AMD Ryzen 5 5600F vs Intel Core 5 213PTE Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F and Intel Core 5 213PTE occupy different corners of the desktop processor market, and the benchmark data confirms that the Intel part is the dominant performer in almost every measured workload. Out of 11 head-to-head comparisons, the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes 10 wins, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F manages a single victory. The margin of that Intel dominance varies widely by workload, from a narrow 4% lead in data encryption to a crushing 52.6% advantage in physics processing.

The largest gap appears in passmark_physics, where the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 2199 against the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F’s 1043, a delta of -52.6%. This is not a marginal difference; the Intel part delivers more than double the physics score. Floating point math shows a similar pattern, with Intel at 71722 versus AMD’s 34548, a 51.8% deficit for the Ryzen. Integer math is also heavily lopsided: 93109 for Intel against 59339 for AMD, a 36.3% gap. These three workloads alone establish that the Intel chip has a substantial raw compute advantage in heavily parallel arithmetic.

The multithread score reinforces the trend. Intel posts 25590, while AMD manages 19236, a 24.8% difference. This is a core-count story as much as an architecture one, since the Intel part has 8 cores and 16 threads versus the AMD’s 6 cores and 12 threads. The single-thread comparison is also decisive: Intel scores 3718 against AMD’s 2872, a 22.8% lead. That result appears twice in the data, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, with identical values. The Intel part’s boost clock of 5.20 GHz versus AMD’s 4.00 GHz is the obvious contributor, though the architectural differences matter too.

Data compression favors Intel by 10.8%, with scores of 261083 versus 232836. Random string sorting shows a 22.2% Intel advantage, 30106 versus 23422. Find prime numbers is another Intel win, 157 versus 120, a 23.6% gap. Data encryption is the closest Intel victory, 14413 versus 13839, a 4% margin that suggests the two chips are nearly equivalent in that specific cryptographic workload.

The only AMD win is in extended instructions, where the Ryzen 5 5600F scores 16266 against Intel’s 16146, a 0.7% margin. That is a narrow victory, and it is the sole benchmark where the AMD part leads. It indicates that for certain specialized instruction sets, the Zen 3 architecture retains a slight edge, but the overall pattern is unmistakable.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every category that benefits from more cores, higher clocks, or both. The multithread score of 25590 versus 19236 shows a 24.8% advantage in heavily threaded workloads like video rendering, compilation, or simulation. The physics score of 2199 versus 1043 is the standout, suggesting a major advantage in game physics or scientific simulation tasks that rely on floating point throughput. Integer math, at 93109 versus 59339, points to general productivity and data processing tasks. Floating point math, at 71722 versus 34548, covers scientific computing and numerical analysis. Single-thread performance, at 3718 versus 2872, matters for lightly threaded applications, legacy software, and responsiveness.

The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F wins only in extended instructions, 16266 versus 16146, a 0.7% margin. That is a narrow edge in a niche category, likely tied to specific vector or encryption instruction extensions. In every other measured workload, the Intel part is ahead, often by double-digit percentages. The AMD chip is not competitive in raw throughput here, which is expected given the core count and clock speed differences.

For use-case splits, the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the choice for any workload that scales with threads or demands high single-core speed. The 45 W TDP with a 5.20 GHz boost is a notable combination, suggesting strong performance per watt in bursty workloads. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, with its 65 W TDP and 4.00 GHz boost, is more conservative in clock speed, and the data shows that limitation directly. The AMD part is only viable in workloads that specifically use extended instructions, which is a small slice of the overall benchmark suite.

Architecture Differences

The two processors diverge significantly in core design, process node, and platform features. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F uses the Zen 3 architecture, codenamed Vermeer, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. It packs 4,150 million transistors into a 74 mm² die. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename on a 10 nm process at Intel, with no transistor or die size data recorded. The node difference is substantial: 7 nm versus 10 nm, which historically gives AMD an efficiency advantage per transistor, but the Intel part compensates with higher clocks and more cores.

Core counts differ: AMD has 6 cores and 12 threads, while Intel has 8 cores and 16 threads. That two-core, four-thread gap directly explains much of the multithread score delta. The base clocks are far apart, 3.00 GHz for AMD versus 2.10 GHz for Intel, but the boost clocks reverse the picture, 4.00 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Intel’s much higher boost clock drives its single-thread and physics advantages.

Cache layouts are distinct. AMD uses 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 32 MB shared L3. Intel uses 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Intel’s larger per-core L1 and L2 may help in workloads with high cache reuse, while AMD’s larger shared L3 could benefit multi-core tasks that share data. The recorded benchmarks do not isolate cache effects, but the capacity differences are notable.

Memory support is another split. AMD supports only DDR4, dual-channel, with 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. Intel supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. That is a 50% bandwidth advantage for Intel on paper, assuming DDR5 is used. ECC memory is supported by both. PCIe generation differs: AMD offers Gen 4 with 20 lanes, while Intel offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes. Intel’s Gen 5 lanes provide higher bandwidth per lane for expansion cards, though the lane count is lower.

Integrated graphics are present only on the Intel part, with UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics, meaning a discrete GPU is mandatory. The Intel part also has a locked multiplier, while the AMD chip is unlocked for overclocking. The AMD part is on Socket AM4, the Intel part on Socket 1700, so platform choice is a hard constraint.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-thread score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 3718 in passmark_single_thread, while the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F scores 2872, a 22.8% Intel advantage.

Q: How big is the multithread performance gap?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 25590 in passmark_multithread, versus 19236 for the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F, a 24.8% difference.

Q: Does the AMD Ryzen 5 5600F win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins passmark_extended_instructions with a score of 16266 against Intel’s 16146, a 0.7% margin.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F supports DDR4 only, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor has integrated graphics?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has no integrated graphics.

Q: What is the core and thread count for each?

A: The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F has 6 cores and 12 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core 5 213PTE as the stronger processor in nearly all measured workloads. It leads by double digits in physics, floating point math, integer math, multithread, single-thread, data compression, random string sorting, and find prime numbers. Its only close call is data encryption, where it still wins by 4%. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is the choice only if a workload specifically relies on extended instructions, where it holds a 0.7% edge. For general computing, productivity, or gaming-adjacent physics, the Intel part is clearly ahead.

The AMD chip does offer an unlocked multiplier and a smaller 7 nm process, which may appeal to overclockers or efficiency-focused builders. The Intel part counters with a 45 W TDP, a higher 5.20 GHz boost clock, and integrated graphics. The Intel part also supports DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5, which future-proofs a platform better than AMD’s DDR4 and PCIe Gen 4. The Intel launch MSRP is $221, a figure recorded in the database.

The percentile rankings are close, with AMD at 85 and Intel at 83, but that percentile is against all CPUs, not just this pair. In direct comparison, the Intel part wins 10 of 11 benchmarks, and the margins are often large. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600F is a capable 6-core processor, but against this specific Intel 8-core part, the benchmark results are one-sided.

Specification Differences

| Specification | AMD Ryzen 5 5600F | Intel Core 5 213PTE |

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

| Cores | 6 | 8 |

| Threads | 12 | 16 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 2.10 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 4.00 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 65 W | 45 W |

| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel Socket 1700 |

| Process Node | 7 nm (TSMC) | 10 nm (Intel) |

| L1 Cache | 64 KB per core | 80 KB per core |

| L2 Cache | 512 KB per core | 2 MB per core |

| L3 Cache | 32 MB shared | 24 MB shared |

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR4, DDR5 |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | 76.8 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 4, 20 Lanes | Gen 5, 16 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | N/A | UHD Graphics 730 |

| Multiplier | Unlocked | Locked |