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

FAQ

Q: How do the two processors compare in overall average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K records an average benchmark score of 70,879, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE scores 32,924. The Ultra 7 sits 11 percentile points higher, at 94 versus 83.

Q: Which chip wins the most head-to-head benchmarks?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K wins 16 of the 17 recorded comparisons. The Intel Core 5 213PTE takes a single win in Cinebench R23 single-core, where it posts 3,070 against the Ultra 7's 2,020, a 52% advantage.

Q: What are the core and thread counts for each processor?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K has 20 cores and 20 threads, so it has no hyper-threading, while the Core 5 has two threads per core.

Q: Do both chips support ECC memory?

A: Yes, both list ECC memory support as enabled.

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K supports DDR5 only. The Ultra 7's memory bandwidth is 102.4 GB/s, compared to 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5.

Q: Which processor was released more recently?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE has a release date of 2026-03-08, while the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K was released on 2024-10-23.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is built on Bartlett Lake silicon using a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K uses Arrow Lake architecture on a 3 nm node manufactured by TSMC. That process difference is substantial: the Ultra 7 packs 17,800 million transistors into a 243 mm² die, while the Core 5's transistor count and die size are not recorded in the database.

The core configurations diverge sharply. The Core 5 213PTE offers 8 cores with 16 threads, indicating simultaneous multithreading. The Core Ultra 7 265K offers 20 cores with 20 threads, meaning each core corresponds to exactly one thread. The Ultra 7 therefore relies on raw core count rather than per-core multithreading to achieve its throughput.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 7 has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and 30 MB of shared L3. So the Ultra 7 leads at every cache level, which contributes to its advantage in memory-sensitive workloads.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The Core 5 uses UHD Graphics 730, while the Ultra 7 uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The Core 5's socket is Intel Socket 1700; the Ultra 7 uses Intel Socket 1851. The Core 5 is not multiplier-unlocked, while the Ultra 7 is multiplier-unlocked, which allows user-controlled overclocking on the latter.

Both chips are marked as Active in production status and target the Desktop market segment. The Core Ultra 7 265K belongs to the Core Ultra Series 2 family, while the Core 5 213PTE has no series designation recorded. The Core 5's base clock is 2.10 GHz with a boost of 5.20 GHz; the Ultra 7's base clock is 3.90 GHz with a boost of 5.50 GHz.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE has exactly one head-to-head victory: Cinebench R23 single-core. In that test it scores 3,070 versus the Ultra 7's 2,020, a 52% edge. That result is unusual because in every other single-thread benchmark in the database, the Ultra 7 leads. The single-core Cinebench R23 result appears to reflect a specific workload characteristic where the Core 5's architecture and clock behavior produce a higher score.

The Intel Core Ultra 7 265K dominates everywhere else. Its largest margins come in PassMark extended instructions, where it leads by 70.3%, and PassMark data encryption, where it leads by 70.1%. The smallest Ultra 7 advantage is in PassMark integer math at 35%, followed by Cinebench R23 multi-core at 39.3%. The Ultra 7 also wins all Cinebench R15 and R20 tests, both single-core and multi-core, by roughly 56%.

For workload planning, the Core 5 213PTE is the choice only for the specific single-threaded Cinebench R23 scenario. For data compression, encryption, floating-point math, prime number finding, physics simulation, random string sorting, and general multi-threaded rendering, the Ultra 7 265K is clearly stronger. The Ultra 7's PassMark multi-thread score of 58,594 is more than double the Core 5's 25,590.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 213PTE | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K |

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

| Cores | 8 | 20 |

| Threads | 16 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.10 GHz | 3.90 GHz |

| Boost clock | 5.20 GHz | 5.50 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 125 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Intel Socket 1851 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Arrow Lake-S |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | not recorded | 243 mm² |

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

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 24 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier unlocked | false | true |

| Launch MSRP | $221 | $394 |

| Release date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-10-23 |

| Part number | SA4QM | SRQCW |

The table above lists only fields where the two processors differ. Both support ECC memory, use dual-channel memory buses, and are Active desktop parts. The Core 5 213PTE has a 45 W TDP, while the Ultra 7 265K has a 125 W TDP. The Ultra 7 also provides 20 PCIe Gen 5 lanes versus 16 on the Core 5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The dominant pattern across the head-to-head set is a large, consistent Ultra 7 advantage. In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the Ultra 7 scores 5,020 against 2,192, a 56.3% lead. Cinebench R15 single-core follows the same shape: 708 versus 309, also 56.4% in favor of the Ultra 7. Cinebench R20 mirrors this, with the Ultra 7 at 20,918 versus 9,135 multi-core, and 2,953 versus 1,289 single-core, both at 56.3% margins.

Cinebench R23 multi-core narrows the gap somewhat. The Ultra 7 scores 35,850 and the Core 5 scores 21,751, a 39.3% difference. The exception to the entire pattern is Cinebench R23 single-core, where the Core 5 wins 3,070 to 2,020, a 52% advantage. This is the only recorded benchmark where the Core 5 comes out ahead, and it flips the usual single-core relationship between the two chips.

PassMark results reinforce the Ultra 7's dominance. Data compression shows 665,554 versus 261,083, a 60.8% lead. Data encryption shows 48,246 versus 14,413, a 70.1% lead. Extended instructions show 54,333 versus 16,146, a 70.3% lead. Prime number finding shows 491 versus 157, a 68% lead. Floating-point math shows 189,629 versus 71,722, a 62.2% lead. Integer math shows 143,242 versus 93,109, a 35% lead.

The multi-thread PassMark score is 58,594 for the Ultra 7 versus 25,590 for the Core 5, a 56.3% difference. Physics simulation shows 3,731 versus 2,199, a 41.1% lead. Random string sorting shows 79,752 versus 30,106, a 62.3% lead. Single-thread PassMark shows 4,928 versus 3,718, a 24.6% lead. The single-thread result appears twice in the database, once as passmark_single_thread and once as passmark_singlethread, with identical values and the same 24.6% margin.

The nearest rivals in the database place both chips in context. 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, with its closest competitor being the Intel Core i7-12700 at a 0.1% deficit. The Ultra 7 265K sits within 1.3% of the AMD Ryzen 7 9700F and within 1% of the Intel Core i7-14700KF, with the Intel Xeon 6511P and Intel Xeon Platinum 8270 slightly ahead at 0.2% and 0.7%, respectively. The average score gap between the two reviewed chips is 37,955 points, which places them in entirely different performance tiers.