Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core 5 315 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data shows a dominant performance profile for the Intel Core 5 213PTE across the majority of tested workloads. Out of 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, the 213PTE wins 15, while the Intel Core 5 315 secures 2 victories. The average benchmark score for the 213PTE is 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs in the database. The 315 averages 18188, landing in the 72nd percentile.

The most decisive margin appears in PassMark integer math, where the 213PTE scores 93109 versus 31690 for the 315, a delta of 193.8%. This is the single largest percentage gap in the entire comparison. Floating point math also shows a substantial divide, with the 213PTE at 71722 and the 315 at 42441, a 69% advantage. Physics calculations follow a similar pattern, with the 213PTE delivering 2199 against 1163, a 89.1% lead.

Cinebench results are consistent across all three versions of the test. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the 213PTE scores 2192 versus 1308, a 67.6% advantage. Single-core in the same test shows 309 versus 184, also a 67.9% gap. Cinebench R20 multicore gives 9135 against 5452, and single-core gives 1289 against 769, each with a 67.6% delta. Cinebench R23 multicore repeats the pattern: 21751 for the 213PTE versus 12981 for the 315, and single-core shows 3070 versus 1832, both at 67.6%.

PassMark multithread performance follows the same trajectory. The 213PTE records 25590, while the 315 manages 15272, a 67.6% difference. Data compression shows a 78.6% gap, with scores of 261083 and 146143 respectively. Random string sorting gives the 213PTE a 71.5% edge, 30106 versus 17551. Data encryption is closer, with the 213PTE at 14413 and the 315 at 11119, a 29.6% delta. Extended instructions show a 22.8% gap, 16146 versus 13143. Prime number finding gives the 213PTE a 40.2% advantage, 157 versus 112.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins both PassMark single-thread tests. The database records a score of 4021 for the 315 versus 3718 for the 213PTE, a 7.5% advantage in favor of the 315. This is the only area where the 315 shows superiority, and it appears in both the passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread entries, confirming the result.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear winner in all multithreaded and heavily parallel workloads. Its 8 cores and 16 threads provide a strong foundation for content creation, compilation, and scientific computing. The Cinebench multicore results, all showing a 67.6% lead, indicate consistent scaling across rendering tasks. PassMark integer math, with its 193.8% delta, suggests the 213PTE handles arithmetic-heavy code substantially better. The 89.1% physics advantage points to stronger performance in simulation and game physics calculations.

The Intel Core 5 315 wins only in single-threaded PassMark tests. Its score of 4021 exceeds the 213PTE's 3718 by 7.5%. This suggests the 315 has a more efficient single-core design, likely benefiting from its newer 3 nm process node. However, this advantage is narrow and does not translate into wins in any Cinebench single-core test, where the 213PTE leads by 67.6% to 67.9%. The 315's single-thread win appears isolated to the PassMark synthetic workload.

For users running single-threaded legacy applications that cannot utilize multiple cores, the 315 offers a slight edge. For any workload that can scale across cores, the 213PTE delivers significantly higher throughput. The 213PTE also wins in data compression and encryption, indicating better performance in storage and security-related tasks.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile. The Intel Core 5 315 has an average score of 18188, placing it in the 72nd percentile.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multicore?

A: The 213PTE scores 21751, while the 315 scores 12981. This represents a 67.6% advantage for the 213PTE.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 315 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, the 315 wins both PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 4021, compared to 3718 for the 213PTE, a 7.5% advantage.

Q: What is the biggest performance difference between the two?

A: PassMark integer math shows the largest gap. The 213PTE scores 93109, while the 315 scores 31690, a 193.8% difference.

Q: How do the two compare in memory bandwidth?

A: The 213PTE has a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s with dual-channel memory support. The 315 has 59.7 GB/s with single-channel memory support.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the 315 has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every core specification. The 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 315 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz for the 213PTE and 1.50 GHz for the 315. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 4.40 GHz respectively. The 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, the 315 has a TDP of 15 watts.

Socket types are completely different. The 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, designed for desktop motherboards. The 315 uses Intel BGA 1516, a soldered mobile package. Memory support also diverges: the 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode, while the 315 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s for the 213PTE and 59.7 GB/s for the 315.

ECC memory support is present on the 213PTE but absent on the 315. PCIe capabilities differ as well: the 213PTE uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes, while the 315 uses Gen 4 with 6 lanes. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 for the 213PTE and Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) for the 315. The market segments differ, with the 213PTE targeted at desktop and the 315 at mobile. The launch MSRP is $221 for the 213PTE and $340 for the 315.

Architecture Differences

The codenames reveal distinct design lineages. The 213PTE is based on Bartlett Lake, manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process. The 315 uses Wildcat Lake, built on Intel's 3 nm process. The generation identifiers confirm this split: Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) for the 213PTE and Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) for the 315.

Cache configurations are fundamentally different. The 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The 315 has 192 KB of L1 cache total, 2.5 MB of L2 cache total, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. This represents a substantial difference in cache hierarchy, with the 213PTE offering four times the L3 capacity.

The 315's 3 nm process is a newer manufacturing node, which likely explains its lower TDP of 15 watts compared to the 213PTE's 45 watts. The 315 also uses a more advanced integrated graphics solution, Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, versus the 213PTE's UHD Graphics 730. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier. Release dates are close, with the 213PTE at 2026-03-08 and the 315 at 2026-04-15.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly favors the Intel Core 5 213PTE for almost all compute-intensive tasks. Its 15 wins out of 17 head-to-head comparisons, combined with an 83rd percentile ranking, indicate a processor that delivers strong multicore performance. The 67.6% advantage across all Cinebench versions confirms consistent rendering capability. The 193.8% lead in integer math and 89.1% lead in physics suggest the 213PTE is better suited for numerical and simulation workloads.

The Intel Core 5 315 has a single redeeming feature: a 7.5% advantage in PassMark single-thread tests. This, along with its 15-watt TDP and 3 nm process, positions it as a low-power mobile processor with efficient single-core execution. Its 72nd percentile ranking is respectable but far below the 213PTE's 83rd percentile.

For desktop users with access to Socket 1700 motherboards, the 213PTE is the superior choice based on raw performance. Its dual-channel memory support, higher bandwidth, ECC capability, and Gen 5 PCIe provide additional advantages. The 315's appeal lies in its mobile form factor, lower power draw, and single-thread efficiency, but the data shows it cannot match the 213PTE in any multithreaded benchmark. The database records no scenario where the 315 outperforms the 213PTE outside of the narrow PassMark single-thread test, so any decision should weigh the 213PTE's substantial performance lead against the 315's efficiency-oriented design.