Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 5 has more physical cores, but the Core 5 has more threads due to hyper-threading.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speeds?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 245 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Core 5 has a 0.10 GHz higher boost clock.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 supports only DDR5.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel's 10 nm node. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses TSMC's 3 nm node.

Q: How do the integrated graphics compare?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 includes Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Q: Which socket does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different design generations from Intel. The Intel Core 5 213PE is based on Bartlett Lake, uses a 10 nm process node, and is fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, and is built on a 3 nm node by TSMC. The transistor count for the Ultra 5 is 17,800 million, and its die size is 243 mm²; no transistor or die size data is recorded for the Core 5.

Cache structures differ significantly. The Core 5 has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB of L1 per core and 3 MB of L2 per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the Ultra 5 indicate a substantially different internal memory hierarchy.

Memory support also diverges. The Core 5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ultra 5 supports only DDR5, still dual-channel, but with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. That is a 33% higher memory bandwidth for the Ultra 5.

PCIe capabilities differ as well. The Core 5 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Both support ECC memory. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The integrated graphics differ: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Ultra 5.

The Core 5 was released in 2026-03-08, while the Ultra 5 was released earlier on 2025-01-06. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 is $221. The launch MSRP for the Ultra 5 is $270.

The Verdict

The data shows a clear overall winner in the Intel Core Ultra 5 245. It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, with the only loss being a narrow 1% margin in PassMark integer math. Its average benchmark score is 48995 versus 35428 for the Core 5, and its percentile ranking among all CPUs is 90 versus 85.

The Ultra 5 is the processor for workloads that depend on multicore throughput, encryption, compression, extended instructions, floating-point math, physics, and random string sorting. It also leads in single-thread performance across every Cinebench version and in PassMark single-thread tests.

The Intel Core 5 213PE retains a niche for integer math workloads, where it edges the Ultra 5 by 1%. It also offers DDR4 memory support, which may matter for users with existing DDR4 platforms, though the socket differs (Socket 1700 versus Socket 1851), so memory compatibility is tied to the whole platform choice.

The nearest rivals in the database reinforce this positioning. The Core 5 sits within 0.1% to 0.4% of the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core i7-12700K. The Ultra 5 sits within -0.5% to 0.8% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 5755G, AMD Ryzen 9 7900, Intel Xeon Gold 5318H, and Intel Core i5-14600K. The rival groups clearly place the Ultra 5 in a higher performance tier.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core Ultra 5 245 |

| --- | --- | --- |

| Cores | 8 | 14 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.50 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.10 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 243 mm² |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 24 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| ECC Support | Yes | Yes |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $270 |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-01-06 |

The base clock favors the Ultra 5 by 0.80 GHz, while the boost clock favors the Core 5 by 0.10 GHz. The TDP is identical at 65 W. The memory bandwidth advantage for the Ultra 5 is 25.6 GB/s. The PCIe lane advantage for the Ultra 5 is 4 lanes.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R15 multicore, it scores 3318 versus 2264 for the Core 5, a delta of -31.8% (meaning the Core 5 trails by 31.8%). The same -31.8% delta appears in Cinebench R15 singlecore (468 versus 319), Cinebench R20 multicore (13828 versus 9436), Cinebench R20 singlecore (1952 versus 1332), Cinebench R23 multicore (32924 versus 22468), and Cinebench R23 singlecore (4648 versus 3172). The consistent delta across all six Cinebench tests indicates a uniform architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific one.

PassMark results show a broader spread. Data compression favors the Ultra 5 with 400942 versus 298804, a 25.5% delta. Data encryption gives the Ultra 5 a 47.4% lead (30236 versus 15916). Extended instructions show a 41.3% gap (33304 versus 19565). Find prime numbers is the largest margin: the Ultra 5 scores 365 versus 114, a 68.8% delta, which is the single biggest relative win for either chip.

Floating-point math favors the Ultra 5 by 43.1% (120548 versus 68587). Multithread performance favors the Ultra 5 by 31.7% (38706 versus 26434). Physics favors the Ultra 5 by 36.8% (2569 versus 1624). Random string sorting favors the Ultra 5 by 34.8% (49140 versus 32027). Single-thread tests show a smaller but still clear lead: 4394 versus 4060, a 7.6% delta.

The single win for the Intel Core 5 213PE is PassMark integer math, where it scores 92089 versus 91187, a 1% delta. This is the only benchmark in the entire head-to-head set where the Core 5 comes out ahead.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins in every major workload category except integer math. Its strengths are most pronounced in prime number calculation (68.8% ahead), data encryption (47.4% ahead), floating-point math (43.1% ahead), and extended instructions (41.3% ahead). These results indicate a processor that handles compute-heavy, data-intensive, and cryptographic workloads with substantially higher throughput.

The Ultra 5 also leads in all Cinebench tests, both multicore and singlecore, by a consistent 31.8% margin. That consistency suggests the architectural improvements in Arrow Lake benefit every type of threaded and single-threaded rendering workload equally. The multithread PassMark score confirms this with a 31.7% lead.

For memory-bandwidth-sensitive tasks, the Ultra 5's 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s gives it a structural advantage. Its larger per-core L1 (192 KB versus 80 KB) and L2 (3 MB versus 2 MB) caches further support workloads that reuse data frequently.

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins integer math by 1%. That is a narrow margin, but it is the one area where the older architecture performs better. For users whose primary workload is integer arithmetic, the Core 5 delivers a measurable, if small, advantage. The Core 5 also supports DDR4 memory, which is not a benchmark advantage but a platform compatibility factor that may influence socket and memory choices.

In practical terms, the Ultra 5 is the pick for rendering, compression, encryption, physics simulation, and general productivity. The Core 5 is the pick only for integer-math-dominated workloads, and even then the 1% edge is within run-to-run variance territory. The benchmark record shows 16 wins for the Ultra 5 and 1 win for the Core 5, a decisive overall margin.