Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core 5 330 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data shows a decisive overall victory for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, which wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons. The Intel Core 5 330 takes the remaining two, both of which are single-threaded PassMark tests. The average benchmark score for the 213PTE is 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, while the 330 averages 18345, good for the 72nd percentile.

The most dramatic gap appears in PassMark integer math. The 213PTE scores 93109 against 33258 for the 330, a delta of 180%. This is the largest percentage difference in the entire comparison. Multi-core Cinebench results are consistently in favor of the 213PTE by about 65.4% across R15, R20, and R23. The multicore scores are 2192 versus 1325 in R15, 9135 versus 5523 in R20, and 21751 versus 13150 in R23. Single-core Cinebench tests show a similar margin, with the 213PTE ahead by 66.1% in R15 (309 versus 186), 65.5% in R20 (1289 versus 779), and 65.4% in R23 (3070 versus 1856).

PassMark physics shows a large win for the 213PTE at 2199 versus 1201, a delta of 83.1%. Data compression favors the 213PTE by 79.7%, with scores of 261083 and 145287. Floating point math also leans heavily toward the 213PTE, 71722 versus 43885, a 63.4% advantage. Random string sorting goes to the 213PTE by 69.4% (30106 versus 17771). Data encryption is closer but still favors the 213PTE, 14413 versus 11076, a 30.1% delta. Extended instructions show a 26.1% advantage for the 213PTE (16146 versus 12808), and find prime numbers favors the 213PTE by 37.7% (157 versus 114).

The only two wins for the 330 are in PassMark single-thread and PassMark singlethread, which are the same test recorded twice. There, the 330 scores 4088 against 3718 for the 213PTE, a 9.1% advantage. This is notable because every Cinebench single-core test goes the other way. The data shows a split between PassMark's single-thread measurement and Cinebench's single-core measurements.

The 213PTE also delivers a higher PassMark multithread score of 25590 versus 15471, a 65.4% lead. The 213PTE's nearest rivals by average score include the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942 (0.1% behind), the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812 (0.3% ahead), the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (0.5% behind), and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33089 (0.5% behind). The 330's nearest rivals are the Intel Core i3-14100 at 18318 (0.1% behind), the Intel Core 7 360 at 18374 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i3-13100 at 18380 (0.2% ahead), and the Intel Core 3 305 at 18302 (0.2% behind).

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE dominates every multi-threaded workload in the database. All three Cinebench multicore tests, PassMark multithread, integer math, floating point math, physics, data compression, random string sorting, data encryption, extended instructions, and find prime numbers go to the 213PTE. For desktop compute tasks that use many cores or heavy instruction streams, the data points entirely to the 213PTE.

The Intel Core 5 330 wins only the PassMark single-thread test. That result indicates a meaningful strength in lightly threaded, single-core PassMark workloads. The 330 also carries a much lower TDP of 15 watts against 45 watts for the 213PTE, which matters for systems where power draw is the primary constraint. The 330 is a mobile part on Intel BGA 1516, while the 213PTE is a desktop part on Intel Socket 1700.

The 330 uses a 3 nm process node and Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores, while the 213PTE uses a 10 nm node and UHD Graphics 730. The 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X memory in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s bandwidth. The 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. For systems that need ECC memory, the 213PTE supports it; the 330 does not. PCIe connectivity also differs: the 213PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, the 330 offers Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families. The 213PTE is built on Bartlett Lake and belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation. The 330 is built on Wildcat Lake and belongs to the Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) generation. The process nodes differ substantially: the 213PTE is on Intel's 10 nm process, the 330 on Intel's 3 nm process. Both are fabricated by Intel.

Core and thread counts are a major divider. The 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads. The 330 has no hyperthreading, which helps explain the wide multicore margin. Cache configurations also differ. The 213PTE uses 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The 330 uses 192 KB of L1, 2.5 MB of L2, and 6 MB of shared L3.

Clock speeds favor the 213PTE on paper. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz. The 330 runs at a 1.50 GHz base and 4.60 GHz boost. Despite the lower clocks, the 330 manages a higher PassMark single-thread score of 4088 versus 3718. The 330's newer 3 nm process and different microarchitecture likely account for that single-thread efficiency, although the database does not list microarchitecture details.

Memory support is another clear difference. The 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 in dual-channel mode with 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth. The 330 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X in single-channel mode with 59.7 GB/s. The 213PTE supports ECC memory, the 330 does not. The 213PTE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, while the 330 uses PCIe Gen 4 with 6 CPU lanes. The 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730 integrated graphics, while the 330 uses Intel Xe3 Graphics with 2 Xe cores.

The 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221. The 330 has a launch MSRP of $309. The 330 is the more expensive part despite the lower benchmark scores. Release dates in the database are March 2026 for the 213PTE and April 2026 for the 330. Both are active production parts. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The part numbers are SA4QM for the 213PTE and SAE3G for the 330.

The Verdict

The data points to the Intel Core 5 213PTE for any workload that benefits from multiple cores or sustained throughput. Its 180% lead in integer math and roughly 65% leads across all three Cinebench multicore tests are the strongest signals. The 213PTE also leads in data compression, physics, floating point math, and multithread PassMark. Its average benchmark score of 32924 is nearly double the 330's 18345. The 213PTE sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs, against the 72nd percentile for the 330.

The Intel Core 5 330 is the better choice only when single-threaded PassMark performance and ultra-low power draw are the priorities. Its 4088 single-thread score beats the 213PTE's 3718 by 9.1%. Its 15 watt TDP is one-third of the 213PTE's 45 watt TDP. The 330 is also a mobile part, so it targets compact systems where the 213PTE's desktop socket does not apply.

The 330's higher launch MSRP of $309 versus $221 for the 213PTE does not align with its lower benchmark scores. The 213PTE delivers more multi-threaded performance, more cache, dual-channel memory, ECC support, PCIe Gen 5, and a lower launch MSRP. The 330 counters with a smaller process node, better PassMark single-thread result, lower TDP, and LPDDR5X support.

For desktop builds that need compute performance, the recorded data consistently favors the 213PTE. For mobile or low-power systems where the 330's socket and power envelope fit, the 330 offers a passable single-thread result but trails heavily in every multi-threaded test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, while the Intel Core 5 330 has an average of 18345.

Q: In which test does the Intel Core 5 330 beat the 213PTE?

A: The 330 wins the PassMark single-thread test with a score of 4088 versus 3718 for the 213PTE, a 9.1% advantage.

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The 330 has 6 cores and 6 threads.

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

A: The largest gap is in PassMark integer math, where the 213PTE scores 93109 against 33258 for the 330, a delta of 180%.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The 213PTE supports ECC memory, while the 330 does not.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures for each?

A: The 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth in dual-channel mode. The 330 has 59.7 GB/s in single-channel mode.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core 5 330 |

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

| Cores | 8 | 6 |

| Threads | 16 | 6 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 1.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 15 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 1516 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Wildcat Lake |

| Generation | Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) | Core 5 (Wildcat Lake) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

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

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5, LPDDR5X |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Single-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 59.7 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 6 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Intel Xe3 Graphics (2 Xe) |

| Market segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $309 |

| Release date | March 2026 | April 2026 |

| Part number | SA4QM | SAE3G |

| Average benchmark score | 32924 | 18345 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 83 | 72 |