Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a decisive split between these two processors. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins 14 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V secures only 3 victories. The magnitude of the Core 5 213PTE's wins in multithreaded tests is particularly striking.

In Cinebench R23 multicore, the Core 5 213PTE scores 21,751 against 9,848 for the Core Ultra 5 226V, a delta of 120.9%. This is the largest percentage gap in the entire comparison set. The Cinebench R20 multicore test shows a 43.2% advantage (9,135 vs 6,381), and Cinebench R15 multicore shows a 46% advantage (2,192 vs 1,501). These results indicate a substantial throughput advantage for the desktop part in heavily threaded workloads.

Single-core results tell a different story in terms of margin, though the Core 5 213PTE still holds the lead. In Cinebench R23 single-core, the Core 5 213PTE scores 3,070 versus 1,744, a 76% difference. Cinebench R20 single-core shows 1,289 against 900, a 43.2% gap, and Cinebench R15 single-core shows 309 against 267, a 15.7% advantage. The passmark_single_thread test breaks the pattern: the Core Ultra 5 226V scores 3,754 against 3,718, a 1% edge for the mobile chip.

The integer math workload highlights the largest absolute difference. The Core 5 213PTE scores 93,109 in passmark_integer_math versus 38,647 for the Core Ultra 5 226V, a 140.9% delta. Floating point math also favors the desktop processor: 71,722 against 52,270, a 37.2% advantage. Data compression shows a 53% lead (261,083 vs 170,687), and random string sorting shows a 44.6% lead (30,106 vs 20,813).

The Core Ultra 5 226V takes the passmark_find_prime_numbers test with 166 versus 157, a 5.4% margin. Its other two wins are both recorded in the single-thread PassMark tests at 1% margins. These are narrow victories in specific workloads, not broad performance superiority.

The average benchmark score reflects this overall disparity. The Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32,924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs tracked in the database. The Core Ultra 5 226V has an average score of 19,368, placing it in the 73rd percentile. The nearest rival for the Core 5 213PTE is the Intel Core i7-12700 at 32,942, a 0.1% difference, followed closely by the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D at 33,079 (0.5% higher) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G at 33,089 (0.5% higher). The Core Ultra 5 226V sits near the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS at 19,364 (0.0% difference), the Intel Core i5-1345U at 19,411 (0.2% higher), and the Intel Core i7-8700K at 19,238 (0.7% lower).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel families and target different market segments. The Core 5 213PTE is a desktop part using the Bartlett Lake codename, built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel fabs. It uses the Intel Socket 1700 interface. The Core Ultra 5 226V is a mobile processor from the Core Ultra Series 2, using the Lunar Lake architecture, built on a 3 nm process at TSMC. It uses the Intel BGA 2833 socket.

Both processors have 8 cores, but thread counts differ fundamentally. The Core 5 213PTE has 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading support. The Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 threads, one per core, with no multithreading. This explains much of the multicore benchmark gap.

Cache hierarchies differ significantly. The Core 5 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core Ultra 5 226V has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 2.5 MB of L2 cache per core, and only 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 allocation on the desktop part provides a substantial pool for shared data.

Clock speeds also differ. Both have the same base clock of 2.10 GHz, but the boost clock is different: 5.20 GHz for the Core 5 213PTE versus 4.50 GHz for the Core Ultra 5 226V. The power envelope reflects the market split: the desktop part has a 45 TDP, while the mobile part has a 17 TDP.

Memory support diverges as well. The Core 5 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel configuration, with a recorded memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. It also supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 226V has memory support listed as dependent on the motherboard, with no bandwidth figure recorded. It does not support ECC memory.

PCIe connectivity differs sharply. The Core 5 213PTE provides 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. The Core Ultra 5 226V provides only 4 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU. Integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses Arc 130V.

The release dates are far apart. The Core 5 213PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 5 226V has a release date of 2024-09-23. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221. The Core Ultra 5 226V has no recorded launch MSRP in the database.

Where Each One Wins

The Core 5 213PTE dominates in almost every measured category. Its 16 threads and higher boost clock give it a clear advantage in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 multicore tests. The 120.9% lead in Cinebench R23 multicore shows the benefit of double the thread count combined with a higher boost ceiling.

The desktop part also wins in data compression, data encryption, extended instructions, floating point math, multithreaded PassMark, physics, and random string sorting. Its 140.9% lead in integer math is the second-largest margin in the dataset after Cinebench R23 multicore. These results point to strong performance in computational workloads that scale with core count.

The Core Ultra 5 226V wins in three specific tests. The passmark_find_prime_numbers test shows a 5.4% advantage, suggesting its architecture handles that particular workload more efficiently per thread. The two single-thread PassMark results, passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, both show a 1% edge. These are minor wins, but they indicate that the Lunar Lake architecture has competitive single-thread efficiency in some workloads despite the lower boost clock.

The Core Ultra 5 226V's 17 TDP versus the Core 5 213PTE's 45 TDP suggests a power efficiency advantage, but the database does not include direct power consumption measurements for either part. The process node difference, 3 nm at TSMC versus 10 nm at Intel, points to a more modern manufacturing process for the mobile chip.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear split: the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the stronger processor for multithreaded and compute-heavy tasks, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V shows narrow advantages in a few single-thread tests. The Core 5 213PTE's 83rd percentile ranking versus the Core Ultra 5 226V's 73rd percentile ranking places them in different performance tiers overall.

For desktop workloads involving rendering, data processing, or compilation, the Core 5 213PTE's 16 threads and 24 MB of L3 cache provide a decisive edge. The 120.9% Cinebench R23 multicore margin is not a marginal difference; it is a generational gap in throughput. The 140.9% integer math lead reinforces this pattern.

The Core Ultra 5 226V serves a different role. Its 8 threads, 17 TDP, and mobile socket make it suitable for thin-and-light systems. The 3 nm TSMC process and Lunar Lake architecture deliver competitive single-thread results in PassMark tests, but the overall average benchmark score of 19,368 versus 32,924 shows the performance ceiling is much lower.

The nearest rival data provides context. The Core 5 213PTE sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, both of which are strong desktop processors. The Core Ultra 5 226V sits within 0.7% of the Intel Core i7-8700K, a much older desktop part, and the AMD Ryzen 5 7533HS, a mobile chip. This places the Core Ultra 5 226V in a performance class closer to older desktop processors than to current desktop flagships.

The production status for both is Active, so both remain available. The launch MSRP of $221 for the Core 5 213PTE provides a reference point for its positioning, while the Core Ultra 5 226V has no recorded launch price in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V has 8 threads. Both have 8 cores.

Q: What is the largest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The Cinebench R23 multicore test shows the largest margin, with the Core 5 213PTE scoring 21,751 against 9,848, a 120.9% advantage.

Q: Does the Core Ultra 5 226V win any benchmarks?

A: Yes, it wins three tests: passmark_find_prime_numbers (166 vs 157, a 5.4% margin) and both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread (3,754 vs 3,718, a 1% margin).

Q: What are the socket types for these processors?

A: The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses Intel BGA 2833.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The Core Ultra 5 226V does not.

Q: What are the process nodes for each chip?

A: The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel's 10 nm process, while the Core Ultra 5 226V uses TSMC's 3 nm process.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |

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

| Series | None recorded | Core Ultra Series 2 |

| Threads | 16 | 8 |

| Boost Clock | 5.20 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 | 17 |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel BGA 2833 |

| Architecture | Bartlett Lake | Lunar Lake |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 2.5 MB (per core) |

| L3 Cache | 24 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | Depends on motherboard |

| Memory Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | None recorded |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

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

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc 130V |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-09-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | None recorded |

| Part Number | SA4QM | SRPMQSRPMR |