AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE vs Intel Core 5 211E Comparison

Where Each One Wins

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE and Intel Core 5 211E occupy different positions in the desktop processor landscape, and the recorded benchmark data reflects a clear split in workload strengths. The Intel Core 5 211E dominates every measured benchmark category, which is consistent with its higher core count, thread count, and boost clock. The data shows no benchmark wins for the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, as the database contains no benchmark entries for that processor. The Intel part, by contrast, has a full suite of Cinebench and PassMark results.

The Intel Core 5 211E delivers its strongest relative performance in multi-threaded workloads. In Cinebench R23, it scores 20389 in multi-core, a figure that places it well above typical desktop processors. The single-core result of 2878 in the same test shows a smaller but still substantial advantage. The PassMark suite reinforces this pattern: the Intel part scores 23833 in multithread, 88117 in integer math, 66402 in floating point math, and 346757 in data compression. These numbers indicate a processor that handles parallel compute, encryption, and compression tasks with considerable headroom.

The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE, with its 4 cores and 8 threads, targets a different segment. Its 35 W TDP and 7 nm TSMC process point toward efficiency-focused builds. The database lists no benchmark scores for this part, so its measured performance cannot be quantified here. What the data does show is a processor designed for lower power envelopes, with a base clock of 3.60 GHz and boost clock of 4.20 GHz. The Intel part runs at 2.70 GHz base and 4.90 GHz boost, so the AMD chip starts at a higher base frequency but has a lower ceiling.

The Intel Core 5 211E also holds a strong position in the overall database rankings. Its percentile vs all CPUs is 86, meaning it outperforms the vast majority of recorded processors. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE sits at percentile 50, squarely in the middle of the distribution. That percentile gap, combined with the absence of any recorded AMD benchmark scores, makes the performance comparison one-sided in the available data.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different design philosophies and manufacturing approaches. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE uses the Zen 3 architecture under the Cezanne codename, built on a 7 nm process at TSMC. The Intel Core 5 211E uses the Bartlett Lake codename, built on a 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry. The AMD chip integrates 10,700 million transistors on a 180 mm² die, while the Intel die measures 257 mm² with no transistor count recorded in the database.

Core configuration separates the two sharply. The AMD part has 4 cores and 8 threads, typical of a mainstream entry-level desktop chip. The Intel part has 10 cores and 16 threads, a larger configuration that explains its multi-threaded benchmark dominance. Cache hierarchies also differ. The AMD chip has 64 KB of L1 per core, 512 KB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of L3. The Intel chip has 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 20 MB of shared L3. The Intel part carries more than twice the L3 capacity and four times the per-core L2.

Memory support diverges as well. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4 only, with dual-channel memory and a recorded bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5, also dual-channel, with a higher recorded bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. ECC memory is absent on the AMD part but present on the Intel part, a notable difference for workstation or reliability-focused usage.

PCIe capabilities also differ. The AMD chip uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The Intel chip uses Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU. This gives the Intel platform substantially more bandwidth for storage and discrete graphics. Integrated graphics differ too: the AMD part uses Radeon Vega 6, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730.

The socket and platform requirements separate the two entirely. The AMD processor fits AMD Socket AM4, while the Intel processor fits Intel Socket 1700. The AMD part has an unlocked multiplier, enabling overclocking, while the Intel part is locked. The Intel part carries a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no launch MSRP recorded in the database.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains head-to-head benchmark comparisons for the Intel Core 5 211E only, since the AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has no recorded benchmark entries. The Intel part's results in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 demonstrate consistent scaling across single and multi-threaded tests. In Cinebench R15, the Intel chip scores 2055 multi-core and 289 single-core. In R20, it scores 8563 multi-core and 1208 single-core. In R23, it scores 20389 multi-core and 2878 single-core. These results show a multi-core advantage that grows with each newer test version, consistent with the 10-core, 16-thread configuration.

PassMark results from the Intel part cover a wide range of workloads. Data compression scores 346757, data encryption scores 17938, and extended instructions score 21592. Integer math reaches 88117, floating point math reaches 66402, and find prime numbers scores 43. Random string sorting hits 34308, physics scores 702, and multithread scores 23833. Single-thread performance is recorded twice in the database as 4006 in both passmark_single_thread and passmark_singlethread, confirming a consistent result.

The Intel part's nearest rivals in the database provide context for its position. The AMD Ryzen AI Embedded P132 scores 37804, a delta of 0.1 percent from the Intel part's 37829 average. The AMD Ryzen AI 5 PRO 435 scores 37762, a delta of 0.2 percent. The AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 scores 37904, a delta of -0.2 percent. The Intel Core i9-14901E scores 37911, a delta of -0.2 percent. These four rivals sit within a narrow band around the Intel Core 5 211E, showing that its average benchmark score of 37829 places it in a tightly contested group of high-performance desktop and embedded processors.

The lack of AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE benchmark data means no direct numerical comparison can be drawn between the two parts in this database. The Intel part's percentile of 86 versus the AMD part's percentile of 50, however, indicates a significant difference in overall standing. The Intel part also has a nonzero average benchmark score of 37829, while the AMD part's average is recorded as 0.

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 5305GE has 4 cores and 8 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds of the two processors?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE boosts to 4.20 GHz. The Intel Core 5 211E boosts to 4.90 GHz.

Q: Which processor supports DDR5 memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE supports DDR4 only.

Q: Does either processor support ECC memory?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E supports ECC memory. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE does not.

Q: What is the TDP of each processor?

A: The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE has a TDP of 35 W. The Intel Core 5 211E has a TDP of 65 W.

Q: How do the two processors compare in the database percentile ranking?

A: The Intel Core 5 211E ranks at the 86th percentile of all CPUs. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE ranks at the 50th percentile.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every major specification field in the database. The AMD Ryzen 3 5305GE is built on a 7 nm process at TSMC, while the Intel Core 5 211E uses a 10 nm process at Intel. Die size differs as well: the AMD chip measures 180 mm², the Intel chip measures 257 mm². Transistor count is recorded for the AMD part at 10,700 million, with no figure for the Intel part.

Core and thread counts differ as noted: 4 cores and 8 threads for AMD, 10 cores and 16 threads for Intel. Base clocks are 3.60 GHz for AMD and 2.70 GHz for Intel. Boost clocks are 4.20 GHz for AMD and 4.90 GHz for Intel. TDP differs at 35 W versus 65 W.

Cache configurations differ across all levels. The AMD part has 64 KB L1 per core, 512 KB L2 per core, and 8 MB L3. The Intel part has 80 KB L1 per core, 2 MB L2 per core, and 20 MB shared L3. Memory support differs: DDR4 only for AMD, DDR4 and DDR5 for Intel. Memory bandwidth measures 51.2 GB/s for AMD and 76.8 GB/s for Intel. ECC support is absent on AMD and present on Intel.

PCIe generation and lanes differ: Gen 3 with 16 lanes for AMD, Gen 5 with 16 lanes for Intel. Integrated graphics differ: Radeon Vega 6 for AMD, UHD Graphics 730 for Intel. Sockets differ: AMD Socket AM4 for the Ryzen part, Intel Socket 1700 for the Core part. The AMD multiplier is unlocked, while the Intel multiplier is locked. The Intel part has a launch MSRP of $221. The AMD part has no recorded launch MSRP. Release dates differ as well, with the Intel part released on 2025-01-12 and the AMD part on 2025-02-23.