Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX Comparison

The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is the dominant performer in this comparison, winning 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 213PE secures a single, albeit significant, victory in Cinebench R23 single-core testing. The data positions the Ultra 9 as a high-end mobile processor with a substantial lead in multi-threaded and throughput-oriented workloads, while the Core 5 serves as a capable desktop part with a notable single-thread advantage.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most decisive victories for the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX come in multi-core and parallel workloads. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Ultra 9 scores 5656.5 against the Core 5's 2264, a difference of 60%. The gap narrows but remains substantial in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Ultra 9's 20236 is 53.4% ahead of the Core 5's 9436. Cinebench R23 multicore shows the Ultra 9 at 36429.5, which is 38.3% higher than the Core 5's 22468.

PassMark results reinforce this pattern. The Ultra 9 dominates data compression with a score of 631885 versus 298804, a 52.7% lead. Data encryption shows an even larger margin, with the Ultra 9 scoring 48567 compared to the Core 5's 15916, a 67.2% advantage. Extended instructions testing gives the Ultra 9 a 60.2% lead (49148 vs. 19565). The largest single delta is in prime number finding, where the Ultra 9's 460 is 75.2% ahead of the Core 5's 114. Floating point math also heavily favors the Ultra 9 (194998 vs. 68587, a 64.8% lead), while integer math shows a 40.6% advantage (155076 vs. 92089).

The Ultra 9 also leads in overall throughput metrics. PassMark multithread scores place it 53.5% ahead (56902 vs. 26434). Physics processing shows a 53.3% lead (3476 vs. 1624), and random string sorting is 58.5% higher (77196 vs. 32027).

The Core 5 213PE's sole win is in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3172 against the Ultra 9's 2187.5, a 45% advantage. This is a substantial reversal of the broader trend. In other single-thread tests, the Ultra 9 maintains a lead, though much smaller. PassMark single-thread shows the Ultra 9 at 4618 versus 4060, a 12.1% advantage. Cinebench R15 single-core is close, with the Ultra 9 at 323.5 and the Core 5 at 319, a 1.4% difference. Cinebench R20 single-core, however, gives the Ultra 9 a 53.4% lead (2856 vs. 1332), which contrasts sharply with the R23 single-core result.

Architecture Differences

The two processors are built on fundamentally different platforms. The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX uses the Arrow Lake-HX codename, belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2, and is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 2114.

Manufacturing processes differ significantly. The Core 5 213PE is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm node, while the Ultra 9 285HX uses a 3 nm node from TSMC. The Ultra 9 also lists 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die, details not recorded for the Core 5.

Core and thread counts show the Ultra 9's multi-threaded strength. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Ultra 9 285HX has 24 cores and 24 threads, meaning it does not use simultaneous multithreading. Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 9 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 36 MB of shared L3.

Clock speeds are comparable on paper. The Core 5 has a 2.70 GHz base clock and a 5.20 GHz boost clock. The Ultra 9 has a 2.80 GHz base clock and a 5.50 GHz boost clock. The Ultra 9 has a slightly lower TDP at 55 watts, while the Core 5 is rated at 65 watts. The Ultra 9's multiplier is unlocked; the Core 5's is not.

Memory support differs as well. The Core 5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 9 supports DDR5 only. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Ultra 9's memory bandwidth is listed at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity favors the Ultra 9, which has Gen 5 with 20 lanes, while the Core 5 has Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 9 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Where Each One Wins

The data shows a clear workload split. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX wins in every recorded category except one, and its victories are particularly pronounced in tasks that scale with core count and parallel execution. Rendering in Cinebench multicore, data compression, encryption, extended instruction sets, prime number calculations, floating point math, integer math, physics simulation, and string sorting all fall to the Ultra 9 by wide margins.

The Intel Core 5 213PE's win in Cinebench R23 single-core is its defining advantage. A 45% lead in this specific test indicates that for workloads relying on a single thread, the Core 5 can outperform the Ultra 9. However, the Ultra 9 still wins other single-thread tests, including PassMark single-thread by 12.1% and Cinebench R20 single-core by a significant margin. The R23 single-core result stands as an outlier within the broader single-thread data.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear conclusion. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX is the stronger processor for multi-threaded, high-throughput, and parallel workloads. Its wins across Cinebench multicore and the majority of PassMark tests, with deltas frequently exceeding 50%, demonstrate a decisive performance advantage. Its average benchmark score of 76155 places it in the 95th percentile of all CPUs, and its nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HX, AMD EPYC Embedded 8224P, AMD Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9945WX, and AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, with delta percentages ranging from 0.5% to -0.5%.

The Intel Core 5 213PE, with an average benchmark score of 35428 and an 85th percentile ranking, is positioned closer to parts like the Intel Core i7-13700T, Intel Core i7-12700KF, Intel Core i5-13600T, and Intel Core i7-12700K, with delta percentages between 0.1% and 0.4%. Its single Cinebench R23 single-core win shows a specific strength, but the overall benchmark record favors the Ultra 9 in nearly every other category.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has 24 cores, while the Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores.

Q: What is the largest performance gap between the two?

A: The largest recorded gap is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX leads by 75.2%.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PE win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins Cinebench R23 single-core with a score of 3172, which is 45% higher than the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX's 2187.5.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX supports DDR5 only.

Q: What is the difference in process node?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE uses a 10 nm node from Intel, while the Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX uses a 3 nm node from TSMC.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Intel Core 5 213PE.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PE | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |

| :--- | :--- | :--- |

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 24 |

| Base Clock | 2.70 GHz | 2.80 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-HX |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die Size | Not recorded | 243 mm² |

| 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 Bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 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 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Unlocked Multiplier | No | Yes |

| Part Number | SA4QG | SRVFJ |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2025-01-12 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | Not recorded |