Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core 7 250H Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PTE and Intel Core 7 250H occupy different market segments, with the former built for desktop Socket 1700 systems and the latter designed as a mobile processor for BGA 1744 laptops. The database records show the Core 7 250H wins 11 of 17 head-to-head benchmarks, while the Core 5 213PTE takes 6. The Core 7 250H also holds a higher average benchmark score of 35728 compared to 32924 for the Core 5 213PTE, and it sits at the 85th percentile against all CPUs versus the 83rd percentile for the desktop part.

The Verdict

The data indicates a clear split based on workload type. The Intel Core 7 250H is the stronger all-around performer in most measured tasks, particularly those involving data manipulation, encryption, and general multithreaded throughput. Its average benchmark score of 35728 places it directly alongside the AMD Ryzen AI 7 PRO 350, which scores 35719, and slightly ahead of the Intel Core Ultra 9 185H at 35670. The Core 5 213PTE, with an average score of 32924, sits close to the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942 and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at 32812.

However, the Core 5 213PTE shows specific strengths in Cinebench R23 multi-core and single-core tests, plus several PassMark math and physics workloads. For users running those particular applications, the desktop chip delivers substantially higher scores. The Core 7 250H, meanwhile, excels in Cinebench R15 and R20 multi-core tests, data compression, encryption, integer math, and single-threaded PassMark tests.

The choice depends on the software environment. The Core 5 213PTE suits workloads that stress its strengths, such as long-form rendering in Cinebench R23 or physics calculations, where it leads by 31.3% and 20.6% respectively. The Core 7 250H is the better pick for general productivity, data-heavy tasks, and any application that benefits from higher thread counts and modern mobile architecture. The desktop part also offers ECC memory support, which the mobile chip lacks, a factor for reliability-sensitive systems.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 250H dominates in data compression, scoring 303269 against 261083, a 13.9% advantage. Data encryption shows an even larger gap, with the mobile chip at 18206 versus 14413, a 20.8% lead. Random string sorting also favors the Core 7 250H at 34136 compared to 30106, an 11.8% margin. Integer math goes to the mobile part, 99100 versus 93109, a 6% difference. PassMark single-thread performance favors the Core 7 250H at 4148 versus 3718, a 10.4% lead.

The Core 5 213PTE wins decisively in Cinebench R23 multi-core, scoring 21751 against 16561, a 31.3% advantage. Cinebench R23 single-core shows an even bigger gap, 3070 versus 1931, a 59% lead. PassMark find prime numbers goes to the desktop chip, 157 versus 106, a 48.1% margin. Floating-point math favors the Core 5 213PTE at 71722 versus 65094, a 10.2% lead. PassMark physics also goes to the desktop part, 2199 versus 1824, a 20.6% difference. Cinebench R15 single-core narrowly goes to the Core 5 213PTE, 309 versus 298, a 3.7% margin.

Architecture Differences

The two processors use different underlying designs. The Core 5 213PTE, codenamed Bartlett Lake, is a desktop processor on Intel Socket 1700 with a 10 nm process node. It has 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core 7 250H, codenamed Raptor Lake-H and built on the Raptor Lake architecture, is a mobile processor on Intel BGA 1744, also using a 10 nm process node. It has 14 cores and 20 threads, with a base clock of 2.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.40 GHz.

Both chips share identical cache configurations: 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 24 MB shared L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for both, with dual-channel memory buses. The Core 5 213PTE has a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s, while the Core 7 250H has no bandwidth figure in the database. ECC memory is supported on the desktop part only. PCIe connectivity differs, with the Core 5 213PTE offering Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) versus 8 lanes for the Core 7 250H.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 250H features Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Release dates are also distinct, with the Core 5 213PTE launching in March 2026 and the Core 7 250H in December 2024. Both are listed as Active in production status, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has 14 cores and 20 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Core 7 250H does not.

Q: What is the difference in average benchmark scores?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has an average benchmark score of 35728, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 32924. The mobile chip also ranks higher at the 85th percentile versus the 83rd percentile for the desktop part.

Q: Which processor wins in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins decisively with 21751 points versus 16561 for the Intel Core 7 250H, a 31.3% advantage.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 250H has a boost clock of 5.40 GHz, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: What are the market segments for these two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a Desktop processor on Socket 1700, while the Intel Core 7 250H is a Mobile processor on BGA 1744.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest win for the Core 5 213PTE comes in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3070 against 1931 for the Core 7 250H, a 59% lead. This is a substantial margin for any single-threaded comparison. Cinebench R23 multi-core also favors the desktop part strongly, 21751 versus 16561, a 31.3% difference. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 48.1% advantage for the Core 5 213PTE, with scores of 157 and 106. PassMark physics delivers a 20.6% win for the desktop chip, 2199 versus 1824. Floating-point math goes to the Core 5 213PTE by 10.2%, with 71722 versus 65094. The narrowest win for the Core 5 213PTE is Cinebench R15 single-core, 309 versus 298, a 3.7% margin.

The Core 7 250H counterattacks with its own set of wins. Data encryption shows a 20.8% lead, 18206 versus 14413. Data compression follows with a 13.9% advantage, 303269 versus 261083. Random string sorting gives the mobile chip an 11.8% win, 34136 versus 30106. PassMark single-thread goes to the Core 7 250H at 4148 versus 3718, a 10.4% margin. Cinebench R15 multi-core delivers a 30.3% win for the mobile part, 3147 versus 2192. Cinebench R20 multi-core and single-core both favor the Core 7 250H by 5.8%, with scores of 9697 versus 9135 and 1368 versus 1289 respectively. PassMark integer math goes to the Core 7 250H by 6%, 99100 versus 93109. PassMark multithread shows a 5.3% lead for the mobile chip, 27030 versus 25590. Extended instructions favor the Core 7 250H by 6.8%, 17318 versus 16146.

Overall, the Core 7 250H wins 11 of the 17 recorded benchmarks, while the Core 5 213PTE wins 6. The mobile chip's wins span a broader range of tasks, including data-focused workloads and multithreaded throughput, whereas the desktop part concentrates its victories in Cinebench R23, prime number finding, floating-point math, and physics.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in several key fields. Core count stands at 8 for the Core 5 213PTE versus 14 for the Core 7 250H. Thread count is 16 versus 20. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz and 2.50 GHz respectively, while boost clocks are 5.20 GHz and 5.40 GHz. Both have a TDP of 45, but the sockets differ entirely, Socket 1700 for desktop and BGA 1744 for mobile.

The Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, while the Core 7 250H uses Raptor Lake-H with the Raptor Lake architecture. Process nodes are identical at 10 nm, both from Intel. Cache is the same across L1, L2, and L3. Memory support includes DDR4 and DDR5 for both, with dual-channel buses. Memory bandwidth is recorded only for the Core 5 213PTE at 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the desktop part but not the mobile one. PCIe lanes differ, 16 for the Core 5 213PTE versus 8 for the Core 7 250H, both Gen 5. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 versus Iris Xe Graphics 96EU. Release dates are March 2026 and December 2024 respectively. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.