Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 213PE compare to the Intel Core Ultra 5 135HL in terms of core count?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL has 14 cores and 18 threads. The Ultra 5 offers 6 more physical cores but only 2 additional threads, indicating a hybrid core arrangement.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock speed?

A: The Core 5 213PE reaches a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the Core Ultra 5 135HL's 4.60 GHz. The Core 5 also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz versus 1.70 GHz.

Q: What is the difference in cache capacity between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL has 18 MB. Both feature 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but the L1 cache differs: 80 KB per core on the Core 5 versus 112 KB per core on the Ultra 5.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL does not list ECC support.

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark percentile ranking?

A: The Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile among all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL is at the 50th percentile. The Core 5's average benchmark score is 35428, while the Ultra 5 has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses Intel Socket 1851. The two are not socket-compatible.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural families and manufacturing nodes. The Core 5 213PE is built on Bartlett Lake architecture using a 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 135HL uses Meteor Lake architecture on a 7 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the newer Meteor Lake design targets a different power envelope and feature set.

The Core Ultra 5 135HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 family and uses the Meteor Lake-PS codename. It integrates a more capable graphics solution with Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, whereas the Core 5 213PE ships with UHD Graphics 730. The Core 5 pairs its architecture with DDR4 and DDR5 memory support, while the Ultra 5's memory support is listed as DDR5 with a note that it depends on the motherboard.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Core 5 213PE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 5 135HL provides a larger L1 at 112 KB per core, the same 2 MB L2 per core, but a smaller 18 MB L3. The larger L3 on the Core 5 may benefit workloads with high data reuse, while the larger L1 on the Ultra 5 suggests a different core design philosophy.

PCIe support also separates the two. The Core 5 213PE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 5 135HL offers Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Memory bandwidth favors the Ultra 5 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5, despite the Core 5's higher clock speeds.

The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700 and was released in March 2026 with a launch MSRP of $221. The Ultra 5 135HL uses Intel Socket 1851 and was released in April 2024. The Core 5 has a 65 W TDP, while the Ultra 5 has a 45 W TDP. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 but absent on the Ultra 5. Both processors have locked multipliers and are classified as desktop parts with active production status.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains extensive benchmark results for the Core 5 213PE, but no recorded scores for the Core Ultra 5 135HL. As a result, direct head-to-head comparisons rely on the Core 5's absolute scores and its position relative to other CPUs in the database.

The Core 5 213PE delivers strong multi-core performance. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 22468. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 9436, and its Cinebench R15 multi-core score is 2264. Single-core results are also solid: Cinebench R23 single-core at 3172, Cinebench R20 single-core at 1332, and Cinebench R15 single-core at 319.

PassMark results further characterize the Core 5. The multithread score is 26434, single-thread score is 4060, and integer math reaches 92089. Floating point math scores 68587, extended instructions score 19565, and data compression hits 298804. Data encryption scores 15916, find prime numbers scores 114, random string sorting scores 32027, and physics scores 1624.

The Core 5's average benchmark score of 35428 places it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals in the database are tightly clustered. The Intel Core i7-13700T averages 35403, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i7-12700KF averages 35365, a delta of 0.2 percent. The Intel Core i5-13600T averages 35305, a delta of 0.3 percent. The Intel Core i7-12700K averages 35287, a delta of 0.4 percent. These margins indicate that the Core 5 213PE sits at the top of a very competitive performance band, edging out each rival by less than half a percent.

The Ultra 5 135HL, by contrast, has no benchmark scores in the database and no nearest rivals listed. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects the absence of recorded measurements rather than a measured performance level. The data cannot confirm how the Ultra 5 performs in the same workloads.

Specification Differences

The following fields differ between the two processors:

• Cores: 8 (Core 5 213PE) versus 14 (Ultra 5 135HL)
• Threads: 16 versus 18
• Base clock: 2.70 GHz versus 1.70 GHz
• Boost clock: 5.20 GHz versus 4.60 GHz
• TDP: 65 W versus 45 W
• Socket: Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851
• Architecture: Bartlett Lake versus Meteor Lake
• Codename: Bartlett Lake versus Meteor Lake-PS
• Process node: 10 nm versus 7 nm
• L1 cache: 80 KB per core versus 112 KB per core
• L3 cache: 24 MB shared versus 18 MB shared
• Memory support: DDR4, DDR5 versus DDR5 (depends on motherboard)
• Memory bandwidth: 76.8 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s
• ECC memory: Supported versus not supported
• PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes versus Gen 4, 8 lanes
• Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 versus Arc Xe-LPG 128EU
• Release date: 2026-03-08 versus 2024-04-07
• Launch MSRP: $221 versus not listed
• Part number: SA4QG versus SRN33
• Series: null versus Core Ultra Series 1

Fields that match include manufacturer (Intel), memory bus (dual-channel), L2 cache (2 MB per core), market segment (desktop), production status (active), and multiplier lock (both locked).

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Core 5 213PE in measured performance. Its average benchmark score of 35428 places it at the 85th percentile, with four nearest rivals all within 0.4 percent of its score. The Core 5 delivers a 5.20 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache, PCIe Gen 5 connectivity, and ECC memory support. Its benchmark scores span Cinebench and PassMark suites, showing strong multi-core and single-core results.

The Ultra 5 135HL brings a different set of attributes: 14 cores, 18 threads, a 45 W TDP, a 7 nm process, larger L1 cache per core, higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s, and Arc Xe-LPG integrated graphics. It also uses a newer socket (1851) and has a later architecture generation. However, the database contains no benchmark scores for this processor, and its 50th percentile ranking reflects that absence.

For users prioritizing measured compute performance, the Core 5 213PE is the only choice with supporting data. Its 85th percentile ranking and tight clustering with strong rivals indicate a processor at the top of its performance tier. The Ultra 5 135HL may offer architectural advantages such as a smaller process node and more cores, but without benchmark measurements, its actual performance cannot be quantified from the database. The data supports selecting the Core 5 213PE for workloads that depend on the measured multi-core and single-core scores recorded in the database.