Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL Comparison

Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL

The database places the Intel Core 5 213PE in the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL sits at the 50th percentile. The Core 5 213PE has a full set of recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and Passmark suites, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165UL has no recorded benchmark scores at all in the database. This absence of data for the Ultra 7 means that any direct comparison must rely on the architectural and specification differences between the two parts, with the available benchmark results for the Core 5 providing a baseline for its expected performance class.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

Direct head-to-head benchmark results are not recorded in the database for these two processors. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has an empty benchmark array, and the head-to-head comparison field contains no entries. Consequently, there are no exact scores to compare for multi-threaded or single-threaded workloads between the two.

The Core 5 213PE, however, has a comprehensive set of measurements. In Cinebench R23, it scores 22468 points in multi-core and 3172 points in single-core. Cinebench R20 results show 9436 multi-core and 1332 single-core, while Cinebench R15 shows 2264 multi-core and 319 single-core. Passmark tests include a multithread score of 26434, a single-thread score of 4060, floating point math at 68587, integer math at 92089, data compression at 298804, data encryption at 15916, extended instructions at 19565, find prime numbers at 114, physics at 1624, and random string sorting at 32027.

Because the Ultra 7 165UL lacks any recorded benchmark scores, the database cannot quantify its performance against the Core 5 213PE in these specific tests. The avgBenchmarkScore for the Ultra 7 is 0, reflecting the absence of data. The Core 5 213PE has an avgBenchmarkScore of 35428, which places it near the Intel Core i7-13700T (avg score 35403, 0.1% behind), Intel Core i7-12700KF (avg score 35365, 0.2% behind), Intel Core i5-13600T (avg score 35305, 0.3% behind), and Intel Core i7-12700K (avg score 35287, 0.4% behind). This indicates the Core 5 213PE performs at a level comparable to those established desktop processors, but no such comparison exists for the Ultra 7 165UL.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has a boost clock of 4.90 GHz.

Q: How do the core and thread counts differ between the two CPUs?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, whereas the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 cores and 14 threads.

Q: What is the difference in power consumption between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has a TDP of 65 watts, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has a TDP of 15 watts.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5 (dependent on motherboard) with dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What are the socket requirements for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Intel Socket 1851.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 213PE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename, part of the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, and is built on a 10 nm process node. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1, uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename, and is fabricated on a 7 nm process node. Both are manufactured by Intel.

Cache hierarchies differ notably. The Core 5 213PE has 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 165UL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, but only 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the Core 5 213PE suggests a different approach to data locality and shared resource management.

Memory support also reflects the architectural split. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5 only, with the exact configuration depending on the motherboard, and offers a higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. The Core 5 213PE includes ECC memory support, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL does not. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the Core 5 213PE provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, whereas the Core Ultra 7 165UL provides Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics also separate the two: the Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the Core Ultra 7 165UL uses Arc Xe-LPG 64EU.

Specification Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, a base clock of 2.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL has 12 cores and 14 threads, a base clock of 1.70 GHz, and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. TDP is a major differentiator: 65 watts for the Core 5 213PE versus 15 watts for the Core Ultra 7 165UL. Sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 213PE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 165UL.

The Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and 76.8 GB/s bandwidth, and it enables ECC memory. The Core Ultra 7 165UL supports DDR5 (motherboard dependent) with a dual-channel bus and 89.6 GB/s bandwidth, without ECC support. PCIe configurations differ: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 5 213PE versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the Core Ultra 7 165UL. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE and Arc Xe-LPG 64EU on the Core Ultra 7 165UL. Both are desktop market segment parts with active production status. Release dates differ: the Core 5 213PE launched on 2026-03-08, and the Core Ultra 7 165UL launched on 2024-04-07. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the Core Ultra 7 165UL has a launch MSRP of $447. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

The measured data favors the Intel Core 5 213PE in terms of recorded performance, as it has an avgBenchmarkScore of 35428 and a percentile ranking of 85. The Core Ultra 7 165UL has no recorded benchmarks, an avgBenchmarkScore of 0, and a percentile ranking of 50. The Core 5 213PE also offers a higher boost clock (5.20 GHz vs 4.90 GHz), larger L3 cache (24 MB vs 12 MB), PCIe Gen 5 support, ECC memory support, and DDR4 compatibility. Its nearest rivals in the database, including the Intel Core i7-13700T and Intel Core i7-12700K, have average scores within 0.4% of it, confirming a competitive performance tier.

The Core Ultra 7 165UL counters with a substantially lower TDP of 15 watts, a higher core count of 12, and higher memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. However, the lack of any benchmark data means its real-world performance cannot be quantified from the database. For users prioritizing verified performance, the Core 5 213PE is the only option with measured results. For users prioritizing energy efficiency and a newer architecture, the Core Ultra 7 165UL presents those attributes, but its performance remains undocumented here.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PE wins on all recorded performance metrics by virtue of having data at all. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22468 and single-core score of 3172, along with Passmark scores such as multithread 26434 and single-thread 4060, establish a clear performance profile. Its 85th percentile ranking and closeness to rivals like the Intel Core i7-12700KF (0.2% ahead) reinforce that it competes at a high level. The higher boost clock and larger L3 cache support workloads that benefit from single-thread burst performance and larger shared caches. Its PCIe Gen 5 support with 16 lanes provides greater I/O bandwidth for expansion devices.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 165UL wins on power efficiency, with a 15 watt TDP versus 65 watts, and on core count, with 12 cores versus 8. It also offers higher memory bandwidth (89.6 GB/s vs 76.8 GB/s) and a newer 7 nm process node versus 10 nm. Its Arc Xe-LPG 64EU integrated graphics may provide a different visual output capability than UHD Graphics 730, though no benchmark data supports a comparison. The Ultra 7 165UL also supports DDR5 only, which may align with newer motherboard ecosystems on Socket 1851. For workloads that prioritize low power draw and higher core counts, the Ultra 7 165UL has the specifications in its favor, but without recorded benchmarks, its practical advantages remain unverified.