Intel Core 5 213PTE vs Intel Processor U302L Comparison

The Verdict

The Intel Core 5 213PTE is the clear performance leader in this comparison. The recorded data shows it achieves an average benchmark score of 32924, placing it in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. The Intel Processor U302L, by contrast, sits in the 50th percentile with no recorded benchmark scores in the database. The Core 5 213PTE uses an 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a boost clock of 5.20 GHz, while the U302L uses 5 cores and 6 threads with a boost clock of 2.40 GHz.

The data indicates the Core 5 213PTE is designed for desktop workloads requiring sustained multi-threaded performance. Its 45 W TDP and Socket 1700 mounting target desktop platforms. The U302L is a 15 W mobile part with the same Socket 1700 footprint but a different power envelope. Users with workloads involving rendering, compilation, or data processing should select the Core 5 213PTE based on its benchmark scores. The U302L has no recorded scores, so no performance conclusions can be drawn from the database.

The Core 5 213PTE also supports ECC memory and PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The U302L does not support ECC and uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes. For memory bandwidth, the Core 5 213PTE records 76.8 GB/s, while the U302L has no listed bandwidth figure. The Core 5 213PTE carries a launch MSRP of $221, and the U302L carries a launch MSRP of $285.

Architecture Differences

The two processors share a 10 nm Intel process node and both use DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The Core 5 213PTE is based on the Bartlett Lake codename within the Core 5 generation, while the U302L uses the Raptor Lake architecture under the Raptor Lake-PS codename.

Core counts differ substantially. The Core 5 213PTE delivers 8 cores and 16 threads. The U302L delivers 5 cores and 6 threads. This core and thread deficit explains the performance gap in multi-threaded workloads, though the U302L has no benchmark scores to quantify it directly.

Cache hierarchies also differ. Both processors use 80 KB of L1 cache per core. The L2 cache is 2 MB per core on the Core 5 213PTE versus 1.25 MB per core on the U302L. The shared L3 cache is 24 MB on the Core 5 213PTE versus 10 MB on the U302L. The larger L3 on the Core 5 213PTE benefits workloads with repeated data access across cores.

Clock speeds show a wide separation. The Core 5 213PTE has a base clock of 2.10 GHz and a boost clock of 5.20 GHz. The U302L has a base clock of 1.20 GHz and a boost clock of 2.40 GHz. The boost advantage of 2.80 GHz on the Core 5 213PTE directly influences single-thread performance, which the benchmark data confirms.

Power delivery differs by design. The Core 5 213PTE is rated at 45 W TDP, while the U302L is rated at 15 W TDP. The U302L targets power-constrained mobile environments, whereas the Core 5 213PTE targets desktop systems with adequate cooling. Both use Socket 1700, but the market segments differ: the Core 5 213PTE is listed as Desktop, and the U302L is listed as Mobile.

Integrated graphics also differ. The Core 5 213PTE includes UHD Graphics 730, while the U302L includes UHD Graphics 80EU. The database records no graphics benchmarks for either part. PCIe support favors the Core 5 213PTE with Gen 5 and 16 lanes, while the U302L uses Gen 4 with 8 lanes. ECC memory support exists only on the Core 5 213PTE.

Release timing differs by nearly two years. The U302L was released on 2024-04-07, and the Core 5 213PTE was released on 2026-03-08. Both parts remain active in production. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark comparisons between the Intel Core 5 213PTE and the Intel Processor U302L. The U302L has an empty benchmark array and an average benchmark score of 0. The Core 5 213PTE has 17 recorded benchmark scores across Cinebench and PassMark tests.

The Core 5 213PTE records a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 21751 and a single-core score of 3070. In Cinebench R20, it scores 9135 multi-core and 1289 single-core. Cinebench R15 shows 2192 multi-core and 309 single-core. These scores position the Core 5 213PTE near several established desktop and mobile processors. The nearest rival, the AMD Ryzen 7 8700G, has an average score of 33089, which is 0.5% higher. The AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D also sits 0.5% higher at 33079. The Intel Core i7-12700 is 0.1% lower at 32942, and the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.3% higher at 32812.

PassMark scores for the Core 5 213PTE show strong integer and floating-point performance. Integer math scores 93109, floating-point math scores 71722, and extended instructions score 16146. Data compression scores 261083, data encryption scores 14413, and random string sorting scores 30106. The physics score is 2199, and find prime numbers scores 157. The multithread score is 25590, and the single-thread score is 3718.

The U302L cannot be compared directly because no scores exist. The absence of data means the database cannot confirm any workload advantage for the U302L. The Core 5 213PTE therefore holds every measurable performance category by default.

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 5 213PTE compare to its nearest rivals in average score?

A: The Core 5 213PTE has an average benchmark score of 32924. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700G is 0.5% higher at 33089, the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D is 0.5% higher at 33079, the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H is 0.3% higher at 32812, and the Intel Core i7-12700 is 0.1% lower at 32942.

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 Processor U302L has 5 cores and 6 threads.

Q: Does the Intel Processor U302L have any recorded benchmark scores?

A: No. The database records no benchmark scores for the U302L, and its average benchmark score is 0.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE supports ECC memory. The Intel Processor U302L does not support ECC memory.

Q: What PCIe versions and lane counts do the two processors use?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE uses PCIe Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. The Intel Processor U302L uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 CPU lanes.

Q: What are the TDP ratings for these processors?

A: The Intel Core 5 213PTE is rated at 45 W TDP. The Intel Processor U302L is rated at 15 W TDP.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 213PTE wins in every category with recorded data. Its 8-core, 16-thread configuration with a 5.20 GHz boost clock delivers multi-threaded performance in the 83rd percentile of all CPUs. Cinebench R23 multi-core at 21751 and PassMark multithread at 25590 indicate strong throughput for rendering, transcoding, and parallel compilation workloads. The single-core score of 3718 in PassMark and 3070 in Cinebench R23 support responsive single-threaded applications. The 24 MB shared L3 cache and 76.8 GB/s memory bandwidth provide a solid foundation for memory-intensive tasks. Data compression at 261083 and integer math at 93109 are the highest recorded PassMark sub-scores.

The Intel Processor U302L wins in power efficiency categories based on its specifications. Its 15 W TDP is one-third of the Core 5 213PTE's 45 W TDP. The lower base clock of 1.20 GHz and boost clock of 2.40 GHz suggest reduced power draw under load. The U302L is classified as a mobile part, so it targets thermally constrained systems where the Core 5 213PTE's 45 W envelope would be impractical. The U302L also uses PCIe Gen 4 with 8 lanes, which may align with platforms that do not require Gen 5 bandwidth.

The Core 5 213PTE wins on platform features. ECC memory support, PCIe Gen 5, and a larger L3 cache make it suitable for workstation or server-adjacent desktop applications. The U302L lacks ECC support and offers a smaller 10 MB L3 cache. The Core 5 213PTE's memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s versus no listed figure for the U302L further separates the two.

The U302L has the newer release date of 2024-04-07, but the Core 5 213PTE followed on 2026-03-08 with a more capable architecture. Both parts remain active in production. The Core 5 213PTE's 83rd percentile ranking versus the U302L's 50th percentile ranking summarizes the performance split. The database shows no scenario where the U302L outperforms the Core 5 213PTE in any measured benchmark, because the U302L has no recorded measurements.