Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a complete sweep: the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins all 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons against the Intel Core 5 213PE. The largest margin appears in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Ultra 7 scores 482 versus 114, a 76.3% advantage. This is the single biggest performance gap between the two processors in the entire database.

Cinebench results reinforce the same pattern with striking consistency. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus delivers 41913 points against 22468 for the Core 5 213PE, a 46.4% deficit for the desktop part. Single-core R23 shows a similar 46.4% gap, with scores of 5917 and 3172 respectively. The R20 and R15 tests follow the same trajectory: R20 multi-core records 17603 versus 9436, and R15 multi-core records 4224 versus 2264, each showing the identical 46.4% delta.

The single-thread PassMark test presents the narrowest margin of the entire comparison. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 4764, while the Core 5 213PE scores 4060, a 14.8% difference. This indicates that while the mobile part leads in single-core performance, the gap is far less dramatic than in heavily threaded workloads.

PassMark integer math shows the second smallest delta at 24.8%, with scores of 122449 versus 92089. This workload benefits from raw integer throughput, and the Ultra 7's lead here is meaningful but not overwhelming. Data compression shows a 39.4% advantage for the Ultra 7, scoring 493179 against 298804. Extended instructions, floating point math, and physics all land in the 50% to 58% range, with the Ultra 7 leading by 50.2%, 58.1%, and 57.7% respectively.

Data encryption shows a 57.9% gap, with the Ultra 7 scoring 37813 versus 15916. Random string sorting records a 46.6% advantage for the Ultra 7, scoring 60020 versus 32027. The PassMark multi-thread test shows 48270 versus 26434, a 45.2% lead for the Ultra 7.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PE does not win any benchmark category in the database. Every recorded test, from Cinebench render loads to PassMark's math and encryption workloads, favors the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus. This is not a case of mixed strengths; the data shows a uniform performance hierarchy.

The closest contest is single-threaded PassMark performance, where the Core 5 213PE trails by only 14.8%. This suggests that for lightly threaded tasks, the desktop chip is comparatively competitive. Its 5.20 GHz boost clock helps narrow the gap, though the Ultra 7's 5.30 GHz boost still takes the lead.

For multi-threaded workloads, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is decisively ahead. The 46.4% margins across all Cinebench versions indicate that the 20-core, 20-thread configuration provides substantially more parallel throughput than the 8-core, 16-thread Core 5 213PE. The PassMark multi-thread test confirms this with a 45.2% lead.

The largest deltas appear in workloads that stress specific execution units. Prime number finding (76.3% gap), floating point math (58.1%), and physics (57.7%) all show the Ultra 7 pulling far ahead. These results point to architectural efficiency differences rather than just core count advantages. Data encryption shows a 57.9% gap, and extended instructions show a 50.2% gap, further indicating that the Ultra 7's execution resources are significantly more capable per clock.

The average benchmark score places the Ultra 7 270HX Plus at 61834, while the Core 5 213PE averages 35428. The Ultra 7 sits at the 93rd percentile of all CPUs in the database, while the Core 5 sits at the 85th percentile. The nearest rival for the Ultra 7 is the Intel Core i9-13900KF with an average score of 61841 and a delta of 0%, followed by the Core i9-13900K at 61766 (0.1% delta) and the Core i9-13900T at 61723 (0.2% delta). The Core 5 213PE's nearest rival is the Core i7-13700T at 35403 (0.1% delta), followed by the Core i7-12700KF at 35365 (0.2% delta).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design lineages. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation. It is built on Intel's 10 nm process node and fabricated by Intel. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 generation, and is built on TSMC's 3 nm process node. The Ultra 7 contains 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

Core configuration differs substantially. The Core 5 213PE provides 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides 20 cores and 20 threads. This means the Ultra 7 has 12 additional cores but 4 fewer threads than expected if all cores were multithreaded. The thread count matching the core count indicates the Ultra 7 does not use simultaneous multithreading, while the Core 5's 16 threads from 8 cores show that it does.

Cache hierarchies scale accordingly. 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 Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7's larger per-core caches and higher total L3 capacity contribute to its performance advantage in cache-sensitive workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the memory bandwidth figures differ: the Core 5 records 76.8 GB/s, while the Ultra 7 records 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 but absent on the Ultra 7.

The integrated graphics solutions are different tiers. The Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. PCIe connectivity also differs, with the Core 5 offering Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes and the Ultra 7 offering Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several recorded specifications. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz for the Core 5 and 2.40 GHz for the Ultra 7. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz for the Core 5 and 5.30 GHz for the Ultra 7. Thermal design power is 65 W for the Core 5 and 55 W for the Ultra 7.

Sockets are incompatible: the Core 5 uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Ultra 7 uses Intel BGA 2114. The Core 5 is a desktop part, while the Ultra 7 is a mobile part. Process nodes differ, with the Core 5 on 10 nm and the Ultra 7 on 3 nm. The foundry is Intel for the Core 5 and TSMC for the Ultra 7. Transistor count is 17,800 million for the Ultra 7, with no recorded figure for the Core 5. Die size is 243 mm² for the Ultra 7, with no recorded figure for the Core 5.

Memory support differs: the Core 5 supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 and 102.4 GB/s for the Ultra 7. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 but not on the Ultra 7. PCIe lane counts differ: 16 lanes for the Core 5 versus 20 lanes for the Ultra 7. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the Core 5 and Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU for the Ultra 7. The Core 5 has a locked multiplier, while the Ultra 7 has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 launched with an MSRP of $221; the Ultra 7 has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates are March 8, 2026 for the Core 5 and March 16, 2026 for the Ultra 7.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher multi-core Cinebench R23 score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 41913, which is 46.4% higher than the Intel Core 5 213PE's 22468.

Q: How large is the single-thread performance gap between the two?

A: In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 5917 versus 3172 for the Core 5 213PE, a 46.4% difference. In PassMark single-thread, the gap narrows to 14.8%, with scores of 4764 and 4060.

Q: What is the core and thread configuration for each processor?

A: The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 5 213PE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score and percentile ranking?

A: The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834 and sits at the 93rd percentile. The Core 5 213PE has an average score of 35428 and sits at the 85th percentile.

Q: What is the largest recorded performance delta between the two?

A: The PassMark find prime numbers test shows the largest gap, with the Ultra 7 270HX Plus scoring 482 against 114 for the Core 5 213PE, a 76.3% advantage.