Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA Comparison

Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains a full set of benchmark scores for the Intel Core 5 213PE, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 235TA has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible based on measured results. The Core 5 213PE records an average benchmark score of 35,428, placing it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs tracked by the database. The Core Ultra 5 235TA sits at the 50th percentile with an average score of zero due to the absence of recorded data.

For context, the Core 5 213PE's nearest rivals in the database, based on average score, are the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35,403 (0.1% difference), the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35,365 (0.2% difference), the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35,305 (0.3% difference), and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35,287 (0.4% difference). The data confirms the Core 5 213PE performs at a level comparable to these established desktop processors, edging each of them by a very narrow margin in average score.

The Core 5 213PE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,468 and a single-core score of 3,172. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9,436 and single-core is 1,332. The Cinebench R15 results show 2,264 multi-core and 319 single-core. PassMark results for the Core 5 213PE include a multi-thread score of 26,434, a single-thread score of 4,060, integer math at 92,089, floating point math at 68,587, extended instructions at 19,565, data encryption at 15,916, data compression at 298,804, physics at 1,624, random string sorting at 32,027, and find prime numbers at 114.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use fundamentally different designs. The Core 5 213PE is based on the Bartlett Lake architecture, built on Intel's 10 nm process node and manufactured by Intel. It belongs to the Core 5 generation, specifically the Bartlett Lake family. The Core Ultra 5 235TA uses the Arrow Lake-S architecture, built on a 3 nm process node and manufactured by TSMC. It is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, in the Ultra 5 generation under the Arrow Lake codename.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores and 14 threads. This indicates the Core Ultra 5 235TA likely employs a mix of performance and efficiency cores without hyper-threading, given the equal core and thread counts, while the Core 5 213PE uses hyper-threading to double its thread count. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the Core 5 213PE does not have recorded transistor or die size data.

Cache layouts also differ. The Core 5 213PE uses 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Both share the same total L3 capacity, but the per-core L1 and L2 allocations are larger on the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU. Memory support shows the Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE and 102.4 GB/s for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA does not.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a boost clock of 5.00 GHz. The Core 5 213PE also has a higher base clock at 2.70 GHz compared to 2.20 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Q: What are the socket requirements for these two CPUs?

A: The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable, so motherboard compatibility will dictate which processor can be installed.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, whereas the Core Ultra 5 235TA supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Core Ultra 5 235TA has higher memory bandwidth at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Core Ultra 5 235TA has 14 cores, which is more than the 8 cores of the Core 5 213PE. However, the Core 5 213PE has 16 threads due to hyper-threading, which is more than the 14 threads of the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

Q: What is the production status and release timing for each?

A: Both processors are marked as Active in production status. The Core 5 213PE has a release date of March 8, 2026, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has a release date of July 28, 2025.

Q: What are the PCIe lane configurations?

A: The Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 5 235TA provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 235TA offers four additional PCIe lanes for expansion.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across several key specifications. The core counts are 8 for the Core 5 213PE and 14 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Thread counts are 16 and 14, respectively. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz versus 2.20 GHz, and boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 5.00 GHz, with the Core 5 213PE leading in both.

The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 213PE and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The foundry is Intel for the former and TSMC for the latter. The Core Ultra 5 235TA has documented transistors at 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm², while the Core 5 213PE lacks these data points in the database.

Cache specifications show the Core 5 213PE with 80 KB L1 per core and 2 MB L2 per core, versus 192 KB L1 per core and 3 MB L2 per core for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Both have 24 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support differs: DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 213PE, DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s, favoring the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 213PE but absent on the Core Ultra 5 235TA. PCIe configurations are Gen 5 with 16 lanes versus Gen 5 with 20 lanes. The integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 213PE and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU for the Core Ultra 5 235TA. The sockets are Intel Socket 1700 versus Intel Socket 1851. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PE is $221, and for the Core Ultra 5 235TA it is $269.

Where Each One Wins

Based on recorded data, the Core 5 213PE is the only processor of the two with benchmark results, so it holds the advantage in every measurable performance category. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,468 and single-core score of 3,172 establish a baseline that the Core Ultra 5 235TA cannot yet challenge due to missing data. The Core 5 213PE also demonstrates strong PassMark results, including a multi-thread score of 26,434 and a single-thread score of 4,060, which place it at the 85th percentile of all CPUs.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA, however, has structural advantages that may translate to performance in specific workloads. Its 14 cores provide more physical cores than the 8 cores of the Core 5 213PE, which can benefit heavily parallel workloads that scale with core count rather than thread count. The larger per-core L1 cache at 192 KB and L2 cache at 3 MB could improve data locality and reduce memory latency in certain applications. The higher memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s gives it a clear edge in memory-intensive tasks such as large dataset processing or integrated graphics workloads, especially since it uses the newer Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 24EU.

The Core 5 213PE wins on clock speed, with a 5.20 GHz boost clock versus 5.00 GHz, and a 2.70 GHz base clock versus 2.20 GHz. This suggests better single-thread responsiveness in lightly threaded applications. It also wins on thread count at 16 versus 14, which can help in multitasking scenarios where hyper-threading provides additional scheduling flexibility. The ECC memory support on the Core 5 213PE makes it suitable for error-sensitive computing environments.

The Verdict

The recorded data clearly favors the Core 5 213PE in terms of measured performance. It has a complete set of benchmark scores with an average of 35,428 and sits at the 85th percentile, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA has no benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile with an average of zero. For anyone relying on verified performance numbers, the Core 5 213PE is the only option with demonstrated results, and those results place it slightly ahead of the Intel Core i7-13700T, Core i7-12700KF, Core i5-13600T, and Core i7-12700K in average score.

The Core Ultra 5 235TA offers architectural advantages that are not yet backed by measurements. Its 14 cores, larger cache hierarchy, higher memory bandwidth, newer 3 nm process node, and additional PCIe lanes represent a modern design. The Core 5 213PE counters with higher clocks, more threads, dual memory support, ECC capability, and a lower launch MSRP of $221 compared to $269 for the Core Ultra 5 235TA.

The choice depends on whether measured performance or architectural potential matters more. The data shows the Core 5 213PE delivers proven results across every benchmark category in the database, making it the safer selection for users who prioritize verified performance. The Core Ultra 5 235TA, built on a newer process with more cores and faster memory bandwidth, may appeal to users who expect those specifications to translate into future performance gains, but the database currently provides no evidence of such gains. The Core 5 213PE remains the data-backed pick, while the Core Ultra 5 235TA represents an unverified alternative with modern specifications.