AMD Ryzen 3 210 vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 and Intel Core 5 211E occupy very different positions in the database, and the benchmark data reflects that clearly. The Intel part wins 15 of the 17 recorded head-to-head comparisons, while the AMD chip takes 2. The scale of those wins, however, tells a more nuanced story than the raw count alone.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Intel Core 5 211E dominates the Cinebench suite. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 20,389 against the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 11,198, a 45.1% margin. The single-core R23 result follows the same pattern: 2,878 versus 1,581, also a 45.1% gap. This consistency extends to Cinebench R20 and R15, where the Intel chip leads by 45% and 45.1% in both multi-core and single-core tests respectively.

PassMark's integer math test shows the largest absolute difference. The Intel Core 5 211E posts 88,117 versus 37,933, a 57% lead. Floating-point math is even more lopsided in percentage terms, with Intel at 66,402 and AMD at 23,649, a 64.4% advantage. Data compression follows at 346,757 versus 152,017, a 56.2% gap, while data encryption shows a 52% lead for Intel (17,938 versus 8,607).

The Intel part also wins the multithreaded PassMark test by 43% (23,833 versus 13,585) and random string sorting by 43.3% (34,308 versus 19,454). Extended instructions favor Intel by 46.9% (21,592 versus 11,464). Even in single-thread performance, where the gap narrows, Intel still leads: 4,006 versus 3,724, a 7% margin.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210's two wins come in narrowly focused workloads. It beats the Intel chip in PassMark's find prime numbers test, 49 versus 43, a 14% advantage. It also wins the physics test, 821 versus 702, a 17% edge. These are the only benchmarks where the AMD processor outruns its rival, and both are specialized tasks rather than general-purpose compute.

The average benchmark score tells the same story. The Intel Core 5 211E sits at 37,829, while the AMD Ryzen 3 210 averages 17,321. That difference places the Intel chip in the 86th percentile of all CPUs in the database, compared to the AMD part's 71st percentile.

The Verdict

The data points to a clear split by workload and platform. The Intel Core 5 211E is the stronger processor across nearly every measured category, with particular dominance in multi-threaded rendering, math-heavy tasks, and data compression. Its 10 cores and 16 threads provide a structural advantage that the AMD Ryzen 3 210's 4 cores and 8 threads cannot overcome in most scenarios.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210's wins in prime number finding and physics suggest it handles specific algorithmic patterns more efficiently, likely due to its newer Zen 4 architecture. But those wins are isolated. For anyone running Cinebench-style rendering, integer or floating-point math, encryption, or compression workloads, the Intel part delivers between 43% and 64% more performance.

The Intel chip also carries a higher launch MSRP of $221. The database records no launch price for the AMD part. The Intel processor targets desktop Socket 1700 systems, while the AMD chip is a mobile part on Socket FP7. That form factor difference matters: the AMD Ryzen 3 210 comes with a 28 W TDP, and the Intel Core 5 211E has a 65 W TDP. The Intel chip needs more power and cooling, but it returns substantially more compute per benchmark.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from fundamentally different design points. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 uses Zen 4 architecture on a 4 nm TSMC process, with a die size of 137 mm² and 20,900 million transistors. The Intel Core 5 211E uses Bartlett Lake on Intel's 10 nm process, with a 257 mm² die. Intel lists no transistor count in the database.

Core counts diverge sharply. The AMD chip has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel chip has 10 cores and 16 threads. Cache configurations follow suit. The AMD part provides 64 KB L1 per core, 1 MB L2 per core, and 8 MB shared L3. The Intel part offers 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. The Intel chip also has a higher boost clock at 4.90 GHz versus 4.70 GHz, though the AMD chip has a higher base clock at 3.00 GHz versus 2.70 GHz.

Memory support differs in scope. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 only, dual-channel, with 89.6 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, dual-channel, with 76.8 GB/s bandwidth. The Intel chip supports ECC memory; the AMD chip does not.

PCIe connectivity also differs. The AMD part uses Gen 4 with 14 CPU lanes, while the Intel part uses Gen 5 with 16 CPU lanes. Integrated graphics are present on both: the AMD chip has Radeon 740M, the Intel chip has UHD Graphics 730.

The Intel chip's socket is Intel Socket 1700, a desktop platform. The AMD chip uses AMD Socket FP7, a mobile socket. Both are locked multipliers, and both are listed as Active in production. The AMD part released on 2025-01-05, and the Intel part followed on 2025-01-12.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E has 10 cores and 16 threads. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: How large is the performance gap in Cinebench R23 multi-core?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 20,389 versus 11,198 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 45.1% difference.

Q: Does the AMD processor win any benchmarks?

A: Yes. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins PassMark's find prime numbers test (49 versus 43, a 14% lead) and the physics test (821 versus 702, a 17% lead).

Q: What memory types does each processor support?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 210 supports DDR5 only. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 210 does not.

Q: What is the single-thread performance difference?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E scores 4,006 in PassMark single-thread, versus 3,724 for the AMD Ryzen 3 210, a 7% advantage.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 5 211E wins in every rendering test recorded in the database. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all show the Intel chip ahead by roughly 45% in both single-core and multi-core runs. This makes it the clear choice for CPU-bound rendering workloads where the full thread count can be utilized.

The Intel chip also wins decisively in math-intensive PassMark workloads. Integer math, floating-point math, and extended instructions all favor Intel by margins between 46.9% and 64.4%. Data compression and encryption follow the same direction, with Intel leading by 56.2% and 52% respectively. These results indicate that the Intel part handles parallel compute tasks with substantially higher throughput.

The AMD Ryzen 3 210 wins in exactly two places: prime number finding and physics simulation. The prime number test shows a 14% advantage, and the physics test shows a 17% advantage. These workloads likely benefit from the Zen 4 architecture's instruction efficiency despite the lower core count. For users running those specific tasks, the AMD chip offers a measurable edge.

For general desktop use, the Intel Core 5 211E's 7% single-thread lead and its massive multi-thread advantage make it the stronger processor in the database's recorded measurements. The AMD Ryzen 3 210's lower TDP of 28 W versus 65 W suggests it fits in power-constrained mobile designs, but the benchmark results show that the Intel part delivers more performance across nearly all recorded tests. The AMD chip's two wins are real but narrow, while the Intel chip's wins are broad and often overwhelming.