Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 7 265 Comparison

The Intel Core 5 213PTE and Intel Core Ultra 7 265 occupy very different positions in the desktop market. The data shows a clear performance hierarchy, but the benchmark results are not entirely one-sided. The Core Ultra 7 265 wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the Core 5 213PTE manages to secure 2 wins. The overall average benchmark score for the Core Ultra 7 265 is 64640, which places it in the 93rd percentile of all CPUs. The Core 5 213PTE, with an average score of 32924, sits in the 83rd percentile. This gap is substantial, but the specific workloads where the Core 5 wins are important for certain users.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The most striking result in the database is the Cinebench R20 multicore test. Here, the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 9135, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 scores 6268. This gives the Core 5 a 45.7% advantage, a significant margin. The single-core R20 test follows the same pattern, with the Core 5 scoring 1289 against the Core Ultra 7's 884, a 45.8% lead. These are the only two tests where the Core 5 wins, and they represent a complete reversal of the results seen in the other Cinebench versions.

The Core Ultra 7 265 dominates the Cinebench R15 and R23 suites. In R15 multicore, the Core Ultra 7 scores 4255 against the Core 5's 2192, a 48.5% difference. The R15 single-core test shows the same 48.5% delta, with scores of 600 and 309. The R23 multicore test has the Core Ultra 7 at 42216 and the Core 5 at 21751, again a 48.5% gap. The R23 single-core test shows the Core Ultra 7 at 5960 versus 3070, preserving the 48.5% delta. The consistency of this 48.5% figure across multiple tests suggests a fundamental performance scaling difference between the two processors.

The PassMark suite reinforces the Core Ultra 7's dominance in most areas. Data compression shows a 50.1% lead for the Core Ultra 7, with scores of 522983 and 261083. Data encryption is even more lopsided: 40456 versus 14413, a 64.4% advantage. Extended instructions show a 61.1% lead, and prime number finding shows a 62.4% lead. Floating point math has a 58.5% delta, with the Core Ultra 7 scoring 172776 against 71722. The smallest gap in the entire head-to-head set is in PassMark physics, where the Core Ultra 7 leads by only 24.8%, scoring 2923 versus 2199. Integer math shows a 30.9% lead for the Core Ultra 7, with scores of 134773 and 93109.

The single-threaded results are closer than the multi-threaded ones, but the Core Ultra 7 still wins. PassMark single-thread shows the Core Ultra 7 at 4689 against 3718, a 20.7% lead. The multithread PassMark test shows a 48.5% gap, with scores of 49682 and 25590. Random string sorting shows a 52.8% lead for the Core Ultra 7.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins only in the Cinebench R20 tests. The multicore R20 score of 9135 is 45.7% higher than the Core Ultra 7's 6268. The single-core R20 score of 1289 is 45.8% higher than the 884 recorded by the Core Ultra 7. This indicates that in the specific workload represented by Cinebench R20, the Core 5 delivers substantially better performance. This could be relevant for applications that use an older rendering engine or a workload pattern that mirrors that benchmark's characteristics.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 wins in every other recorded test. The largest margins are in data encryption (64.4% lead), prime number finding (62.4% lead), and extended instructions (61.1% lead). These are compute-heavy tasks that benefit from the Core Ultra 7's architecture. The smallest margin is in PassMark physics, where the Core Ultra 7 leads by 24.8%. This suggests that even in workloads where the Core Ultra 7 is least dominant, it still maintains a clear advantage. The Core Ultra 7 also leads in all three Cinebench versions except R20, all PassMark math tests, memory-related tests like data compression and random string sorting, and both single-thread and multithread PassMark metrics.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 has an average benchmark score of 64640, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE has an average score of 32924.

Q: Does the Intel Core 5 213PTE win any benchmark tests?

A: Yes, it wins the Cinebench R20 multicore test with a score of 9135 (45.7% higher) and the Cinebench R20 single-core test with a score of 1289 (45.8% higher).

Q: What is the performance difference in PassMark multithread?

A: The Core Ultra 7 265 scores 49682, while the Core 5 213PTE scores 25590. This is a 48.5% advantage for the Core Ultra 7.

Q: How do the two processors compare in single-thread performance?

A: In the PassMark single-thread test, the Core Ultra 7 265 scores 4689 and the Core 5 213PTE scores 3718, giving the Core Ultra 7 a 20.7% lead.

Q: Which processor has a higher percentile ranking among all CPUs?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is in the 93rd percentile, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE is in the 83rd percentile.

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

A: The largest delta is in PassMark data encryption, where the Core Ultra 7 265 leads by 64.4%, scoring 40456 against 14413.

Specification Differences

The two processors use different sockets. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265 uses Intel Socket 1851. The core counts differ significantly: the Core 5 has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 7 has 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core Ultra 7 does not support Hyper-Threading, which explains the equal core and thread counts.

Clock speeds are similar but not identical. The Core 5 has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The Core Ultra 7 has a base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The TDP ratings differ, with the Core 5 rated at 45 watts and the Core Ultra 7 at 65 watts.

Memory support is a key differentiator. The Core 5 supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Core Ultra 7 supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses. The memory bandwidth differs: the Core 5 has 76.8 GB/s, while the Core Ultra 7 has 102.4 GB/s. ECC memory support is present on the Core 5 but not on the Core Ultra 7.

PCIe lane counts differ. The Core 5 provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only), while the Core Ultra 7 provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics differ as well: the Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Core Ultra 7 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 32EU.

Both processors are locked, as neither has an unlocked multiplier. The release dates are different, with the Core Ultra 7 released in January 2025 and the Core 5 released in March 2026. The production status for both is Active.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on the Bartlett Lake architecture and uses a 10 nm process node manufactured by Intel. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is built on the Arrow Lake architecture, specifically Arrow Lake-S, and uses a 3 nm process node manufactured by TSMC. The Core Ultra 7 has a transistor count of 17,800 million and a die size of 243 mm². The Core 5 does not have recorded transistor or die size data.

Cache configurations differ substantially. The Core 5 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 7 has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger L3 cache on the Core Ultra 7 likely contributes to its performance in cache-sensitive workloads.

The Core 5 belongs to the Core 5 (Bartlett Lake) generation, while the Core Ultra 7 belongs to the Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake) generation. The Core Ultra 7 is part of the Core Ultra Series 2. The Core 5 does not have a recorded series name. Both are desktop market segment processors.

The Verdict

The benchmark data clearly separates these two processors. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265 is the stronger performer in almost every recorded test. It wins 15 of 17 comparisons, with an average benchmark score of 64640 against 32924. Its percentile ranking of 93 versus 83 confirms its higher standing in the database. The Core Ultra 7's nearest rivals include server-class processors like the AMD EPYC 4464P and AMD EPYC 9124, which indicates the performance tier it occupies.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a narrow but real advantage in Cinebench R20 tests. The 45.7% multicore and 45.8% single-core leads are substantial for those specific benchmarks. Its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-12700 and AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D, showing it competes in the upper mid-range desktop segment.

The choice between these two depends entirely on the workload. The Core Ultra 7 265 delivers higher performance in encryption, compression, math operations, and the majority of Cinebench tests. The Core 5 213PTE wins in the R20 workload, which may matter for specific legacy applications. The Core 5 also offers ECC memory support and DDR4 compatibility, which are relevant for certain system configurations. The Core Ultra 7 requires DDR5 and does not support ECC memory. The platform differences, including socket and PCIe lane counts, mean these processors are not interchangeable. The data supports the Core Ultra 7 265 for users who need maximum throughput across a wide range of tasks, while the Core 5 213PTE is the better choice for the specific R20 workload where it leads.