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

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher core count?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 24 cores and 24 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 7 also has a higher boost clock of 5.50 GHz versus 5.20 GHz on the Core 5.

Q: How do the two chips compare in overall benchmark standing?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus sits at the 96th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PE sits at the 85th percentile. The Core Ultra 7's average benchmark score is 93,785, compared to 35,428 for the Core 5.

Q: Does the Core 5 213PE win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the Core 5 213PE wins the Cinebench R23 single-core test with a score of 3,172, which is 30.1% higher than the Core Ultra 7's score of 2,439 in that same test.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has 36 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Core 5 213PE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Are both processors unlocked for overclocking?

A: No. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus has an unlocked multiplier, while the Core 5 213PE does not.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent distinct Intel designs. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake architecture built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus uses the Arrow Lake Refresh architecture built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Core Ultra 7 packs 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 layout differs sharply. The Core 5 has 8 cores with 16 threads, meaning it uses simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 has 24 cores but only 24 threads, so it does not use multithreading. Per-core cache also differs: the Core 5 has 80 KB of L1 and 2 MB of L2 per core, while the Core Ultra 7 has 192 KB of L1 and 3 MB of L2 per core. Shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 versus 36 MB on the Core Ultra 7.

Memory controllers differ. The Core 5 supports DDR4 and DDR5 with a recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Core Ultra 7 supports only DDR5 but delivers 115.2 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity also differs: the Core 5 provides Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the Core Ultra 7 provides Gen 5 with 20 CPU lanes.

The integrated graphics solutions are not equivalent. The Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. The Core Ultra 7 uses Socket 1851, while the Core 5 uses Socket 1700, meaning they are not platform-compatible. The Core Ultra 7 has a 125 W TDP versus 65 W for the Core 5, and it carries an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. The Core 5 does not.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a dominant performance spread in favor of the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. Out of 17 recorded head-to-head tests, the Core Ultra 7 wins 16, and the Core 5 wins 1.

In multi-core Cinebench tests, the Core Ultra 7 leads by wide margins. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, it scores 6,656 versus 2,264, a 66% gap. In R20 multi-core, it scores 24,461 versus 9,436, a 61.4% gap. In R23 multi-core, it scores 44,253 versus 22,468, a 49.2% gap. These results track closely with the core count difference: the Core Ultra 7 has three times the cores of the Core 5.

The single-core picture is mixed. In Cinebench R15 single-core, the Core Ultra 7 leads 354 to 319, a 9.9% margin. In R20 single-core, it leads 3,453 to 1,332, a 61.4% margin. But in R23 single-core, the Core 5 takes the win with 3,172 versus 2,439, a 30.1% advantage. This is the only head-to-head test the Core 5 wins.

PassMark tests reinforce the Core Ultra 7's lead. Data compression scores 804,322 versus 298,804, a 62.9% gap. Data encryption shows 59,097 versus 15,916, a 73.1% gap. Extended instructions score 63,506 versus 19,565, a 69.2% gap. Find prime numbers shows 615 versus 114, an 81.5% gap. Floating point math shows 229,491 versus 68,587, a 70.1% gap. Integer math shows 175,986 versus 92,089, a 47.7% gap. Multithread score is 68,574 versus 26,434, a 61.5% gap. Physics score is 4,064 versus 1,624, a 60% gap. Random string sorting shows 96,945 versus 32,027, a 67% gap.

Single-thread PassMark results favor the Core Ultra 7 but by a smaller margin. It scores 5,068 versus 4,060, a 19.9% lead in both the single_thread and singlethread entries, which record identical values.

The average benchmark score reflects this overall pattern. The Core Ultra 7 averages 93,785, while the Core 5 averages 35,428. The Core Ultra 7's nearest rivals in the database are server-class parts: the Intel Xeon 6520P matches it at 93,786 (0% delta), followed by AMD EPYC 4564P at 95,183 (-1.5%), EPYC 9175F at 95,615 (-1.9%), and EPYC 4565P at 95,764 (-2.1%). The Core 5's nearest rivals are mainstream desktop parts: the Intel Core i7-13700T at 35,403 (0.1% delta), i7-12700KF at 35,365 (0.2%), i5-13600T at 35,305 (0.3%), and i7-12700K at 35,287 (0.4%). This places the two chips in very different performance classes.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear performance hierarchy. The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus delivers roughly 2.6 times the average benchmark score of the Core 5 213PE (93,785 versus 35,428). It wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with margins exceeding 60% in several multi-threaded workloads. Its 96th percentile ranking versus the Core 5's 85th percentile confirms the gap.

The Core 5 213PE holds one notable advantage: Cinebench R23 single-core performance, where it leads by 30.1%. This suggests the Core 5's architecture delivers strong per-thread performance in at least one modern rendering test, despite its lower boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus 5.50 GHz on the Core Ultra 7.

The Core Ultra 7 is the choice for multi-threaded workloads. Its 24 cores, larger caches, higher memory bandwidth of 115.2 GB/s, and 3 nm TSMC process give it substantial advantages in compression, encryption, physics, and math workloads. It also supports DDR5 with higher bandwidth, offers more PCIe lanes, and includes an unlocked multiplier.

The Core 5 213PE is the choice for single-threaded rendering tasks where its R23 single-core score exceeds the Core Ultra 7. It also supports DDR4 memory, which may matter for platforms with existing DDR4 modules, and its 65 W TDP is considerably lower than the Core Ultra 7's 125 W. The Core 5 uses Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 uses Socket 1851, so platform choice is a determining factor.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core Ultra 7 270K Plus |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base clock | 2.70 GHz | 3.70 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake Refresh |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 36 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 115.2 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

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

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $299 |

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 270K Plus wins across almost every recorded workload category. In compression, it delivers 804,322 versus 298,804, a 62.9% advantage. In encryption, it delivers 59,097 versus 15,916, a 73.1% advantage. In extended instructions, it delivers 63,506 versus 19,565, a 69.2% advantage. Prime number finding shows the largest gap at 81.5%. Floating point math, integer math, physics, multithread, and random string sorting all favor the Core Ultra 7 by margins between 47.7% and 70.1%. Multi-core Cinebench tests show gaps from 49.2% to 66%. This processor is suited for heavy parallel workloads: rendering, data processing, scientific computing, and content creation where thread count scales.

The Core 5 213PE wins exactly one test: Cinebench R23 single-core, scoring 3,172 versus 2,439. This is a 30.1% lead and indicates the Core 5's single-thread performance in that specific rendering workload is superior. It also has advantages not captured in benchmark scores: DDR4 memory support, a much lower 65 W TDP, and a lower launch MSRP of $221. The Core 5 sits at the 85th percentile and competes with parts like the Core i7-13700T and i7-12700K, while the Core Ultra 7 at the 96th percentile competes with server processors like the Xeon 6520P and EPYC 4564P.

For single-threaded applications where R23 single-core performance matters, the Core 5 213PE holds a specific edge. For everything else in the recorded data, the Core Ultra 7 270K Plus is the stronger processor.