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

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data records 17 direct comparisons between the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 5 245K. The Core Ultra 5 245K wins 16 of those comparisons, while the Core 5 213PTE wins one. The magnitude of the differences varies sharply by workload type.

The largest single win for the Core Ultra 5 245K comes in PassMark find prime numbers, where it scores 414 against 157, a delta of -62.1%. That is the widest margin in the entire dataset. Extended instructions follow at -57.1%, with the Ultra 5 scoring 37617 versus 16146. Data encryption shows a -56.7% gap (33286 versus 14413). These three workloads all involve heavy computational throughput, and the Ultra 5's advantage is substantial.

The Core Ultra 5 245K also dominates in multi-threaded rendering workloads. Cinebench R15 multicore shows 3850 against 2192, a -43.1% delta. Cinebench R20 multicore shows 15368 against 9135, a -40.6% delta. PassMark multithread shows 43047 versus 25590, also -40.6%. The pattern is consistent: roughly 40% to 43% ahead in these parallel CPU tasks. The passmark data compression test shows the same -43.1% margin, with 458817 versus 261083.

Floating point math shows a -45.1% gap (130678 versus 71722), and random string sorting shows -45.4% (55098 versus 30106). These are memory-intensive and arithmetic-heavy operations, and the Ultra 5 pulls further ahead than in the rendering tests.

The narrower wins for the Core Ultra 5 245K appear in integer math and in single-core Cinebench R15. Integer math shows 98524 versus 93109, a modest -5.5% delta. Cinebench R15 singlecore shows 322 versus 309, a -4% delta. PassMark single thread shows 4714 versus 3718, a -21.1% delta, which is more substantial but still smaller than the multi-thread gaps.

The single win for the Intel Core 5 213PTE is notable. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, it scores 3070 against the Ultra 5's 2132, a +44% advantage. This is the only test where the 213PTE leads, and the margin is large. The data also shows a discrepancy between Cinebench R15 singlecore (where the Ultra 5 leads by -4%) and Cinebench R23 singlecore (where the 213PTE leads by +44%). The overall average benchmark score reflects the Ultra 5's dominance: 54053 versus 32924.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 5 245K wins across nearly every measured category. Its strengths are clearest in multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, extended instruction workloads, prime number finding, floating point math, multithread throughput, physics simulation, and random string sorting. The deltas range from -28.6% in physics to -62.1% in prime numbers. The Ultra 5 also leads in PassMark single thread by -21.1%, and in integer math by a narrower -5.5%.

The Core 5 213PTE wins exactly one benchmark: Cinebench R23 singlecore. With a score of 3070 versus 2132, it is 44% ahead. This result is isolated, but it is not trivial. It indicates that in a specific single-threaded rendering workload, the 213PTE delivers a decisive advantage. The same chip loses the other single-core test (Cinebench R15) by only -4%, which suggests the 213PTE's single-core performance is competitive in some contexts but not others.

Looking at the nearest rivals in the database provides context. The Core 5 213PTE has an average score of 32924, placing it within 0.1% of the Intel Core i7-12700 (32942), 0.3% above the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H (32812), and 0.5% below both the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D (33079) and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G (33089). Its 83rd percentile ranking across all CPUs places it in the upper tier but not the top. The Core Ultra 5 245K, with an average score of 54053, sits 0.7% above the Intel Xeon 6505P (53701), 0.8% above the Intel Core i7-14700F (53620), 1.1% above the Intel Xeon Phi 7290 (53469), and 1.3% below the AMD Ryzen 9 9900X3D (54762). Its 91st percentile ranking is eight points higher than the 213PTE.

For workloads that rely on parallel execution, the Ultra 5 is the clear pick. For a specific single-threaded Cinebench R23 task, the 213PTE has the edge. Outside that one test, the Ultra 5 leads in every other recorded benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel platforms with distinct design choices. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a Bartlett Lake part on Intel Socket 1700, manufactured on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K is an Arrow Lake part, specifically Arrow Lake-S, on Intel Socket 1851, manufactured on a 3 nm process at TSMC. The node difference is significant: 10 nm versus 3 nm.

Core counts differ. The 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, meaning it supports simultaneous multithreading. The Ultra 5 has 14 cores and 14 threads, meaning it does not. Despite having fewer threads, the Ultra 5 achieves higher multi-threaded scores, which indicates its individual cores are substantially more capable.

Clock speeds are recorded as follows. The 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Ultra 5 has a base clock of 4.20 GHz and the same boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The base clock difference is large: 2.10 versus 4.20 GHz. The 213PTE has a TDP of 45 watts, while the Ultra 5 has a TDP of 125 watts. The Ultra 5 also has an unlocked multiplier, while the 213PTE does not.

Cache configurations differ as well. The 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 5 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3 cache. The L3 is equal in total capacity, but the L1 and L2 per core are larger on the Ultra 5.

Memory support diverges. The 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, with dual-channel memory and a bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. The Ultra 5 supports only DDR5, also dual-channel, with a bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s. The Ultra 5's memory bandwidth is 33% higher. Both support ECC memory.

PCIe lanes also differ. The 213PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only). The Ultra 5 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics are different: the 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 5 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU.

The Ultra 5 has a recorded transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². No transistor count or die size is recorded for the 213PTE. The Ultra 5 is part of the Core Ultra Series 2, while the 213PTE has no series designation listed. Release dates differ by over a year: the Ultra 5 launched on 2024-10-23, while the 213PTE launched on 2026-03-08.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the head-to-head comparison?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K wins 16 of the 17 recorded head-to-head benchmarks. The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins one, Cinebench R23 singlecore.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark find prime numbers, where the Core Ultra 5 245K scores 414 versus the Core 5 213PTE's 157, a difference of -62.1%.

Q: Does the Core 5 213PTE have any advantage at all?

A: Yes. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, the 213PTE scores 3070 against the Ultra 5's 2132, a +44% lead. This is the only recorded benchmark where the 213PTE wins.

Q: How do the core and thread counts compare?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Core Ultra 5 245K has 14 cores and 14 threads. The Ultra 5 has more cores but no simultaneous multithreading.

Q: What are the memory bandwidth figures?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has 76.8 GB/s bandwidth and supports DDR4 and DDR5. The Core Ultra 5 245K has 102.4 GB/s bandwidth and supports only DDR5.

Q: How do the two processors rank among all CPUs in the database?

A: The Core 5 213PTE is in the 83rd percentile, with an average benchmark score of 32924. The Core Ultra 5 245K is in the 91st percentile, with an average benchmark score of 54053.

The Verdict

The recorded data points to a clear overall winner. The Intel Core Ultra 5 245K leads in 16 of 17 benchmarks, with margins ranging from -4% in Cinebench R15 singlecore to -62.1% in PassMark find prime numbers. Its average benchmark score is 54053 versus 32924, a 64% advantage. It also holds a higher percentile ranking, 91st versus 83rd. For multi-threaded rendering, data compression, encryption, and floating point math, the Ultra 5 is decisively ahead.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE has one standout result. In Cinebench R23 singlecore, it beats the Ultra 5 by 44%. That is a meaningful result for any workload that mirrors that specific benchmark. However, the rest of the single-core data does not support a general single-thread advantage. The 213PTE loses Cinebench R15 singlecore by -4% and PassMark single thread by -21.1%.

The architecture differences explain much of the gap. The Ultra 5 uses a 3 nm process at TSMC, has 14 cores, larger L1 and L2 caches per core, higher base clock (4.20 GHz versus 2.10 GHz), higher memory bandwidth (102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s), and more PCIe lanes (20 versus 16). The 213PTE uses a 10 nm process, has 8 cores with 16 threads, and supports DDR4 in addition to DDR5. The TDP difference is also large: 125 watts versus 45 watts.

The choice depends on the specific workload. For users prioritizing parallel throughput, the Core Ultra 5 245K is the stronger processor across nearly every measured category. For users with a workload that matches Cinebench R23 singlecore, the Core 5 213PTE offers a specific and substantial advantage. The overall benchmark record favors the Ultra 5, but the 213PTE's single win is not a statistical outlier; it is a 44% margin that indicates a real capability in that particular test. The data does not support a broader claim of single-core superiority for the 213PTE, given its losses in the other two single-core tests. The Core Ultra 5 245K is the more consistent and higher-performing processor in the recorded benchmarks.