Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core i7-13800H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a clear split between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 10 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-13800H takes 7. The margin of victory, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw win count.

In the Cinebench suite, the Core 5 213PE is decisively dominant. Across all six tests — R15, R20, and R23, both single-core and multi-core variants — the Core 5 213PE leads by a consistent 22.4%. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 213PE scores 22,468 against the i7-13800H's 18,358. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: 3,172 versus 2,591. This uniformity across generations of the Cinebench test suggests a fundamental per-core performance advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Passmark suite reveals a more balanced competition. The Core 5 213PE wins Passmark single-thread by 14.6% (4,060 versus 3,543) and extended instructions by 8.6% (19,565 versus 18,011). It also edges out the i7-13800H in floating-point math by 3% (68,587 versus 66,579). These wins align with the Cinebench pattern: the Core 5 213PE has superior single-core throughput.

The i7-13800H, however, fights back in several Passmark workloads. Its largest victory is in data encryption, where it scores 17,726 versus 15,916 — a 10.2% margin. The i7-13800H also wins physics by 15.6% (1,924 versus 1,624) and random string sorting by 3.5% (33,188 versus 32,027). In data compression, the two are nearly identical: 299,179 for the i7-13800H versus 298,804 for the Core 5 213PE, a difference of just 0.1%. Integer math (92,589 versus 92,089, a 0.5% edge) and find prime numbers (115 versus 114, a 0.9% edge) also go to the i7-13800H by razor-thin margins.

The multithread Passmark score is effectively a tie: 26,545 for the i7-13800H versus 26,434 for the Core 5 213PE, a 0.4% difference. This is noteworthy given the core-count disparity — the i7-13800H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. Despite having 6 fewer physical cores, the Core 5 213PE nearly matches the i7-13800H in this aggregate multithreaded workload.

The average benchmark scores reinforce the overall picture. The Core 5 213PE posts an average of 35,428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The i7-13800H averages 34,988, in the 84th percentile. The Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals include the Core i7-13700T (35,403, just 0.1% behind) and the Core i7-12700KF (35,365, 0.2% behind). The i7-13800H's closest competitor is the Core i9-12900HX at 35,003, with a 0% delta, and the Core i5-14500HX at 35,094, which is 0.3% ahead.

The Verdict

The data points to different strengths for different use cases. The Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear choice for single-threaded performance and legacy rendering workloads. Its 22.4% advantage across every Cinebench test is substantial and consistent. For users running Cinebench-style workloads — 3D rendering, video encoding, or any application that scales well across cores with high per-core efficiency — the Core 5 213PE delivers meaningfully better results.

The i7-13800H, by contrast, shows strengths in specific Passmark sub-tests. Its 10.2% advantage in data encryption and 15.6% lead in physics suggest it handles certain cryptographic and physics-simulation workloads better. The i7-13800H also wins the aggregate Passmark multithread score, albeit by a negligible 0.4%. For users whose primary workloads involve encryption, physics simulation, or random string sorting, the i7-13800H offers measurable gains.

The platform context matters here. The Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 65W TDP, while the i7-13800H is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744 with a 45W TDP. The desktop part has access to 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), compared to 8 lanes for the mobile part. The Core 5 213PE also supports ECC memory, which the i7-13800H does not.

The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PE is $221. The launch MSRP for the i7-13800H is $457.

For a desktop builder prioritizing raw compute in Cinebench-style workloads, the Core 5 213PE is the data-backed choice. For a mobile buyer needing the i7-13800H's specific Passmark strengths — encryption, physics, string sorting — and who values the integrated Iris Xe Graphics 96EU over the UHD Graphics 730, the mobile part holds its own despite the higher launch MSRP.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins 10 of 17 comparisons, while the Intel Core i7-13800H wins 7.

Q: How large is the Core 5 213PE's advantage in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Core 5 213PE scores 22,468 versus 18,358 for the i7-13800H, a 22.4% lead.

Q: In which Passmark workload does the i7-13800H have its largest win?

A: The i7-13800H wins data encryption by 10.2%, scoring 17,726 versus 15,916 for the Core 5 213PE.

Q: Are the two processors close in any benchmark?

A: Yes, Passmark data compression is nearly identical: 299,179 for the i7-13800H versus 298,804 for the Core 5 213PE, a 0.1% difference. Passmark multithread is also close at 26,545 versus 26,434, a 0.4% gap.

Q: What are the percentile rankings for each processor?

A: The Core 5 213PE is in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, and the i7-13800H is in the 84th percentile.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The i7-13800H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key specifications. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the i7-13800H has 14 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks differ: the Core 5 213PE runs at 2.70 GHz, the i7-13800H at 2.50 GHz. Both boost to 5.20 GHz.

Thermal design power separates them significantly: the Core 5 213PE has a 65W TDP, the i7-13800H a 45W TDP. The socket is a hard divider: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 213PE, Intel BGA 1744 for the i7-13800H.

The Core 5 213PE is a desktop-market part, while the i7-13800H is mobile. The Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory; the i7-13800H does not. PCIe lane counts differ: the Core 5 213PE provides 16 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only), the i7-13800H provides 8 Gen 5 lanes (CPU only).

Integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 213PE ships with UHD Graphics 730, the i7-13800H with Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. The release dates are distinct — the Core 5 213PE launched in March 2026, the i7-13800H in January 2023. The i7-13800H has a die size of 257 mm²; the Core 5 213PE's die size is not listed.

Architecture Differences

Both processors are built by Intel on a 10 nm process node, but their architectures differ. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, belonging to the "Core 5 (Bartlett Lake)" generation. The i7-13800H uses Raptor Lake architecture, with the codename Raptor Lake-H, in the "Core i7 (Raptor Lake-H)" generation.

Cache structures are identical in configuration: both have 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support is also the same: both support DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 213PE lists a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the i7-13800H's memory bandwidth is not listed.

The market segment difference is architectural in practice: the Core 5 213PE is a desktop part on Socket 1700, the i7-13800H is a mobile part on BGA 1744. This affects upgrade paths, cooling solutions, and system integration. The Core 5 213PE's ECC memory support indicates a workstation-oriented capability absent from the mobile part.

Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false) and currently active in production. The i7-13800H carries part number SRMJ2; the Core 5 213PE carries part number SA4QG.