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

Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core 7 251TE

The Intel Core 7 251TE is the stronger processor in the database, with an average benchmark score of 41650 compared to 32924 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE, a difference of roughly 26%. The Core 7 251TE wins 13 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks, while the Core 5 213PTE takes 4. The Core 7 251TE also sits at the 88th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd. The Core 5 213PTE does hold specific wins in prime number finding, physics simulation, and single-threaded PassMark tests, making it the better choice for workloads that favor higher per-core clocks over raw core counts.

The Verdict

The data indicates two distinct usage profiles. The Intel Core 7 251TE is the default choice for multi-threaded productivity, with a 14.8% lead over the Core 5 213PTE in every Cinebench multi-core test. Its PassMark multithread score of 30022 is 14.8% higher than the 25590 of the Core 5 213PTE, and its integer math score of 125739 is 26% higher than 93109. Users running rendering, compression, or encryption workloads should select the Core 7 251TE.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the pick for single-thread performance. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3718 beats the 3568 of the Core 7 251TE by 4.2%. It also wins the prime number search test with a score of 157 versus 140, a 12.1% advantage, and the physics test with 2199 versus 1938, a 13.5% lead. These results suggest the Core 5 213PTE is better suited for lightly threaded applications that depend on high clock speeds.

The Core 7 251TE is the better overall processor for almost every metric, but the Core 5 213PTE is not obsolete. Its single-thread edge and physics win make it relevant for specific workloads. The Core 7 251TE costs more at launch, with an MSRP of $384, while the Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, but pricing is not part of this analysis.

Architecture Differences

Both processors come from the same Bartlett Lake family and use the same 10 nm process node from Intel. They share the same Intel Socket 1700, support DDR4 and DDR5 memory over a dual-channel bus, and both support ECC memory. Both have PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU.

The core configurations differ significantly. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The base clock of the Core 5 213PTE is 2.10 GHz, and its boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The Core 7 251TE has a lower base clock of 1.40 GHz but a higher boost clock of 5.40 GHz. This explains the single-thread results: the Core 5 213PTE wins the PassMark single-thread test despite the lower boost, likely due to its higher base clock and lower core count.

Cache layouts also separate the two. The Core 5 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core and 2 MB of L2 per core, with 24 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 251TE has the same 80 KB of L1 per core but only 1.25 MB of L2 per core, compensated by a larger 36 MB of shared L3. The Core 7 251TE also has a recorded die size of 215 mm², while the Core 5 213PTE has no die size listed in the database.

Integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core 7 251TE uses UHD Graphics 770. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core 7 251TE at 89.6 GB/s, versus 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5 213PTE. The Core 7 251TE released in January 2025, while the Core 5 213PTE released in March 2026.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 24 cores and 32 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE boosts to 5.40 GHz. The Intel Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz.

Q: Does the Intel Core 7 251TE support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both the Core 7 251TE and the Core 5 213PTE support ECC memory.

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multi-core test?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE wins with a score of 25518, which is 14.8% higher than the 21751 scored by the Intel Core 5 213PTE.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a score of 3718, which is 4.2% higher than the 3568 scored by the Intel Core 7 251TE.

Q: What is the L3 cache size on each processor?

A: The Intel Core 7 251TE has 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 24 MB of shared L3 cache.

Specification Differences

The core count is the primary differentiator: 8 cores on the Core 5 213PTE versus 24 cores on the Core 7 251TE. Thread count follows, with 16 threads versus 32. Base clocks differ at 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, and boost clocks differ at 5.20 GHz versus 5.40 GHz. L2 cache per core is 2 MB on the Core 5 213PTE and 1.25 MB on the Core 7 251TE. L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 213PTE and 36 MB on the Core 7 251TE. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5 213PTE and 89.6 GB/s on the Core 7 251TE. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PTE and UHD Graphics 770 on the Core 7 251TE. The die size is listed as 215 mm² for the Core 7 251TE, with no listing for the Core 5 213PTE. Release dates differ, with the Core 7 251TE launching in January 2025 and the Core 5 213PTE in March 2026. Launch MSRP is $221 for the Core 5 213PTE and $384 for the Core 7 251TE.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Core 7 251TE dominates the Cinebench suite. It wins R15 multi-core with 2572 versus 2192, a 14.8% margin. R15 single-core goes to the Core 7 251TE with 362 versus 309, a 14.6% margin. R20 multi-core is 10717 versus 9135, a 14.8% margin, and R20 single-core is 1512 versus 1289, a 14.7% margin. R23 multi-core is 25518 versus 21751, a 14.8% margin, and R23 single-core is 3602 versus 3070, a 14.8% margin. The consistency of these margins shows a uniform performance gap across the Cinebench tests.

The PassMark suite shows a wider spread. The largest Core 7 251TE win is in data encryption, where it scores 22176 versus 14413, a 35% margin. Integer math follows at 125739 versus 93109, a 26% margin. Random string sorting goes to the Core 7 251TE at 39643 versus 30106, a 24.1% margin. Data compression is 334399 versus 261083, a 21.9% margin. Floating point math is 85607 versus 71722, a 16.2% margin. PassMark multithread is 30022 versus 25590, a 14.8% margin. The smallest Core 7 251TE win is in extended instructions at 16974 versus 16146, a 4.9% margin.

The Core 5 213PTE has three unique wins in the PassMark suite. Prime number finding is 157 versus 140, a 12.1% margin. Physics is 2199 versus 1938, a 13.5% margin. Single-thread is 3718 versus 3568, a 4.2% margin. The single-thread result appears twice in the database under slightly different test names, both showing the same scores. These wins are notable because they show the Core 5 213PTE is not uniformly slower despite the core count disadvantage.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 7 251TE wins every Cinebench test, every multi-thread PassMark test, and the data-heavy PassMark tests. It is the processor for rendering, video encoding, data compression, and encryption. The 35% encryption win is the largest advantage recorded for either processor in the head-to-head set. The 26% integer math win reinforces its suitability for general computation. Its 88th percentile ranking against all CPUs, versus 83rd for the Core 5 213PTE, confirms its higher standing in the overall database.

The Core 5 213PTE wins the physics simulation test, the prime number search test, and the PassMark single-thread test. Physics simulation often depends on single-thread performance, and the 13.5% physics win aligns with the 4.2% single-thread win. Prime number finding is also classically single-thread bound, and the 12.1% win there is consistent. The Core 5 213PTE has a higher base clock of 2.10 GHz versus 1.40 GHz, which likely contributes to these results in workloads that do not scale with core count.

The average benchmark score difference tells the overall story. The Core 7 251TE averages 41650, while the Core 5 213PTE averages 32924. The Core 7 251TE sits close to the Intel Core Ultra 7 265H in the rivals list, with a 0.1% positive delta, and the Core 5 213PTE sits close to the Intel Core i7-12700, with a 0.1% negative delta. Neither processor is far from its nearest rivals, confirming that both occupy competitive positions in the database. The Core 5 213PTE is a capable single-thread desktop processor, while the Core 7 251TE is the multi-threaded workhorse.