productivity task, runs 10.6% faster on the Core 7 251TE.

The Core 5 213PE wins in two specific PassMark categories. Extended instructions show a 15.3% advantage, indicating that SIMD or specialized instruction workloads may execute more efficiently on this processor. The single-thread PassMark score of 4060 versus 3568 gives the Core 5 213PE a 13.8% lead, which is notable given that Cinebench single-core tests favor the Core 7 251TE. This discrepancy suggests the PassMark single-thread test exercises different processor capabilities than Cinebench's single-core rendering workload.

For users running mixed workloads, the multithread PassMark score of 30022 for the Core 7 251TE versus 26434 for the Core 5 213PE (12% higher) indicates the Core 7 251TE handles parallel task mixes more effectively.

Specification Differences

The specifications distinguish these processors across several key dimensions.

Cores and threads: The Core 5 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 7 251TE provides 24 cores and 32 threads.

Clock speeds: The Core 5 213PE runs at 2.70 GHz base and 5.20 GHz boost. The Core 7 251TE runs at 1.40 GHz base and 5.40 GHz boost.

TDP: The Core 5 213PE has a 65 W TDP. The Core 7 251TE has a 45 W TDP.

Memory bandwidth: The Core 5 213PE supports 76.8 GB/s. The Core 7 251TE supports 89.6 GB/s.

Cache: L1 is 80 KB per core on both. L2 is 2 MB per core on the Core 5 213PE versus 1.25 MB per core on the Core 7 251TE. L3 is 24 MB shared on the Core 5 213PE versus 36 MB shared on the Core 7 251TE.

Die size: Only the Core 7 251TE has a recorded die size of 215 mm².

Integrated graphics: The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770.

Release date: The Core 5 213PE launched on 2026-03-08. The Core 7 251TE launched on 2025-01-12.

Launch MSRP: The Core 5 213PE carries a launch MSRP of $221. The Core 7 251TE carries a launch MSRP of $384.

Part numbers: The Core 5 213PE is listed as SA4QG. The Core 7 251TE is listed as SRQAXQ5ZG.

Market segment, socket, memory support, PCIe, ECC support, multiplier lock, production status, foundry, and process node are identical across both processors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins 14 of the 17 head-to-head tests. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 3.

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

A: The largest gap appears in PassMark data encryption, where the Intel Core 7 251TE scores 22176 versus 15916, a 28.2% advantage.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE outperform the Core 7 251TE in any test?

A: Yes. The Core 5 213PE wins PassMark extended instructions (19565 versus 16974, 15.3% ahead) and PassMark single-thread (4060 versus 3568, 13.8% ahead).

Q: How do the core counts compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What clock speed advantage does the Core 7 251TE have?

A: The Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz, while the Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz. The Core 5 213PE has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 1.40 GHz.

Q: Which processor has more L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB shared L3 cache.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE averages 41650 across all benchmark tests. The Intel Core 5 213PE averages 35428.

The Verdict

The recorded data indicates that the Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger processor for most workloads. Its 24 cores and 32 threads deliver consistent 12% advantages in Cinebench rendering tests and larger margins in encryption, integer math, and floating point operations. The 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth and 36 MB L3 cache provide additional headroom for data-intensive tasks. The 88th percentile ranking versus 85th for the Core 5 213PE confirms its higher standing in the overall CPU landscape.

The Intel Core 5 213PE presents a more specialized profile. Its PassMark single-thread score of 4060 exceeds the Core 7 251TE's 3568, and its extended instructions result of 19565 beats the Core 7 251TE's 16974. These wins, combined with a higher base clock and larger per-core L2 cache, suggest the Core 5 213PE suits workloads that prioritize single-threaded execution or specific instruction sets over raw core count. The 65 W TDP versus 45 W for the Core 7 251TE also indicates different power characteristics, though both fit within desktop platforms.

The nearest rival data places the Core 7 251TE alongside the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H with a 0.1% delta, the Intel Core i7-14650HX at 0.2%, and the Intel Core i7-12850HX at -0.3%. The Core 5 213PE sits near the Intel Core i7-13700T at 0.1%, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%, and the Intel Core i5-13600T at 0.3%. These proximity values show both processors compete in their respective performance tiers.

For rendering, encryption, physics, and parallel workloads, the data points to the Intel Core 7 251TE. For single-thread PassMark performance and extended instruction efficiency, the Intel Core 5 213PE demonstrates measurable advantages. The choice between them depends entirely on which benchmark categories match the intended usage patterns.