Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 225F Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The recorded data splits these two processors into clearly different roles. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 4 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F takes 13. That raw count, however, hides the nature of the victories. The Core 5 213PTE dominates in Cinebench R23, both multi-core and single-core, plus PassMark integer math. The Core Ultra 5 225F wins everything else, including every other Cinebench iteration, PassMark multithread, and all but one of the PassMark workload tests.

The biggest single win for the Core 5 213PTE is Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3070 against 1893, a 62.2% advantage. That is a substantial gap, not a marginal one. The Core 5 213PTE also leads Cinebench R23 multi-core by 32.1%, scoring 21751 versus 16467. PassMark integer math goes to the Core 5 213PTE by 40.2%, with 93109 against 66417. These three wins share a pattern: they are older or more integer-focused workloads.

The Core Ultra 5 225F counters with a broad sweep. Its largest margin is PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 352 versus 157, a 55.4% lead. PassMark extended instructions shows a 42.4% gap, with 28027 against 16146. Data encryption goes to the Core Ultra 5 225F by 36.4%, scoring 22648 versus 14413. The Core Ultra 5 225F also wins PassMark multithread by 17.5% (31004 vs 25590), PassMark single-thread by 15.4% (4397 vs 3718), and Cinebench R20 multi-core by 17.4% (11059 vs 9135).

The use-case split is therefore straightforward. The Core 5 213PTE shows its strength in Cinebench R23, which is a modern rendering workload, and in integer math. The Core Ultra 5 225F leads in nearly every other measured category, especially encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, and floating-point math. The data indicates that the Core Ultra 5 225F is the more consistent performer across a wider range of tasks, while the Core 5 213PTE has specific strongholds.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different manufacturing and design generations. The Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Core Ultra 5 225F uses the Arrow Lake-S codename, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The Core Ultra 5 225F is part of Core Ultra Series 2, while the Core 5 213PTE has no series designation listed.

Core counts differ significantly. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads, with no hyperthreading. The Core Ultra 5 225F therefore has more physical cores but fewer threads. The Core 5 213PTE's 16 threads exceed the Core Ultra 5 225F's 10 threads, yet the benchmark results show the Core Ultra 5 225F wins most multi-threaded tests anyway.

Cache hierarchies are also different. The Core 5 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225F has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 5 225F has more per-core cache at every level, but the Core 5 213PTE has more shared L3 total.

Clock speeds favor the Core 5 213PTE at the top end. Its base clock is 2.10 GHz and boost clock is 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 225F has a higher base clock of 3.30 GHz but a lower boost of 4.90 GHz. The Core 5 213PTE's 5.20 GHz boost is the highest frequency in this comparison. TDP figures also differ: the Core 5 213PTE is rated at 45 W, while the Core Ultra 5 225F is rated at 65 W.

Memory support separates the two. The Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 225F supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core Ultra 5 225F at 102.4 GB/s, versus 76.8 GB/s on the Core 5 213PTE. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 213PTE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225F.

PCIe lanes also differ. The Core 5 213PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 225F provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics are present only on the Core 5 213PTE, which has UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 225F has no integrated graphics listed.

The sockets are incompatible. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core Ultra 5 225F has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm²; those figures are not listed for the Core 5 213PTE.

The Core Ultra 5 225F was released on January 6, 2025. The Core 5 213PTE was released on March 8, 2026. The Core Ultra 5 225F has a launch MSRP of $231, and the Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

The Verdict

Benchmark results indicate that the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F is the stronger overall processor. Its average benchmark score is 37313, compared to 32924 for the Core 5 213PTE. The Core Ultra 5 225F sits at the 85th percentile of all CPUs, while the Core 5 213PTE sits at the 83rd. The Core Ultra 5 225F's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i9-13900HK with a delta of -0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7735H at +0.4%, and the Intel Core i7-13700 at +0.5%. The Core 5 213PTE's nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 at -0.1%, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H at +0.3%, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at -0.5%, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at -0.5%.

The Core Ultra 5 225F wins 13 of 17 head-to-head tests, including the most modern Cinebench R20 multi-core and all PassMark workload tests except integer math. Its wins in data compression, encryption, extended instructions, prime numbers, floating-point math, multithread, physics, random string sorting, and single-thread performance make it the more versatile choice. The Core 5 213PTE's wins are concentrated in Cinebench R23 and integer math, which are meaningful but narrower.

The Core 5 213PTE does have advantages: higher boost clock at 5.20 GHz, support for both DDR4 and DDR5, ECC memory support, integrated graphics, a lower 45 W TDP, and a lower launch MSRP of $221. The Core Ultra 5 225F counters with more cores, a smaller 3 nm process, higher memory bandwidth, more PCIe lanes, and a higher average score. The data supports picking the Core Ultra 5 225F for general compute and the Core 5 213PTE for workloads that specifically favor Cinebench R23 or integer math.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has an average benchmark score of 37313, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 32924.

Q: How many head-to-head benchmarks does each processor win?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F wins 13 of the 17 head-to-head tests, and the Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 4.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F supports only DDR5.

Q: Does the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F have integrated graphics?

A: No, the Intel Core Ultra 5 225F lists integrated graphics as N/A. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has UHD Graphics 730.

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 16 threads from 8 cores. The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 threads from 10 cores.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth difference?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F has a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The largest victory belongs to the Intel Core 5 213PTE in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it scores 3070 against 1893, a 62.2% lead. This is the clearest single-threaded win in the entire comparison. The same processor also wins Cinebench R23 multi-core by 32.1%, scoring 21751 versus 16467. PassMark integer math goes to the Core 5 213PTE by 40.2%, with 93109 against 66417. The Core 5 213PTE's fourth win is Cinebench R15 single-core, where it scores 309 versus 287, a 7.7% margin.

The Intel Core Ultra 5 225F responds with a series of decisive wins. PassMark find prime numbers shows a 55.4% lead, 352 versus 157. PassMark extended instructions delivers a 42.4% advantage, 28027 against 16146. Data encryption goes to the Core Ultra 5 225F by 36.4%, 22648 versus 14413. Floating-point math shows a 22.5% gap, 92554 versus 71722. Random string sorting is won by 19.3%, 37325 against 30106. PassMark multithread goes by 17.5%, 31004 versus 25590. Cinebench R20 multi-core goes by 17.4%, 11059 versus 9135. Cinebench R20 single-core goes by 17.4%, 1561 versus 1289. Data compression shows a 16% gap, 310843 against 261083. PassMark single-thread goes by 15.4%, 4397 versus 3718. Cinebench R15 multi-core goes by 17.6%, 2660 versus 2192. Physics goes by 9.5%, 2430 versus 2199.

The pattern is consistent. In older Cinebench R15 iterations, the Core Ultra 5 225F wins multi-core but the Core 5 213PTE wins single-core. In Cinebench R20, the Core Ultra 5 225F wins both. In Cinebench R23, the Core 5 213PTE wins both, and by huge margins. The PassMark suite overwhelmingly favors the Core Ultra 5 225F, with only integer math going the other way. The data suggests that the Core Ultra 5 225F is stronger across diverse computational tasks, while the Core 5 213PTE has a specific compatibility or optimization advantage in Cinebench R23 and integer workloads.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ on nearly every major specification. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads; the Core Ultra 5 225F has 10 cores and 10 threads. Base clocks are 2.10 GHz versus 3.30 GHz, favoring the Core Ultra 5 225F. Boost clocks are 5.20 GHz versus 4.90 GHz, favoring the Core 5 213PTE. TDP is 45 W for the Core 5 213PTE and 65 W for the Core Ultra 5 225F.

The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 225F uses Intel Socket 1851. The process node is 10 nm for the Core 5 213PTE and 3 nm for the Core Ultra 5 225F. The foundry is Intel for the Core 5 213PTE and TSMC for the Core Ultra 5 225F. The Core Ultra 5 225F has 17,800 million transistors and a 243 mm² die size; these figures are not listed for the Core 5 213PTE.

Cache differs at every level. L1 is 80 KB per core on the Core 5 213PTE versus 192 KB per core on the Core Ultra 5 225F. L2 is 2 MB per core versus 3 MB per core. L3 is 24 MB shared versus 20 MB shared. Memory support is DDR4 and DDR5 for the Core 5 213PTE, DDR5 only for the Core Ultra 5 225F. Memory bandwidth is 76.8 GB/s versus 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory is supported on the Core 5 213PTE but not on the Core Ultra 5 225F.

PCIe lanes are 16 Gen 5 lanes on the Core 5 213PTE and 20 Gen 5 lanes on the Core Ultra 5 225F. Integrated graphics are UHD Graphics 730 on the Core 5 213PTE and N/A on the Core Ultra 5 225F. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221, and the Core Ultra 5 225F has a launch MSRP of $231. Both processors have locked multipliers. The Core 5 213PTE was released on March 8, 2026, and the Core Ultra 5 225F was released on January 6, 2025. The Core 5 213PTE has part number SA4QM, and the Core Ultra 5 225F has part number SRQD2SRVF9.