Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 5 245 Comparison

The Verdict

The benchmark data splits these two desktop processors cleanly. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245 wins 16 of 17 head-to-head tests, with the Intel Core 5 213PTE taking a single victory. The average benchmark score tells the same story: the Core Ultra 5 245 records 48995, while the Core 5 213PTE sits at 32924, a difference of roughly 49%. The Core Ultra 5 245 also ranks in the 90th percentile against all CPUs, whereas the Core 5 213PTE sits in the 83rd percentile.

The Core Ultra 5 245 is the choice for anyone whose work involves rendering, compression, encryption, or any task that scales with multi-threaded throughput. It delivers consistently higher scores across Cinebench and Passmark workloads, often by margins of 34% or more. The Core 5 213PTE, however, holds one narrow advantage in Passmark integer math, scoring 93109 against 91187, a 2.1% edge. For a builder targeting a specific integer-heavy single-threaded workload, that result matters. For general use, the Core Ultra 5 245 is the stronger part.

The data also positions each chip relative to different rival groups. The Core 5 213PTE sits within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. The Core Ultra 5 245 trades blows with the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 (0.5% lower) and the Intel Core i5-14600K (0.8% higher). That context matters: the Core 5 213PTE competes with last-generation high-end parts, while the Core Ultra 5 245 lands near current-generation upper-midrange silicon.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 245 wins every Cinebench test. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 32924 against 21751, a 33.9% advantage. In single-core R23, it scores 4648 against 3070, a 34% lead. These are large, consistent deltas, not noise. Rendering, video encoding, and any workload that uses multiple cores will favor the Core Ultra 5 245 by a wide margin.

The Passmark suite shows the same pattern, but with different magnitudes. The largest single gap is in prime number finding, where the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 365 against 157, a 57% difference. Data encryption shows a 52.3% gap (30236 vs 14413), and extended instructions show a 51.5% gap (33304 vs 16146). Floating-point math favors the Core Ultra 5 245 by 40.5% (120548 vs 71722). These are workloads where the Core Ultra 5 245's architecture and core configuration deliver outsized returns.

The Core 5 213PTE wins Passmark integer math with 93109 vs 91187. That is a 2.1% margin, small but real. It is the only test where the Core 5 213PTE leads, and the margin is far narrower than the Core Ultra 5 245's typical wins. For a workload that is purely integer-bound and single-threaded, the Core 5 213PTE is marginally ahead. For everything else, the Core Ultra 5 245 takes the lead.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different generations and use different foundries. The Core 5 213PTE is built on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, using the Bartlett Lake codename. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses TSMC's 3 nm process, with the Arrow Lake-S codename and the Arrow Lake architecture. The Core Ultra 5 245 is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, while the Core 5 213PTE has no series designation.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning all cores support simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads, so it does not use simultaneous multithreading; each core is a single thread. Despite having fewer threads, the Core Ultra 5 245 wins multi-threaded tests by roughly 34%, which indicates that its per-core performance and additional physical cores overcome the lack of SMT.

Cache hierarchies differ as well. 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 5 245 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3. Per-core cache is larger on the Core Ultra 5 245, which contributes to its single-thread advantage.

Clock speeds also differ. The Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a base clock of 3.50 GHz and a boost clock of 5.10 GHz. The Core 5 213PTE boosts higher, but the Core Ultra 5 245 has a much higher base clock, which likely helps sustained workloads.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 only. Memory bandwidth is higher on the Core Ultra 5 245 at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory and both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes differ. The Core 5 213PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 245 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The Core Ultra 5 245 has four additional PCIe lanes for expansion.

Integrated graphics differ. The Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU. No benchmark data for iGPU performance is in the database, so the comparison is limited to naming the parts.

Sockets differ. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851. These are not interchangeable, so motherboard choice is dictated by the processor.

Transistor count and die size are only listed for the Core Ultra 5 245: 17,800 million transistors on a 243 mm² die. The Core 5 213PTE does not have those figures in the database.

Both processors are locked (multiplier unlocked: false), both are active production parts, and both are desktop segments. The Core 5 213PTE has a launch MSRP of $221. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a launch MSRP of $270.

FAQ

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

A: The Core Ultra 5 245 is consistently faster. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 32924 versus 21751, a 33.9% lead. Passmark multithread shows 38706 versus 25590, also a 33.9% gap.

Q: Does the Core 5 213PTE win any benchmark at all?

A: Yes. It wins Passmark integer math with 93109 against 91187, a 2.1% margin. That is its only win across the 17 recorded head-to-head tests.

Q: Why does the Core 5 213PTE have more threads but lower multi-threaded scores?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 5 245 has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Core Ultra 5 245 uses no simultaneous multithreading, but its additional physical cores and higher per-core performance deliver about 34% better multi-threaded results across Cinebench tests.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support as true. They differ in memory type: the Core 5 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 5 245 supports DDR5 only.

Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?

A: The Core 5 213PTE boosts to 5.20 GHz, while the Core Ultra 5 245 boosts to 5.10 GHz. The Core Ultra 5 245 has a higher base clock at 3.50 GHz versus 2.10 GHz.

Q: Are these processors socket-compatible?

A: No. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, and the Core Ultra 5 245 uses Intel Socket 1851. They require different motherboards.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench results are remarkably consistent. Across R15, R20, and R23, the Core Ultra 5 245 leads by either 33.9% (multi-core) or 34% (single-core). In R15 multi-core, the scores are 3318 vs 2192. In R20 multi-core, they are 13828 vs 9135. In R23 multi-core, they are 32924 vs 21751. Single-core follows the same pattern: R15 at 468 vs 309, R20 at 1952 vs 1289, and R23 at 4648 vs 3070. The uniformity of these deltas suggests an architectural advantage rather than a workload-specific quirk.

Passmark tells a more varied story. The largest win for the Core Ultra 5 245 is in prime number finding, 365 vs 157, a 57% gap. Data encryption shows 30236 vs 14413, a 52.3% gap. Extended instructions show 33304 vs 16146, a 51.5% gap. Floating-point math shows 120548 vs 71722, a 40.5% gap. Random string sorting shows 49140 vs 30106, a 38.7% gap. Data compression shows 400942 vs 261083, a 34.9% gap. Physics shows 2569 vs 2199, a 14.4% gap. Single-thread tests show 4394 vs 3718, a 15.4% gap.

The one reversal is Passmark integer math. The Core 5 213PTE scores 93109, and the Core Ultra 5 245 scores 91187. That is a 2.1% win for the Core 5 213PTE. It is the only test where the Core 5 213PTE comes out ahead, and the margin is small compared to the Core Ultra 5 245's typical leads.

In the context of their rival groups, both processors perform near the top of their respective tiers. The Core 5 213PTE is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H. The Core Ultra 5 245 is within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 9 7900 and 0.8% above the Intel Core i5-14600K. These placements reinforce the overall picture: the Core Ultra 5 245 is the faster, higher-tier part, while the Core 5 213PTE competes with a lower performance class.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ in nearly every major specification category.

Cores and threads: 8 cores, 16 threads for the Core 5 213PTE; 14 cores, 14 threads for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Clocks: base 2.10 GHz vs 3.50 GHz; boost 5.20 GHz vs 5.10 GHz.

TDP: 45 W vs 65 W.

Socket: Intel Socket 1700 vs Intel Socket 1851.

Process node: 10 nm Intel vs 3 nm TSMC.

Codename: Bartlett Lake vs Arrow Lake-S.

Transistors and die size: not listed for the Core 5 213PTE; 17,800 million transistors and 243 mm² for the Core Ultra 5 245.

Cache: L1 80 KB per core vs 192 KB per core; L2 2 MB per core vs 3 MB per core; L3 24 MB shared for both.

Memory: DDR4 and DDR5 vs DDR5 only; bandwidth 76.8 GB/s vs 102.4 GB/s; both dual-channel; both ECC-capable.

PCIe: Gen 5, 16 lanes vs Gen 5, 20 lanes.

Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 vs Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

Release date: 2026-03-08 vs 2025-01-06.

Launch MSRP: $221 vs $270.

Part number: SA4QM vs SRVFE.

The Core 5 213PTE does not have a listed series or architecture field, while the Core Ultra 5 245 is listed as Core Ultra Series 2 with the Arrow Lake architecture. Both are desktop parts, both are active production, and both have locked multipliers.