Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete benchmark comparison gap between the two processors. The Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 recorded benchmark results, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible based on measured performance metrics alone.

The Intel Core 5 213PE delivers strong multi-threaded performance in Cinebench testing. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 places it in the 85th percentile against all CPUs in the database. The single-core Cinebench R23 result of 3172 confirms solid per-thread capability. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score reaches 9436 with a single-core result of 1332. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2264 multi-core and 319 single-core.

PassMark results for the Core 5 213PE further characterize its workload profile. The multi-thread score of 26434 and single-thread score of 4060 indicate balanced performance across both metrics. Integer math scores of 92089 and floating-point math of 68587 show stronger integer throughput. Data compression at 298804 and data encryption at 15916 demonstrate the processor's handling of memory-intensive and cryptographic workloads. Extended instructions score 19565, random string sorting reaches 32027, and the find prime numbers test returns 114. Physics processing scores 1624.

The average benchmark score for the Core 5 213PE is 35428. Its nearest rivals in the database provide context for this figure. The Intel Core i7-13700T averages 35403, a delta of 0.1 percent. The Intel Core i7-12700KF scores 35365 on average, a 0.2 percent delta. The Intel Core i5-13600T averages 35305, a 0.3 percent delta. The Intel Core i7-12700K completes the rival group with an average of 35287, a 0.4 percent delta. The Core 5 213PE edges each of these rivals by a narrow margin.

The Core Ultra 7 155HL has no benchmark entries, no average score, and no rival data. Its percentile ranking of 50 against all CPUs reflects an absence of measured results rather than a performance assessment. Any direct score comparison between the two processors cannot be derived from the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use distinct underlying designs. The Intel Core 5 213PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It uses a 10 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename. It belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1 generation and is built on a 7 nm process node at Intel.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 155HL has 16 cores and 22 threads. This gives the Ultra 7 double the core count and 6 additional threads.

Clock speeds favor the Core 5 213PE. Its base clock runs at 2.70 GHz with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 155HL starts at 1.40 GHz base and boosts to 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 has a considerable clock advantage in both base and boost operation.

Thermal design power differs as well. The Core 5 213PE carries a 65 watt TDP, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL uses a 45 watt TDP. The Ultra 7 is rated for lower power draw.

Cache layouts show similarities and differences. Both processors share 24 MB of L3 cache and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. The L1 cache differs: the Core 5 213PE provides 80 KB per core, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL provides 112 KB per core.

Memory support diverges. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core Ultra 7 155HL supports DDR5 with the specific memory types dependent on the motherboard. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Ultra 7 at 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PE. The Core 5 supports ECC memory, while the Ultra 7 does not.

PCI Express connectivity also differs. The Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 7 155HL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 offers a newer PCIe generation and double the lane count.

Integrated graphics take different approaches. The Core 5 213PE includes UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 7 155HL includes Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, a more capable integrated GPU solution.

Socket requirements separate the two entirely. The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 7 155HL uses Intel Socket 1851. These sockets are not interchangeable.

Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are locked for overclocking. The Core 5 213PE carries the part number SA4QG, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL carries SRN2Z. Release dates differ: the Core 5 213PE released in March 2026, and the Core Ultra 7 155HL released in April 2024.

The Verdict

The database provides benchmark data for the Intel Core 5 213PE and no measured performance data for the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL. The Core 5 213PE sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs with an average score of 35428, placing it marginally ahead of four closely matched rivals. The Core Ultra 7 155HL holds a 50th percentile ranking with no average score recorded.

The Core 5 213PE is the only one of the two with verified performance results. Its 8 cores and 16 threads, combined with a 5.20 GHz boost clock, deliver a measured performance profile that is documented across multiple Cinebench and PassMark tests. The 65 watt TDP and dual memory support of DDR4 and DDR5 make it a flexible desktop option with ECC support available.

The Core Ultra 7 155HL offers 16 cores and 22 threads with a lower 45 watt TDP, but the absence of benchmark results means its real-world performance cannot be quantified from the recorded data. Its higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s and larger L1 cache of 112 KB per core are documented advantages on paper. The Arc Xe-LPG 128EU integrated graphics represent a more substantial GPU block than the UHD Graphics 730.

For builders who require verified performance numbers, the Core 5 213PE is the data-backed choice. For builders who prioritize core count, lower power draw, and integrated graphics capability, the Core Ultra 7 155HL has specification advantages, though no measured scores confirm its performance level.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL |

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

| Cores | 8 | 16 |

| Threads | 16 | 22 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Meteor Lake-PS |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Ultra 7 (Meteor Lake-PS) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

| L1 cache | 80 KB per core | 112 KB per core |

| L2 cache | 2 MB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 cache | 24 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, depends on motherboard |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Supported | Not supported |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 lanes | Gen 4, 8 lanes |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG 128EU |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $438 |

| Release date | March 2026 | April 2024 |

| Part number | SA4QG | SRN2Z |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | No |

| Market segment | Desktop | Desktop |

| Production status | Active | Active |

The memory bus width is identical at dual-channel for both processors. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Both are active production parts in the desktop market segment.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL has 16 cores and 22 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, higher than the Core Ultra 7 155HL at 4.80 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 213PE. The Core Ultra 7 155HL does not support ECC memory.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Core 5 213PE has a 65 watt TDP, and the Core Ultra 7 155HL has a 45 watt TDP.

Q: Which processor has benchmark results in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 recorded benchmark results with an average score of 35428. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL has no recorded benchmark results.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. The Core Ultra 7 155HL supports DDR5 only, with memory types dependent on the motherboard.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins in every measured benchmark category because it is the only processor of the two with recorded scores. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 and single-core score of 3172 establish a baseline that the Core Ultra 7 155HL cannot dispute with missing data. The 85th percentile ranking against all CPUs, with an average score of 35428, places it slightly above the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core i7-12700K.

The Core 5 213PE also wins on clock speed. Its 2.70 GHz base clock and 5.20 GHz boost clock exceed the Ultra 7's 1.40 GHz base and 4.80 GHz boost. It wins on PCIe connectivity with Gen 5 and 16 lanes versus Gen 4 and 8 lanes. ECC memory support is an advantage exclusive to the Core 5. The launch MSRP of $221 for the Core 5 is lower than the $438 launch MSRP of the Ultra 7.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL wins on raw core and thread counts with 16 cores and 22 threads. It wins on process node with 7 nm versus 10 nm. Its L1 cache of 112 KB per core exceeds the Core 5's 80 KB per core. Memory bandwidth reaches 89.6 GB/s on the Ultra 7 versus 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5. The 45 watt TDP makes it the lower-power option. The integrated Arc Xe-LPG 128EU graphics represent a stronger GPU block than the UHD Graphics 730. Its 50th percentile ranking reflects an absence of benchmark data, not a measured performance result.

Workload selection depends on the available data. For applications requiring verified multi-core throughput, single-thread speed, and broader memory compatibility including DDR4 and ECC, the Core 5 213PE has documented results to support it. For applications that can leverage a higher core count, lower power consumption, and newer integrated graphics, the Core Ultra 7 155HL offers specification-level advantages without measured confirmation.