Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL present an unusual comparison case because the database currently holds no head-to-head benchmark results for the two processors. The Core 5 213PTE has a full suite of 17 recorded benchmark scores, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL has zero benchmark entries in the database. This asymmetry means the quantitative comparison relies entirely on the available data for the Core 5 213PTE and its position relative to other processors.

The Core 5 213PTE posts an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it at the 83rd percentile among all CPUs tracked in the database. Its nearest rivals in the database include the Intel Core i7-12700 with an average score of 32942, a delta of -0.1 percent, meaning the Core 5 213PTE trails by a negligible margin. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H scores 32812, with the Core 5 213PTE ahead by 0.3 percent. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D scores 33079, putting the Core 5 213PTE behind by 0.5 percent, and the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G scores 33089, also a 0.5 percent deficit. These margins are extremely tight, indicating the Core 5 213PTE sits squarely within a competitive performance band.

Looking at the Core 5 213PTE's individual benchmark results, the Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 shows strong multi-threaded capability for an 8-core, 16-thread processor. The single-core score of 3070 in the same test indicates a competitive single-thread performance, consistent with its 5.20 GHz boost clock. In Cinebench R20, the multicore score reaches 9135, while the single-core score is 1289. Cinebench R15 shows a multicore score of 2192 and a single-core score of 309.

The Passmark suite provides additional granularity. The multithread score is 25590, while the single-thread score is 3718. Integer math scores 93109, floating point math scores 71722, and extended instructions score 16146. Data compression reaches 261083, data encryption scores 14413, and random string sorting achieves 30106. Physics scoring lands at 2199, and the find prime numbers test yields 157. These figures collectively describe a processor that handles arithmetic workloads, encryption tasks, and sorting operations with consistent mid-range-to-upper performance relative to the broader CPU population.

For the Core Ultra 7 155HL, the absence of benchmark data means no direct score comparisons are possible. The database records its percentile rank at 50, which is derived from the full CPU population, but without an average benchmark score or any individual test results, its performance characteristics cannot be quantified here. The wins counters for both processors stand at zero, reflecting the empty head-to-head benchmark set.

The Verdict

The data indicates that the Intel Core 5 213PTE is the only one of the two processors with measurable benchmark outcomes in the database. Its 83rd percentile ranking and average score of 32924 place it among the better-performing desktop CPUs, with rival deltas within half a percentage point. The Core Ultra 7 155HL, by contrast, has no recorded benchmark scores and sits at the 50th percentile, a rank that cannot be validated against any actual test data in the database.

For users selecting between these two, the quantitative evidence currently supports the Core 5 213PTE solely because it has verified performance numbers. The Core Ultra 7 155HL offers a higher core count of 16 cores and 22 threads compared to the Core 5 213PTE's 8 cores and 16 threads, but without benchmark results, the database cannot confirm whether that architectural advantage translates into measurable gains. The Core Ultra 7 155HL also has a higher launch MSRP of $438 versus the Core 5 213PTE's launch MSRP of $221, a substantial difference that the recorded data does not justify in performance terms.

The production status for both is Active, and both are desktop market segment parts. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL uses Intel Socket 1851, so motherboard compatibility will differ. The Core 5 213PTE releases on 2026-03-08, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL released on 2024-04-07. The newer release date for the Core 5 213PTE aligns with its stronger benchmark positioning, though the database does not record any direct comparison to confirm this.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every measurable category because the database contains no benchmark results for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. The Core 5 213PTE's single-thread score of 3718 in Passmark and 3070 in Cinebench R23 indicate strong per-core performance, useful for lightly threaded applications. Its multithread score of 25590 and Cinebench R23 multicore score of 21751 suggest capable multi-threaded throughput for a 16-thread processor. The data compression score of 261083 and integer math score of 93109 point toward solid productivity performance.

The Core Ultra 7 155HL wins in architectural specifications, though not in measured outcomes. It offers 16 cores and 22 threads, doubling the core count and adding six extra threads over the Core 5 213PTE. Its integrated graphics are Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, a more capable GPU solution than the UHD Graphics 730 found in the Core 5 213PTE. The Core Ultra 7 155HL also supports higher memory bandwidth at 89.6 GB/s compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5 213PTE. These specification advantages remain unquantified in benchmark form.

The Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the Core Ultra 7 155HL. The Core Ultra 7 155HL supports DDR5 memory with the capacity depending on motherboard, while the Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Core 5 213PTE provides PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes, whereas the Core Ultra 7 155HL provides PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, a significant difference for expansion and storage bandwidth.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher benchmark score in the database?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL has no recorded benchmark scores, so the Core 5 213PTE is the only one with measurable performance data.

Q: How does the Core 5 213PTE compare to its nearest rivals?

A: The Core 5 213PTE trails the Intel Core i7-12700 by 0.1 percent (32942 versus 32924), leads the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H by 0.3 percent (32812), trails the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D by 0.5 percent (33079), and trails the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G by 0.5 percent (33089).

Q: What is the core and thread count difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL has 16 cores and 22 threads.

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, compared to the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL's boost clock of 4.80 GHz.

Q: Do both processors support ECC memory?

A: No. The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL does not.

Q: What is the release date for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE released on 2026-03-08, and the Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL released on 2024-04-07.

Architecture Differences

The two processors derive from different architectural lineages. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses the Bartlett Lake codename and belongs to the Core 5 generation, built on a 10 nm process node at Intel's foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 7 155HL uses the Meteor Lake architecture with the Meteor Lake-PS codename, belonging to the Core Ultra Series 1 generation, built on a 7 nm process node, also at Intel's foundry. The process node difference, 10 nm versus 7 nm, indicates a denser transistor layout for the Ultra 7, though no transistor counts or die sizes are recorded.

The cache hierarchies differ in L1 and L2 configurations. The Core 5 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL has 112 KB of L1 cache per core and 2 MB of L2 cache per core. Both share 24 MB of L3 cache, and neither has 3D V-Cache. The larger L1 cache in the Ultra 7 may benefit certain access patterns, but without benchmark data, the database cannot confirm this effect.

The integrated graphics differ substantially. The Core 5 213PTE uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL uses Arc Xe-LPG 128EU, a more advanced GPU architecture. The memory controllers also differ: the Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL supports DDR5 with capacity depending on the motherboard. The memory bandwidth rating favors the Ultra 7 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s.

PCIe capabilities show a clear split. The Core 5 213PTE offers PCIe Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, whereas the Core Ultra 7 155HL offers PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. This gives the Core 5 213PTE a doubling of lanes and a newer generation, which matters for GPU and NVMe connectivity.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification field. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, base clock of 2.10 GHz, and boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 155HL has 16 cores and 22 threads, base clock of 1.40 GHz, and boost clock of 4.80 GHz. Both have a TDP of 45 watts.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1700 for the Core 5 213PTE and Intel Socket 1851 for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. Process nodes differ at 10 nm versus 7 nm. The Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory, the Core Ultra 7 155HL does not. Memory bandwidth favors the Ultra 7 at 89.6 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s. PCIe lanes favor the Core 5 213PTE at 16 lanes of Gen 5 versus 8 lanes of Gen 4.

The integrated graphics differ as noted, and the launch MSRP values are $221 for the Core 5 213PTE and $438 for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. The release dates differ by nearly two years, with the Core Ultra 7 155HL launching on 2024-04-07 and the Core 5 213PTE on 2026-03-08. Both processors have locked multipliers, both are active production parts, and both target the desktop market segment. The part numbers are SA4QM for the Core 5 213PTE and SRN2Z for the Core Ultra 7 155HL. The Core 5 213PTE has a recorded series value of null, while the Core Ultra 7 155HL belongs to the Core Ultra Series 1. The percentile ranks are 83 for the Core 5 213PTE and 50 for the Core Ultra 7 155HL, though the latter lacks benchmark scores to substantiate its rank.