Intel Core 5 213PE vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

The Verdict

The data distinguishes these two processors clearly. The Intel Core 5 213PE is a desktop part with an 85th percentile rank among all CPUs, an average benchmark score of 35,428, and a full suite of recorded benchmark results. The Intel Processor U302L is a mobile part with a 50th percentile rank and no recorded benchmark scores in the database, resulting in an average benchmark score of zero. For any workload where performance matters, the Core 5 213PE is the only choice supported by measurements. The U302L lacks any benchmark data, so it cannot be positioned as a performance alternative. Its role is defined by its 15 watt TDP and mobile market segment, which points to low-power operation rather than compute throughput. The Core 5 213PE delivers 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 5.20 GHz boost clock, while the U302L provides 5 cores, 6 threads, and a 2.40 GHz boost clock. The recorded data supports no scenario where the U302L outperforms the Core 5 213PE in processing tasks. The Core 5 213PE also carries a launch MSRP of $221, while the U302L has a launch MSRP of $285.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The Core 5 213PE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and is listed under the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture with the Raptor Lake-PS codename and is listed under the Intel Processor (Raptor Lake) generation. Both are built on Intel's 10 nm process node and both come from Intel as the foundry. The Core 5 213PE is a desktop part, while the U302L is a mobile part. Both fit the Intel Socket 1700.

The core configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Cache hierarchies also diverge. The Core 5 213PE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The U302L has 80 KB of L1 per core, 1.25 MB of L2 per core, and 10 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 cache on the Core 5 213PE, 24 MB versus 10 MB, aligns with its higher core count and desktop positioning.

Memory support shows a split. Both processors support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 213PE adds ECC memory support, while the U302L does not. Memory bandwidth is only recorded for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s; the U302L has no bandwidth figure in the database. PCIe capability differs as well. The Core 5 213PE supports Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the U302L supports Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only). Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 213PE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the U302L uses UHD Graphics 80EU.

Clock speeds reinforce the performance gap. The Core 5 213PE has a base clock of 2.70 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The Core 5 213PE also has a 65 watt TDP, while the U302L has a 15 watt TDP. Both parts are active in production, neither has an unlocked multiplier, and the release dates differ. The U302L was released in 2024, while the Core 5 213PE has a release date in 2026.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head benchmark entries for these two processors. The Core 5 213PE has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests, while the U302L has an empty benchmark array. This absence of comparative data means there are no direct measurements to walk through. However, the Core 5 213PE's individual scores provide a full profile of its capabilities, and the U302L's lack of scores is itself a meaningful result. The Core 5 213PE records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,468 and a single-core score of 3,172. Its Cinebench R20 multi-core score is 9,436 with a single-core score of 1,332. Cinebench R15 multi-core reaches 2,264 and single-core reaches 319. PassMark results include multi-thread at 26,434, single-thread at 4,060, integer math at 92,089, floating point math at 68,587, extended instructions at 19,565, data encryption at 15,916, data compression at 298,804, physics at 1,624, random string sorting at 32,027, and find prime numbers at 114. The U302L has no equivalent measurements, so no delta can be calculated.

The nearest rivals for the Core 5 213PE, based on average benchmark score, are Intel Core i7-13700T at 35,403 (0.1% slower), Intel Core i7-12700KF at 35,365 (0.2% slower), Intel Core i5-13600T at 35,305 (0.3% slower), and Intel Core i7-12700K at 35,287 (0.4% slower). These deltas are small, which shows the Core 5 213PE sits in a dense performance cluster. Its own average benchmark score of 35,428 places it marginally ahead of all four listed rivals. The U302L has no nearest rivals recorded and no average score, meaning it cannot be placed in any comparative performance tier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: What is the boost clock difference between the two?

A: The Core 5 213PE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the U302L boosts to 2.40 GHz. The base clocks are 2.70 GHz and 1.20 GHz respectively.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel buses. The Core 5 213PE also supports ECC memory, while the U302L does not.

Q: Does the U302L have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No. The U302L has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of zero. The Core 5 213PE has 17 recorded benchmark scores and an average score of 35,428.

Q: Which processor has a higher TDP?

A: The Core 5 213PE has a 65 watt TDP. The U302L has a 15 watt TDP.

Q: What PCIe versions do the two processors support?

A: The Core 5 213PE supports PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The U302L supports PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes (CPU only).

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PE wins in every measurable performance category. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 22,468 and single-core score of 3,172 demonstrate strong throughput in both heavily threaded and lightly threaded workloads. PassMark multi-thread at 26,434 and single-thread at 4,060 confirm the same pattern. The part's 8 cores and 16 threads give it a structural advantage in parallel tasks, and its 5.20 GHz boost clock supports responsive single-thread performance. The 24 MB shared L3 cache provides a larger working set for data-heavy applications. The Core 5 213PE also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, which suits desktop workloads that require memory integrity and high-bandwidth expansion.

The U302L wins only in power efficiency. Its 15 watt TDP is dramatically lower than the Core 5 213PE's 65 watt TDP, and its mobile market segment indicates it is designed for low-power systems. Its 5 cores and 6 threads, 1.20 GHz base clock, and 2.40 GHz boost clock suggest modest compute capability. The absence of benchmark scores means no performance claims can be made for it from the database. The U302L also lacks ECC memory support and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, which narrows its peripheral bandwidth compared to the Core 5 213PE. Its launch MSRP of $285 appears in the database, but no performance data justifies that figure.

For desktops, servers, or any workload requiring measured compute performance, the Core 5 213PE is the only part with recorded results. For low-power mobile systems where performance is secondary and the 15 watt TDP is the primary constraint, the U302L fits that role, but its capabilities are unquantified in the database.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Core 5 213PE has 8 cores and 16 threads; the U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.70 GHz versus 1.20 GHz. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 2.40 GHz. TDP is 65 watts versus 15 watts. Both use Intel Socket 1700.

Cache differences are notable. The Core 5 213PE has 2 MB of L2 per core and 24 MB of shared L3. The U302L has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 10 MB of shared L3. Both have 80 KB of L1 per core. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 213PE at 76.8 GB/s; the U302L has no value. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 213PE and absent on the U302L. PCIe support differs: Gen 5 with 16 lanes on the Core 5 213PE versus Gen 4 with 8 lanes on the U302L. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PE and UHD Graphics 80EU on the U302L.

Market segments differ: Desktop for the Core 5 213PE, Mobile for the U302L. Codename and architecture differ: Bartlett Lake versus Raptor Lake. The release dates are 2026 for the Core 5 213PE and 2024 for the U302L. The process node is 10 nm for both, and the foundry is Intel for both. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 213PE has a launch MSRP of $221, while the U302L has a launch MSRP of $285. The part numbers also differ: SA4QG for the Core 5 213PE and SRPKGQ5CX for the U302L.