Intel Core 5 213PE socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core 5 213PE uses the LGA 1700 socket. It is the 65 W value eight core of the Bartlett Lake embedded range for industrial and edge systems, and consumer 600 and 700 series boards have no BIOS support for it, so it runs only on industrial boards that list it.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- March 2026
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 16
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Bartlett Lake
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core 5
- Clocks
- 2.7 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core 5 213PE specifications
| Cores | 8 (8 Performance-cores, no Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| P-core clocks | 2.7 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Suffix meaning | PE marks the 65 W embedded class (PTE is 45 W, PQE is 125 W) |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5 up to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 up to 3200 MT/s, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | 20 lanes from the CPU: PCIe 5.0 x16 (or 2 x8) plus PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 730 (24 execution units, 300 MHz to 1.65 GHz) |
| ECC memory | Yes |
| Package | FCLGA1700 (45.0 × 37.5 mm) |
| Launch price | $221 (Intel RCP, tray) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core 5 213PE needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core 5 213PE is
The Intel Core 5 213PE is the value play at 65 W inside the Bartlett Lake embedded family, launched under Core Series 2 in the first quarter of 2026. Eight Performance-cores with Hyper-Threading give 16 threads across 24 MB of Intel Smart Cache, with Efficient-cores left out. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz and turbo peaks at 5.2 GHz for Performance-cores and Thermal Velocity Boost alike. Intel 7 is the process and tray recommended customer price is $221, the lowest in the family.
Like its 45 W twin, the 213PE carries the smaller graphics and memory ratings of the value tier. Intel UHD Graphics 730 with 24 execution units replaces the 32 unit UHD Graphics 770, and DDR5 is rated to 4800 MT/s instead of 5600 MT/s, with DDR4 to 3200 MT/s on both tiers. Neither gap troubles headless gateways or single screen controllers, which is where value SKUs earn their keep.
The 600 MHz base advantage over the 45 W 213PTE is the practical payoff for the higher envelope. Sustained logging, filtering and serving tasks hold higher minimum throughput, while peak single thread behavior matches at 5.2 GHz on both. Uniform Performance-cores, Time Coordinated Computing and Time Sensitive Networking support round out dependable fleet behavior.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
Packaging is FCLGA1700 for LGA 1700, with industrial firmware as the gatekeeper. W680 and Q670 class boards cover managed and ECC roles, while R680E, Q670e, H610E and H610 designs cover cost driven builds around the family. Name level confirmation on the board support list stays mandatory at every price point.
Retail boards remain outside the support matrix by vendor decision. ASRock confirmed its consumer LGA 1700 range including Z790 will not gain Bartlett Lake BIOS support, since it treats the family as industrial silicon for embedded systems. Firmware without processor data cannot start the chip, and seating depth does not substitute for code. Consumer LGA 1700 upgrades stop with the 14th Gen.
A 65 W value processor pairs with mid range industrial boards whose regulation covers continuous load without workstation premiums. ECC remains available through the memory controller on boards that expose it. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide explains the chipset and BIOS combination that decides support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory is specified at DDR5 to 4800 MT/s or DDR4 to 3200 MT/s over two channels to 192 GB with ECC. The 4800 MT/s DDR5 ceiling sits below the 5600 MT/s rating of the 223 and larger SKUs, so mixed fleets should standardize kits on the lower figure. DDR4 boards keep earlier industrial memory productive through refresh cycles.
Twenty processor lanes split sixteen PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0, backed by eight DMI 4 lanes to the chipset. Gateway and controller layouts with one fast NIC plus NVMe fit comfortably. Intel UHD Graphics 730 with 24 execution units from 300 MHz to 1.65 GHz serves basic consoles and single panels without extra cards.
Cooling follows the 65 W continuous duty rule inside the cabinet, with tray parts shipping cooler free. The 78 mm LGA 1700 pattern in the CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide sets heatsink mechanics. Standard industrial active sinks cover the envelope where air keeps flowing.
Upgrade paths
Family movement on a validated board is inexpensive. The 213PE can drop to the 45 W 213PTE for tighter heat budgets, rise to the full graphics 223 pair for richer displays, or climb to ten and twelve cores for consolidation. Memory and chassis carry over; only the support entry, regulation and cooling need rechecking.
Desktop processors stay on their own firmware island. The Intel Core i5-14400 serves consumer 600 and 700 series boards under Raptor Lake Refresh BIOS code, which never boots a 213PE and vice versa. Identical socket outlines do not imply interchangeable platforms.
Eventual platform renewal picks a newer embedded socket with board and memory validated as a set, located via the How to find your CPU socket type guide. Value deployments usually run until site refurbishment forces the question.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Intel Core 5 213PE use?
It uses LGA 1700, marked FCLGA1700 in Intel documents. Only industrial boards with firmware support start with it.
Can I install the 213PE in a consumer H610 board?
No. ASRock confirmed its consumer LGA 1700 boards, Z790 included, will not receive Bartlett Lake BIOS support. The chip fits the socket physically but the board will not start without the matching firmware.
What is the difference between the 213PE and the 213PTE?
The 213PE runs a 2.7 GHz base at 65 W against 2.1 GHz at 45 W on the 213PTE, with matching 5.2 GHz peaks. Both list the same $221 tray price, so cooling capacity and sustained load decide.
Why is the 213PE DDR5 rating lower than the 223PE?
DDR5 is rated to 4800 MT/s on the 213 SKUs against 5600 MT/s on the 223 and higher SKUs, with DDR4 to 3200 MT/s on both. Standardize fleet memory on the lower ceiling when mixing value and mainstream SKUs.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core 5 processor 213PE specifications (Intel)
- Intel keeps socket LGA 1700 alive with new P-core-only Bartlett Lake CPUs (Tom's Hardware)
- Bartlett Lake, Intel's P-Core Only CPUs: Models and Specs (HWCooling)
- ASRock confirms its Z790 and other LGA-1700 motherboards will not support Bartlett Lake CPUs (VideoCardz)
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