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

The Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K represent two distinct approaches to desktop processing within Intel’s lineup. The database shows a clear split in their performance profiles, with the Core 5 213PE claiming a single significant victory while the Core Ultra 5 245K dominates the majority of workloads. This analysis breaks down the recorded data to show where each processor delivers its strongest results.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the overwhelming winner in most measured tasks, taking 16 of the 17 head-to-head comparisons. Its victories span both multi-threaded and single-threaded workloads, including Cinebench R15 multicore, Cinebench R20 multicore and singlecore, PassMark data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, integer math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single thread tests.

The lone win for the Intel Core 5 213PE comes in Cinebench R23 singlecore, where it scores 3172 against the Core Ultra 5 245K’s 2132, a margin of 48.8 percent. This is a notable outlier in the dataset, as every other single-threaded test favors the Core Ultra 5 245K. The Cinebench R23 singlecore result suggests the Core 5 213PE has a specific strength in that particular rendering workload, but the broader single-thread picture belongs to the Core Ultra 5 245K, which leads in PassMark single thread by 13.9 percent and in Cinebench R15 singlecore by 0.9 percent.

For users prioritizing heavily threaded productivity, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the clear choice based on the data. Its multicore margins are substantial, ranging from 10.4 percent in Cinebench R23 multicore to 72.5 percent in PassMark find prime numbers. The Core 5 213PE, meanwhile, only shows an edge in that specific Cinebench R23 singlecore test, which may appeal to workloads that are extremely sensitive to that particular benchmark’s characteristics.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is fabricated on a 10 nm process node by Intel. It fits the Intel Socket 1700 and belongs to the Core 5 generation. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses the Arrow Lake architecture with the Arrow Lake-S codename, is built on a 3 nm process node by TSMC, and fits the Intel Socket 1851. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads. The higher thread count on the Core 5 213PE comes from Hyper-Threading support, whereas the Core Ultra 5 245K does not appear to use simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 245K compensates with more physical cores and a higher base clock of 4.20 GHz compared to 2.70 GHz on the Core 5 213PE. Both processors share a boost clock of 5.20 GHz.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 213PE has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 245K has 192 KB L1 per core, 3 MB L2 per core, and also 24 MB shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 245K’s larger per-core caches likely contribute to its single-threaded performance advantages in most tests.

Memory support separates the two as well. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Core Ultra 5 245K supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, but with a higher bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity differs, with the Core 5 213PE providing Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) and the Core Ultra 5 245K providing Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics are different: UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE versus Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU on the Core Ultra 5 245K.

The Core Ultra 5 245K is unlocked for overclocking, while the Core 5 213PE is not. The Core Ultra 5 245K also reports 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5 213PE has no recorded transistor or die size data. Release dates differ by over a year, with the Core Ultra 5 245K launching in October 2024 and the Core 5 213PE in March 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory for the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 414 against the Core 5 213PE’s 114, a delta of 72.5 percent. This indicates a massive advantage in integer-heavy prime computation. PassMark data encryption shows a 52.2 percent lead for the Core Ultra 5 245K, with scores of 33286 versus 15916. The Core Ultra 5 245K also leads by 48 percent in PassMark extended instructions, scoring 37617 versus 19565.

In floating point math, the Core Ultra 5 245K scores 130678 against the Core 5 213PE’s 68587, a 47.5 percent margin. Physics simulation follows closely, with the Core Ultra 5 245K at 3081 versus 1624, a 47.3 percent lead. Random string sorting shows a 41.9 percent advantage for the Core Ultra 5 245K, scoring 55098 versus 32027.

Cinebench multicore tests heavily favor the Core Ultra 5 245K. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 3850 versus 2264, a 41.2 percent lead. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 15368 versus 9436, a 38.6 percent lead. PassMark multithread also shows a 38.6 percent lead, with scores of 43047 versus 26434. Data compression shows a 34.9 percent lead, with 458817 versus 298804.

Single-threaded results are closer but still favor the Core Ultra 5 245K in most cases. PassMark single thread shows 4714 versus 4060, a 13.9 percent lead. Cinebench R20 singlecore shows 2169 versus 1332, a 38.6 percent lead. Cinebench R15 singlecore is nearly tied, with 322 versus 319, a 0.9 percent lead. The exception is Cinebench R23 singlecore, where the Core 5 213PE wins 3172 versus 2132, a 48.8 percent lead. Integer math is also close, with the Core Ultra 5 245K leading 98524 versus 92089, a 6.5 percent margin.

The average benchmark score reflects this dominance. The Core Ultra 5 245K averages 54053, which places it in the 91st percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 213PE averages 35428, placing it in the 85th percentile. The Core Ultra 5 245K’s nearest rivals include the Intel Xeon 6505P (0.7 percent higher), Intel Core i7-14700F (0.8 percent higher), and AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (1.3 percent higher). The Core 5 213PE’s nearest rivals are the Intel Core i7-13700T (0.1 percent higher), Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.2 percent higher), and Intel Core i5-13600T (0.3 percent higher).

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 singlecore?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE wins by 48.8 percent, scoring 3172 versus the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K’s 2132.

Q: How much faster is the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K in PassMark multithread?

A: The Core Ultra 5 245K scores 43047 versus the Core 5 213PE’s 26434, a lead of 38.6 percent.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two processors?

A: The largest gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 5 245K leads by 72.5 percent, scoring 414 versus 114.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor has more physical cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores. However, the Core 5 213PE has 16 threads versus 14 on the Core Ultra 5 245K.

Q: How do the average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has an average benchmark score of 54053, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has an average score of 35428.

The Verdict

The data directs a clear split. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the superior processor for nearly all measured workloads. Its 91st percentile ranking and average score of 54053 place it well above the Core 5 213PE’s 85th percentile and 35428 average. Users running multi-threaded applications such as rendering, data compression, encryption, or physics simulations should choose the Core Ultra 5 245K based on its substantial leads in those categories.

The Intel Core 5 213PE has one specific strength: Cinebench R23 singlecore. For workloads that rely heavily on that exact benchmark’s characteristics, the 48.8 percent advantage is significant. However, the broader single-threaded picture favors the Core Ultra 5 245K, which leads in PassMark single thread and Cinebench R15 singlecore.

The Core 5 213PE also offers a lower TDP of 65 watts versus 125 watts on the Core Ultra 5 245K, which suggests lower power draw, though the database does not include measured power consumption. The Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 memory, which may be relevant for users with existing DDR4 modules, while the Core Ultra 5 245K requires DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 245K offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, which the Core 5 213PE lacks.

The Core Ultra 5 245K delivers more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16) and a higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s). Its integrated graphics are also newer, with Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU versus UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE. The production status for both is Active, with the Core 5 213PE having a later release date of March 2026 versus October 2024 for the Core Ultra 5 245K.

Based on the recorded data, the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is the recommended choice for almost all use cases, with the Core 5 213PE only making sense for the narrow Cinebench R23 singlecore scenario or for users requiring DDR4 support and lower TDP.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in the following recorded specifications:

• Cores: Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores.
• Threads: Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 threads; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 threads.
• Base Clock: Intel Core 5 213PE runs at 2.70 GHz; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K runs at 4.20 GHz.
• Boost Clock: Both run at 5.20 GHz.
• TDP: Intel Core 5 213PE is rated at 65 watts; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is rated at 125 watts.
• Socket: Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses Intel Socket 1851.
• Codename: Intel Core 5 213PE is Bartlett Lake; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is Arrow Lake-S.
• Architecture: Intel Core 5 213PE has no recorded architecture; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is Arrow Lake.
• Process Node: Intel Core 5 213PE uses 10 nm from Intel; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K uses 3 nm from TSMC.
• Transistors: Intel Core 5 213PE has no recorded count; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 17,800 million.
• Die Size: Intel Core 5 213PE has no recorded size; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is 243 mm².
• L1 Cache: Intel Core 5 213PE has 80 KB per core; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 192 KB per core.
• L2 Cache: Intel Core 5 213PE has 2 MB per core; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 3 MB per core.
• L3 Cache: Both have 24 MB shared.
• Memory Support: Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K supports DDR5 only.
• Memory Bandwidth: Intel Core 5 213PE has 76.8 GB/s; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has 102.4 GB/s.
• PCIe: Intel Core 5 213PE has Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only); Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only).
• Integrated Graphics: Intel Core 5 213PE has UHD Graphics 730; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.
• Multiplier Unlocked: Intel Core 5 213PE is locked; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is unlocked.
• Release Date: Intel Core 5 213PE released in March 2026; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K released in October 2024.
• Launch MSRP: Intel Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K has a launch MSRP of $319.
• Part Number: Intel Core 5 213PE is SA4QG; Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is SRQCT.