Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a clear performance gap between these two desktop processors, though the comparison is limited by the fact that the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has no benchmark entries in the database. All measured performance scores belong to the Intel Core 5 213PE, which means a direct apples-to-apples comparison cannot be constructed from the available measurements. Instead, the analysis must rely on the Core 5 213PE's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Intel Core 5 213PE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 and a single-core score of 3172. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9436 multi-core and 1332 single-core. The R15 results show 2264 multi-core and 319 single-core. PassMark results include a multithread score of 26434, a single-thread score of 4060, integer math at 92089, floating point math at 68587, and extended instructions at 19565. Data compression reaches 298804, while data encryption scores 15916. Find prime numbers returns 114, random string sorting hits 32027, and physics scores 1624.

The database places the Core 5 213PE at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 35428. Its nearest rivals in the database are the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 (a delta of 0.1 percent), the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2 percent), the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 (0.3 percent), and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 (0.4 percent). The Core 5 213PE sits marginally ahead of all four rivals, but the differences are within a fraction of a percent, indicating that it lands in the same performance tier as those established desktop chips.

The Core Ultra 5 125UL has no recorded benchmark scores and an average benchmark score of 0 in the database. Its percentile rank stands at 50, which places it at the median of all CPUs, but that figure is derived from the absence of measured data rather than from actual performance results. The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries between the two processors, and the wins counter shows zero for both sides.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 cores and 14 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core 5 213PE supports more threads despite having fewer physical cores.

Q: What are the clock speed differences?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has a base clock of 1.30 GHz and a boost clock of 4.30 GHz.

Q: How do the cache configurations compare?

A: The Intel 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 Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: What integrated graphics do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

Q: What are the launch dates and MSRPs?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE launched on 2026-03-08 with a launch MSRP of $221. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL launched on 2024-04-07 with a launch MSRP of $309.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different process nodes. The Intel Core 5 213PE is based on Bartlett Lake architecture and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL uses Meteor Lake architecture, specifically the Meteor Lake-PS codename, and belongs to the Ultra 5 (Meteor Lake-PS) generation, fabricated on a 7 nm process node by Intel.

The Core 5 213PE uses the Intel Socket 1700 platform, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL uses Intel Socket 1851. This socket difference means the two processors are not interchangeable on the same motherboard.

Cache architecture differs notably. The Core 5 213PE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 125UL provides 112 KB of L1 cache per core and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. Both use 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The smaller L3 allocation on the Core Ultra 5 125UL contrasts with the larger shared pool on the Core 5 213PE.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL supports DDR5 with a note that capacity depends on the motherboard. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth figures differ: the Core 5 213PE reaches 76.8 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL reaches 89.6 GB/s.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 213PE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 125UL offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 213PE but absent on the Core Ultra 5 125UL.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several specification fields in the database. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Core Ultra 5 125UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. Base clock frequencies are 2.70 GHz versus 1.30 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 4.30 GHz. TDP values are 65 watts versus 15 watts.

Socket types differ: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 213PE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 5 125UL. The process nodes are 10 nm versus 7 nm. L1 cache per core is 80 KB versus 112 KB, and L3 cache is 24 MB shared versus 12 MB shared.

Memory support shows the Core 5 213PE accepting DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 125UL accepts DDR5 with motherboard-dependent capacity. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 213PE but not on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. PCIe versions are Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes.

Integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE versus Arc Xe-LPG 64EU on the Core Ultra 5 125UL. Release dates are 2026-03-08 for the Core 5 213PE and 2024-04-07 for the Core Ultra 5 125UL. Launch MSRP values are $221 and $309 respectively. The part numbers are SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRN96 for the Core Ultra 5 125UL. The Core Ultra 5 125UL is part of the Core Ultra Series 1, while the Core 5 213PE has no listed series. Both processors have locked multipliers, and both are classified as desktop market segments with active production status.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins on raw processing capability based on the recorded benchmark data. Its multi-core scores, such as 22468 in Cinebench R23 and 9436 in Cinebench R20, indicate strong sustained throughput for heavily threaded workloads. The single-core score of 3172 in Cinebench R23 and 4060 in PassMark single-thread point to solid per-thread performance, supported by the high boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The 85th percentile ranking and an average benchmark score of 35428 place it in the upper tier of the database, slightly ahead of rivals like the Core i7-13700T and Core i7-12700K.

The Core 5 213PE also offers advantages in platform flexibility. It supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, which gives motherboard options across different memory generations. Its PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes provides newer connectivity for expansion devices. ECC memory support suits environments where data integrity is a priority. The 65 watt TDP, while higher than the Core Ultra 5 125UL, still represents a mainstream desktop power envelope given the performance delivered.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 125UL wins on efficiency and integration. Its 15 watt TDP is substantially lower, making it suited for low-power desktop configurations where thermal output and energy consumption matter more than peak compute. The 7 nm process node indicates a newer manufacturing technology compared to the 10 nm node of the Core 5 213PE. The higher L1 cache per core at 112 KB and the higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s provide advantages in memory-bound operations. The Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics represent a more capable GPU solution than the UHD Graphics 730, which benefits systems running without a discrete graphics card.

The Core Ultra 5 125UL also has more physical cores at 12 versus 8, which can help in workloads that scale with core count rather than thread count, though its lower clock speeds and smaller L3 cache may limit that advantage. The 12 MB shared L3 cache is half the size of the Core 5 213PE's 24 MB shared L3 cache.

The database shows no measured performance data for the Core Ultra 5 125UL, so its wins are structural rather than benchmark-driven. The Core 5 213PE wins on measured performance, clock speeds, cache capacity, memory compatibility, PCIe generation, and ECC support. The Core Ultra 5 125UL wins on power consumption, process node, core count, memory bandwidth, and integrated graphics capability. The choice between them depends on whether the priority is computational throughput or low-power operation with modern integration features.