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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database contains no direct head-to-head comparison entries for the Intel Core 5 213PE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL. The head-to-head benchmark array is empty, and neither processor records a win count in direct comparisons. This absence of matched test data means any performance differentiation must be derived from the individual benchmark records available for the Core 5 213PE and the architectural and specification differences recorded for both parts.

The Core 5 213PE has a complete benchmark suite recorded. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22468 points in multi-core and 3172 points in single-core. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core score is 9436 and single-core is 1332. The older Cinebench R15 test shows 2264 points multi-core and 319 points single-core. Passmark results include a multi-thread score of 26434, a single-thread score of 4060, integer math at 92089, floating point math at 68587, extended instructions at 19565, data compression at 298804, data encryption at 15916, find prime numbers at 114, random string sorting at 32027, and physics at 1624.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL has no benchmark scores recorded in the database. Its average benchmark score is listed as 0, and it holds a 50th percentile position among all CPUs. The Core 5 213PE, by contrast, records an average benchmark score of 35428 and sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs. The database lists four nearest rivals for the Core 5 213PE: the Intel Core i7-13700T with an average score of 35403 and a delta of 0.1 percent, the Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35365 with a 0.2 percent delta, the Intel Core i5-13600T at 35305 with a 0.3 percent delta, and the Intel Core i7-12700K at 35287 with a 0.4 percent delta. These rivals all cluster within a narrow band around the Core 5 213PE, indicating that its measured average performance lands firmly in established desktop territory. Because the Core Ultra 7 155UL carries no recorded scores, no direct numerical comparison of application performance can be made from the database.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge substantially at the architectural level. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process node, and belongs to the Core 5 generation family. The Core Ultra 7 155UL is part of the Core Ultra Series 1, uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename, and is manufactured on a 7 nm process node. Both are fabricated by Intel. The Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Intel Socket 1851.

Core and thread counts differ. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores and 14 threads. The thread count disparity is notable: the Core Ultra 7 155UL has more physical cores, but fewer threads, indicating a hybrid configuration that does not double thread count across all cores. The Core 5 213PE's uniform thread doubling suggests a conventional symmetric multi-threading implementation across all 8 cores.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 213PE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 7 155UL provides 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core 5 213PE therefore has double the L3 capacity. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a larger per-core L1 allocation.

Clock speeds are recorded differently. The Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 155UL has a base clock of 1.70 GHz and a boost clock of 4.80 GHz. The Core 5 213PE runs at a higher base frequency by 1.00 GHz and boosts higher by 0.40 GHz. Thermal design power differs sharply: the Core 5 213PE is rated at 65 watts, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL is rated at 15 watts. This places the Core Ultra 7 155UL in a much lower power envelope, and the Core 5 213PE in a conventional desktop power class.

Memory support differs in both type and bandwidth. The Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 155UL supports DDR5 memory, with the database noting that support depends on the motherboard, also dual-channel, and records a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 213PE, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL does not support ECC.

PCIe connectivity differs. The Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 7 155UL provides Gen 4 with 8 lanes from the CPU. The Core 5 213PE offers a newer PCIe generation and twice the lane count. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data supports distinct usage profiles for each processor, though the absence of direct head-to-head benchmarks means the separation comes from specifications rather than matched test scores.

The Core 5 213PE shows strength in single-thread performance metrics. Its boost clock of 5.20 GHz is the highest recorded boost among the two, and its Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3172 and Passmark single-thread score of 4060 are the only single-thread scores present in the database. The higher base clock of 2.70 GHz also supports workloads that rely on sustained frequency rather than burst behavior. The 16 threads from 8 cores provide symmetric multi-threading, which suits applications that scale evenly across threads.

The Core Ultra 7 155UL shows strengths in power efficiency and platform integration. Its 15 watt TDP is substantially lower than the 65 watt TDP of the Core 5 213PE, which indicates a design aimed at constrained thermal environments. The 12-core count, despite the lower thread count of 14, gives it more physical cores. The Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics is a more advanced GPU unit than the UHD Graphics 730, which points toward stronger integrated graphics capability. The higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s supports memory-intensive workloads, and the 7 nm process node indicates a more recent manufacturing technology.

The Core 5 213PE also records a higher percentile position. It sits in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL sits in the 50th percentile. The average benchmark score of 35428 for the Core 5 213PE, compared to 0 for the Core Ultra 7 155UL, reflects the absence of recorded tests for the latter rather than a measured performance deficit, but the percentile field still places the Core 5 213PE higher in the overall distribution.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 cores, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 14 threads.

Q: What is the difference in boost clock speed?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL boosts to 4.80 GHz.

Q: How does L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No, the Intel Core 5 213PE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL does not.

Q: What is the TDP difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE is rated at 65 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL is rated at 15 watts.

Q: Which processor has recorded benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL has no benchmark scores recorded in the database.

Specification Differences

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

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

| Cores | 8 | 12 |

| Threads | 16 | 14 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 1.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.80 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Meteor Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 7 nm |

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

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 12 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

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

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

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

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

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $426 |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-07 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 85 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 35428 | 0 |

The Verdict

The recorded data separates these two processors cleanly by design intent. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop processor with a 65 watt TDP, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, DDR4 and DDR5 support, ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, and 16 threads. It carries the only benchmark scores in this comparison, with an average score of 35428 and an 85th percentile ranking. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.4 percent of its average score, include the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core i7-12700K. The data indicates that the Core 5 213PE performs at a level consistent with established desktop processors in that class.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 155UL is a 15 watt part with 12 cores, 14 threads, a 1.70 GHz base clock, a 4.80 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache, Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics, and a 50th percentile position among all CPUs. Its 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth exceeds that of the Core 5 213PE, and its 7 nm process node is smaller. However, no benchmark scores are recorded for it, so its measured application performance cannot be verified from the database.

The choice between the two, based strictly on the data, depends on whether the user prioritizes measured multi-thread and single-thread performance or power efficiency and integrated graphics capability. The Core 5 213PE delivers the recorded performance, the higher boost clock, the larger L3 cache, ECC support, and PCIe Gen 5 connectivity. The Core Ultra 7 155UL delivers a much lower power envelope, more physical cores, a newer process node, higher memory bandwidth, and a more advanced integrated GPU. The Core 5 213PE also carries a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core Ultra 7 155UL carries a launch MSRP of $426. For workloads where recorded benchmark data matters, the Core 5 213PE is the only one of the two with measured scores to reference. For low-power or graphics-integrated scenarios, the Core Ultra 7 155UL has the specification profile that fits those requirements, though its performance remains unmeasured in this database.