Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL are two desktop processors with identical core counts but vastly different performance profiles and platform requirements. The recorded data shows the Core 5 213PE winning all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with no wins recorded for the Core Ultra 3 105UL. The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PE is 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL averages 13061, sitting in the 68th percentile. Despite the complete sweep in direct comparisons, the two chips serve different platform segments, as indicated by their sockets, memory support, and power envelopes.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PE dominates every measured workload category in the head-to-head data. Its largest advantages appear in PassMark extended instructions, where it scores 19565 against 5634 for the Ultra 3 105UL, a difference of 247.3%. Data compression also shows a massive gap, with the Core 5 213PE scoring 298804 versus 93961, a 218% advantage. Random string sorting favors the Core 5 213PE by 186.5%, and prime number finding shows a 159.1% lead. These results indicate the Core 5 213PE delivers substantially higher throughput in compute-heavy and data-processing tasks.

The Core Ultra 3 105UL does have areas where the gap narrows considerably. In PassMark single-thread testing, the Core 5 213PE scores 4060 against 3382, a 20% advantage, which is the smallest delta in any benchmark. This suggests the Ultra 3 105UL is comparatively competitive in lightly threaded workloads, even though it still trails. Floating point math and integer math both show the Core 5 213PE ahead by about 123% to 123.7%, indicating a consistent but less extreme advantage in general arithmetic workloads compared to the instruction-heavy tests.

The Core Ultra 3 105UL also distinguishes itself through platform efficiency rather than raw performance. Its 15 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the 65 watt TDP of the Core 5 213PE, and it uses the Intel Socket 1851 with a 7 nm process node, compared to the Intel Socket 1700 and 10 nm node of the Core 5 213PE. The Ultra 3 105UL supports DDR5 memory with bandwidth up to 89.6 GB/s, which exceeds the 76.8 GB/s of the Core 5 213PE, and it features the Arc Xe-LPG 48EU integrated graphics, a more capable GPU solution than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the Core 5 213PE. For systems where power draw, platform modernity, or integrated graphics matter more than raw compute scores, the Ultra 3 105UL holds the positional advantage.

The Verdict

The data indicates the Intel Core 5 213PE is the clear choice for users prioritizing multi-threaded and single-threaded compute performance. It wins all 17 head-to-head benchmarks, and its average score of 35428 places it near the Intel Core i7-13700T, which averages 35403 with a 0.1% delta, and the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 with a 0.2% delta. It also edges out the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287. These rival comparisons show the Core 5 213PE performing at a level comparable to previous-generation i7 desktop parts, despite its Core 5 branding.

The Core Ultra 3 105UL, with an average score of 13061, aligns with the Intel Core i5-9400F at 13041 and the Intel Core i7-10750H at 13024. Its nearest rivals also include the Intel Core i5-8500 at 13142 and the Intel Core i7-7700K at 13291, meaning its measured performance sits alongside older mainstream desktop and mobile parts. The Core Ultra 3 105UL does not win any direct comparison against the Core 5 213PE, so for users who need maximum benchmark performance, the Core 5 213PE is the only option supported by the data.

However, the Core Ultra 3 105UL is not without justification. Its 15 watt TDP makes it suitable for low-power desktop systems where heat and energy consumption are primary constraints. Its Socket 1851 platform and 7 nm process node represent a newer generation, and its memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s exceeds the Core 5 213PE. The Arc Xe-LPG 48EU integrated graphics offer a stronger iGPU option for systems without a discrete graphics card. The Core 5 213PE, in contrast, uses the older Socket 1700 platform and the 10 nm process, but it compensates with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, 16 threads, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results show a consistent pattern across all three versions of the test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Core 5 213PE scores 22468 against 8742, a 157% advantage. Single-core R23 shows 3172 versus 1234, a 157.1% delta. Cinebench R20 multi-core delivers 9436 against 3671, and R20 single-core shows 1332 versus 518. Cinebench R15 follows the same trend with 2264 versus 881 in multi-core and 319 versus 124 in single-core. The consistency of the 157% to 157.3% deltas across all Cinebench versions indicates the Core 5 213PE maintains a stable performance ratio regardless of the test iteration.

The PassMark multithread test shows the Core 5 213PE scoring 26434 against 10285, a 157% lead, matching the Cinebench multi-core pattern. PassMark physics shows 1624 versus 718, a 126.2% advantage. The single-thread PassMark results show the smallest gap of any benchmark, with 4060 versus 3382, a 20% delta. This indicates that while the Core 5 213PE leads in every test, its advantage narrows significantly in single-threaded workloads, likely due to the high boost clock of 5.20 GHz on the Core 5 213PE compared to 4.20 GHz on the Core Ultra 3 105UL.

The largest deltas appear in PassMark extended instructions at 247.3%, data compression at 218%, and random string sorting at 186.5%. These tests likely benefit from the Core 5 213PE having 16 threads versus 10 threads on the Core Ultra 3 105UL, as well as the larger 24 MB L3 cache. The Core 5 213PE also leads in data encryption with 15916 against 6354, a 150.5% advantage, and prime number finding with 114 versus 44, a 159.1% lead. Floating point math shows 68587 versus 30750, a 123% delta, and integer math shows 92089 versus 41171, a 123.7% delta.

The Core Ultra 3 105UL never closes the gap to within single digits in any test. Its best relative performance is the 20% deficit in PassMark single-thread, followed by the 123% deficit in floating point math. The database records 17 wins for the Core 5 213PE and 0 wins for the Core Ultra 3 105UL in direct head-to-head comparisons.

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 Ultra 3 105UL averages 13061. The Core 5 213PE also ranks in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, compared to the 68th percentile for the Core Ultra 3 105UL.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: Both processors have 8 cores. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has 10 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL has a boost clock of 4.20 GHz. Their base clocks are 2.70 GHz and 1.50 GHz respectively.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL does not support ECC memory.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 48EU. The Ultra 3 105UL also supports DDR5 memory with a memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s, compared to the Core 5 213PE which supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s.

Q: What are the nearest rivals for each processor based on average score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE is closest to the Intel Core i7-13700T with a 0.1% delta, followed by the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 0.2%, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 0.3%, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 0.4%. The Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL is closest to the Intel Core i5-9400F with a 0.2% delta, followed by the Intel Core i7-10750H at 0.3%, with the Intel Core i5-8500 at -0.6% and the Intel Core i7-7700K at -1.7%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different sockets and process nodes. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and a 10 nm process node, while the Intel Core Ultra 3 105UL uses Intel Socket 1851 and a 7 nm process node. The Core 5 213PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename. The Core Ultra 3 105UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 generation, while the Core 5 213PE is listed as Core 5 (Bartlett Lake).

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 213PE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 3 105UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 10 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Core 5 213PE likely contributes to its strong performance in data-heavy workloads.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core Ultra 3 105UL supports DDR5 memory that depends on the motherboard, also with a dual-channel bus, but with a higher bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 3 105UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). The Core 5 213PE uses the UHD Graphics 730 integrated GPU, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL uses the Arc Xe-LPG 48EU. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL has a launch MSRP of $295. The Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 3 105UL has a TDP of 15 watts. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates show the Core Ultra 3 105UL released in April 2024, while the Core 5 213PE released in March 2026. Both processors are currently active in production.