Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core i9-11900 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a decisive picture: the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 14 of the 17 recorded tests, while the Intel Core i9-11900 manages just three victories. The most striking margin comes in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Core 5 213PTE scores 157 against the i9-11900's 63, a 149.2% advantage. That is not a marginal improvement; it is a generational leap in a specific compute workload.

The Cinebench suite shows remarkable consistency. Across R15, R20, and R23, the Core 5 213PTE leads by exactly 14.6% in every multi-core and single-core iteration. The multi-core scores tell the story: 2192 versus 1913 in R15, 9135 versus 7973 in R20, and 21751 versus 18985 in R23. Single-core results follow the same pattern, with the Core 5 213PTE posting 309 versus 270 in R15, 1289 versus 1125 in R20, and 3070 versus 2680 in R23. The consistency of that 14.6% delta suggests a fundamental architectural efficiency advantage rather than workload-specific tuning.

PassMark's math and physics workloads further widen the gap. The Core 5 213PTE delivers 71722 in floating point math, a 46.5% lead over the i9-11900's 48948. Integer math shows an 11% advantage, 93109 versus 83893. The physics test is particularly lopsided: 2199 versus 977, a 125.1% delta. The Core 5 213PTE also wins the PassMark multithread test with 25590 versus 22456, a 14% margin, and the single-thread test with 3718 versus 3373, a 10.2% advantage.

Data encryption favors the Core 5 213PTE, but narrowly: 14413 versus 13942, just 3.4% apart. That is the closest contest in the entire benchmark set, indicating that encryption workloads are less sensitive to the architectural differences between these two processors.

The i9-11900's three wins are concentrated in specific data-processing tasks. It takes data compression with 285159 versus 261083, an 8.4% margin. Random string sorting goes its way too, 33054 versus 30106, an 8.9% lead. The largest i9-11900 victory comes in extended instructions, where it scores 19654 against 16146, a 17.8% advantage. These wins suggest the older chip retains some specialized execution capabilities, but they do little to offset the Core 5 213PTE's dominance across the broader benchmark portfolio.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing eras. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on Bartlett Lake using a 10 nm process, while the Intel Core i9-11900 uses Rocket Lake on a 14 nm node. Both are fabricated by Intel, but the process node difference is significant for power efficiency and transistor density. The i9-11900 has a recorded die size of 276 mm², while no die size is listed for the Core 5 213PTE.

Both chips feature 8 cores and 16 threads, but the cache hierarchy differs substantially. The Core 5 213PTE allocates 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The i9-11900 has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 16 MB of shared L3. The Core 5 213PTE's larger L2 and L3 allocations likely contribute to its strong performance in latency-sensitive workloads.

Memory support marks another clear divergence. The Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5 with dual-channel operation and a memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The i9-11900 is limited to DDR4, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. That 25.6 GB/s difference in theoretical bandwidth aligns with the Core 5 213PTE's advantages in memory-heavy tests. The Core 5 213PTE also supports ECC memory, while the i9-11900 does not.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 213PTE offers Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the i9-11900 provides Gen 4 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The newer Gen 5 standard offers higher per-lane bandwidth, even though the i9-11900 has more lanes available. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 213PTE pairs with UHD Graphics 730, while the i9-11900 uses UHD Graphics 750.

The socket situation is important for platform compatibility. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i9-11900 uses Intel Socket 1200. These are not interchangeable, meaning any system upgrade between these two requires a new motherboard. The Core 5 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts versus the i9-11900's 65 watts, making the newer chip the lower-power option despite its superior benchmark results.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear choice for rendering, scientific computing, and general productivity. Its Cinebench results across all three versions, R15, R20, and R23, show consistent 14.6% leads in both multi-core and single-core tests. That makes it the stronger option for video encoding, 3D rendering, and any software that scales with CPU performance. The 46.5% lead in floating point math and the 11% advantage in integer math further reinforce its suitability for engineering simulations, financial modeling, and data analysis.

The physics test result, a 125.1% advantage, suggests the Core 5 213PTE is particularly well suited for physics-based simulations in scientific research or game engine development. The 149.2% lead in prime number finding also points to strong performance in cryptography-related and number-theoretic workloads. The 14% multithread advantage and 10.2% single-thread advantage mean it wins in both heavily parallelized and lightly threaded applications.

The Intel Core i9-11900 retains a niche in data compression and sorting. Its 8.4% lead in data compression and 8.9% lead in random string sorting make it the better option for file archiving, database indexing, and text processing pipelines that rely heavily on these operations. The 17.8% advantage in extended instructions indicates superiority in SIMD-heavy or specialized instruction workloads, which could benefit certain media processing or scientific libraries that leverage those extensions.

For encryption, the margin is too close to declare a clear winner. The Core 5 213PTE leads by just 3.4% in data encryption, a result that falls within normal run-to-run variance. Users handling encrypted data should consider both processors roughly equivalent for that task.

The overall average benchmark scores confirm the Core 5 213PTE's positioning. It posts an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The i9-11900 averages 32226, good for the 82nd percentile. The Core 5 213PTE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32942 (0.1% ahead) and the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33079 (0.5% ahead), while the i9-11900 sits alongside the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U at 32233 and the Intel Core i5-14400F at 32279.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core i9-11900 |

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

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Rocket Lake |

| Process node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Die size | Not listed | 276 mm² |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 2.50 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.20 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 65 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1200 |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 512 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 16 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR4 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 51.2 GB/s |

| ECC memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 4, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | UHD Graphics 750 |

| Production status | Active | End-of-life |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $439 |

The table above highlights only the fields where the two processors differ. Both share 8 cores, 16 threads, a 5.20 GHz boost clock, dual-channel memory buses, Intel as the manufacturer and foundry, desktop market segment, and a locked multiplier. The release dates differ, with the Core 5 213PTE launching in March 2026 and the i9-11900 in March 2021.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins all multi-core Cinebench tests by 14.6%. It scores 21751 versus 18985 in Cinebench R23 multi-core and 25590 versus 22456 in PassMark multithread.

Q: Does the Intel Core i9-11900 win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins three tests: data compression with 285159 versus 261083, random string sorting with 33054 versus 30106, and extended instructions with 19654 versus 16146.

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

A: The largest margin is in PassMark's find prime numbers test, where the Core 5 213PTE leads by 149.2% with a score of 157 versus 63.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory types?

A: No. The Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the i9-11900 supports only DDR4. The Core 5 213PTE also has higher memory bandwidth at 76.8 GB/s versus 51.2 GB/s.

Q: Can these processors be used in the same motherboard?

A: No. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the i9-11900 uses Intel Socket 1200. They require different motherboards.

Q: How do these chips compare in average benchmark scores?

A: The Core 5 213PTE averages 32924 and sits in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The i9-11900 averages 32226 and sits in the 82nd percentile. Their nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D for the Core 5 213PTE, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8840U and Intel Core i5-14400F for the i9-11900.