Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded head-to-head data shows a clear split between two very different processor designs. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins 14 of the 17 direct comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE takes 3 victories. The margin of those wins matters more than the raw count.

The largest single victory for the Core Ultra 9 285H comes in PassMark's find prime numbers test. The Ultra 9 scores 330 against the Core 5's 157, a 52.4% advantage. This is the kind of workload that rewards the Ultra 9's higher core count and newer process node. Data encryption shows another decisive gap: the Ultra 9 delivers 26140 versus 14413, a 44.9% lead. Extended instructions follow at 26794 versus 16146, a 39.7% margin. Floating point math also goes strongly to the Ultra 9, with 109190 against 71722, a 34.3% gap.

The Cinebench R15 multicore test gives the Ultra 9 its next biggest win. The score of 3177.5 beats the Core 5's 2192 by 31%. That pattern repeats in Cinebench R20 multicore, where 12201 tops 9135 by 25.1%. The same 25.1% delta appears in Cinebench R20 singlecore, with the Ultra 9 scoring 1722 against 1289. PassMark multithread shows 34171 versus 25590, another 25.1% gap. Random string sorting goes to the Ultra 9 at 40931 versus 30106, a 26.4% edge. Data compression favors the Ultra 9 at 335859 against 261083, a 22.3% margin. PassMark single thread puts the Ultra 9 at 4415 versus 3718, a 15.8% lead. Physics tests give the Ultra 9 a 12.5% win, 2513 to 2199. Even the tightest Ultra 9 victory, Cinebench R15 singlecore at 313 versus 309, still goes its way by 1.3%.

The Core 5 213PTE wins its three matchups with substantial margins. Cinebench R23 singlecore is the standout: 3070 versus 2129.5, a 44.2% advantage. That is the single largest positive delta in either direction across all tests. PassMark integer math gives the Core 5 an 8.4% win, 93109 against 85922. Cinebench R23 multicore also favors the Core 5, 21751 versus 20781.5, a 4.7% edge.

The overall average benchmark score confirms the hierarchy. The Core Ultra 9 285H sits at 38312, while the Core 5 213PTE records 32924. The Ultra 9 also holds a higher percentile rank among all CPUs at 86 versus 83. The nearest rivals for each part reinforce the positioning: the Core Ultra 9 285H sits within 0.2% of the Intel Core 9 270H and the AMD Ryzen 7 250, while the Core 5 213PTE trades within 0.5% of the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G and the Ryzen 7 7800X3D.

Where Each One Wins

Workload type dictates the winner. The Core Ultra 9 285H dominates in multi-threaded throughput, encryption, compression, and math-heavy tasks. Its 16 cores and 16 threads, paired with the 3 nm process node from TSMC, deliver consistent advantages in parallel workloads. The PassMark data shows this across the board: encryption, extended instructions, prime number finding, floating point math, multithread, and random string sorting all favor the Ultra 9 by margins ranging from 12.5% to over 50%.

The Ultra 9 also wins in several single-thread tests despite the Core 5's higher peak boost clock. Cinebench R15 singlecore and R20 singlecore both go to the Ultra 9 by 1.3% and 25.1% respectively. PassMark single thread also favors the Ultra 9 at 4415 versus 3718. This suggests the Arrow Lake architecture extracts more instructions per clock than Bartlett Lake in certain legacy rendering workloads.

The Core 5 213PTE wins where its architecture and configuration align better. Cinebench R23 singlecore shows a commanding 44.2% lead, indicating that in newer rendering workloads, the Core 5's 5.20 GHz boost clock and 8-core, 16-thread configuration outperform the Ultra 9's 5.40 GHz boost. Integer math also favors the Core 5, with 93109 versus 85922, an 8.4% margin. The Cinebench R23 multicore win, 21751 versus 20781.5, is notable because it contradicts the R15 and R20 multicore results. This indicates the Core 5 scales better in the R23 benchmark specifically, even though it has half the cores.

The socket and platform differences matter here. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700 with 16 PCIe Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses Intel BGA 2049 with 8 PCIe Gen 5 lanes. The Core 5 also supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Ultra 9 supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Memory bandwidth favors the Ultra 9 at 102.4 GB/s versus 76.8 GB/s for the Core 5. The Ultra 9's integrated graphics, Arc Graphics 140T, is a more capable iGPU than the Core 5's UHD Graphics 730, though the database does not include graphics benchmarks for either part.

The Verdict

The data points to a straightforward choice based on workload. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is the stronger processor in the majority of measured scenarios. Its 14 wins out of 17 comparisons include the biggest margins in the entire dataset, particularly in encryption, prime number finding, and extended instruction workloads. The 44.9% lead in data encryption and the 52.4% lead in prime number finding are the kind of decisive gaps that matter for security, scientific, and mathematical applications.

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is not without merit. Its 44.2% victory in Cinebench R23 singlecore is the largest single positive delta in the comparison, and its integer math win suggests a preference for certain integer-heavy operations. The Cinebench R23 multicore win, though smaller at 4.7%, shows that in at least one modern rendering benchmark, the Core 5 can outperform the Ultra 9 despite its lower core count.

The average benchmark scores tell the overall story. The Core Ultra 9 285H averages 38312, which places it 16.4% ahead of the Core 5's 32924. The percentile ranks also favor the Ultra 9 at 86 versus 83. The nearest rival data shows both processors are competitive within their respective brackets. The Core Ultra 9 285H is essentially tied with the Intel Core 9 270H at a 0.1% delta, while the Core 5 213PTE is 0.1% behind the Intel Core i7-12700.

The launch MSRP for the Core Ultra 9 285H is $651. The launch MSRP for the Core 5 213PTE is $221.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. The Intel Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads.

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

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins Cinebench R23 singlecore by 44.2%, scoring 3070 against the Ultra 9's 2129.5. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H wins PassMark find prime numbers by 52.4%, scoring 330 against 157.

Q: Which processor has the higher average benchmark score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H has an average benchmark score of 38312, compared to 32924 for the Intel Core 5 213PTE. The Ultra 9 also ranks at the 86th percentile versus the Core 5's 83rd percentile.

Q: How do the memory bandwidth figures compare?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H supports 102.4 GB/s memory bandwidth, while the Intel Core 5 213PTE supports 76.8 GB/s. Both use dual-channel memory buses.

Q: What process nodes does each processor use?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC. The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses a 10 nm process node from Intel.

Q: Which processor wins in data compression?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H scores 335859 in PassMark data compression, beating the Intel Core 5 213PTE's 261083 by 22.3%.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different fabrication approaches. The Intel Core 5 213PTE is a Bartlett Lake desktop part built on Intel's 10 nm process. The Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is an Arrow Lake-H mobile part built on TSMC's 3 nm process. The process node difference is significant, with the Ultra 9 using a more advanced manufacturing technology.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 213PTE has 8 cores and 16 threads, while the Core Ultra 9 285H has 16 cores and 16 threads. Both parts have the same thread count, but the Ultra 9 doubles the physical core count. This explains the multicore performance advantages in most tests.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Core 5 213PTE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 24 MB of shared L3. The Core Ultra 9 285H has 192 KB of L1 per core, 3 MB of L2 per core, and the same 24 MB of shared L3. The Ultra 9 has larger per-core caches at both L1 and L2 levels.

Clock speeds favor the Ultra 9 in base clock at 2.90 GHz versus 2.10 GHz, and in boost clock at 5.40 GHz versus 5.20 GHz. Both processors have a 45 W TDP. The Core 5 213PTE uses Intel Socket 1700, while the Core Ultra 9 285H uses Intel BGA 2049, reflecting their desktop versus mobile market segments.

Memory support differs. The Core 5 213PTE supports DDR4 and DDR5, while the Core Ultra 9 285H supports DDR5 and LPDDR5X. Both support ECC memory. PCIe lane counts also differ: the Core 5 provides 16 Gen 5 lanes from the CPU, while the Ultra 9 provides 8 Gen 5 lanes. The integrated graphics differ as well, with the Core 5 using UHD Graphics 730 and the Ultra 9 using Arc Graphics 140T.

The release dates show the Core Ultra 9 285H launched in January 2025, while the Core 5 213PTE launched in March 2026. Both parts are listed as Active in production status. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.