Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core 7 251E Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded data for the Intel Core 5 213PTE includes a full set of benchmark results, while the Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database. This makes a direct head-to-head comparison impossible at the score level. The Core 5 213PTE posts an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 with an average score of 32942 and a delta of -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D with 33079 and a delta of -0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G with 33089 and a delta of -0.5%. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H trails at 32812 with a delta of +0.3%, meaning the Core 5 213PTE is effectively within a fraction of a percent of all four rivals.

For the Core 5 213PTE, the Cinebench R23 multi-core score reaches 21751, while the single-core score is 3070. In Cinebench R20, the multi-core result is 9135 and the single-core result is 1289. The older Cinebench R15 suite shows 2192 multi-core and 309 single-core. PassMark tests show a multi-thread score of 25590 and a single-thread score of 3718. The data compression test yields 261083, data encryption yields 14413, and extended instructions yield 16146. Floating point math scores 71722, integer math scores 93109, and find prime numbers scores 157. Physics processing scores 2199, and random string sorting scores 30106.

The Core 7 251E has no benchmark entries, so there are no recorded wins for either processor in a head-to-head table. The database shows zero wins for each item in this pairing. The analysis must therefore focus on the architectural specifications and the measured performance of the Core 5 213PTE, while the Core 7 251E can only be evaluated through its listed capabilities.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from the Bartlett Lake codename, use a 10 nm process node, and are fabricated by Intel. Both use Intel Socket 1700. The Core 5 213PTE contains 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 251E contains 24 cores and 32 threads. This is a 16-core difference in core count and a 16-thread difference in thread count. The base clock for both is 2.10 GHz, but the boost clock differs: the Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Core 7 251E boosts to 5.60 GHz. The Core 7 251E therefore holds a 0.40 GHz boost advantage.

The cache hierarchy is identical at the per-core level: both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core. The L3 cache differs significantly. The Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3, while the Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3. That is a 12 MB difference in favor of the Core 7 251E. The die size is only listed for the Core 7 251E at 257 mm²; the Core 5 213PTE has no recorded die size.

Memory support is the same for both: DDR4 and DDR5 with a dual-channel memory bus. The memory bandwidth differs, with the Core 5 213PTE rated at 76.8 GB/s and the Core 7 251E rated at 89.6 GB/s. Both support ECC memory. PCIe connectivity is identical at Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The integrated graphics differ: the Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770. Both target the desktop market segment and are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The release dates are different. The Core 7 251E was released in January 2025, while the Core 5 213PTE was released in March 2026. The part numbers also differ, with the Core 5 213PTE listed as SA4QM and the Core 7 251E as SRQDUQ657.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PTE wins in measured benchmark performance because it is the only one of the two with recorded scores. Its average benchmark score of 32924 places it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 7 251E has a percentile ranking of 50 and an average benchmark score of 0, reflecting the absence of benchmark data. In the database, the Core 5 213PTE is compared to four rivals, all with average scores between 32812 and 33089. The Core 5 213PTE sits within 0.5% of each of these processors, indicating that its measured performance is tightly clustered with a broad set of 8-core and 12-core desktop and mobile parts.

The Core 7 251E wins on specifications that relate to scale and bandwidth. It offers three times the core count of the Core 5 213PTE, exactly 24 cores versus 8 cores. Its thread count of 32 is double the 16 threads of the Core 5 213PTE. The larger 36 MB L3 cache provides 50% more shared cache than the 24 MB on the Core 5 213PTE. The memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s is 16.7% higher than the 76.8 GB/s of the Core 5 213PTE. The boost clock of 5.60 GHz is higher than the 5.20 GHz boost of the Core 5 213PTE.

The integrated graphics also favor the Core 7 251E, which uses UHD Graphics 770 compared to the UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PTE. The Core 7 251E has a larger die at 257 mm², though the Core 5 213PTE has no die size listed for comparison. The Core 7 251E also has a higher TDP at 65 watts compared to 45 watts for the Core 5 213PTE, which aligns with its larger core count and higher boost clock.

The Verdict

The data shows two processors from the same Bartlett Lake family with very different positioning. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the only one with measured performance data, and its results are strong for its class. An average benchmark score of 32924 and an 83rd percentile ranking place it alongside established processors like the Intel Core i7-12700, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, all within 0.5%. The Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21751 and single-core score of 3070, along with a PassMark single-thread score of 3718, indicate a balanced processor with competitive throughput in both single-threaded and multi-threaded workloads.

The Intel Core 7 251E has no benchmark scores in the database, so a direct performance verdict cannot be made from measurements. What the specifications show is a processor with substantially more resources: 24 cores and 32 threads, 36 MB of L3 cache, 89.6 GB/s memory bandwidth, and a 5.60 GHz boost clock. These are the specifications of a high-core-count desktop part. The absence of benchmark data means the database cannot confirm how those specifications translate into measured performance.

The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 5 213PTE is $221. The launch MSRP of the Intel Core 7 251E is $384. The Core 5 213PTE was released in March 2026, while the Core 7 251E was released in January 2025. For users who prioritize validated, measured performance, the Core 5 213PTE has the data to support its capabilities. For users who need the maximum core count, thread count, cache, and memory bandwidth available in this Bartlett Lake pairing, the Core 7 251E offers those specifications, but without recorded benchmark verification in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251E has 24 cores and 32 threads, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: What are the boost clocks of the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, and the Intel Core 7 251E has a boost clock of 5.60 GHz. Both have a base clock of 2.10 GHz.

Q: How does the L3 cache compare between the two?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Intel Core 7 251E has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. Both use 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core.

Q: What benchmark scores are available for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a full set of recorded benchmark scores, including a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21751, a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 3070, and a PassMark multi-thread score of 25590. The Intel Core 7 251E has no recorded benchmark scores in the database.

Q: What is the average benchmark score and percentile for each?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924 and sits at the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Core 7 251E has an average benchmark score of 0 and sits at the 50th percentile.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory and PCIe features?

A: Both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory with a dual-channel bus and ECC support. Both use PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The memory bandwidth differs: 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE and 89.6 GB/s for the Core 7 251E.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core 7 251E |

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

| Cores | 8 | 24 |

| Threads | 16 | 32 |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.60 GHz |

| TDP | 45 watts | 65 watts |

| L3 cache | 24 MB shared | 36 MB shared |

| Die size | Not listed | 257 mm² |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 89.6 GB/s |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 770 |

| Release date | March 2026 | January 2025 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $384 |

| Part number | SA4QM | SRQDUQ657 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 83 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 32924 | 0 |

Both processors share the same base clock of 2.10 GHz, the same 10 nm process node, the same Intel Socket 1700, the same 80 KB per-core L1 and 2 MB per-core L2 cache, the same dual-channel DDR4/DDR5 memory support, the same ECC support, the same PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes, the same desktop market segment, and the same Active production status. Neither has an unlocked multiplier. The Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, and the Core 7 251E uses UHD Graphics 770. The Core 5 213PTE was released later, in March 2026, while the Core 7 251E was released earlier, in January 2025.